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Infant Storytime will return in July!

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The popular storytime for babies will return for these dates in July, courtesy of the Delaware County Library System:

Mondays July 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th

All will be at 10AM.

Go to

http://tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents

to register!

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Jewelry Making Classes at the Library!

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Expand your creativity to a new level and explore the exciting process of jewelry making!

Learn and accomplish making a bracelet, earrings and a necklace..

when: Wednesday, 14 July
time:  10-11:30 am
cost: $10  (supply fee $25-35 payable to instructor) making bracelet

when:  Monday, 19 July
time:  10-11:30 am
cost: $10 (supply fee $25 payable to instructor) making necklace

when:  Friday, 21 July
time:  10-11:30 am
cost $10 (supply fee $12 payable to instructor)  making earrings

Go to

http://tinyurl.com/astonadultevents

to register!

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for examples of the instructor’s work.
The instructor will also have jewelry to sell for those interested.

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Storytime bubble fun pictures!

The story time kids recently had an activity with bubbles.  Here are some pictures!
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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!

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Register for Make a Splash! Read!

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Join the fun in this year’s Summer Reading Club!

Register at-
www.tinyurl.com/AstonSRP10

for a chance to win prizes!

Join us every Wednesday at 1PM for special programs!

June 23 – Makin’ River Music

June 30-Jitterbugs Beach Music

July 7 – Classroom Adventure Stories- “The Quest for
the True Treasure”

July 14 – Makin’ Rain Music

July 21 – Mr. Malcolm, Mermaid and Nemo

July 28 – Dave Fiebert – Segal Puppets “Go Fish”

August 4 – Silly Reba’s Magic

August 11 – Ms. Joanne -“The Lion Who Lost His Sneeze”

August 18 – Ending Party with Food and Fun!

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Science in the Summer coming to the library July 12-15 – REGISTER NOW!

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Science in the Summer is coming to the Aston Public Library again this year!  The theme this time will be Chemistry.  Science in the Summer is a free science education program that helps elementary school children  “grow into science.”  The program will be July 12-15 with both morning and afternoon options.

Come to the library to apply!  The deadline is May 29.  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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Storytime gardening fun pictures!

The story time kids recently renewed the Aston Library Children’s Garden.  Here are some pictures!

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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!

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Yu-Gi-Oh: It’s Time to Duel! Tournament at the Library!

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It’s time to duel!

Join in the fun with a Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game tournament here at the Aston Library in our meeting room.   No need to register, just bring your cards at 10 AM Friday, April 2nd (Good Friday) 2010, and join in the fun!

For more information on the game, go to

http://www.yugioh-card.com/en/

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Infant Storytime will return in March!

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The popular storytime for babies will return for these dates in March, courtesy of the Delaware County Library System:

Mondays March 1, 8, 15, 22

All will be at 10AM.

Go to

http://tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents

to register!

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Pals for Life Coming to Aston Library!

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Your child can gain confidence and comfort reading aloud by practicing on trained therapy dogs!

This is a three-part monthly program.   Sessions are:

Wednesday– March.10, April.14, May.12 at 6:30 p.m

These programs are free, but registration is required. Space is very limited, and children are expected to attend all three sessions.

Click here to sign up:

http://tinyurl.com/AstonPals2010

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Young Poets Competition-Enter at the Library!

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Young Poets Of Delaware County

Poetry Competition

For all school-age residents of Delaware County, grades 1-12

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 12, 2010.

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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