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1 | 2 Sandra Dee movie to be shown at Lewisburg libraryAugust 2, 2010 - 1 p.m.Sandra Dee movie to be shown at Lewisburg library Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg As part of the “Water Your Mind @ Your Library” summer reading program for adults at The Public Library for Union County, a special free showing of the 1959 summer classic starring Sandra Dee and Cliff Robertson will be presented on Mon., Aug. 2, beginning at 1 p.m. Popcorn will be provided. The film, based on the novel by Frederick Kohner, is set on a California beach. Register by calling 523-1172 or by visiting the library at 255 Reitz Blvd. in Lewisburg. 2010 summer reading programs at The Public Library for Union County are sponsored by Swineford National Bank. Lewisburg library to host veil dancing workshopAugust 2, 2010 - 7 p.m.Lewisburg library to host veil dancing workshop Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Barb Price will lead a free Middle Eastern “Veil Dancing” workshop at The Public Library for Union County beginning at 7 p.m. on Mon., Aug. 2. Register by calling 523-1172 or by visiting the library at 255 Reitz Blvd. in Lewisburg. This program is presented as part of the “Water Your Mind @ Your Library” summer reading program for adults. 2010 summer reading programs at The Public Library for Union County are sponsored by Swineford National Bank. | 3 | 4 | 5 Herr Library to host children's 'Library Luau'August 5, 2010 - 7:15 p.m.Herr Library to host children\'s \'Library Luau\' Location: Mifflinburg Library: Herr To conclude the "Make a Splash" 2010 summer reading program for children, the staff at Herr Memorial Library will host a "Library Luau" beginning at 7:15 p.m. on Thurs., Aug. 5. The free event will include activities, games and refreshments. Admission tickets are required and are available at the library's front desk. Register to attend the Library Luau by calling 966-0831 or by visiting the library at 500 Market Street in Mifflinburg. Water works! program for children at Lewisburg libraryAugust 5, 2010 - 2 p.m.Water works! program for children at Lewisburg library Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg The Children's Services department of The Public Library for Union County will present "Water Works!" a celebration of all things watery, from 2 to 3 p.m. on Thurs., Aug. 5. Activities will be set up so that children can learn about the properties of water, and children will get wet, especially during the water battle at the end of the program. Parents are asked to bring dry clothes for children to change into. For more information, call 523-1172 or visit the library at 255 Reitz Blvd. in Lewisburg. | 6 Older teens, adults invited to 'Library Luau'August 6, 2010 - 7:15 p.m.Older teens, adults invited to \'Library Luau\' Location: Mifflinburg Library: Herr The staff at Herr Memorial Library will host a free "Library Luau" for high school students and adults on Fri., Aug. 6. The casual event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. and will include "island" games, music, a costume contest, and refreshments. No registration is needed. For more information, call 966-0831 or visit the library at 500 Market Street in Mifflinburg. Lap-Sit Story Time offered for babiesAugust 6, 2010 - 11 a.m.Lap-Sit Story Time offered for babies Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg The goal of Lap-Sit Story Time, which will be held at 11 a.m. on Fri., Aug. 6, and Fri., Aug. 20, at The Public Library for Union County, is to introduce children from birth to one year — along with their parents or caregivers — to the joy of spending time with books. During the free program, simple stories, rhymes and finger plays will be presented, and trained library staff members offer parents ideas to help their children develop early literacy skills. No registration is necessary. For more information, call 523-1172 or visit the library at 255 Reitz Blvd. in Lewisburg. | 7 Book and Movie Club to meet at Lewisburg libraryAugust 7, 2010 - 2 p.m.Book and Movie Club to meet at Lewisburg library Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg The children's Book & Movie Club for children in fourth, fifth, and sixth grade at The Public Library for Union County will meet to watch a movie adaptation of "The Water Horse," by Dick King-Smith, at 2 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 7. The free event is presented as part of the library's "Make a Splash" summer reading program for children. 2010 summer reading programs at The Public Library for Union County are sponsored by Swineford National Bank. Register to attend so that seating can be arranged by calling 523-1172 or by visiting the library at 255 Reitz Blvd. in Lewisburg. |
