Pop Up Event To Preview Holiday Season At Yardley's Old Library

YARDLEY BOROUGH, PA — The public is invited to take a look inside the Old Library by Lake Afton as the Yardley Historical Association prepares for the upcoming holiday season.

During a "pop-up" event on Saturday, Nov. 30, visitors can browse through an assortment of "Yardley" gifts, some of which are brand new this year, and watch as the model train layout is set up for the season.

The pop-up will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at 46 West Afton Avenue and is hosted by the Yardley Historical Association.

At the pop-up, Dean Dickson, engineer-in-chief, will be positioning all the paraphernalia that make the train layout so dynamic. He will be pleased to share how-tos and demonstrate the equipment for everyone who stops by.

For those who want to give gifts that are local, an assortment of “Yardley” gifts will be available to purchase. New this year are “Yardley’s Dream” scented candles and “The Key to Yardley” ornaments. Tea towels depicting the Old Library, books, prints, and paper goods of all sorts will also be available.

On December 7, 14, and 21, plan to return to the Old Library by Lake Afton to see it decked in its holiday best. There will be trains, a tall fir tree decorated with German ornaments and candles, and treats for everyone.

In the spirit of the season, the Pop-Up and the Open Houses are free. Donations are always welcome. Proceeds will benefit the historical association’s efforts to maintain the Victorian library building and its collections of books, documents, and ephemera related to Yardley’s history.

For more information about the association’s activities, visit www.yardleyhistory.org , e-mail info@yardleyhistory.org or call 215-208-1154.