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December 1, 2019 · 7:56 am

December Library News

ASTON LIBRARY NEWS–

We will have a holiday card-making class with Ms. Mary. The class for adults will be Tuesday, December 3rd at 6PM. The class for teens will be Wednesday, December 4th at 6PM. All materials provided.
 
Join the Aston Library Book Club Thursday December 12th at 1PM to discuss “The River at Night”.  The club meets each month to discuss a book chosen by the group.
 
Kids (and adults) can view Ron Vance’s remarkable collection of antique toy trains in our display case through the holidays.
 
Storytime!  Your young child can learn basic literacy skills while having fun!  The Aston Public Library offers story times every week, open to everyone! Join Ms. Debbie for toddler time (ages 2-3) on Tuesdays at 10:30, infant time (up to 24 months) on Wednesdays at 10:30, and preschool time (ages 3-5) on Thursdays at 10:30!
 
Your child can enter our December coloring contest!  Pick up an entry form at the library service desk.
 
You can now check out a Nintendo 3DS game system with your library card.  Go to the catalog at www.astonlibrary.org to reserve this item.
 
The Kids Can Build Club is at the Library on Tuesdays at 4PM  !  Your child can learn to build things using the library’s Lego collection and other materials as well!   All ages are welcome.
 
Need help with an e-book reader, laptop or tablet computer?  Stop by for our drop-in help time on Friday mornings.  10AM is the time for ebook readers.  11AM is the time for laptops and tablets.
 
Join our Mah Jongg group!  Learn to play the American version of Mah Jongg on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm at the Library.  Game pieces are provided.
 
On Monday December 30th at 11AM, the Movie Group will be viewing and discussing the movie “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”.  There will be a free light lunch provided.

Do you want to be an artist? Email debbie@astonlibrary.org and she will put you on the list for our regular Adult Painting Classes.  We have them at least once every month.
 
Stop by Tuesdays at 11AM to learn the art of Crochet with our diverse group with many levels of experience.   Stop by Thursdays at 6PM to participate in a wide variety of crafts with an even more diverse group.

More information and registration for all our programs is available via the Calendar at www.astonlibrary.org .

Join the Friends of the Library! Go to www.astonlibrary.org and click on “Join Our Friends” to send in your info!

The Aston Public Library Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday, December 17th at 6PM at Gennaro’s Restaurant, 4600 Pennell Rd, Aston . Note special time and location .

You can access books for your Kindle, Nook, or other e-book reader with your library card! Go to http://digitallibrary.delcolibraries.org/ to see what is available!

Are you on Facebook? Follow the Aston Library there! Go to
http://www.facebook.com/astonlibrary
and “like” us!

-Stephen Sarazin, Library Director

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November 28, 2019 · 9:49 am

Closed for Thanksgiving and Day After

The Aston Public Library will be closed Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th for Thanksgiving.  Have a wonderful holiday and we hope to see you again soon!

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November 1, 2019 · 7:00 am

November Library News

Rabiya Bower, RD, LDN and regional nutritionist for GIANT Food Stores will visit the library on Monday, November 18th at 11:00 am to inform patrons about inflammation, foods that can trigger it and how to design a diet to alleviate it.  Recipes and samples of inflammation-fighting foods will be provided!

Storytime!  Your young child can learn basic literacy skills while having fun!  The Aston Public Library offers story times every week, open to everyone! Join Ms. Debbie for toddler time (ages 2-3) on Tuesdays at 10:30, infant time (up to 24 months) on Wednesdays at 10:30, and preschool time (ages 3-5) on Thursdays at 10:30!

Your child can enter our November coloring contest!  Pick up an entry form at the library service desk.
 
You can now check out a “Go Pro” camera with your library card.  Go to the catalog at www.astonlibrary.org to reserve this item.
 
Free Chair Zumba classes continue on Tuesdays at 2PM in November.  Chair Zumba is a gentle form of the Zumba exercise program, using a chair for support.  It is accessible to all ages, genders and mobility levels.
 
Free Chair Yoga will be on Saturdays at 11 starting November 30th.  Spaces are limited, so register through the calendar at www.astonlibrary.org to join that group. 
 
The Kids Can Build Club is at the Library on Tuesdays at 4PM  !  Your child can learn to build things using the library’s Lego collection and other materials as well!   All ages are welcome.
 
Need help with an e-book reader, laptop or tablet computer?  Stop by for our drop-in help time on Friday mornings.  10AM is the time for ebook readers.  11AM is the time for laptops and tablets.
 
Join our Mah Jongg group!  Learn to play the American version of Mah Jongg on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm at the Library.  Game pieces are provided.
 
On Monday November 25th at 11AM, the Movie Group will be viewing and discussing the movie “Poms”.  There will be a free light lunch provided.

Do you want to be an artist? Email debbie@astonlibrary.org and she will put you on the list for our regular Adult Painting Classes.  We have them at least once every month.
 
Stop by Tuesdays at 11AM to learn the art of Crochet with our diverse group with many levels of experience.   Stop by Thursdays at 6PM to participate in a wide variety of crafts with an even more diverse group.

More information and registration for all our programs is available via the Calendar at www.astonlibrary.org .

Join the Friends of the Library! Go to www.astonlibrary.org and click on “Join Our Friends” to send in your info!

The Aston Public Library Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday November 19th, 7PM at the Library. 

You can access books for your Kindle, Nook, or other e-book reader with your library card! Go to http://digitallibrary.delcolibraries.org/ to see what is available!

Are you on Facebook? Follow the Aston Library there! Go to
http://www.facebook.com/astonlibrary
and “like” us!

-Stephen Sarazin, Library Director

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October 12, 2019 · 2:51 pm

Closed for Columbus Day

The Aston Public Library will be closed Monday, October 14th for Columbus Day.  Sorry for the inconvenience and we hope to see you again soon!