8 | 9 Brain Health program to be presented at West End LibraryAugust 9, 2010 - 6:30 p.m.Brain Health program to be presented at West End Library Location: Laurelton Library: West-End As part of the Union County Library System's "Libraries for Health" project, Debbie Sanders, RN, MSN, Prime Time Health Coordinator for the Union-Snyder Area Agency on Aging, will present a free one-hour “Brain Health” program on Monday, August 9, at the West End Library in Laurelton. The program will begin at 6:30 p.m. Please register to attend so that seating can be arranged by calling 922-4773 or by visiting the library at 45 Ball Park Road in Laurelton. This project has been (partially) funded with federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds administered by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries. Traditional Japanese story-telling focus of library programAugust 9, 2010 - 6:30 p.m.Traditional Japanese story-telling focus of library program Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg The Children's Services department of The Public Library for Union County will host a very special "Japanese Traditions" program at 6:30 p.m. on Mon., Aug. 9, for children in elementary, intermediate, and middle school. Junko Torll, Mimi Rice, and several Japanese college students will tell stories with kamishibai, or "paper theatre," using large picture cards that help people better understand and enjoy the stories. After the kamishibai, children will be able to create origami by learning how to fold paper into intricate shapes. Register for this free program so that enough materials will be available by calling 523-1172 or by visiting the library at 255 Reitz Blvd. in Lewisburg. | 10 | 11 Expert to discuss Amazon ecology at Lewisburg libraryAugust 11, 2010 - 7 p.m.Expert to discuss Amazon ecology at Lewisburg library Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg The Amazon region of South America is home to the world's largest river, tropical forest, and concentration of plant and animal species. Traditional communities in the area face intense pressures from loggers, ranchers, miners, and colonists. They also clear forests to improve their livelihoods. Campbell Plowden, PhD, a State College ecologist and environmentalist, founded the Center for Amazon Community Ecology in 2006 to promote forest conservation and sustainable development in the Amazon region. He will talk about Amazon ecology and about his work with the CACE on Wed., Aug. 11, during a free public presentation at 7 p.m. at The Public Library for Union County. Examples of traditional handicrafts will be displayed. Register to attend so that seating can be arranged by calling 523-1172 or by visiting the library at 255 Reitz Blvd. in Lewisburg. The program is presented as part of the library's "Water Your Mind" summer reading initiative. 2010 summer reading programs at The Public Library for Union County are sponsored by Swineford National Bank. Herr Library to host Brain Health program Aug. 11August 11, 2010 - 2 p.m.Herr Library to host Brain Health program Aug. 11 Location: Mifflinburg Library: Herr As part of the Union County Library System's "Libraries for Health" project, Debbie Sanders, RN, MSN, Prime Time Health Coordinator for the Union-Snyder Area Agency on Aging, will present a free one-hour “Brain Health” program on Wednesday, August 11, at Herr Memorial Library. The program will begin at 2 p.m. Please register to attend so that seating can be arranged by calling 966-0831 or by visiting the library at 500 Market Street in Mifflinburg. This project has been (partially) funded with federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds administered by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries. Lewisburg library to host Beach Party, ZooAmerica showAugust 11, 2010 - 1 p.m.Lewisburg library to host Beach Party, ZooAmerica show Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg The Children's Services department of The Public Library for Union County will host a Beach Party with games and activities beginning at 1 p.m. on Wed., Aug. 11. At 2 p.m., ZooAmerica will present a special "Wet and Wild" animal show. For more information, call 523-1172 or visit the library at 255 Reitz Blvd. in Lewisburg. West End Library to host luau for childrenAugust 11, 2010 - 1 p.m.West End Library to host luau for children Location: Laurelton Library: West-End The staff of the West End Library will host a "Library Luau" beginning at 1 p.m. on Wed., Aug. 11, to honor the “Make a Splash” children’s summer reading program participants who completed at least 10 books on their reading level. The free event will include games, crafts, cake, and ice pops. Participants are asked to bring reading logs to the library before the luau. Register by calling 922-4773 