October 2022 
 
The Book Pedaler
Grundy's Book Bike
 
The name of the Grundy Library's new book bike has been chosen from among the 100-plus entries submitted by the public. Staff voted on their favorites and selected the name "The Book Pedaler." There were three individuals who suggested the same name so we have three Cesare's Ristorante gift card winners! Congratulations to Kelley S., Richard B., and Nicole P. A big "Thank you" to all who participated for your name suggestions. Grundy Staff look forward to seeing everyone out in the community and at events while riding The Book Pedaler. 
 

 
Fall Family Fun
Saturday, October 29 at 10:00 AM
 
Join us for a free, all-ages, family fun event at Silver Lake Nature Center! Our fall-themed event will feature story times on the hour, fall/Halloween crafts for all ages (including one for teens/adults!), mini pumpkin painting and more! Costumes are encouraged but not necessary to attend. Refreshments will be provided. We can't wait to see you there! Silver Lake Nature Center is located at 1306 Bath Road, Bristol, PA 19007. Please call the library at 215-788-7891 for more information. No registration is required.

Bristol Riverside Theatre 
Mainstage Production Tickets
 
As part of its mission to open doors, inspire minds and connect community, the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library, 680 Radcliffe Street, is renewing its partnership with the Bristol Riverside Theatre (BRT) located at 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA for cultural passes to each of the theatre’s four 2022-2023 Main Stage productions.
 
The pass in the form of a voucher entitles an individual to two free tickets to a single production, once per Main Stage season. To claim a voucher, patrons must use either their Grundy or Bucks County Free Library card and be in good standing. Vouchers are first come, first served and are to be picked up at the Library. Once they have the voucher, individuals claim their tickets at the BRT box office in advance of a performance date. Possession of a voucher does not guarantee the availability of tickets for a desired date; all tickets are subject to availability at the BRT box office.
 
In support of the Bristol Riverside Theatre productions is the new Bristol Riverside Theatre (BRT) Collection and Bristol Riverside Theatre Backpacks available for checkout at the Grundy Library. The BRT Collection includes books, music, and other materials related to theater and BRT productions. There are two backpacks to coordinate with each of the four Main Stage productions. Filled with complementing theatre materials for use and enjoyment at home, each backpack can be checked out with a Grundy or Bucks County Free Library card. The A Leg Up BRT backpack contains the novel All the Things We Don't Talk About, the non-fiction book Life Isn't Binary, the play Bedroom Farce: A Comedy in Two Acts, the DVD I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, and the Love, Simon soundtrack. 
 
Contact the Library for more details about getting a voucher or checking out backpacks and other materials from the Bristol Riverside Theatre Collection.

 
Tai Chi with Arlette Twersky
Thursday, October 6, 13, 20 & 27 at 10:00 AM
 
Join us outdoors on the Grundy Library campus for a Tai Chi session with Arlette Twersky. These sessions are at an introductory level.
 
According to the Harvard Medical School, Tai Chi strengthens both the lower and upper extremities and also the core muscles of the back and abdomen. Tai Chi can boost upper-and lower-body flexibility as well as strength and balance.
 
Wear sunscreen and dress in comfortable clothing and shoes; bring a water bottle. This is an outdoor event behind the Library that is accessed via stairs (north of the Library) or a ramp (south of the Library at Penn St.); there is no bathroom available during this event. Registered participants will be notified should a rain date be necessary. Rain dates: Friday, October 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2022 at 10:00 AM. Registration is required. Questions? Please call the Grundy Library at 215.788.7891.

 
 
 
Grundy Book Sale
Saturday, October 29 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
 
We're making room for new materials! Grundy Library is having an outdoor book sale in the park behind the building on the last Saturday of each month, weather permitting. There'll be children's materials, fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, DVDs, and more from which to choose.
  
In-Person & Virtual Programming
 
 Knitting & Crocheting Meetup
Wednesday, October 5 at 6:00 PM
 
Join us for an in-person meetup at the Bristol Borough Area Active Adult Center, 301 Wood Street, Bristol, PA 19007. This is a drop-in program and no registration is required. These informal events are a great way to show off what you have been working on, see familiar faces, and meet new crafting buddies! 
 
