Bala Cynwyd Library

10/13/2026

🚨 Happening this Sunday!

Michael Fryd is the author of My Mother’s War and Eva’s Secret. Please join us as Michael shares his family’s history of survival in Poland before and during the Holocaust.

Online registration is required.

🗓️ Sunday, October 18, 2026
⏰️ 2:00pm - 3:00pm
📍 Bala Cynwyd Library

https://lmls.libcal.com/event/17555481

10/13/2026

Learn to play Magic: the Gathering! We will teach the rules and have cards available for new players. We'll provide a space for players of all skill levels to practice and play against one another! Experienced players are welcome to bring their own card decks.

🗓️ Monday, November 9, 2026
⏰️ 4:00pm - 5:00pm
📍 Bala Cynwyd Library

For ages 11-17. Registration required.

Learn to play Magic: the Gathering! We will teach the rules and have cards available for new players. We'll provide a space for players of all skill levels to practice and play...

10/11/2026

Three women plus twelve instruments equal one enjoyable time. Combining tradition with innovation, "Simple Gifts" creates some of the finest arrangements in folk music today.

***Concert will be held at Gratz College Bala Campus on 382 Bala Avenue.

🗓️ Sunday, November 8, 2026
⏰️ 2:00pm - 4:00pm
📍 Bala Cynwyd Library

While the concert is free admission with no registration required, if you would like a reminder email, please fill out the registration form below.

Three women plus twelve instruments equal one enjoyable time. Combining tradition with innovation, Simple Gifts creates some of the finest arrangements in folk music...

10/10/2026

Come have a gooey good time at our sensory play stations!

Online registration is required. Appropriate for ages 3-6.

🗓️ Friday, November 6, 2026
⏰️ 10:30am - 11:30am
📍 Bala Cynwyd Library

Come have a gooey good time at our sensory play stations! Online registration is required. Appropriate for ages 3-6.

10/09/2026

Starting October 15, 2026, you will need your library card PIN to log into the Libby app.⁠
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Get started by:
1. Try logging in with your library card number and your PIN. ⁠
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2. If that doesn't work, request a PIN reset by contacting your local Lower Merion Library. You'll need your library card number and access to the email address associated with your library card.

10/09/2026

Here are some of our favorite pumpkin picks from our "patch"! Ask a staff member for help if you'd like to see other gourd books!

10/09/2026

Call or visit the Junior Room to register for a 15-minute slot to read to, or just visit with, our therapy dog, Xena!

Registration via phone call (610-664-1196 x5) required, open to all ages.

🗓️ Thursday, November 5, 2026
⏰️ 4:30pm - 5:30pm
📍 Bala Cynwyd Library

*Accepting registrations beginning Thursday, October 8.

Call or visit the Junior Room to register for a 15-minute slot to read to, or just visit with, our therapy dog, Xena! Registration via phone call (610-664-1196 x5) required, open...

10/08/2026

🚨 Tomorrow evening!

Join us for this spooky retelling of the classic legend with talented storyteller and actor, Neill Hartley.

Online registration is required. Appropriate for all audiences ages 9 and up.

🗓️ Thursday, October 8, 2026
⏰️ 6:30pm - 7:30pm
📍 Bala Cynwyd Library

Reserve your seat today!

https://lmls.libcal.com/event/17545472

10/07/2026

Calling all engineers, junior architects, and builders! Come play with Legos, blocks, magnets, and more!

🗓️ Wednesday, November 4, 2026
⏰️ 4:30pm - 5:15pm
📍 Bala Cynwyd Library

Online registration is required. Appropriate for ages 6-9.

Calling all engineers, junior architects, and builders! Come play with Legos, blocks, magnets, and more! Online registration is required. Appropriate for ages 6-9.

10/07/2026

The weather is changing with the new season! You can read up on why this happens with a book from the Junior Room!