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New Books!

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:

Against All Things Ending

Cleopatra

Crossing Places

Dead Path

Double Delicious

Extraordinary Ordinary People

Life

Love, Lust and Faking It

Perfect One-Dish Dinners

Red Station

Southern Plate

Templar Salvation

Throwdown

Trickle Up Economy

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

http://amzn.com/w/R19YZSB3NED6

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Thanksgiving kids’ fun with Mr. Malcolm!

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Join storyteller Mr. Malcolm the night before Thanksgiving for holiday fun!  Wednesday, November 24th at 6:30PM.  For all ages!

Go to

http://tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents

for more information and to register!

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Friends of the Library book sale during Lions’ breakfast!

There will be a Friends of the Library book sale Sunday, November 7th during Lions’ Club pancake breakfast (7:30AM-Noon) here at the Community Center.

Come and support the Lions and the Library on the same day!

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Storytime Halloween fun pictures!

We recently had a Halloween storytime for the kids!  Here are some pictures!
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Click here to see more of the pictures on the “flickr” website

Go to
http://tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents
for more info about upcoming library activities for kids!

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Guestbook for kids!

There is a guestbook now in the Children’s area of the library. Encourage your child to share his or her experience of the library by writing in there!
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Treat Your Kids to Some Halloween Story Time Fun with Jitterbugs Music & Movement!

Amy from Jitterbugs Music will entertain the kids with a Halloween program at our library on Wednesday, October 27th at 6:30 PM!  Come join in the fun!
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Go to http://tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents to register!

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New Books!

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:

Bob Dylan in America

Earth

Her Daughter's Dream

Paganini's Ghost

Perfect Blend

Pinheads and Patriots

Secret Kept

Power Thoughts

Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk

Zero History

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

http://amzn.com/w/R19YZSB3NED6

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Closed for Columbus Day

The Aston Public Library will be closed Monday, October 11th for Columbus Day.  Sorry for the inconvenience and we hope to see you again soon!

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Be Our Volunteer Flyer Distributor!

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Do you want to help the Aston Public Library while you are interacting with people in the community?  We have a job for you.

One of the best ways to keep the Aston, Brookhaven and Parkside communities informed about the Library’s activities is by posting flyers and notices at area businesses.  When you run your errands during the week, you could benefit the Library at the same time, by distributing information about upcoming programs and events.

Requirements:

1. Be able to commit at least 5 hours a week
2. Professional and friendly demeanor
3. Ability to work independently
4. Use of a car
5. Be over 18 years of age

Apply here:

http://www.jotform.com/form/92231438058

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Raffle of Phila. Union Soccer Stuff!

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The winner gets a collection of Philadelphia Union Soccer Memorabilia including-

  • Adult T-shirt
  • Youth Jersey
  • Soccer Ball
  • Scarf

Tickets $1 each or six for $5.  Proceeds go to Friends of the Aston Public Library.

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