The Aston Public Library welcomes Judy Novak, Manager of Linvilla Orchards as a guest storyteller. The story time will be held at the library on Tuesday, October 8th at 10:30am. She will be reading the book, Pumpkin Heads by Wendell Minor. Ms. Novak will also be bringing different sizes and shapes of pumpkins for the children to touch and feel. This story time is appropriate for children aged 2-6. To register, go to http://tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents.
Filed under Uncategorized
There will be free chair yoga classes at the our library starting this month, but space is limited, so sign up today. Go to
http://tinyurl.com/astonadultevents
to register!
Dates and times-
Wednesdays at 6:30PM
and
Saturdays at 11AM
from October 9th to December 31st, with the exception of-
Who Can Do Chair Yoga?
“Anyone can do it!” Men as well as women. Chair yoga can benefit you whether you are a beginner who wants to start yoga slowly, out of shape, young or old, overweight or averse to gyms. It is also beneficial for most health problems or concerns in any one area of your body, or to gently help your body strengthen and recover from an illness or surgery. Remember to always check with your physician before starting any exercise program.
What is Chair Yoga?
Chair yoga is the term generally used to describe a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting in a chair or standing, using a chair for support. Chair yoga gives you the benefit of relieving stress and gentle stretching of muscles and joints. With the use of this type of yoga modification, it helps to make yoga easier if you have physical limitations in balance, flexibility, or strength. Yoga is not about trying to twist your body into a pretzel. It is meant to gently stretch and bend the muscles and open air flow with the breath. Whether you are doing classical yoga or chair yoga, you will leave class with a calmer state of mind and a more resilient spirit.
Benefits of Chair Yoga
Chair yoga as well as classical yoga is considered safe. Studies have shown that yoga helps people with the symptoms of many health issues including:
Filed under Uncategorized
Check out the book that is featured in Ms. Joanne’s storytime this week!
Click here to request a copy or see if it is on the shelf-
Filed under Uncategorized
Our storytime next Thursday the 3rd at 10:30AM will be reading Otis by Loren Long. This is part of a national program to set a record! Bring your child and be part of it!
Jumpstart’s Read for the Record®, presented in partnership with the Pearson Foundation, is one day of the year when millions of individuals come together to celebrate literacy and support Jumpstart in its efforts to promote early childhood education. On October 3, 2013, millions of adults and children across the country will read Otis by Loren Long, in support of Jumpstart’s mission to work towards the day every child in America enters kindergarten prepared to succeed. Join Jumpstart’s Read for the Record and put children first! Click here for more information.
Filed under Uncategorized
Come support the library and find a bargain at the Aston Library Book Sale!
Hours:
Friday October 4th 10-5
Saturday October 5th (During Community Day) 10-5
Most items $2 or less!
Filed under Uncategorized
The Aston Public Library is holding a photo contest! Take a photo of your family reading together, and enter it for a chance to win! Families in Delaware County are eligible to participate. Just bring your photo to the library’s service desk, or email it to hello@astonlibrary.org.
THE RULES:
1. Only two different entries per family allowed.
2. Photographs only. No drawings etc.
3. Photographs should have been taken in the past year. New photos preferred!
4. Include your name, address, and phone number with your entry.
5. Entries must be original. Do not use photos taken of other families.
Deadline: Friday, October 25, 2013
All entries become property of the Aston Public Library.
Entries will be judged at the library. Winners of the judging will have their photos displayed at the Aston Public Library.
Filed under Uncategorized
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:
JUVENILE ITEMS:
YOUNG ADULT ITEMS:
Help us keep the new books coming! Go here to purchase an item from our “wish list”:
Filed under Uncategorized
Your kids can practice their good manners at the storytime and tea party at the Aston Public Library this Tuesday or Thursday (September 24 and 26) at 10:30 am! We will be reading Yes, Please! No, Thank You! by Valerie Wheeler and Splat Says Thank You! by Rob Scotton. Everyone may also dress up for this story time in party dresses, suits or other clothes. Juice and cookies will be provided!
This program is intended for ages 2-6.
Click here to request a copy of each book or see if it is on the shelf-
Filed under Uncategorized
Get an ID card for your child and teach your child about safety, Saturday, October 5th (during Community Day) from 11AM-3PM at the Aston Library!
This FREE program is family friendly and fun. Children are digitally fingerprinted and photographed to make ID cards that are given to parents. In the event of an emergency the parents have the child’s photo, fingerprints, and other pertinent information needed by the police. Designed to help children of our community stay safe. There is no cost for families to participate.
Filed under Uncategorized
The Friends of the Aston Library are looking for more books for the upcoming book sale, especially paperbacks. If you have books published after 2002 that you don’t need, donate them to the Friends so they may find a home and help raise funds for the Library! Donations are accepted whenever the library is open.
Filed under Uncategorized
Aston Public Library 