The library is in need of volunteers to help shelve and mend books and to assist with children's projects. Day and evening times are available. Please call (215) 672-4362 to offer your help.
Registration (Regist.) for all children's programs must be done in person two weeks in advance - No phone registration.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS SUMMER 2008
| SCIENCE IN THE SUMMER: SIMPLE MACHINES Sponsored by GlaxcoSmithKline. Jul. 14-17. Fall Grades 2-3: 10-10:45 am OR 1-1:45 pm Fall Grades 4-6 11:15-12 pm OR 2:15-3 pm Regist. begins IN PERSON 6/25 – 7/3. Participants will be selected by lottery and notified 7/7. Participants must attend all 4 classes and wear sneakers. Limit 15/group SUMMER READING: CATCH THE READING BUG! Keep track of your reading over the summer and come to any or all of the programs! Prizes will be given out at the end of the summer program! Regist begins 6/14. Independent Readers: Ages 6 & up; Read-to-Me: Ages 3½-6 BUGGY FOR BOOKS STORY TIME Thurs, Jul. 3-31 1:30 PM for ages 3½-6 Regist. begins 6/14 PICNIC STORY TIME IN THE BUTTERFLY GARDEN Fri, Aug. 1 12:30 PM for ages 3½-6. Bring your own sandwich. Snacks and juice provided. Regist begins 7/18 FLY-BY FRIDAYS@ THE LIBRARY Fri, Jun. 27–Aug. 8 Buzz on by the children’s section for a quickie craft to take home with you each Friday! All ages. No registration necessary. LIVING LENAPE Mon, Jun. 30 7:00 PM for ages 7 & up Walk in the moccasins of the Native American who lived in our area with stories, games and other activities. Presented by the Briar Bush Nature Center. Regist. begins 6/14. CATCH THE READING BUG: A MUSICAL ADVENTURE WITH TWO OF A KIND Wed, Jul. 9 7:00 PM for ages 5 & up. Regist begins 6/25. |
BUGG-O! Thu, Jul. 24 7:00 PM for ages 6 & up. Cool off with our insect version of the popular game! Prizes and snacks! Regist begins 7/10. BUG MAGIC @ THE LIBRARY WITH MASTER MAGICIAN ERIC PAUL! Tue, Aug. 5 7:00 PM for ages 5 & up Get ready to “bee” astounded as award-winning Magician Eric Paul takes us on a hilarious adventure into the world of insects! Regist. begins 7/22. END OF THE SUMMER PROGRAM THE BUGS OF BLACKWOOD: SCIENCETELLING FROM PICARILLO Wed, Aug. 13 7:00 PM for ages 5 & up Like stories? Like science? This is the program for you! The saga of Benjamin the bug unfolds though a series of fascinating science experiments that will leave you bug-eyed! While everyone is welcome to attend the program, please be advised that only summer reading program participants will be receiving their prizes and certificates. TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM: METAMORPHOSIS @ YOUR LIBRARY Going into 6th grade or above this fall? Have we got a deal for you! Each time you visit the library, fill out our summer reading slip with the books you are checking out today and hand it in at the reference desk for a free candy bar. You’ll be automatically entered for a random drawing for prizes in August! GAMING DAYZ@ THE LIBRARY Wed, Jul. 2-30 4–5 PM for ages 12 & up. Beat the heat with some video games at the library. CHOCOLATE PARTY Wed, Aug. 6 from 4-5 PM for ages 12 & up. Games, contests and lots of chocolate! Regist. begins 7/22. |
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PLEASE CHECK WITH THE LIBRARY FOR MORE CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES!