Registration required?: No.
Ages: All ages.
One Book, Every Young Child is a Pennsylvania initiative that promotes the importance of early literacy development for children ages 12 months to age five. A book is selected annually by a committee of early childhood educators, librarians and museum educators. The selected book encourages children’s imaginations and love of reading. The 2019 One Book selections are Barnyard Banter by Denise Fleming and Not a Box by Antoinette Portis. Join us for a fun family night exploring these books and participating in related hands-on STEM activities. Please bring a shoe box or small box to the program for each child attending. Registration required.
Registration required?: No
Ages: Babies birth-24 months
This storytime, for babies birth-24 months, will include books, songs, musical instruments, scarves, parachutes and bubbles along with baby playtime/socialization following storytime! Meet new caregivers or meet up with old friends while starting your baby on the rewarding road to reading!
To receive text updates, text @bouncingba to 81010
Each of these workshops will be led by Chris Hitchens from College Admissions Solutions. He is a college admissions consultant who provides counseling to help students and families choose a school, college, or other program that is a good personal match: one that will foster the student's academic and social growth. Workshops are for parents (student may accompany their parent/guardian), except for the essay-writing workshop, which is for students only. Registration required for EACH workshop.
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Crafting an Unforgettable College Essay: Sound Advice from an Expert – What ARE college admissions officers looking for as they read through thousands of essays each year? The answers may surprise you! This three-hour workshop will focus on advice and strategies on what, and what not, to include when it’s time to write your essay, length and topic of essay and what sets your essay apart. Saturday, May 11 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm (students only)
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Play Sports in College – Learn how to get recruited at the college level and find the best academic and athletic fit. You don’t have to be the star athlete to get recruited! Parents of cheerleaders, majorettes, musicians, dancers, thespians, and all other artists are welcome to attend, as the strategies discussed will also apply to your student. Tuesday, May 14 @ 6:30 pm (students are welcome to attend with a parent/guardian)
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Getting into Tier I Colleges – Learn twelve strategies necessary to get into Tier I colleges, including the Ivy League schools, plus learn three surprising reasons why students are rejected. Thursday, May 23 @ 6:30 pm (students are welcome to attend with a parent/guardian)
No registration required.
Would you like to watch a new movie at the library? It’s free and we’ll have light refreshments, too! Bring a few friends and have a relaxing time.
This month's movie: A Star is Born
In this beginning-to-cook class, young chefs (preschool-grade 2) will develop an appetite for nutritious foods while being introduced to books that reinforce social and academic skills. Experience new foods and new books! Registration required.
This month's recipe: Gluten-Free Biscuits
Please bring to class: baking/cookie sheet, medium sized mixing bowl, measuring cups, measuring spoons, wooden spoon
A storytime specifically geared for toddlers who are 24-36 months old with a caregiver. We will read great stories, sing songs, and have plenty of music, movement, and fun that encourages your toddler’s language and development skills! Caregivers are encouraged to actively engage in activities with their child!
Today's special guest reader will be a speech therapist from The Children's Instutute who will be available after storytime to answer any questions and/or guide parents/guardians to available services.
To receive text updates, text @talesfor to 81010
No registration required.
Would you like to join a book club that’s casual and fun? What do we read? Anything! Fiction and non-fiction alike.
May's book club: What is the What by Dave Eggers
Join our preschool program where children ages 3-5 can explore stories through songs, retellings, STEM activities and a craft. Grow your preschooler's love for reading and learning! No registration required.
To receive text updates, text @prekexplor to 81010.
Postage stamp? Four corners? All cover? Come and play 10 games of bingo with the chance of winning small prizes.
Snacks, too!! No registration required
Registration required?: No.
Ages: All ages.
Marian has been teaching yoga for 15+ years. This is a vinyasa flow based class and she’ll mix it up each time so no one will be bored! She will bring extra mats for those who need one. Marian does the practice as she teaches it. Classes are open to those 18 and older. Beginners are welcome to join, as well. The class is donation-based. A $5 donation is suggested. Registration is required.
Join us for a night of family art using various techniques and leave with a masterpiece designed by your entire family! We will provide all the supplies and art smocks...your family provides the creativity and fun! No age limit requirements. A "how to draw" segment will be included in each program. Registration required.
