Curious George Halloween storytime!

The Aston Public Library is hosting a Halloween storytime on Thursday, October 31 at 10:30 am.  Ms. Joanne will be reading Curious George Goes to a Costume Party by Margret and H.A. Rey.  All adults and children may attend wearing costumes.  There will also be a fun craft!   This story time is appropriate for children aged 2-6.  To register, go to http://tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents.

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NAMI Display at the Library

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In observance of October being Mental Health Month, the library is hosting a display from the Delco chapter of NAMI. This display features information about mental illness and books that are being donated to the library from NAMI. The books featured will be added to the library collection at the end of the month.

NAMI-PA Delaware County Chapter is a grass-roots, self-help, support and advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with severe mental illnesses – which are brain disorders – and their families. Severe mental illnesses include Schizophrenia, Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Panic and Other Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders and Severe Disorders of Children and Adolescents

For more information, go to:
http://www.nami.org/MSTemplate.cfm?Site=NAMI_PA_-_Delaware_County_Chapter

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Tuesday Storytime canceled

Tuesday storytime will be canceled this week, as Ms. Joanne is ill. We hope to still have Thursday storytime.

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Infant Storytime will return in November !

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The popular storytime for babies will return for these dates in November, courtesy of the Delaware County Library System:

Mondays November 4, 11, 18, 25

 

All will be at 10AM.

Go to

http://tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents

to register!

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Check out this week’s storytime books!

Check out the books that are featured in Ms. Joanne’s storytime this week!

Keeping You Safe by Ann Owen

Click here to request a copy or see if it is on the shelf-Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathman

Keeping You Safe by Ann Owen

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Closed for Columbus Day

The Aston Public Library will be closed Monday, October 14th for Columbus Day.  Sorry for the inconvenience and we hope to see you again soon!

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Halloween Safety Storytime Coming Up!

The Aston Public Library is hosting a Halloween Safety Story Time on both October 15th (a Tuesday) and 17th (a Thursday) at 10:30AM .  The Aston Public Library is proud to welcome Officer Thomas Giancristoforo of the Aston Police as the guest!  He will be talking to the kids about Halloween safety.  Ms. Joanne will be reading the book, Keeping You Safe by Ann Owen.  Each child will receive a special bag including glow stick and other items.   This storytime is for ages 2-6.  Go to www.tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents to register your child!

Keeping You Safe by Ann Owen

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Halloween Magic show at the library!

Ed Schmitt will entertain the kids with a spooky magic show Monday, October 21st! The program will be in the gym at 6:30PM. Please come and join the fun!

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Ed Schmitt is an Awarding Winning Children’s magician from the Delaware Valley. His Halloween Magic Show is designed for Boys and Ghouls of all ages. Themed around Halloween, the show includes Ghosts, Vampires, Frankenstein and special appearances by “Jacko the Jack-o-Lantern of Mystery”. The show uses Music, Magic, Comedy, Live Animals and Lots of Audience Participation to create an enjoyable experience for the whole family.

Go to
http://tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents

to register!

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Check out this week’s storytime books!

Check out the books that are featured in Ms. Joanne’s storytime this week!

The Ugly Pumpkin by Dave Horowitz

Click here to request a copy or see if it is on the shelf-Pumpkin Heads by Wendell Minor

The Ugly Pumpkin by Dave Horowitz

 

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Aston Community Day

Today (October 5, 2013) is Aston Community Day!  Please come visit the library if you are attending the events.

Due to Community Day, our parking will not be available today, unfortunately.  You may park in the Giant Food grocery store parking lot and walk over, if you like.

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