Sharon Hill Public Library provides the community with several different programs that aim to not only show how talented all the members are, but also give them the opportunity to learn new skills that they wish to learn for themselves. Our programs also help the members of the community come together through the activities that they can participate in.
If you wish to learn more, please don’t hesitate to give us a call at 610-586-3993. We are excited to get to know you better.
María del Pilar Rodríguez is a writer, poet, and professional dedicated to financial education and the well-being of immigrant communities. With a background in theater studies at the Community College, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude, she has used her artistic and communication talents in initiatives that aim to educate and empower others.
This year, María self-published her first book, a work that combines her passion for financial education and writing, with the goal of making a fun and impactful difference in the lives of future generations: our children. Throughout her career, she has worked on projects ranging from financial consulting to organizing educational workshops, providing practical tools to help people make informed decisions about their future.
In addition to her work in financial education, María has participated in theatrical productions. She was involved in the play Medea, written by James Ijames and directed by Raelle Myrick-Hodges, as part of a collaborative effort that allowed her to explore her artistic side.
In her latest book, From Stories to Savings, María presents an educational work aimed at families, with the goal of teaching children about personal finance in an interactive way. Through accessible stories and practical activities, her book encourages learning about key concepts such as saving, using credit, and making responsible financial decisions.
María del Pilar Rodríguez participated in the 6th Annual Latin American Book Fair, where she successfully hosted a dramatic reading of her book *From Stories to Savings*. The community enthusiastically received free copies of the book, along with saving jars to encourage children to visualize and save for their dreams. In addition to her literary work, María serves on the boards of three organizations: Acción Colombia, the Norristown Chamber of Commerce, and the Latin American Book Fair.
Alvin Christie, originally born in Brooklyn, NY, is an Ordained Minister of the gospel of Christ, a Medical Laboratory Tech, and a father of two children, six grands, and one great-grand. Alvin was raised by two loving southern parents of four children from Augusta, Georgia. His mother, Frances, was a seamstress, and his father, Joseph, was a steelworker. God’s love was sown together by fabric and reinforced by steel. These two strands kept love “real” in me. Alvin enjoys ministering to God’s people and pouring out his life and heart onto the pages of his poetry. He realized writing was a segue to release phases of his life’s journey locked away in the chambers of his heart, now allowing others to have a peek into that which was silent for so long.
Lillian Edmondson was born and raised in the Cobbs Creek section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the youngest of five children, who learned a lot about life inadvertently through witnessing the lives of her parents and siblings. Her father served in the U.S. Army Air Corps, and her mother served in the U.S. Air Force, which led to a structured but lively childhood. Her upbringing impacted the way she viewed life and subsequently piqued her interest in human behavior. Lillian developed a love for the creative arts from her father, an artist and self-taught musician. Lillian is a mother of two children, who carries a bachelor’s degree in fine arts, BFA, as well as a master’s degree in social work, MSW. Lillian is also a Licensed Social Worker, LSW in the State of Pennsylvania and has been servicing families with the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Human Services for almost 30 years.
Andrew McCoy is a sixteen year old boy who loves to tell jokes that he creates to his family members. He is talented at creating his own jokes, and this encouraged him to write his own joke book when he was eleven years old. If many of his family members laughed at the joke, then he would add it to his joke book. He is also interested in science, math, space, and especially rockets. He enjoys reading, swimming, and learning about NASA, rockets, and the planets. He volunteers monthly at the library and during the summer teaching children how to play chess.
Stephen McCoy is a creative thirteen year old boy who likes math, reading, cooking, baking, and swimming. He also loves computers and coding. He enjoys spending time in the kitchen cooking and baking with his family. He volunteers monthly at the library and during the summer working with children who want to learn to play chess. He has been dedicated and working hard on the cookbook since he was eight years old.
William David Henderson has had a lifelong passion for poetry and storytelling. AN avid fan of the classics such as Shakespeare and Tolkien, his sensibilities have also been informed by the genre fiction of his childhood: J.K Rowling, Rick Riordan, R.L. Stine, and Stephen King. William graduated with an International Baccalaureate diploma in 2022. He spends his time writing, creating music, practicing mixed martial arts, and playing soccer.
