November Library News

Join us Monday, November 6th, 2017 at 11:00 am for Gene Pisasale’s portrayal of founding father Alexander Hamilton, in full Continental Army officer’s uniform! Gene is a “Living Biography” of Hamilton.

Your child can read to a dog or other pet, through our Read to Pet Pals program! This program is on Thursdays through November 16th at 6:30 pm! Reading to a pet benefits the confidence of children of all reading abilities.

3D Printing Services Available! Ask Debbie or Stephen at the desk to find out how you can get your first small 3D printed item for free! Check out the designs the staff have made for ideas. They are on display in our display case!

Free Chair Yoga classes will be on Saturdays at 11AM all month. Chair Yoga is a gentle form of Yoga using a chair for support.

Are you looking for a book club? There are several options at our library! The group meeting on Thursday the 9th at 1:30PM is discussing “The Husband’s Secret”. The group meeting on Wednesday the 15th at 7PM is discussing “A Mercy”. Stop by and try one out!

Your child can learn to play Chess! Join Chess Club every Tuesday at 6PM – materials and training 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!

Storytime will take a break for the week of Thanksgiving, but will return immediately thereafter.

Join the Library Movie Discussion Group to view and discuss “Lion” on Monday, November 27th at 11AM. Light lunch will be provided.

Kids’ Lego Club is at the Library on Tuesdays at 4PM! Your child can learn to build things using the library’s Lego collection! Wooden blocks are also available for building! All ages are welcome.

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.

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.

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

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

The Aston Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at the Library on Tuesday, November 21st at 7PM.

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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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, including an Amazon gift card!

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!

 

The winner will be drawn November 16th!

 

 

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Closed for Columbus Day

The Aston Public Library will be closed Monday, October 9th for Columbus Day.  Sorry for the inconvenience and we hope to see you again soon!

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IT’S BOOK SALE TIME!

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

Hours:

Thursday (Oct. 5) to Saturday (Community Day, Oct. 7), 10AM-2PM each day

Most items $2 or less!

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Special Date for October Board Meeting

Due to the Pennsylvania Library Association conference, the October 2017 Aston Public Library Board Meeting will be held Tuesday,October 24th at 7PM.

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Bingo Saturday! (the 30th)

Saturday September 30th from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM the Friends of the Aston Public Library will present Fall Bingo! Doors open at 5PM. 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! There will also be special games, food, and bingo supplies sold.

The event will be operated by our Friends of the Library volunteers and proceeds will support the Library!

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“Safari Party” Wednesday the 27th!

The Library is hosting a Safari Party where your child will meet exotic animals! The free event will be Wednesday, September 27th at 6:30PM. Your child can learn about the wonders of the animal kingdom close up! Fun for all ages! Entertaining and educational!

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Closed for Labor Day

The Aston Public Library will be closed September 4th for Labor Day.  Sorry for the inconvenience and we hope to see you again soon!

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Magic show at the library!

Ed Schmitt will entertain the kids with a magic show this coming Wednesday, July 12th! The program will be in the gym at 1PM. Please come and join the fun!

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The show is sure to please parents and amaze children.

This program is part of our “Build a Better World” programs this summer for the kids.  There is a free program each Wednesday at 1PM for the kids.  Children will also be awarded a prize each week if they read something and record their reading on the program web site-

http://tinyurl.com/AstonSRP17

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CELEBRATE THE 40TH BIRTHDAY OF ASTON PUBLIC LIBRARY!

CELEBRATE THE 40TH BIRTHDAY OF ASTON PUBLIC LIBRARY!
1977-2017
 
Join the party when the Library reaches 40 years serving the community!
 
Wednesday, July 5th:
 
Infant Storytime 10:30AM
 
Adult Tea Party 12 Noon scones, tea biscuits and assorted teas (Prize awarded for best hat)
 
Mr Malcolm Kids’ Drama Program 1PM – weekly reading prizes awarded
 
Library Birthday Party with Cake and Ice Cream 2PM
 
Family Craft Night 6PM
 
Thursday, July 6th:
 
Patron Appreciation Day – Goodies provided to patrons all day!
 
Dancing Storytime 10:30AM
 
Photo Opportunity with Star Wars Stormtrooper 10:30AM to 2:00PM
 
John Hadfield’s Original Wholesome One-Man (and Dog) Comedy Variety show 6:30PM
 
Adult Craft Group 6:30PM
 
Friday, July 7th:
 
All Day Children’s Craft Table
 
Movie Showings – Children 11AM – Adults 1PM (popcorn provided)
 
Saturday, July 8th:
 
Picnic 10AM to 2PM Hot dogs, popcorn and bottled water
 
Kids’ Bingo – 11AM (snacks provided)

ALL FREE EVENTS!

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