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Bingo Night on the 17th!

The Friends of the Aston Public Library present Bingo Night!

Saturday, October 17th from 7PM to 9PM

Admission is $20.  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!

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Pals for Reading Pictures!

The kids had a great time at Pals for Reading last night and got to meet and read to many dogs and other creatures!  Here are some pictures!

There are still spaces left for next time (Wednesday at 6:30PM)! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Pals For Reading Fall 2015

Pals For Reading Fall 2015

Pals For Reading Fall 2015

Pals For Reading Fall 2015
Thanks to Pals for Life for the program!  www.palsforlife.org

Thanks so much for Glen Riddle Rotary Club for their sponsorship! http://www.rotary7450.org/GlenRiddle/

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

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Book Sale October 1st-3rd!

Come support the library and find a bargain at the Aston Library Book Sale!

Hours:

Thursday October 1st 10-4

Friday October 2nd 10-4

Saturday October 3rd (During Community Day) 10-4

Most items $2 or less!

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Get a pass for Boscov’s 25% off day and benefit the library!

FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS AT BOSCOV’S
PASSES $5 – ALL PROCEEDS TO FRIENDS OF ASTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

On Tuesday, October 20, 2015, Boscov’s Department Store will again host the popular, FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS, a special day filled with fun and fundraising, to benefit area non-profit organizations.  You can purchase a pass at the Aston Public Library!  Everyone who purchases a $5 Friends Helping Friends pass receives a 25% discount shopping pass for purchases made only on October 22, 2013.  In addition, they are eligible to win fabulous door prizes including shopping sprees as well as valuable merchandise items.   All proceeds benefit Friends of Aston Public Library!

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Friends of the Library Fall Raffle!

Support the library and get a chance to win with our new raffle!

The prize is a great assortment of Fall stuff!

Proceeds of the raffle go to the Friends of the Library. You can get one ticket for $2, three for $5, or seven for $10!

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The winner will be drawn October 17th!

 

 

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Free Quilting for Beginners Class!

Have you ever wanted to learn to quilt? Now you can!

The Aston Public Library is offering a FREE class for beginners.

The class runs each Thursday at 6:30PM for six weeks starting October 1st.

Materials are supplied, but seating is limited.

For more information, call Ms. Debbie at 610-494-5877.

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Pals For Reading Returning to Aston Library!

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Your child can expand his or her confidence with reading by practicing with a trained therapy dog!  Pals for Life will be visiting the Aston Library again! Reading to animals helps shy children and children having trouble learning to read build confidence in their literacy skills.

These are the dates for the programs:

Wednesday September 30th at 6:30PM
Wednesday October 7th at 6:30PM
Wednesday October 14th at 6:30PM
Wednesday October 21st at 6:30PM

These programs are free, but registration is required. Space is very limited, and children are expected to attend all four sessions. 

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

For more about Pals for Life, go to:

http://www.palsforlife.org/

THIS PROGRAM IS SPONSORED BY THE GLEN RIDDLE ROTARY CLUB!

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Closed for Labor Day

The Aston Public Library will be closed September 7th, 2015 for Labor Day.  Sorry for the inconvenience and we hope to see you again soon!

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Meet Local Author Jennell Williams

Wednesday September 9th at 10:30AM at the Aston Public Library, you can meet Local Author Jennell Williams and purchase a signed copy of her book,“Older Adults Should Not Be Left Behind”  !

“Older Adults Should Not Be Left Behind” – This book seeks to provide “information inspiration” to older adults, and motivate them to engage in today’s digital society.  It emphasizes the importance of technology skills to maintaining a high quality of life and remaining active in the world. 

About Jennell Williams- Jennell L. Williams is an entrepreneur who started her business journey since 1983.  She has established three corporations.  Her areas of expertise include Direct Mail, Bulk Mail Preparation, Data Base Management, Mortgage Loan Origination, Housing (HUD) Counseling, Licensed Life and Health Insurance Advisor,  Human Resource Consulting, Conflict Resolution Trainer Facilitator, Motivational Speaker, Health Care Management and  Geriatric Consulting.  Her companies have been awarded contracts with the Federal Government, State Government and Local Governments.  She has provided Consulting Services for Xerox Corporation, Crozer Chester Medical Center, City of Philadelphia, DuPont Company, Liberty Resources Inc., Delaware County Community College, School District of Philadelphia and Univ. of Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.

Since 2008, Ms. Williams has led the “Senior Lift” program, an organization empowering baby-boomers, elder seniors and caregivers to access the resources that will aid them in sustaining the quality of their everyday living.  OlderAdults

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Free Chair Yoga Coming Tuesday afternoons at Aston Library!!

Chair Yoga Image There will be a free chair yoga class at the our library starting soon, but space is limited, so sign up today.  Go to

http://tinyurl.com/astonadultevents

to register!

Dates and times-

6 Tuesdays September 15th – October 20th at 2PM each day.
 
“Chair Yoga” is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair or standing, using a chair for support.  It is appropriate for adults of all shapes, sizes, ages and genders.  This session will be instructed by Lisa Dombroski RYT.

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