Check out the book that is featured in Ms. Joanne’s storytime this week!
Coyote and the Laughing Butterflies by Harriet Peck Taylor
Click here to request a copy or see if it is on the shelf-
“Honoring All Who Served” at the Library!
Jack McDermott, Beth McDermott, Cy Yost, Janet Yost and Joe Cuff from the Aston American Legion post number 926 are providing a display of veterans’ memorabilia at the Library during November. Items included are uniform patches, ribbons, newspaper articles, artillery shells and personal gear. There is a mess kit, gas mask, world war I uniform leggings, and other miscellaneous memorabilia. The display includes articles on loan from the American Legion of Aston as well as the Pennsylvania Veteran’s Museum of Media. Lisa Pietroswski from the Legion created the “Honoring All Who Served” design at the center of the display. The items will be on display until November 30th. Here are some pictures:
Stop by the library to see more!
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“Trial” databases available this month!
The Library System is trying out some new research databases this month. Try these out and post a “Comment” below if you have an opinion as to whether the System should purchase these for the future! (you will be asked to supply your library card number and last name when you click the links below.)
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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!
Where the Wild things are by Maurice Sendak
and
Go Away Big Green Monster by Ed Emberly
Click here to request a copy or see if one is on the shelf-
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Donate Online to the Friends of the Library!
Now you can donate online to the Friends of the Aston Public Library!
Click here to donate using PayPal (accepts major credit cards):
Friends of Aston Public Library
Mission Statement:
The purpose of The Friends of Aston Public Library is to build a closer relationship between the Library and the community through raising community awareness and involvement; by fund-raising for activities, acquisitions and programs that are in excess of Library budget; and by supporting the Library in its efforts to fulfill its literary, educational, technological, community and cultural purposes.
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Infant Storytime will return in November!
The popular storytime for babies will return for these dates in November 2011, courtesy of the Delaware County Library System:
Mondays November 7, 14, 21, 28
All will be at 10AM.
Go to
http://tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents
to register!
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The Family that Reads Together Photo Winners!
Check out the winners from the Family that Reads Together Photo Contest! These will be on display in the library soon-
FIRST PRIZE:
OTHER WINNERS:
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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!
Inside Mouse, Outside Mouse by Lindsay Barrett George
and
The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry and Big Hungry Bear by Audrey Wood
Click here to request a copy or see if one is on the shelf-
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Library Drawing Contest!
The Aston Public Library is holding a drawing contest! Make an illustration depicting the library, and enter it for a chance to win! People in Delaware County are eligible to participate. Just bring your drawing to the library’s service desk.
THE RULES:
1. Only two different entries per person allowed.
2. Drawings only. No photographs, computer generated art etc.
3. Do not use copyrighted cartoon figures. (For example: Garfield)
4. Include your name, address, grade of school (if applicable) and phone number with your entry.
5. Entries must be original. Do not use drawings by others.
Deadline: Thursday, December 1, 2011
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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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:
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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