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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Find the Bookmobile in Your Town This Week

The library offers services throughout the county. Check the schedule here.

It can be hard to get to the library, but thankfully in Montgomery County, you don't have to worry about that. The library can come to you. The Montgomery County Public Library offers a rotating bookmobile schedule throughout the area. The schedule varies to its 23 locations. "This is a free traveling library, and all Montgomery County residents are eligible for a library card," said the library's website. "This service is sponsored by the Montgomery County Commissioners and local municipalities." Besides the expected books, cardholders can also borrow multimedia items from the roaming bookmobile. "The materials available include: audio tapes, books, large print, videos and agazines, for all ages," said the site. "Other materials may be …

Friday, January 4, 2013

Lansdale Assessing Sites for Future Skate Park

Councilwoman Mary Fuller dubbed 2013 "the year of the skate park." Parks and Recreation Director Carl Saldutti discussed his research with Abington, Ambler and Quakertown skate parks — and how to get Hatfield Township on board with the borough's plan

2013 — The Year of the Skate Park Lansdale Parks and Recreation Chairwoman Mary Fuller has dubbed this year the year when Lansdale Borough brings a skate park to the community. The committee discussed its early progress on development of such a park Wednesday night. The borough is currently in the "learning mode" and "exploring mode" for the skate park. What was revealed at that meeting — Five potential sites for the park, with the jointly-owned Schweiker Park on the list. Lansdale Parks and Recreation Director Carl Saldutti is meeting with the Hatfield Township Park Board on Monday to update them on the borough's plan. "I want to make sure they understand what our process is. I don't want them to read something that is a surprise," …

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Justin Gallagher

3:03 pm on Monday, February 11, 2013

I couldn't agree more about allowing bikes at the park. Not only are we taxpayers who get hassled out of local spots, the bmx scene, in lansdale especially, is growing and expanding at a pretty rapid pace. Bikers need a safe place to ride without getting kicked out or fined. Along with the skaters, we can organize and help with the planning, labor, and general upkeep of the park. As far as park …   more ›

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