Join a group to help the Aston Public Library keep going! The Friends of the Aston Public Library are holding their first organizational meeting on Wednesday, May 12th at 7PM at the library. Officers will be elected and dues established.
Science in the Summer coming to the library July 12-15 – REGISTER NOW!
Science in the Summer is coming to the Aston Public Library again this year! The theme this time will be Chemistry. Science in the Summer is a free science education program that helps elementary school children “grow into science.” The program will be July 12-15 with both morning and afternoon options.
Come to the library to apply! The deadline is May 29. Places will be decided by lottery if there are more kids than spots.
There are two age groups: those entering Grades 2 and 3 (Level I) and those entering Grades 4-6 (Level II).
For more about the program, go to:
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Free Comic Book Day!
May 1, 2010 is Free Comic Book day! Stop by the Aston Library to pick up a free comic book, courtesy of Showcase Comics!
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Storytime gardening fun pictures!
The story time kids recently renewed the Aston Library Children’s Garden. Here are some pictures!
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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Raffle!
The Friends of the Aston Public Library are holding a raffle! Tickets are available for a $2 donation to the Friends. You can get one at the library circulation desk. Prizes available include
- a Phillies cap autographed by Charlie Manuel
- an autographed photo of Eagle Tight End Brent Celek
- gift certificates from Cimino’s Tailoring
- a baseball autographed by a former Philly
- a man’s watch by Geneva
- a $25 Giant gift card
- a gift certificate from Pretzel Boy
and more..
Please consider buying a ticket to support the Friends. We are working to make up a shortfall of more than $20,000 in lost state funding this year!
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New Books!
We’ve added some more new books to the 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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Book Sale Sunday, April 18th!
The Friends of the Aston Public Library will hold a book sale to coincide with the Lions’ Club Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, April 18 from 8AM to 1PM. Come support the library and find a bargain!
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Celebrate National Library Week!
April 11th through 17th is National Library Week! Celebrate by stopping by and taking advantage of our library’s services. Check out some books. Use our public computers. Enjoy some quiet studying. Get some help with your research. Rent a DVD. The Aston Public Library is YOUR LIBRARY. We are a public service paid for by your tax dollars and contributions. Enjoy!
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More new books, thanks to generous donors!
We were able to add some new books to our collection, thanks the the support of donors who bought books from our “wish list”.
Check out some of the books that are now available due to their donations!
Click on the cover below to request the book or see if it’s on the shelf:
Thanks so much for the support!
Help us keep the new books coming! Go here to purchase an item from our “wish list”:
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Easter Holiday Closings
The library will be closed for the Easter holidays, beginning with an early closing at 3PM on Friday, April 2nd. We will also be closed Saturday, April 3rd. The library will reopen with regular hours Monday, April 5th. Sorry for the inconvenience. We hope to see you soon!
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