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October 1, 2019 · 8:33 am

October Library News

Your child can gain confidence by reading to a dog or other pet! “Read to Pet Pals ” is back at our Library on Thursday October 3rd and Thursday October 10th at 6:30PM . Children of any reading level are invited to read to and pet the animals.
 
Storytime!  Your young child can learn basic literacy skills while having fun!  The Aston Public Library offers story times every week, open to everyone! Join Ms. Debbie for toddler time (ages 2-3) on Tuesdays at 10:30, infant time (up to 24 months) on Wednesdays at 10:30, and preschool time (ages 3-5) on Thursdays at 10:30!

Come support the library and find a bargain at the Friends of the Library Book Sale! The hours are Friday, October 11th 10AM-4PM and Saturday, October 12th 10AM-2PM. Most items are $2 or less!

Wednesday, October 30th at 6:30 PM we will have a Halloween Safety Magic Show Featuring Magician Ed Schmitt!  He will Amaze…Amuse…and Educate the kids on how to be safe on Halloween!
 
Free Chair Yoga and Zumba classes continue to be 2PM on Tuesdays in October.  The first Zumba class is October 22nd.
 
The Kids Can Build Club is at the Library on Tuesdays at 4PM  !  Your child can learn to build things using the library’s Lego collection and other materials as well!   All ages are welcome.
 
Need help with an e-book reader, laptop or tablet computer?  Stop by for our drop-in help time on Friday mornings.  10AM is the time for ebook readers.  11AM is the time for laptops and tablets.
 
Join our Mah Jongg group!  Learn to play the American version of Mah Jongg on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm at the Library.  Game pieces are provided.
 
On Monday October 28th at 11AM, the Movie Group will be viewing and discussing their next film.  There will be a free light lunch provided.

Do you want to be an artist? Email debbie@astonlibrary.org and she will put you on the list for our regular Adult Painting Classes.  We have one at least once every month.
 
Stop by Tuesdays at 11AM to learn the art of Crochet with our diverse group with many levels of experience.   Stop by Thursdays at 6PM to participate in a wide variety of crafts with an even more diverse group.

More information and registration for all our programs is available via the Calendar at www.astonlibrary.org .

Join the Friends of the Library! Go to www.astonlibrary.org and click on “Join Our Friends” to send in your info!

The Aston Public Library Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday October 22nd, 7PM at the Library.  NOTE SPECIAL DATE!

You can access books for your Kindle, Nook, or other e-book reader with your library card! Go to http://digitallibrary.delcolibraries.org/ to see what is available!

Are you on Facebook? Follow the Aston Library there! Go to
http://www.facebook.com/astonlibrary
and “like” us!

-Stephen Sarazin, Library Director

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September 17, 2019 · 12:01 pm

Bingo Saturday!

This Saturday September 21st at 6PM we will have the Friends of the Library cash prize bingo again at $25 admission. Doors open at 4:30. Be there!

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September 1, 2019 · 8:15 am

September Library News

Your child can gain confidence by reading to a dog or other pet! “Read to Pet Pals ” is back at our Library on Thursdays starting September 19th at 6:30 pm . Children of any reading level are invited to read to animals, and get some snuggling from the animals while they’re at it. 
 
Saturday September 21st from 6:00 PM  to  9:00 PM the Friends of the Aston Public Library will present Fall Bingo!  Doors open at 4:30 PM.  Admission is $25.  All prizes will be in cash!  Food and refreshments will be sold as well as bingo supplies.  There will also be special raffles!  All proceeds benefit the library!  There will also be special games, food, and bingo supplies sold.
 
The Kids Can Build Club is at the Library on Tuesdays at 4PM  !  Your child can learn to build things using the library’s Lego collection and other materials as well!   All ages are welcome.
 
Need help with an e-book reader, laptop or tablet computer?  Stop by for our drop-in help time on Friday mornings.  10AM is the time for ebook readers.  11AM is the time for laptops and tablets.
 
Your child can gain familiarity with orchestra instruments when the Delco Symphony Instrument Petting Zoo visits Saturday September 21st at 11AM.  The players will show the kids a wide variety of instruments and then demonstrate them in action by playing several pieces.

Join our Mah Jongg group!  Learn to play the American version of Mah Jongg on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm at the Library.  Game pieces are provided.
 

Storytime!  Your young child can learn basic literacy skills while having fun!  The Aston Public Library offers story times every week, open to everyone! Join Ms. Debbie for toddler time (ages 2-3) on Tuesdays at 10:30, infant time (up to 24 months) on Wednesdays at 10:30, and preschool time (ages 3-5) on Thursdays at 10:30!

On Monday September 30th at 11AM, the Movie Group will be viewing and discussing their next film.  There will be a free light lunch provided.


Do you want to be an artist? Email debbie@astonlibrary.org and she will put you on the list for our regular Adult Painting Classes.  We have one at least once every month.  Check out some of the work from our classes, currently viewable in our display case. 

Stop by Tuesdays at 11AM to learn the art of Crochet with our diverse group with many levels of experience.   Stop by Thursdays at 6PM to participate in a wide variety of crafts with an even more diverse group.

More information and registration for all our programs is available via the Calendar at www.astonlibrary.org .

Join the Friends of the Library! Go to www.astonlibrary.org and click on “Join Our Friends” to send in your info!

The Aston Public Library Board of Trustees will meet Tuesday September 17th, 7PM at the Library.

You can access books for your Kindle, Nook, or other e-book reader with your library card! Go to http://digitallibrary.delcolibraries.org/ to see what is available!

Are you on Facebook? Follow the Aston Library there! Go to
http://www.facebook.com/astonlibrary
and “like” us!

-Stephen Sarazin, Library Director

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