The kids had a great time learning about science in the Science in the Summer program at our library this week. Here are some pictures!
More pictures can be found here-
https://www.flickr.com/photos/astonlibrary/sets/72157645616836794/
Science in the Summer is sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline.
For more about the program, go to:
http://www.scienceinthesummer.com/greater_phila/about.html
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Bring you child to the library on Thursday June 19th at 10:30AM to learn about how they lived in olden times!
Ox-Cart Man: Based on the book by Donald Hall- The Colonial Plantation will present a one-hour program features a reading of the classic tale, an exploration of the items the Ox-Cart Man sells in town, and hands-on activities. Learn how the weather affects the daily lives of humans, discover why there’s less light in winter, and identify the sources of energy needed for life.
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The kids had a good time at this month’s Pals for Reading and got to meet and read to many dogs and other creatures! Here are some pictures!
Thanks to Pals for Life for the program! www.palsforlife.org
Thanks so much for Glen Riddle Rotary Club for their sponsorship! http://www.rotary7450.org/GlenRiddle/
For more information about upcoming library programs for kids, go to
http://tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents
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Glaxo Science in the Summer is coming to the Aston Public Library again this year! The theme this time will be Genetics. Science in the Summer is a free science education program that helps elementary school children “grow into science.” The program will be July 7-10 with both morning and afternoon options.
Come to the library to apply! The deadline is May 31. Places will be decided by lottery if there are more kids than spots.
There are two age groups: those entering Grades 2 and 3 (Level I) and those entering Grades 4-6 (Level II).
For more about the program, go to:
http://www.scienceinthesummer.com/greater_phila/about.html
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Your child can expand his or her confidence with reading by practicing with a trained therapy dog! Pals for Life will be visiting the Aston Library again this spring! Reading to animals helps shy children and children having trouble learning to read build confidence in their literacy skills.
These are the dates for the programs:
Wednesday April 30 at 6:30PM
Wednesday May 7 at 6:30PM
Wednesday May 14 at 6:30PM
Wednesday May 21 at 6:30PM
These programs are free, but registration is required. Space is very limited, and children are expected to attend all four sessions. Please register here:
http://tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents
For more about Pals for Life, go to:
THIS PROGRAM IS SPONSORED BY THE GLEN RIDDLE ROTARY CLUB!
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The kids had a good time at last month’s “curling storytime” at Ice Works with author Kim Perkins. Here are some pictures!
Thanks to Ice Works, The Brandywine Convention Center, the Aston Business Association and Delaware County Library System for making the event possible!
You can now check out Ms. Perkins’ book “Trefor the Curling Rock” at our library. Click on the cover below to request it-
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On Saturday February 22nd at 10AM, The Aston Public Library and Ice Works will present a reading and signing of the book Trefor: The Curling Rock with author Kim Perkins for area children to promote reading and celebrate the U.S. Curling Nationals in Aston. The book is the story of a rock searching for a sport he can play. Activities will also be offered for the children at the event, including the opportunity for each child to color his or her own curling rock for display at the rink!
Ms. Perkins will also be signing copies of her book, and copies of the book will be available for sale.
The program will be held at Ice Works, 3100 Dutton Mill Road in Aston.
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The Library is holding an Art Contest for youth in grades K-12! Entries in a wide variety of formats will be accepted at the Library until the deadline. Please include the Title of the piece of artwork, and the artist’s Name, Age, Address, Phone Number, School and Grade on the back of the piece.
People in Delaware County are eligible to participate. Just bring your entry to the library’s service desk.
THE RULES:
Deadline: January 30th, 2014.
All entries become property of the Aston Public Library.
Winners will be put on display in the library!
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The kids had a good time at today’s Halloween storytime, and wore many impressive costumes! Here are some pictures-
For more pictures, go to
http://www.flickr.com/photos/astonlibrary
For more information about upcoming library programs for kids, go to
http://tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents
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You and your toddler or preschooler are invited to stay, play, read and enjoy in the new kid zone called “Preschool Connections” at the Aston Public Library! The Library is now home to toys and games, not just books. Your child can learn basic literacies and skills while playing and meeting other kids!
TRAIN TABLE-
EDUCATIONAL TOYS-
A PLACE TO SIT-
FAMILIAR FRIENDS-
PARENTING BOOKS-
WE ARE OPEN
Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
(except Township holidays)
COME VISIT US!
Aston Public Library
3270 Concord Road
Aston, PA 19014-1939
WWW.ASTONLIBRARY.ORG
Program funded through Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA)
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