or by visiting the library at 45 Ball Park Road in Laurelton. | 12 | 13 | 14 Herr Library to host children's 'Sheep to Sweater' programAugust 14, 2010 - 2 p.m.Herr Library to host children\'s \'Sheep to Sweater\' program Location: Mifflinburg Library: Herr Jim and Brenda Ocker will present a "Sheep to Sweater" program for children and their families from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 14, at Herr Memorial Library in Mifflinburg. The Ockers, who will be dressed in colonial garb, will demonstrate the use of spinning wheels, weaving looms, hand carding, and drop spindles, as they explain how the wool on a sheep can become warm clothing for people. Children will be able to try spinning and weaving for themselves. Register to attend the program by calling 966-0831 or by visiting the library at 500 Market Street. Blood and ChocolateAugust 14, 2010 - 1 p.m.Blood and Chocolate Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Have you seen the movie but missed the book? As part of the 2010 Young Adult Summer Reading Program “Make Waves @ Your Library,” The Public Library for Union County offers a free "Books-to-Movies" series for young people ages 13 to 18. The third and final book and movie is "Blood and Chocolate." Six copies of the book are available to check out from the library in Lewisburg. Participants are asked to read the book first, then join Young Adult Program Coordinator Senami Lewis to watch the movie at 1 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 14, and discuss both works afterward. The books chosen for the Books-to-Movies program span a broad range of reading and maturity levels. The movie "Blood and Chocolate" is rated PG-13. Parents are encouraged to take an active role in helping their teens choose materials and programs that fit best for them and their families. The 2007 movie, directed by Katja von Garnier, is loosely based on the book of the same name by Annette Curtis Klause that won the 1998 YALSA Award for Best Books for Young Adults. To register for the movie, or for more information about the "Books-to-Movie" program, call 523-1172 or visit the library at 255 Reitz Blvd. |
15 | 16 Free Brain Health program to be presented Aug. 16August 16, 2010 - 1 p.m.Free Brain Health program to be presented Aug. 16 Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg As part of the Union County Library System's "Libraries for Health" project, Debbie Sanders, RN, MSN, Prime Time Health Coordinator for the Union-Snyder Area Agency on Aging, will present a free one-hour “Brain Health” program on Mon, August 16, at The Public Library for Union County. The program will begin at 1 p.m. Please register to attend so that seating can be arranged by calling 523-1172 or by visiting the library at 255 Reitz Blvd. in Lewisburg. This project has been (partially) funded with federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds administered by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries. | 17 West End Library to offer Preschool Story TimeAugust 17, 2010 - 10:30 a.m.West End Library to offer Preschool Story Time Location: Laurelton Library: West-End Preschool Story Times for children from birth to age five will be held on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. at the West End Library beginning Aug. 17. These free, fun, and educational programs run about 45 minutes. Register so that enough materials are available by calling 922-4773 or by visiting the library at 45 Ball Park Road in Laurelton. | 18 | 19 Lewisburg book group to discuss August 19, 2010 - 7 p.m.Lewisburg book group to discuss Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg The Adult Reading Group at The Public Library for Union County will meet at 7 p.m. on Thurs., Aug. 19, to discuss "A Sense of the World," by Jason Roberts. In this biography of James Holman (1786–1857), Roberts narrates the life of the 19th-century British naval officer who was blinded at 25, but who became one of the greatest travelers of his time. Holman entered the navy at age 12 at the height of the Napoleonic Wars. When blindness overcame him, he was an accomplished sailor, and he engineered to join the Naval Knights of Windsor, a quirky group whose members only had to live in quarters near Windsor Castle and attend mass for their stipend. Holman arranged leaves of absence from the Knights in order to wander the world from Paris to Canton without assistance, to study medicine at the University of Edinburgh, to hunt slavers off the coast of Africa, to get arrested by one of the czar’s elite bodyguards in Siberia, and to publish several best-selling travel memoirs. The Adult Reading Group’s meetings are free, informal, and open to the public. No registration is needed. For more information, visit the library at 255 Reitz