Katharine Drexel Branch Library

Learn more about biophilia and the benefits of bringing nature inside! https://home.howstuffworks.com/green-l/biophilic-design.htm

Tomorrow is Earth Day and kids can celebrate with these recycled crafts! https://mommypoppins.com/recycled-crafts-for-kids-earth-day

See this video to learn more about how medieval stained glass windows are made! https://thekidshouldseethis.com//how-are-medieval-stained-

Encourage kids to get creative in the kitchen and develop problem-solving skills with these simple steps to invent a recipe. https://tinkerlab.com/how-to-invent-a-recipe-with-kids/

It’s National Kindergarten Day! Thank a kindergarten teacher you know or share your memories and experiences. https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-kindergarten-day-/

Tuesday, January 5 Message from Staff The Katharine Drexel Branch is offering contactless pickup of library materials Mondays through Fridays from 10am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 4:00pm, please call to schedule an appointment, 215-685-9383. The library unfortunately is not open to the public at this time. We are available to answer reference telephone calls and for assistance with library cards and accounts. At this time, we have no meeting room availability and there is no est...imate as to when that might change. AARP Tax Prep is not being offered. Please continue to place library returns in one of our two drop boxes, located on either side of our building, they are open all the time. We cannot accept any donated materials. Library items may remain on your account while they undergo a quarantine period. Thank you for your continued patience and please stay safe.

#NationalBirdDay is finally herecheck out this Red-bellied Woodpecker grubbing away! What birds have you seen today? Photo by Bill Shupp, current Instagram Takeover Artist

This Day in History January 6th - 1066 King Harold I of England crowned 1099 Henry V crowned German king...Continue reading

Have fun making this yarn wrapped winter tree craft with your little ones! https://iheartcraftythings.com/yarn-wrapped-winter-tree-cra

Learn about art and expressing your emotions from your kids! https://tinkerlab.com/adults-learn-how-children-create/

Incorporate plants into your home by building a terrarium, which is a great tool for learning about evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. https://kidsgardening.org/garden-activities-building-a-ter/

Learn more about some adorable housecats and how to tell them apart. https://animals.howstuffworks.com/p/different-housecats.htm

It’s not surprising that a study says watching Sesame Street could have a positive impact on a child’s success! The show’s life and school-themed messages have resonated with children since 1969. https://www.familyeducation.com//study-says-watching-sesam

Learn about the science behind string telephones, a great toy to make when social distancing with friends, with this video demonstration. https://thekidshouldseethis.com//string-telephones-science

Joke of the Day: Why couldn't the duck pay for dinner? Her bill was too big!Joke of the Day: Why couldn't the duck pay for dinner? Her bill was too big!

Reminder: Many library locations served as polling places for the 2020 Presidential Election, and will remain closed until they are professionally cleaned. Learn more here: http://ow.ly/jMiB50CbHu5

This #WhiskerWednesday, we wanted to share some happy news! Lovey, who was rescued by our Humane Law Enforcement team in June and spent some time recovering in ...our hospital, found her #purrfect match. Kudos to Lovey's foster mom, Katy, who not only helped Lovey transition from being fearful to being the love that she is, but to matching Lovey with her adoptive mom. Lovey left this week for her forever home - and here they are. Happy tails, Lovey

Besides black bears, white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) are the only large mammals still common on the East Coast. Their success is directly related to ...human expansion. Humans exterminated eastern cougars and wolves, leaving local deer to breed freely. And when people fell forests to make farms and roads, this only encourages more deer, which prefer grasses, crops, and tender young trees to deep woods. But when deer overwhelm an area, they can browse so heavily that new trees can’t grow, and loss of quality food malnourishes the deer. Do you see white-tailed deer in your neighborhood? Photo: Colby Stopa, CC BY 2.0, flickr See more

Your backyard birds are wondering when you're planning to fill the bird feeder! Don't have a feeder or seed? We've got you covered. Stop in Audubon Nature Store...s and we can help you to pick out the right feeder for your bird feeding needs. Plus - if you come in during our Members' Sale, November 10-14, you can get 20% off of regular nature store prices! Not a member? Join in the store and get your discount. We have great gifts for all ages, as well as gifts specific to birders, hikers, and gardeners. If you want to know if a specific item is in the store, give us a call at (412) 963-6100. The sale is taking place at both of our nature stores: Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve and Succop Nature Park. *Some items excluded from the sale. See more

Today’s Exhibit of the Day features one of the longest animals: The lion’s mane jellyfish. Its trailing mane of more than 800 stinging tentacles can grow more... than 100 feet (30 meters) long! In fact, the longest of these jellieswhich inhabit the Arctic Oceanare longer than the longest known blue whale. The tentacles are covered in cells with venom that stun prey, including other jellyfish, small crustaceans, and zooplankton. Many organisms depend on the lion’s mane, too: Some critters seek shelter under its umbrella while cleaning it of arthropods in return. Juvenile walleye pollock hide from danger in its tentacles! Photo: R. Mickens/ AMNH See more

Enjoy this beautiful Thursday with a hike around our center! We have over five miles or trails open from dusk to dawn! White-breasted Nuthatch. Photo by current Instagram Takeover Artist: Dev Panda