Book Discussion
Wednesday, October 26 at 7:00 PM
 
Join us for an in-person adult book discussion of the title, The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich at the Bristol Cultural & Historical Foundation, 321 Cedar Street, Bristol. Click here for more information and to register. The November discussion is The Tobacco Wives by Adele Myers. Call the Grundy Library at 215.788.7891 for more information. 

Trivia Night: Who Were They?
Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 7:00 PM
 
Join your hosts Laura and Nicole for a Trivia Night on the Kahoot! gaming platform. This month's trivia night theme is Who Were They? Do you know who was Queen Elizabeth II's first Prime Minister? Who founded Apple company? Who founded the American Red Cross? If you know the answers to these questions, we invite you to show off your knowledge during this trivia event! 
 
This event is appropriate for families and individuals. 
 
How to proceed--
1. Register for Who Were They? trivia here.  
2. A ZOOM link will be emailed to you before the start time.
3. Join the ZOOM event. If you can, log-in about 5-10 minutes early. You'll meet your hosts Librarians Laura and Nicole there.
4. While on ZOOM, the link to the Kahoot! trivia game will be shared with you and the game will begin.
A Kahoot! tutorial can be found at https://youtu.be/lTdg3SRu-7M
5. Have fun and laugh with us!
Questions? Call the Grundy Library at 215.788.7891

Grundy Walking Club: Autumn
October 11 & 25 at 1:00 PM
 
You are invited to join the Grundy Walking Club! Participants meet at 1:00 PM on the second and fourth Tuesday (October and November) for a one-mile stroll around historic Bristol Borough. Participants can enter for a chance to win a $100 Dick's Sporting Goods gift card. Drawing is November 22, 2022.
 
Due to ongoing construction on the immediate Grundy Library property, the walk will begin and end from the Library's parking lot located at the corner of Dorrance and Radcliffe Streets; access to the lot is made via Dorrance Street. Remember to wear your sunscreen and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather.
 
A one-time 2022 signed waiver of participation is required to walk during these events. The waiver is available at each meeting date. Registration is required. 
 
Questions? Call the Grundy Library at 215.788.7891, or email info@grundylibrary.org.

 
Clever Culinary Creations: Pumpkin
Saturday, October 29 at 2:00 PM
 
You're invited to join us for Clever Culinary Creations, an event for foodies and cooking enthusiasts of all ages! 
 
This virtual cooking program is one with a single ingredient given to participants to incorporate to a recipe of their choice. For the October event, the single ingredient is canned pumpkin. Starting Saturday, October 1, 2022, registered participants can call the library at 215.788.7891 to arrange a pickup of the canned pumpkin via curbside, or in person on Saturdays (11 AM to 4PM). Registration is required.
 
Make your (favorite or new) recipe using the ingredient and then share it via Zoom with all participants on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 2:00 PM. There's no need to have the dish prepared for the virtual meet-up. We'll discuss the recipe: techniques used, recipe adjustments, tips, tools, etc. Have a question? Call 215.788.7891, or email info@grundylibrary.org for more information.
 
 2022 Reading Challenges
Monthly Suggestions
 
Created by Grundy Library staff, the #GrundyReadingChallenge promotes reading within the community. The October challenge is to "read a book about witches or a book about true crime." Let us know what you're reading on our social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram & Twitter) or the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library GoodReads page. 
 
Children
 
Grundy Library Outdoor Story Time 
Wednesdays, October 5 & 12 at 10:30 AM
 
Join us for an outdoor story time at Adams Hollow Community Garden located at Jefferson Ave. and the Bristol Spurline Park in historic Bristol Borough. We will be sharing songs, stories, and rhymes, and learning about gardening! Feel free to bring a blanket to sit on. 
All ages welcome. No registration is required. **No restrooms at this location. 

 
 
Saturday Stories! Family Story Time
Saturday, October 8 at 10:30 AM
 
Join us on Saturday for a special story time in the library! This month we'll be having a special Halloween edition. We'll be singing songs, reading stories & having fun right before we open to everyone! Great for ages 0-5. No registration required.

 
Code Club
Mondays, October 3 & 17
 
Code Club is now online! Join us on the 1st and 3rd Mondays for a new activity or challenge. Ms. Amber and Ms. Laura introduce new coding challenges and we would love for you to watch and participate with us. These challenges are posted online via our social media channels. Not on social media? You can watch them each Monday on our Grundy Library YouTube channel. Appropriate for grades 3-12. Click here for the current and past coding challenge videos, available 24/7.
 
