New Books!

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:

1,000 Places to See in the United States and Canada Before You Die

All the Flowers in Shanghai

American Dervish

American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History

Arguably: Essays by Christopher Hitchens

Deliciously G-Free: Food So Flavorful They'll Never Believe It's Gluten-Free

 Fabric-By-Fabric One-Yard Wonders: 101 Sewing Projects

The Flame Alphabet

How Do You Kill 11 Million People?: Why the Truth Matters More Than You Think

An Invisible Thread: The True Story of an 11-Year-Old Panhandler

The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God

The Obamas

The Petite Advantage Diet: Achieve That Long, Lean Look. the Specialized Plan for Women 5'4 and Under."

The Ruins of Us

Taking People with You: The Only Way to Make Big Things Happen

We Need to Talk about Kevin

Help us keep the new books coming! Go here to purchase an item from our “wish list”:

http://amzn.com/w/R19YZSB3NED6

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Check out this week’s storytime book!

Check out the book that is featured in Ms. Joanne’s storytime this week!

If You Were a Penguin by Wendell Minor

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Free Federal and State Income Tax Prep at the Library!

The Aston Public Library will host free Federal and State Income Tax preparation services from PathwaysPA on Monday, February 6th in the morning and evening. Families or single persons with income below $50,000 per year are eligible for the free filing assistance. What’s offered includes:

  • Certified tax preparers to maximize your refund
  • Free e-filing of federal and state returns
  • Fast refunds through direct deposit to bank or prepaid debit card accounts
  • US Savings bonds can be purchased by checking a box on your tax form

APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. Call 610-494-5877 to make an appointment today. All filers must bring documentation to their appointment. Call the library for more information about required documentation, or stop by and pick up a sheet listing the documentation.

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Chinese New Year Program for Kids!

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Come join the fun on Saturday, January 21st at 11AM as storyteller Ms. Joanne and the gang celebrate the year of the dragon!  We will read stories by Grace Lin and sing songs about dragons!  We will also be putting on our own version of the Chinese New Year Dance as well as making our own colorful dragon kites!  Appropriate for kids age 2-7  and their parents.     Go to www.tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents to register!

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Young Poets Competition-Enter at the Library!

Young Poets Of Delaware County
Poetry Competition

CONTEST GUIDELINES

Original poems must be typed or neatly written on 8 1/2” by 11” paper; no odd
size or construction paper, please.

Student’s name
Address
Home phone number
Grade
School
School District

If information is not listed, entry will be disqualified.
No entries will be returned.
Only one poem per student may be entered.
Poems will be judged by grade level.

Deadline for submissions is FEBRUARY 24, 2012.
Prizes will include saving bonds for first place winners and
publication in a booklet for all 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place winners.
Winners will be notified.
Please, no calls after poems are submitted!

Entries should be submitted to any public library in Delaware County
Questions about the contest? Call Margie Stern 610 891-8622

Sponsored by the Mad Poets Society, Delaware County Library System,
Greater Philadelphia Poets for Young Voices, Delaware County Reading
Council and The Rose Tree Optimist Club.

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Check out this week’s storytime book!

Check out the book that is featured in Ms. Joanne’s storytime this week!

Tickle Teddy by David Ellwand

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Special Story Times Coming Up!

The Library will host special story times for the kids the second week of January! Amy from Jitterbugs Music and Movement will involve the kids in a musical program Tuesday, January 10th! Mr. Malcolm will entertain the kids with a dramatic storytelling program  Thursday, January 12th! These programs will be at 10:30AM each day. Please come and join the fun! These programs are recommended for kids aged 2 to 5. Registration is not required for these special events.

Jitterbugs Music Performance 6/30/10
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For more information about upcoming library programs for kids, go to
http://tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents

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Closed for New Years Eve and Day

The Aston Public Library will be closed Saturday, December 31st  and Sunday, January 1st  for New Year’s Eve and Day.  Have a wonderful start to 2012!

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Check out this week’s storytime book!

Check out the book that is featured in Ms. Joanne’s storytime this week!

That’s Not My Snowman by Fiona Watt

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Closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas

The Aston Public Library will be closed Saturday, December 24th and Sunday, December 25th for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  Have a wonderful holiday and we hope to see you again soon!

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