The Friends of the Whitman Library presents in conjunction with the Amitayus Kadampa Buddhist Center ..Meditation for a Peaceful New Year. Join us for an evening of guided meditation; an introduction to simple yet profound meditation techniques to help make our lives more peaceful, enjoyable and happy. This will be held at Whitman Branch (Free Library of Philadelphia) on January 12, 2012 at 6:30 PM. Free and open to the public. No experience is necessary. Everyone is welcome. Whitman Library, 200 Snyder Avenue...215-685-1754.