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:
Help us keep the new books coming! Go here to purchase an item from our “wish list”:
Mr. Malcolm returning to Aston Library March 27th!
Storyteller Mr. Malcolm returns to Aston Library Tuesday March 27th at 6:30PM to tell Dr. Seuss stories for the kids! Primarily for kids age 3-7 but all ages are welcome!
Go to
http://tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents
for more information and 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!
Green by Sarah L. Schuette
and
There once was a man named Michael Finnegan / Mary Ann Hoberman
Click here to request a copy or see if it is on the shelf-
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Dine to Donate at Chick-fil-A on March 22nd!
Have dinner at Chick-fil-a and raise money for the Friends of the Aston Public Library! If you dine at Chick-fil-a at the Granite Run Mall on Thursday March 22nd from 5-8PM , a portion of your bill will go toward the Friends of the Library if you present a flyer!
Click here for the flyer (.PDF file) or pick one up at the library!
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Storytime Dr. Seuss Party Fun Pictures!
The story time kids recently had a celebration for Dr. Seuss’ birthday! 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, including another Dr. Seuss event with Mr. Malcolm!
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Thomas the Tank Engine Program Pictures!
Check out the pictures from our recent Thomas the Tank Engine program for the kids-
For more information about upcoming library programs for kids, go to
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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!
and
Five little monkeys jumping on the bed by Eileen Christelow
Click here to request a copy or see if one is on the shelf-
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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!
and
Marvin K. Mooney will you please go now! by Dr. Seuss
Click here to request a copy or see if they are on the shelf-
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Free Chair Yoga Classes For Men and Women! Sign Up Now!
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!
6 weeks – 1 hour session Chair Yoga on Wednesdays from March 14 to April 18 at 6:30PM. Full list of dates/times:
Wednesday, March 14 from 6:30PM
Wednesday, March 21 from 6:30PM
Wednesday, March 28 from 6:30PM
Wednesday, April 4 from 6:30PM
Wednesday, April 11 from 6:30PM
Wednesday, April 18 from 6:30PM
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:
- hypertension (high blood pressure)
- manage stress, anxiety, clinical depression
- fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue syndrome
- arthritis
- insomnia
- carpal tunnel syndrome
- chronic pain
- poor circulation
- relieves stress ,tension in neck, shoulders, torso and legs.
- gain strength, flexibility and balance
- digestion
- osteoporosis – helps stop bone loss or increase bone density
- well-being feeling
- breathe easier
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Library Coloring Contest!
The Aston Public Library is holding a coloring contest! Color the picture provided on the form, and enter it for a chance to win! People in Delaware County are eligible to participate. Just bring your entry to the library’s service desk.
THE RULES:
- Only two different entries per person allowed.
- All entries must be based on the form and picture provided.
- Include your name, address, age and phone number with your entry.
- Entries must be original.
Deadline: Saturday, March 24th, 2012.
All entries become property of the Aston Public Library.
Entries will be judged at the library. Winners of the judging will have their drawings displayed at the Aston Public Library.
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