THE HTFL CONNECTION May 1 - 14, 2022
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Note from the Director
We hope that this note finds you enjoying the fullness of the spring season. The Library continues to offer a wide range of resources, programs and services for our patrons. We are happy to see you in the building while browsing our collections, utilizing our in-person services and attending in-house, virtual and off-site programs.
The month of May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. According to the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI),1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year. Also, 1 in 6 U.S. youth aged 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year. NAMI research indicates that 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14, and 75% by age 24. In addition, suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-34. The library recognizes the importance of Mental Health Awareness in our community. Hence, we are offering a wide array of programs related to this very topic.
On Monday, May 16 from 7-9 pm in the Haverford High School Auditorium, we will be hosting QPR Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer; and QPR Gatekeeper Training provides instruction on these simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. This program is made possible through financial support from the Trent Stetler Memorial Fund and through a partnership with the School District of Haverford Township, the Rotary Club of Haverford Township, the Haverford Area YMCA, and the Haverford Township Recreation Department. The training will be presented by Minding Your Mind, a local organization dedicated to ending stigma and destructive behaviors associated with mental health issues. QPR Gatekeeper Training is for anyone who might interact with someone who is in crisis and are a suicide risk - including anyone that works with youth. Register today by clicking here. All of our Mental Health Awareness month programs are highlighted in this newsletter below, so check them out!
We are very grateful to all our supporters who have made donations towards our Annual Appeal. Your support facilitates us to continue to provide the excellent programs, services, and collections at the Library. If you have not yet made a donation this year or would like to make an additional contribution, there is still time to make a donation to the Library through our Annual Appeal. Please consider making a gift to the Library today!
Warm regards,
Sukrit Goswami, Library Director
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Mental Health Awareness Month |
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Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? During May we will be hosting programs to promote self care and mental health. Check out our lineup of programs below!
Color Me Calm
Wednesday, May 11 - 7:00 pm
The Hub
Feeling stressed, anxious, run-down or restless recently?
Join us for an hour of herbal tea and coloring!
Studies have shown that coloring can:
- relax the fear center of the brain
- induce a similar state as meditation
- generate mindfulness and quietness
This free program will offer adult participants an opportunity to color a variety of pages in a serene environment while sipping warm herbal tea. Take some time for yourself and color yourself calm. No experience necessary. All supplies will be provided.
Registration is required and space is limited. Click here to register.
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QPR Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention
Monday, May 16 - 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Haverford High School Auditorium (200 Mil Rd, Havertown)
Training for:
Scout Leaders—Sunday School Teachers – Coaches—Anyone that works with Youth (volunteer or job)
Join us for this NREPP-listed suicide prevention training that teaches adults to specifically identify and take action when encountering someone in crisis. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer. QPR Gatekeeper Training provides instruction on these simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. The goal of QPR Gatekeeper Training is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical, and proven suicide prevention training. The signs of crisis are all around us. QPR Gatekeeper Training reinforces that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.
Presented by: Minding Your Mind (www.mindingyourmind.org)
This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Click here to register.
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MAY FEATURED BOOK CLUB: Atlas of the Heart
Thursday, May 19 - 7:00 pm
On Zoom
In an effort to focus on “what it means to be human” in this day and age, we will be reading Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown.
Her newest best-seller takes us on a journey through 87 different emotions and experiences as we learn necessary skills in an actionable framework for meaningful connection with others.
To Register, call or visit the Reference Desk (610) 446-3082 ext. 503. A limited number of copies of the book are available for checkout.
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Adult Services Highlights |
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Friday Movie Matinee - Cyrano
Friday, May 6 - 1:00 pm
Community Room
Join us for this movie screening in our building! Our May selection is Cyrano.
Cyrano (2021) PG-13 2h 3m
In this re-imagining of the timeless tale of a heartbreaking love triangle, a man ahead of his time, Cyrano de Bergerac (Peter Dinklage) dazzles, whether with ferocious wordplay at a verbal joust or with brilliant swordplay in a duel. But, convinced that his appearance renders him unworthy of the love of a devoted friend, the luminous Roxanne (Haley Bennett), Cyrano has yet to declare his feelings for her — and Roxanne has fallen in love, at first sight, with Christian (Kelvin Harrison, Jr.).
Registration is required. Space is limited. Click here to register.
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Adult Calendar
Wednesday, May 4
Friday, May 6
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Monday, May 9
Wednesday, May 11
Thursday, May 12
Friday, May 13
*Registration Required
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Youth Services Highlights |
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One 2-day session:
Tuesday, July 19 & Wednesday, July 20
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
This year children will have a chance to engage in hands-on activities as part of the Be a Biologist Program!
Children entering grades 2nd-6th are invited to enter the lottery to participate.
Parents will be notified via email by June 17th if their child is selected.
For more information, contact HTFL Youth Services 610-446-3082 extension 504.
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Stories under the Trees
Mondays and Thursdays at 10:00 am
Haverford Township Parks
Choose from different locations for storytimes in May under the trees of your favorite park!
5/2 Hilltop (Steel Rd.)
5/5 Grange Field (Cumberland Rd.)
5/9 Merwood (Wynnefield Dr.)
5/12 Westgate Hills (Oxford Hill Lane)
5/16 Veterans (Darby Rd.)
5/19 Westgate Park, Oxford Hill Lane
5/23 Westgate Park, Oxford Hill Lane
5/26 Westgate Park, Oxford Hill Lane
5/30 Memorial Day
Click here for the full summer schedule. Please call 610-446-3082 ext 504 or email youthservices@haverfordlibrary.org for more information.
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Kids & Teen Calendar
Monday, May 2
Tuesday, May 3
Wednesday, May 4
Thursday, May 5
Friday, May 6
Saturday, May 7
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Monday, May 9
Tuesday, May 10
Wednesday, May 11
Thursday, May 12
Friday, May 13
Saturday, May 14
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Virtual Programming on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube
Library programming and virtual service videos are on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube! Click here to access the Library’s Facebook page (you don’t have to have a Facebook account) where you can “like” the Library’s page to get updates about our programs and services. You can even watch programs in real-time through Facebook and Instagram Live.
Don’t do Facebook or Instagram? No problem! Subscribe to our YouTube channel and access our videos any time!
If you need help setting up a Facebook or Instagram account or accessing YouTube, HTFL Reference Librarians are here to help! Call the Library at 610-446-3082 x. 503.
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Angst: Raising Awareness around Anxiety - Film
Wednesday, May 4 - 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Haverford High School Auditorium
On top of academic and social stress, the uncertainty and fears of this past pandemic year have brought all of us a lot more anxiety than before. Angst helps break this down, explaining what’s going on, and what we can do about it to help both ourselves and others. It features World Champion Swimmer Michael Phelps, experts in the field, and regular teenagers. For ages 10 and up.
No registration necessary.
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Haverford Spring Fest Music Festival
Saturday, May 14 - 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Kelly Music for Life
Main Outdoor Stage – 50 E. Eagle Road, Havertown, PA 19083
Kelly Center Indoor Stage – 4 E. Eagle Road, Havertown, PA 19083
Live Music, Beer Garden, Food, Vendors, Kid's Fun Zone
Stop by the Library booth and say "hi"!
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HTAS Spring Semester
Late Spring Classes
The Great War - 1:00-2:30 PM, May 17 - June 14 at Grange Field
Summer Sides and Slaws - 6:30 - 9:00 pm - Madsen Design Center
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Thank You to Our Sponsors |
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