Fox Chase Library

09/05/2026

Our favorite spicy lady, Mim, is enjoying a weekend away from work. She is safe and cozy and eating her greens home with one of our staff. Merlin will be traveling with another staff member for the long weekend as well.

And a reminder if you'd ever like to help out our dragons or the library, we have some items on our Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/TT0VRUPYKKWO?ref_=wl_share

09/05/2026

From our friends at Ryerss Museum & Library!

Ryerss Used Book Sale Today
Sept 5, from 11 am to 3 pm.

09/05/2026

What questions do you have about our adorable mascots, Merlin and Mim?

Thank you for scanning our QR code! Here is some information about Merlin and Mim, the bearded dragons at Fox Chase Library. Both dragons were donated to the library by a staff member's family, who couldn't care for them any longer. If you would like to donate to the Fox Chase Library, please check

09/04/2026

On Saturday, September 19, PADA is offering a FREE learn-to-play ultimate frisbee clinic for girls and nonbinary middle schoolers (5th-8th grade). The clinic will be from 3-5pm at Edgely Ultimate Fields (4001 Edgely Ave). Here is the registration link: https://pada.org/e/ms-fall-clinic

09/04/2026

Reminder that today (9/4) the Free Library system will be closing at 1 pm due to the holiday Monday. Branches will be open tomorrow (Sat, 9/5) from 10 am to 5 pm. Thank you!

09/01/2026

Our Lucky Day display is always changing based on what books are coming in! Could today be YOUR lucky day?

09/01/2026

Back to School!
Happy 1st day of school to our wonderful neighbors at St. Cecilia’s! We hope you all have a wonderful school year!

(Mim is wondering when students will come visit!)

08/31/2026

Spa Day for Mim
Bearded dragons are mostly “dry shedders” but occasionally need a little help getting stuck shed off. This could be due to many things, such as low humidity or older, damaged scales. Mim had some very bad shed when she arrived with us and she is still showing the damage from that on her back. We still have some work to do, but she certainly looks more comfortable with that hard shed off!

(Mim did not enjoy her bath, but a lot of old shed did come off!)

08/29/2026

Our amazing Friends group is running a bus trip to Dutch Apple Theater for lunch and a showing of the musical 9 to 5! How better to celebrate Miss Dolly Parton?

Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre – Thursday, March 11, 2027 - $132.00 per person

Three female co-workers concoct a plan to get even with their sexist, egotistical male boss. In a hilarious turn of events, they live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! Based on the 1980’s hit movie. Music and lyrics by Dolly Parton. PG13*

08/29/2026

September 2026 calendar!

Special Events for September:

Spies of the Revolution
Monday 9/14 at 3:30 pm / Ages 8-12
Join staff from the Museum of the Revolution as we learn about the spies of the Revolutionary War and how they operated undercover. Try out some puzzles and decode secret messages.

Scream Back at What’s On Screen
Saturday 9/19 at 11:00 am / Adults
Sneak Preview: The Exorcist
A screening and discussion group based around relatable themes and issues within the supernatural horror thriller this Fall.

Life at Sea
Thursday 9/24 at 3:30 pm / Ages 6-12
Join staff from the Museum of the Revolution as we learn what life was like on a ship during the Revolutionary War. Learn about famous sailors, how to fire a cannon ball, and how to prepare a "tall tale" from the high seas!

Craft Swap
Saturday 9/26 at 12:00 pm / All Ages
Bring your craft items that you no longer want for a craft swap. This is the perfect time to clear out supplies before the fall and winter holidays! Any leftover supplies will be offered to library branches or otherwise donated.