Friends of Chestnut Hill Library

06/05/2026

📖This is going to be fun. Join us to hear from local author Alfred O’Neill, whose newest book, “Funeral of Lies”, was included in The Inquirer’s recommended Spring reads (swipe left). 

And if that doesn’t pique your interest, what about this snippet from O’Neill’s website? “Framing my life and writing is the fact that my father was a con man and mob money launderer who used his wages to pay for my very upright Quaker education, which emphasized a principled life. My natural tendency to embrace contradictions starts there and falls across all my writing.
Life was filled with wiretaps, FBI agents, and, finally, my father’s fall from grace and his federal trial. Moral ambiguity and redemption are very personal themes.”

Still not sure? What about the fact that this book is a Philly-based psychological thriller inspired by Joe Egan’s run for Mayor in the 90s! 📖
✨Due to potential inclement/warm weather, event will be held indoors. We look forward to seeing you Saturday!!!✨

✨ Business Hours: 12-5 PM Tuesday, 12-7 PM Wednesday,12-5 PM Thursday, 12-5PM Friday, 10AM – 5PM Saturday & Sunday.
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📚Don’t forget, shopping at Hilltop directly supports the Chestnut Hill Branch.
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06/03/2026

✨Yoga for Curious Kids w/Maria Eble
Most Wednesday Mornings @ 10:30 a.m.🌸
In this class, children and their favorite adult will experience 30 minutes of fun and inspirational interaction encouraging the child’s natural thirst for knowledge. Class is personalized around children’s curiosities as they learn yoga through social interaction, repetition, and play. We will combine simple kid-friendly yoga poses and breathwork with stories, games, and visualizations that exercise social, sensory, and motor skills while increasing flexibility.
Children and adults should come dressed, ready to move. No yoga experience is required. ✨
*Please note: There will be no class July 1st or August 12th*
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📚The Chestnut Hill Library Hours:
Mondays 11am - 7pm
Tuesdays 11am - 7pm
Wednesdays 10am - 5pm
Thursdays 10am - 5pm
Fridays 10am - 5pm
Saturdays 10am - 5pm
✨ Business Hours: 12-5 PM Tuesday, 12-7 PM Wednesday,12-5 PM Thursday, 12-5PM Friday, 10AM – 5PM Saturday & Sunday.
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📚Don’t forget, shopping at Hilltop directly supports the Chestnut Hill Branch.
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06/01/2026

🌸☀️📚June’s Branch Calendar is ready for you to pick up or print out! Stop by to attend a program, participate in an activity, and browse our book displays on Father’s Day, Juneteenth, Pride Month, Summertime, Soccer, New Books and more...

(Please remember, day-of changes to our schedule due to unanticipated Staffing Shortages or Buildings Emergencies are posted to the branch webpage and page).📚☀️🌸
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📚The Chestnut Hill Library Hours:
Mondays 11am - 7pm
Tuesdays 11am - 7pm
Wednesdays 10am - 5pm
Thursdays 10am - 5pm
Fridays 10am - 5pm
Saturdays 10am - 5pm
✨ Business Hours: 12-5 PM Tuesday, 12-7 PM Wednesday,12-5 PM Thursday, 12-5PM Friday, 10AM – 5PM Saturday & Sunday.
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📚Don’t forget, shopping at Hilltop directly supports the Chestnut Hill Branch.
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05/29/2026

📣 🐣 Update from Ms. Prather and the Chestnut Hill Library team:
🐣🐥🐥Three chicks are hatched and enjoying their warming station here at the library! We compiled our list of over 300+ names, and while there were so many egg-cellent suggestions, the chicks have peeped their preference: Klaus, Violet, and Sunny!🐣🐥🐥
📚The Chestnut Hill Library Hours:
Mondays 11am - 7pm
Tuesdays 11am - 7pm
Wednesdays 10am - 5pm
Thursdays 10am - 5pm
Fridays 10am - 5pm
Saturdays 10am - 5pm
✨ Business Hours: 12-5 PM Tuesday, 12-7 PM Wednesday,12-5 PM Thursday, 12-5PM Friday, 10AM – 5PM Saturday & Sunday.
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📚Don’t forget, shopping at Hilltop directly supports the Chestnut Hill Branch.
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05/22/2026

05/18/2026

☀️📚As the temperature rises, why not cool off at the Chestnut Hill Library? There is no better place to ease out of the heat and into a good book (or two) than the library!!!☀️📚
📚The Chestnut Hill Library Hours:
Mondays 11am - 7pm
Tuesdays 11am - 7pm
Wednesdays 10am - 5pm
Thursdays 10am - 5pm
Fridays 10am - 5pm
Saturdays 10am - 5pm
✨ Business Hours: 12-5 PM Tuesday, 12-7 PM Wednesday,12-5 PM Thursday, 12-5PM Friday, 10AM – 5PM Saturday & Sunday.
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📚Don’t forget, shopping at Hilltop directly supports the Chestnut Hill Branch.
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05/08/2026

🐢♥️ Update: Thanks to the generosity of our library community and Dewey’s many fans, we’re happy to share that he’ll be visiting the vet next Wednesday, May 13th!

We’re so grateful for your support and care. We’ll be sure to post photos and updates to document his visit—stay tuned!

Dewey’s Fundraiser is managed by our Friends Group. You can continue to donate, as Dewey needs ongoing care as well as a Habitat Renovation. ♥️🐢
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https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dewey-the-tortoise-stay-healthy

05/02/2026

📣Chestnut Hill Library Performance Saturday, May 2, 10:30!!! 🎭
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Coming up this week! You have TWO chances to catch a public performance of our Spring Community Tour of “The Owl and the P***ycat,” adapted from the work of Edward Lear.

Directed by Megan Bellwoar, “The Owl and the P***ycat” is a short, 45-50 minute play suggested for ages , though it’s fun for the whole family! You can catch “The Owl and the P***ycat” this week at the following dates and times:

Haverford Township Free Library
Friday, May 1st at 3:30pm

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Chestnut Hill Library
Saturday, May 2nd at 10:30am🎭

04/28/2026

📣Special Event Announcement! In addition to the program on Saturday, May 2nd @ 10:30 am, Quintessence Theater will be presenting The Owl and the P***y Cat this Thursday, April 30th @ 10:30 am. 🎭

Quintessence Theater Presents - The Owl and the P***y Cat

You are warmly invited to the wedding of the Owl to the P***y Cat, as they dance under the light of the moon and eat from a runcible spoon. Wander with the table and the chair as they go for a pleasure stroll into town, and can’t find their way home after dark. Meet the four little children who bought a green-spotted boat to travel the world, with only a small cat to steer it and a Quangle Wangle to cook their food. Through the poetry and imagination of Edward Lear we will take you on a world-wide voyage complete with anthropomorphic animals, fantastical creatures and whimsical limericks for some unforgettable nonsense.

Hope to see you at one or both of these special productions! Groups MUST call ahead to reserve space.
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