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Searching for Barns in Bucks Country

May 11, 2013 2PM

On Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 2:00 pm at the Yardley-Makefield Branch Library, Friends member Nancy J. Steigerwalt will present “Searching for Barns in Bucks County.” Following the trail of Charles Dornbusch, a Chicago architect who studied and classified the barns of Pennsylvania in 1941, Nancy J. Steigerwalt set out to identify the barns he documented in Bucks County. The project became an adventure as she discovered those structures still standing and found historical documentation for some of those that had disappeared. Some barns had disappeared and no trace of them could be found. This quest led to meeting interesting people, exploring neglected and often perilous places and even the fulfillment of a small dream. Join us for the tale of that adventure and perhaps find a new appreciation for Bucks County’s barns—some of our local treasures.

The program will begin at 2:00pm at the Yardley-Makefield Branch Library, 1080 Edgewood Road in Yardley.

Seating is limited, and will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Painting with Light: The Story of Impressionism

May 25, 2013 2PM

On Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 2:00 pm at the Yardley-Makefield Branch Library, a docent from the Philadelphia Museum of Art will present “Painting with Light: The Story of Impressionism.”

Late Nineteenth century Paris experienced changes in artistic styles that turned heads everywhere it was viewed. Who were these upstart artists that brought light vibrant colors to their palette and who challenged all the given academic rules? This program will present these newcomers - Manet, Renoir, Monet, Cezanne and others who changed the venue for future generations.

The program will begin at 2:00pm at the Yardley-Makefield Branch Library, 1080 Edgewood Road in Yardley.

Seating is limited, and will be available on a first come, first served basis.

Friends Mtgs.

Next Meeting: May 10

10:30 am

MONTHLY MEETINGS HELD THE SECOND FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH, EXCLUDING APRIL, AUGUST AND DECEMBER.

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BUCKS COUNTY FREE LIBRARY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEETING SCHEDULE

Public Welcome

2nd Tuesday of each month @various libraries

5:30 pm

Next mtg: May 15

@Levittown Branch

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