Blvd. or call 523-1172. | 20 Lewisburg library to host free Music Together class: August 20, 2010 - 10 a.m.Lewisburg library to host free Music Together class: Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Rachel Ludovico, a board-certified music therapist, will hold a free Music Together® class for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners and their parents and caregivers beginning at 10 a.m. on Fri., Aug. 20, at The Public Library for Union County. Music Together® is an early childhood music program for children that uses instrument play, song sharing, rhythm chants, and movement activities to create a fun experience for participants of all ages. Register to attend by calling 523-1172 or by visiting the library at 255 Reitz Blvd. in Lewisburg. | 21 Lewisburg library to show movieAugust 21, 2010 - 2 p.m.Lewisburg library to show movie Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg The children's Book & Movie Club for students in first through third grade at The Public Library for Union County will meet to watch a movie adaptation of "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs," written by Judi Barrett, at 2 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 21. The free event is presented as part of the library's "Make a Splash" summer reading program for children. 2010 summer reading programs at The Public Library for Union County are sponsored by Swineford National Bank. Register to attend so that seating can be arranged by calling 523-1172 or by visiting the library at 255 Reitz Blvd. in Lewisburg. |
22 | 23 West End Library to offer children's craft programAugust 23, 2010 - 4 p.m.West End Library to offer children\'s craft program Location: Laurelton Library: West-End Monday afternoon Craft Programs for children will resume on Aug. 23 at the West End Library. The free 60-minute programs begin at 4 p.m. and are geared toward children in kindergarten through fourth grade. Register so that enough materials will be available by calling 922-4773 or by visiting the library at 45 Ball Park Road in Laurelton. Adult readers to celebrate Aug. 23August 23, 2010 - 6:30 p.m.Adult readers to celebrate Aug. 23 Location: Laurelton Library: West-End Adults who participate in the “Water Your Mind” summer reading program at the West End Library have a chance to win a prize for reading books of their choice through Aug. 21. Readers receive one raffle ticket for each book they complete from the adult or young adult sections. The raffle drawing will be held during a tea party that will be held at the library at 6:30 p.m. on Mon., Aug. 23. For more information, call 922-4773 or visit the library at 45 Ball Park Road in Laurelton. | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 Oil painting class offered at Lewisburg libraryAugust 28, 2010 - 10 a.m.Oil painting class offered at Lewisburg library Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Marti Lee-Bogart, a Certified Instructor for Bob Ross and for Dorothy Dent, will teach an oil painting class for older teens and adults on Sat., Aug. 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Public Library for Union County. There is a cost of $50 for supplies for the class. Students will learn how to mix colors and how to apply paint. Each workshop participant can expect to create a realistic painting on canvas. Registration is required, and class size is limited to 10 people. Register to attend by visiting the library at 255 Reitz Blvd. in Lewisburg. This program is offered through the “Water Your Mind @ Your Library” summer reading program for adults at The Public Library for Union County. |
29 | 30 | 31 Master Gardener to discuss bulbs at Lewisburg libraryAugust 31, 2010 - 6:30 p.m.Master Gardener to discuss bulbs at Lewisburg library Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg A Master Gardener with Penn State's Cooperative Extension program will present a free public program about bulbs on Tues., Aug. 31, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at The Public Library for Union County. Register to attend by calling 523-1172 or by visiting the library at 255 Reitz Blvd. in Lewisburg. Mah jongg beginner class to be held at Lewisburg libraryAugust 31, 2010 - 1 p.m.Mah jongg beginner class to be held at Lewisburg library Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Holly O'Brien, who leads a mah jongg group that meets regularly at The Public Library for Union County, will conduct a class for beginners from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on Tues., Aug. 31. Teens and adults who would like to learn how to play the American version of the ancient Chinese tile game of mah jongg are invited to attend. Register to attend by calling 523-1172 or by visiting the library at 255 Reitz Blvd. in Lewisburg. |