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!
Guestbook for kids!
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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!
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:
Help us keep the new books coming! Go here to purchase an item from our “wish list”:
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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!
Need help? Try AskHerePA for 24-7 assistance:
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Be Our Volunteer Flyer Distributor!
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:
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Raffle of Phila. Union Soccer Stuff!
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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Read for a Record!
You and your child can join in a special event and help set a record at the Aston Library! At 10:30AM on October 5th and 7th (Tuesday and Thursday), you can join in a reading of Ezra Jack Keats’ The Snowy Day with storyteller Ms. Joanne. All are welcome at the event. This is part of the Read for the Record program to set a world record for reading to children. For more information about the program, go to www.readfortherecord.org . To read the book online, go to www.wegivebooks.org/readforrecord .
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Read Banned Books!
Banned Books Week runs September 25−October 2, 2010. Try a banned book today.
All of the American Library Association’s “Top ten most frequently challenged books of 2009″ are available at our library!
Click on the cover below to request the book or see if it’s on the shelf:
1. “TTYL” by Lauren Myracle
2. “And Tango Makes Three” by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardso
3. “The Perks of Being A Wallflower,” by Stephen Chbosky
4. “To Kill A Mockingbird,” by Harper Lee
5. “Twilight” by Stephenie Meyer
6. “Catcher in the Rye,” by J.D. Salinger
7. “My Sister’s Keeper,” by Jodi Picoult
8. “The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big, Round Things,” by Carolyn Mackler
9. “The Color Purple,” Alice Walker
10. “The Chocolate War,” by Robert Cormier
Check out our “Banned Books” Display at the library too:
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Flu shots available at the Aston Library October 9th!
Get a flu shot at the library!
Saturday, October 9th, 2010
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Aston Public Library
3270 Concord Rd
- $30 but reimbursable by most insurance companies & Medicare, Part B primary.
- Aetna card holders pay no co-pay.
- Sorry credit cards are not accepted.
- Keystone 65 members must pay & then seek reimbursement.
- Children must be 9 years or older to receive the shot.
- For more information please call Susan Purcell @ 610-891-8622
Provided by Maxim Health Systems
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Be Our Volunteer Hold Caller!
Do you have a friendly voice? We have a job for you.
Dozens of people every week request books from other area libraries. When the books arrive at the Aston Public Library, someone needs to contact the patrons and let them know.
You can be the person who unites a patron with a book.
Requirements:
1. Be able to commit at least 5 hours a week, and do a basic training
2. Be able to work between the hours of 2 and 5PM each day
3. Professional and friendly phone demeanor
4. Attention to detail
5. Ability to work independently
6. Be an adult or teen age 15 years old and older with parental permission
Apply here:
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