Upcoming Programs

6 Things a Nutritionist Wants You to Know About Your Gut

September 9, 2024 from 1:00 to 2:00 pm in the Pearl S. Buck Room

Behind the curtain, our gut is responsible for getting our body into working

order. It breaks down our body’s food and absorbs nutrients that affect mood,

hormones, skin health, and more! Learn from a Doylestown Health Educator

what you should know about your gut and get insight into what is going on

inside. This program is free and open to the public.

Preregistration via email is requested. Contact friendsofdoylestownlibrary@gmail.com

Family Improv Night

September 19, 2024 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the Pearl S. Buck Room

On Thursday from 6:30 to 8:00, this enthusiastic group of entertainers will return to the library. Host Rick Horner and his friends will bring their unique brand of comedy to the Pearl S. Buck Room specializing in short-form improvisational “games” that are entirely made up on the spot. Join us in lots of laughs and irrepressible joy! Each show is a one-of-a-kind experience that you will not soon forget.

And, who knows, you might want to volunteer and join the crew on stage! This

program is free to the public, but registration is requested via email at friendsofdoylestownlibrary@gmail.com

What's it Worth?

September 23, 2024 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm in the Pearl S. Buck Room

On Monday, September 23, from 1:00 to 3:00, we will be hosting a return of “What’s It Worth?” This is a radio program that answers the questions: What are your Antiques, Collectibles and Household Contents worth, and where can you sell them for as much as possible? Mike Ivankovich, the ebullient host of "What's It Worth? Ask Mike the Appraiser” will host this event.

There is a $5 per person registration fee, and a $5 appraisal fee for the item you bring to be appraised (one item per registrant, please.)

We accept cash, check, and Venmo at the door.

The Write Stuff: a Series of Sunday Writing Sessions

On deck for Friend’s programs this fall is a free series to jump start your creative writing. The Friends of the Doylestown Library invites everyone ages 10 and up to attend the sessions, each one led by a professional

writer/author. Laptops and tablets are welcome, however if you prefer a more classic method, pen and paper will be provided. Each of the sessions will zero in on particular elements of the craft but all of them encourage you to generate an original piece of writing, whether a chapter, an outline, or a character sketch. As part of this series, the Friends is offering another Open Mic poetry session on November 7.

Session 1: Just Write with LCW Allingham

Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm in the Pearl S. Buck Room

LCW Allingham (Lindsey), Author and Editor-in-Chief, Speculation Publications

LCW will lead an interactive workshop that includes a free-

write session followed by a discussion on craft with time left for revision. At the

end of the session, Lindsey will ask for feedback to help inform future

workshops. Please register for this and the following sessions at

friendsofdoylestownlibrary@gmail.com

Session 2: Getting Ideas with Melissa Sullivan

Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm in the Pearl S. Buck Room

Melissa Sullivan is a journalist, fiction writer and publisher of Neshaminy: The

Bucks County Historical and Literary Journal

Ideation/Character Work in Fiction: In this interactive session, Melissa will discuss ways to find story inspiration whether it comes from current events, fairy tales, folklore adaptations, or common story tropes. Everyone will have the opportunity to generate 3-5 story ideas followed by a conversation about how to create well-rounded characters. Finally, there will be an opportunity to

develop an individual character (either a new one or one from a current work-in-progress).