Aston Public Library

Check out this week’s storytime books!

astonlibrary — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:00:11 +0000

Check out the books that were featured in Ms. Joanne’s storytime this week

Brown Bear, Brown Bear What do you See by Bill Martin and Eric Carle

and

Peek-A-Zoo! by Marie Torres Cimarusti and Stephanie Peterson

Click here to request a copy or see if one is on the shelf-

Get your DVD rentals here!

astonlibrary — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:46:46 +0000

There is still a video rental store in Aston! The Library offers $1 three-day DVD rental. There is no membership fee and you are not limited to the DVD selection that can fit in a vending machine! You have access to thousands of titles from throughout the library system, not just what is in our library! Best of all, the money you spend goes back into our library to provide better services to everyone! We just added many of the most popular movies from the past 2 years to our collection so please come have a look!

Click on the cover below to request the DVD or see if it’s on the shelf:

New Books!

astonlibrary — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:50:10 +0000

We’ve just added some new books to our collection!

Click on the cover below to request the book or see if it’s on the shelf:

Help us keep the new books coming! Go here to purchase an item from our “wish list”:

http://amzn.com/w/R19YZSB3NED6

Check out this week’s storytime book!

astonlibrary — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:49:13 +0000

Check out the book that is featured in Ms. Joanne’s storytime this week!

If You Were a Penguin by Wendell Minor

Click here to request a copy or see if it is on the shelf-

Free Federal and State Income Tax Prep at the Library!

astonlibrary — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:32:54 +0000

The Aston Public Library will host free Federal and State Income Tax preparation services from PathwaysPA on Monday, February 6th in the morning and evening. Families or single persons with income below $50,000 per year are eligible for the free filing assistance. What’s offered includes:

Certified tax preparers to maximize your refund
Free e-filing of federal and state returns
Fast refunds through direct deposit to bank or prepaid debit card accounts
US Savings bonds can be purchased by checking a box on your tax form

APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. Call 610-494-5877 to make an appointment today. All filers must bring documentation to their appointment. Call the library for more information about required documentation, or stop by and pick up a sheet listing the documentation.

Chinese New Year Program for Kids!

astonlibrary — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:36:36 +0000

Come join the fun on Saturday, January 21st at 11AM as storyteller Ms. Joanne and the gang celebrate the year of the dragon! We will read stories by Grace Lin and sing songs about dragons! We will also be putting on our own version of the Chinese New Year Dance as well as making our own colorful dragon kites! Appropriate for kids age 2-7 and their parents. Go to www.tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents to register!

Young Poets Competition-Enter at the Library!

astonlibrary — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:19:47 +0000

Young Poets Of Delaware County
Poetry Competition

CONTEST GUIDELINES

Original poems must be typed or neatly written on 8 1/2” by 11” paper; no odd
size or construction paper, please.

Student’s name
Address
Home phone number
Grade
School
School District

If information is not listed, entry will be disqualified.
No entries will be returned.
Only one poem per student may be entered.
Poems will be judged by grade level.

Deadline for submissions is FEBRUARY 24, 2012.
Prizes will include saving bonds for first place winners and
publication in a booklet for all 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place winners.
Winners will be notified.
Please, no calls after poems are submitted!

Entries should be submitted to any public library in Delaware County
Questions about the contest? Call Margie Stern 610 891-8622

Sponsored by the Mad Poets Society, Delaware County Library System,
Greater Philadelphia Poets for Young Voices, Delaware County Reading
Council and The Rose Tree Optimist Club.

Check out this week’s storytime book!

astonlibrary — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:49:10 +0000

Check out the book that is featured in Ms. Joanne’s storytime this week!

Tickle Teddy by David Ellwand

Click here to request a copy or see if it is on the shelf-

Special Story Times Coming Up!

astonlibrary — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:24:08 +0000

The Library will host special story times for the kids the second week of January! Amy from Jitterbugs Music and Movement will involve the kids in a musical program Tuesday, January 10th! Mr. Malcolm will entertain the kids with a dramatic storytelling program Thursday, January 12th! These programs will be at 10:30AM each day. Please come and join the fun! These programs are recommended for kids aged 2 to 5. Registration is not required for these special events.

For more information about upcoming library programs for kids, go to
http://tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents

Closed for New Years Eve and Day

astonlibrary — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:21:23 +0000

The Aston Public Library will be closed Saturday, December 31st and Sunday, January 1st for New Year’s Eve and Day. Have a wonderful start to 2012!

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