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Did you know that, after April 8, Pennsylvania won’t experience another total solar eclipse until the year 2144? If you didn’t, join us for this educational presentation to break down the mystery of solar eclipses and prepare to experience the one happening on April 8. Learn why and how solar eclipses occur, discover the differences between solar and lunar eclipses, […]
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Join us for our book club for Juvenile Fiction chapter book readers! We will discuss sports novel Fast Pitch by Nic Stone, which was chosen at the January event. Wednesday, February 286:30 – 7:30 pm Shenice Lockwood dreams of leading the Fulton Firebirds to the U12 softball regional championship. But Shenice’s focus gets shaken when her great-uncle Jack reveals that […]
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Join us for our Spring Storytimes in the Friends Learning Lab. We have two different Weekly Storytimes to choose from. Each Storytime has a theme and includes stories, songs, and movement activities to encourage pre-reading skills. No registration necessary. Preschool Storytime Recommended for ages 3-6 with a caregiver.Weekly on Mondays at 10:30 amMarch 18-April 29 Toddler Storytime Recommended for ages […]
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Join us for the next book club event for early chapter book readers! We will discuss the book Leave It to Plum by Matt Phelan, which was chosen at the January book club event. Wednesday, March 134:45-5:45 pm Every day at the Athensville Zoo the peacocks are allowed to wander freely among the visitors, delighting and guiding kids and grownups alike. […]
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Join us for Family Storytime featuring stories, songs, and movement activities to reinforce early language learning. Saturday, March 210:30 am Recommended for families with young children (toddlers-preschoolers).
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The Library received a special donation recently from Artist Nancy Markowich. Nancy started painting seriously after retiring from art teaching. She switched places in the classroom and became the student where she could devote her time and passion to oil painting. She uses a traditional approach. Working with a Grisaille, she does a drawing of the subject, transfers the drawing […]
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Join us for our book club for Juvenile Fiction chapter book readers! We will discuss the novel Mystery on Magnolia Circle by Kate Klise, which was chosen at the January event. Wednesday, February 286:30 – 7:30 pm On the first day of vacation, ten-year-old Ivy Crowden falls down the stairs and breaks her leg. Stuck in a plaster cast, she’s […]
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Join us for the next book club event for early chapter book readers! We will discuss Cornbread & Poppy by Matthew Cordell, which was chosen at the January book club event. Wednesday, February 214:45-5:45 pm Cautious Cornbread and carefree Poppy are best friends, so when Poppy fails to prepare for winter, Cornbread ventures up Holler Mountain with her to help her find […]
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Hop on board the chemistry express for a high-speed science experience with Mad Science of New Jersey! Perform instantaneous experiments in this fast-paced class on split-second reactions that go like mad. Take home an Action Flask for your own reactions. Wednesday, March 272 pmCommunity Room Open to students in grades K-5.Space is limited. Registration is full.
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day by dropping in to create a couple of cute crafts. A card-making station will also be available. Wednesday, February 144:45-5:45 pm Open to children of all ages. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration necessary.
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