INWINSR

The Winsor sisters

Welcome to INWINSR! This blog is for library-lovers, event-goers (and you too, bookhuggers).  

In this blog we will boast way too much, post lots of pictures, and talk about what is happening ”downstairs” at the Library. We have a “Special” page in the blog where we’ll show and tell about something new in the Library, but for the most part, this blog is for adult programs.

A few times a year, the Winsor Room is totally transformed and it becomes the best book sale in town… thanks to the Friends of the Library. My blog would not be complete without a page for the Friends , so be sure to check out that page for information on book sales and pictures from past book sales. If you haven’t come to their book sale yet, you should…if you don’t mind waiting in line to get in! The entire budget for adult programming is donated by the Friends. So, pat yourself on the back if you have been donating your books to the Library over the years…the Friends sell them to raise money for the Library.

Many of the adult programs are suitable for all ages, such as the Monday night Yoga Class. Women, men and children show up for an hour of Ashtanga Yoga with Wayne resident Amy Nobles Dolan (yogawithspirit.com). This  monthly class is free and no sign-up is necessary. Check out the ”Upcoming Events”  page for more information.

On a personal note, this Librarian/planner/blogger could not get any event off the ground without her Director, Kathy Mulroy (who approves ‘em!) and her colleagues  (such awesome people) who assist in the production of all the classes, book talks, lectures, workshops, performances, etc. that bring the Winsor Room to life.

Alas, dear reader, we most suredly agree that the Library is a place for life-long learning. Visit INWINSR often to learn of  the wondrous ways we are taking advantage of everything the Philadelphia area has to offer. Our local community is so beautiful, so rich in history — we’d be crazy not to give it a second look. And we’d be crazier to not preserve it—memorialize it. Radnor Library is a MEMORIAL Library that is dedicated to the memory of the service men and women of the community.

Radnor Memorial Library is a frequent partner with both Radnor Historical Society and Radnor Conservancy in presenting programs to our community. This partnership is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all the residents of Radnor Township…all the while having some fun and strengthing our community ties. We are very vital local institutions that thrive on your participation in our events. The Library, the Society, and the Conservancy combine energies in order to be more resourceful in locating authors, lecturers, historians, artists, musicians, naturalists, experts—the “talent” if you will, that is right here in Philadelphia and on the Main Line. We are always planning…always looking to the future to bring you events that inspire, stimulate, educate, and entertain. Don’t hesitate to contact any of us if you have suggestions for events!

 Here’s what comedienne and author Paula Poundstone had to say about libraries: (she is the National Spokesperson for Friends of Libraries USA)

The truth is, libraries are raucous clubhouses for free speech, controversy and community…libraries can never be shushed.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I hope to see you next time in the Winsor Room!

Pam

Pamela J. Sedor, Information Librarian/Adult Program Planner/ Blogger at INWINSR

Radnor Memorial Library, November 13, 2009