The library is closed for Memorial Day – Monday, May 25, 2015. Have a wonderful holiday, and we hope to see you soon!
Summer Reading Club Preview Party on the 27th!
Is your child excited about the summer programs and books at the Library? Bring him or her to a special Preview Party 3:45PM on Wednesday May 27, 2015 at Aston Public Library! “Every Hero Has a Story” is the theme of this year’s Summer Reading Club at the Aston Public Library!
Summer Reading Club starts June 17th! Come find out how to earn books and prizes during the summer. Pre-readers can come, too. Party is for all ages. There will be games, songs, crafts, read aloud and snacks.
Register for the program at http://tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents !
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Free Chair Yoga Coming Tuesday afternoons at Aston Library!!
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-
May 26
June 2, 9, (skipping the 16th) 23, and 30th
July 7th
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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Friends of the Library “Crayola” Raffle!
Come check out the Friends of the Aston Public Library’s Crayola Raffle! The prize is a variety of coloring items for your child! Paints, markers, crayons, pencils, construction paper and all the essentials for a budding artist! Chances are only $2 each or 3 for $5. All proceeds benefit the library through the Friends! The prize will be drawn in June.
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Vintage Motorcycle Models on Display!
Stop by the library to see a cool display of neat vintage model motorcycles, on loan from Ron Vance-
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Science in the Summer coming to the library July 13-17 – APPLY NOW!
Glaxo 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 13-17 with both morning and afternoon options.
Go to http://www.scienceinthesummer.com/ to apply! The deadline is May 31. Places will be first-come first-served.
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:
http://www.scienceinthesummer.com/greater_phila/about.html
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Free Shredding May 9th for Aston Residents
There will be a free shredding event in our parking lot on Saturday, May 9th from 10 AM to 1 PM. Aston Residents only. Limit of 5 boxes (maximum size 12″ x 18″) or 5 paper bags per person.
Sponsored by Aston Township.
(Photo credit – solarnu)
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Proposed Mileage Reimbursement Policy
The Aston Public Library Board of Trustees are considering a policy change to add the following policy to the Library’s Policy Manual-
Mileage Reimbursement
The Internal Revenue Service standard business mileage rate may be reimbursed when an employee travels on library business in his or her own vehicle. To be reimbursable, travel must be approved by the Director.
The exact mileage traveled must be included in the request for reimbursement.
For travel to and from the home of the employee, the mileage subject to reimbursement is computed by first subtracting the distance between the home and the Library.
For example, if an employee travels from home to a meeting and then to the Library, the Library will reimburse the employee for the total mileage of the trip minus the distance from home to the Library.
This change will be up for vote at the May 19th 7PM Board of Trustees meeting here at the library. The meeting is open to the public. Public comments may be made by commenting on this post or using the “Contact Us” link on this site.
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HELP TAKE A LIBRARY SURVEY. YOU CAN WIN $50!
A doctoral student is helping us survey library visitors to discover new ways to better serve you with books. For your help, you’ll get a FREE movie/video game rental, report of results & chance to win 1 of 3 prizes worth $120!
* $50 Visa Gift Card
* $50 Anthony’s At Paxon Restaurant Gift Card
* $20 AMC Theatre Movie Gift Card
Join everyone in helping with this survey. With upcoming graduations, holidays, summer, and vacations, why not win some easy money.
HURRY to the survey link below before it ends!
http://bit.ly/librarybooksurvey
(To remember to take the survey later, jot/snapshot the link now!)
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Sun Astronomy program coming to the library!
Our Sun, Our Star
Saturday, May 23rd from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Aston Public Library!
Safe solar viewing and STEM related activities
• Safely view the surface of the sun. Our solar telescopes have special filters so
you that you will see exciting solar activity and not harm your eyes.
• Browse the Educational Poster Boards with current scientific information.
• Ask the solar expert your questions about the Sun.
• Test your Sun knowledge at the Our Magnetic Sun and Health Effects tables.
• Learn about albedo & energy transformations at the Importance of Color table.
This FREE multigenerational program is presented by the Albuquerque Astronomical
Society (TAAS) in collaboration with the Charlie Bates Solar Astronomy Project
(CBSAP).
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