Grundy Story Time
YouTube Playlist

Watch our growing library of virtual story times online whenever you want! Each week we read stories, sing songs, and learn new rhymes.

Virtual 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Through December 2022
 
Our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is now on Beanstack! Reading with your child helps them develop early literacy skills and encourages a love of reading! Once you reach 1,000 books, you will earn a prize! To register a child for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, or to log-in to your Beanstack account, visit the Beanstack page.

 
Story Time & Craft: Tissue Paper Pumpkins
Tuesday, October 25 at 10:00 AM
 
Join us for a live virtual story time followed by a craft! We'll be reading books, singing songs, and moving around! Then we'll work on one of this month's Take & Make kits together: Tissue Paper Pumpkins! Supplies for this kit as well as instructions on how to complete it will be available to pick up at the library via curbside pickup starting October 1. Call the library at 215-788-7891 to pick up your kit. Registration is required. 
This event will be taking place over Zoom.

Take & Make Kits
 
Call the Grundy Library at 215.788.7891 to arrange a curbside pickup of free 
Take & Make kits for children, teens and adults. Selections vary month to month and are limited in quantity.
Tissue Paper Pumpkin, Mini Halloween Gliders and Decorative Burlap Mini Pumpkin
                    
 
Teens
Makerspace Live: Sewable Monsters
Wednesday, October 19 at 4:00 PM
 
Join us as we create sewable monsters!  This virtual program is from 4:00-5:00 pm on Zoom. This program is for students in grades 3-8.  Attendees will need to pick up a kit at the Grundy Library. This kit will contain all the materials necessary for this project. Registration is required. 
Do you have a question? Email us at hello@grundylibrary.org. 

 
Teen Advisory Board
Thursday, October 27 at 4:00 PM
 
Need Volunteer Hours? Looking for a way to improve your community? Join the Teen Advisory Board (TAB), we need volunteers in grades 6-12 to help us with programming, promotion, material selection, and so much more! This event will meet at the BRT Rehearsal Studio, 201 Cedar Street, Bristol, PA 19007. Registration is required. Call 215-788-7891 with questions. 
 
Non-Profit Resource Center
 
Introduction to Finding Grants
Thursday, October 20 at 3:00 PM
 
Join us for "Introduction to Finding Grants" on Thursday, October 20, 2022, from 3:00-4:00 pm. This virtual webinar will show how to search the Foundation Directory to find grant prospects to help your nonprofit. Registration is required.
 
The Grundy Library is now open on Saturdays 11:00 am- 4:00 pm for access to the Non-Profit  Resource Center.  For questions, please contact hello@grundylibrary.org. 
 

 
                                                        
Historic Bristol Day
Saturday, October 15 at 10:00 AM
 
 
The Annual Museum Tea returned on September 24th with a Dine-in and a Takeout option. The Museum South lawn is nearly complete and staff were thrilled to host our first event on the lawn. The Museum Annual Tea serves as a fundraiser for the Grundy Foundation CanDoMore Campaign 4 to fund and promote special programming and services for the Museum and Library.
 
Chef Sue Duffy Arroyo returned with her delicious Coronation Chicken Salad Sandwich and what is now our signature tea sandwich, Grundy Museum Cucumber & Boursin. Bricky Girl Tea Room, located on Mill Street in Bristol, returned as a partner and made delicious petit fours and scones. We served tea from the Bricky Girl Tea Room as well. This event continues to be a perfect collaboration with local businesses.
 
We would like to thank all of those that placed orders and their support of the CanDoMore Campaign. For more information about the CanDoMore Campaign, can be found on the Grundy Foundation website as well as the Grundy Museum and Grundy Library websites.  
                                                
The Museum will be open on Historic Bristol Day, Saturday, October 15, 2022. Doors open at 10:00am for tours of the first floor and the South Lawn Garden. Artists of Bristol (AOB) will be on the South Lawn exhibiting and selling their art. Staff and volunteers will provide tour information from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. It is a beautiful day to celebrate Historic Bristol Borough!
 
 
                                   
 
 
       
              
Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library
680 Radcliffe Street
Bristol, Pennsylvania 19007
215.788.7891www.grundylibrary.org
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