Library Activities For The Week Of June 10

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities. Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458.

Activities taking place this week include

MONDAY, JUNE 10

10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. It is designed to help reduce stresses of everyday life. All adults are welcome.

6:30 p.m. – “Classic Book Group for Adults,” the group will be discussing the book “Summer” by Edith Wharton.

TUESDAY, JUNE 11

10:00 a.m. – “Jump Start to Kindergarten,” a program designed for children entering kindergarten in the fall. The program focuses on reviewing – in a fun way – what children need to know to begin school. Registration is required, so call the library for more information. 724-758-6458.

Noon – “Hooked on Books Book Group,” for kids that have completed 6th, 7th, or 8th grades. They will be discussing the book “Roar” by Emma Clayton. Please call the Library to register.

6:30 p.m. – “Family Laptime,” designed for babies as young as 6 months of age, toddlers and preschoolers. This is an interactive, family event and features stories, songs, games, finger plays and more. Registration is requested.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12

10:00 a.m. – “Alien Underpants and UFO’s,” a space themed program for kids that have completed Kindergarten and 1st grade.

11:00 a.m. – “Alien Underpants and UFO’s,” a spaced themed program for kids that have completed 2nd and 3rd grades.

Noon – “Book Bunch Book Group,” for kids that have completed 3rd grade. They are discussing the book “The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt” by Megan McDonald. The group meets once a month throughout the summer months for book discussion, activities and pizza. Please call the Library to register.

THURSDAY, JUNE 13

10:00 a.m. – “Puppet Theater Workshop,” designed for students in 4th grade and up. The kids create plays and then meet throughout the summer to rehearse the plays using marionettes and puppets. Then, in late July, those participating present their plays to family, friends and other Summer Reading Program-goers.

Noon – “Just for Girls Book Group,” a book discussion group designed for girls in 9th grade and up. The group meets once each month year-round for book discussion and pizza. Call the library for more information. They will be discussing the book “The Taking” by Kimberly Derting.

6:00 p.m. – “Adult Knitting Group,” which meets weekly to work on individual projects. New members are welcome.
SAVE THE DATE

Saturday June 22, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. the Ellwood City Area Public Library will be having a “Summertime Tea Fundraiser,” at Calvin Presbyterian Church located at 615 Crescent Ave. Ellwood City, PA 16117. Tickets are available at the library. Please call the library for more information, 724-758-6458.

Saturday July 13, 2019 the Ellwood City Area Public Library will be hosting an “American Girl Doll” party. There will be three sessions, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., bring your favorite doll or stuffed animal. Reservations are required. One adult per child.

Saturday July 20, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Star Wars characters will be visiting the Ellwood City Area Public Library.

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MEMORIALS

The following are memorial contributions received by the library during the month of May. Memorials are published on a weekly basis in this column and represent a portion of the contributions received.

In memory of Christina R. Santillo from Bill and Karen Pifer

In memory of Judith A. Strohecker from Brian Cearfoss

In memory of Ann (Fox) Tweddell from Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cearfoss and Sons

In memory of Albert “Ray” Reeher, Jr. from The Nieder and Misicko Families