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Lower Merion October 2022 E-Newsletter

Lower Merion Library System

Welcomes New Director

Welcome to Lynn Williamson, as the new Director of the Lower Merion Library System. Ms. Williamson brings 26 years of library experience with the Free Library of Philadelphia, where she was most recently Chief of Neighborhood Libraries. We are looking forward to and are excited to learn of the ideas Ms. Williamson has for the future of our libraries.

Fire Prevention Week 

October 9^th thru 15^th

Join the Lower Merion Fire Department in celebrating the 100^th Anniversary of Fire Prevention Week, from October 9^th – 15th.

This year’s  theme is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape”, focusing on the importance of having a well-practiced escape plan and establishing a meeting site outside for family, neighbors, and/ or guests.   .

Ardmore Rotary Annual Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, October 2nd 7am-Noon.

Come eat some yummy pancakes and support your local fire company during this yearly fundraiser.

One Book One Lower Merion  The Lower Merion Library System, in conjunction with the One Book, One Lower Merion Committee will host Kareem Rosser, author of Crossing the Line: A Fearless Team of Brothers and the Sport That Changed Their Lives Forever to discuss his book and how the sport of polo influenced his life.  The event will be conducted in a hybrid format, on Sunday October 23, 2022 beginning at 2pm. A book discussion facilitated by Bev Rosen will be offered in advance of the author event on Sunday October 16 at 2pm.

Drug Take Back Day October 29, 2022   Collection times will be from 10:00AM to 2:00PM Lower Merion Police Department 71 East Lancaster Ave. Ardmore, PA 19003 Drugs and medical supplies Accepted: prescription and over-the-counter tablets and capsules inhalers, creams, ointments, nasal sprays, pet medicines and vaping products Not accepted: needles, liquid meds and intravenous/injectable solutions     Protect your family and the environment by removing unwanted or expired medicines and medical supplies from the home in order to be safely disposed.

The 2022 Ardmore Toyota Raffle Winner

The 2022 Ardmore Toyota Raffle raised just over $21,000 to help support programs and collections. The fundraiser was generously sponsored and supported by Ardmore Toyota. Proceeds from ticket sales directly support the annual budgets of the libraries selling tickets. 

Photo Caption (2022 Ardmore Toyota Raffle Presentation: Misako Scott, Winner; Ryan Pesin, Vice President, Ardmore Toyota; Barry Levin, President, Lower Merion Library Foundation.) 

Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program

Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC) gives business owners the opportunity to help public libraries in Lower Merion while reducing their state tax burden.

As an approved Educational Improvement Organization, the Lower Merion Library Foundation is eligible to receive EITC donations. If you currently participate in this program or are interested learning more about how EITC grants support learning programs for the many children and teens who use our libraries, please visit the LMLS Website by clicking the blue button below.