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Friends of the
Yardley-Makefield Library
BOOKS GIVE US WINGS
Free Programs
Seating is limited so please arrive early.
​saturday, january 25, 2 to 3 p.m.
The Unknown Stories of Boathouse Row
Presented by Dotty Brown
Boathouse Row is a familiar sight on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, but what do we know about this iconic landmark? Why were city firehouses transformed into rowing clubs? What strange customs did they adopt? Journalist Dotty Brown took up rowing, joined one of the boat clubs, and then wrote a history of Boathouse Row. Today she is working with the clubs to preserve their history.
​saturday, February 8, 2 to 3 p.m.
That's What She Said
Presented by Dionne Carole
This feel-good show takes you on a journey down memory lane as it highlights some of music’s legendary African American female singers. Songs made famous by Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick, and Aretha Franklin are sure to make you want to tap your feet and sing along with Philadelphia singer Dionne Carole.
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