Wednesdays at 6:30 pm: April 24 and May 22
A storytime specifically geared for toddlers who are 24-36 months old with a caregiver. We will read great stories, sing songs, and have plenty of music, movement, and fun that encourages your toddler’s language and development skills! Caregivers are encouraged to actively engage in activities with their child!
To receive text updates, text @talesfor to 81010
Each of these workshops will be led by Chris Hitchens from College Admissions Solutions. He is a college admissions consultant who provides counseling to help students and families choose a school, college, or other program that is a good personal match: one that will foster the student's academic and social growth. Workshops are for parents (student may accompany their parent/guardian), except for the essay-writing workshop, which is for students only. Registration required for EACH workshop.
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Crafting an Unforgettable College Essay: Sound Advice from an Expert – What ARE college admissions officers looking for as they read through thousands of essays each year? The answers may surprise you! This three-hour workshop will focus on advice and strategies on what, and what not, to include when it’s time to write your essay, length and topic of essay and what sets your essay apart. Saturday, May 11 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm (students only)
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Play Sports in College – Learn how to get recruited at the college level and find the best academic and athletic fit. You don’t have to be the star athlete to get recruited! Parents of cheerleaders, majorettes, musicians, dancers, thespians, and all other artists are welcome to attend, as the strategies discussed will also apply to your student. Tuesday, May 14 @ 6:30 pm (students are welcome to attend with a parent/guardian)
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Getting into Tier I Colleges – Learn twelve strategies necessary to get into Tier I colleges, including the Ivy League schools, plus learn three surprising reasons why students are rejected. Thursday, May 23 @ 6:30 pm (students are welcome to attend with a parent/guardian)
Join our preschool program where children ages 3-5 can explore stories through songs, retellings, STEM activities and a craft. Grow your preschooler's love for reading and learning! No registration required.
To receive text updates, text @prekexplor to 81010.
Registration required?: No
Ages: Babies birth-24 months
This storytime, for babies birth-24 months, will include books, songs, musical instruments, scarves, parachutes and bubbles along with baby playtime/socialization following storytime! Meet new caregivers or meet up with old friends while starting your baby on the rewarding road to reading!
To receive text updates, text @bouncingba to 81010
Registration required.
Marian has been teaching yoga for 15+ years. This is a vinyasa flow based class and she’ll mix it up each time so no one will be bored! She will bring extra mats for those who need one. Marian does the practice as she teaches it. Classes are open to those 18 and older. Beginners are welcome to join, as well. The class is donation-based. A $5 donation is suggested.
Registration required?: No.
Do you love to find out “whodunnit?” We are always on the lookout for new members.
May 29: Blind Justice by Bruce Alexander
June 26: Murder Unmentioned by Sulari Gentill
July 24: Think of a Number by John Verdon
August 28: Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
Sept. 25: Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
Oct. 23: Murphy's Law by Rhys Bowen
Attention teens! Think ahead to summer! Take advantage of a great opportunity to volunteer at the library during the summer of 2019! Whether you will be a new or returning teen volunteer (entering grades 6-12), please be sure to attend both the information meeting AND the summer teen volunteer training. Registration is required separately for both meetings.
Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm: May 1 (information meeting: teen with a parent/guardian) AND May 29 OR May 30 (training: teens only (pizza provided)
THIS EVENT LISTING IS FOR THE MAY 29 TRAINING ONLY!!
A storytime specifically geared for toddlers who are 24-36 months old with a caregiver. We will read great stories, sing songs, and have plenty of music, movement, and fun that encourages your toddler’s language and development skills! Caregivers are encouraged to actively engage in activities with their child!
To receive text updates, text @talesfor to 81010
Attention teens! Think ahead to summer! Take advantage of a great opportunity to volunteer at the library during the summer of 2019! Whether you will be a new or returning teen volunteer (entering grades 6-12), please be sure to attend both the information meeting AND the summer teen volunteer training. Registration is required separately for both meetings.
Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm: May 1 (information meeting: teen with a parent/guardian) AND May 29 OR May 30 (training: teens only (pizza provided)
THIS EVENT LISTING IS FOR THE MAY 30 TRAINING ONLY!!
Join our preschool program where children ages 3-5 can explore stories through songs, retellings, STEM activities and a craft. Grow your preschooler's love for reading and learning! No registration required.
Today's special guest reader will be a speech therapist from The Children's Instutute who will be available after storytime to answer any questions and/or guide parents/guardians to available services.
To receive text updates, text @prekexplor to 81010.
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