Library Activities For The Week Of July 1

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, JULY 1

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.

TUESDAY, JULY 2

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.

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, JULY 3

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.

1:00 p.m. – “Building Buddies,” a program of fun and learning for toddlers and preschoolers. This interactive program allows kids to explore building and socialization skills. No registration is required.

3:00 p.m. – “Creative Writing Workshop,” for students in seventh grade and up. This group meets twice each moth to share their work and discuss writing tips and techniques.

6:30 p.m. – “Evening Book Group for Adults,” the group will be discussing the book “The Golden Hour” by T. Greenwood.

THURSDAY, JULY 4

The Ellwood City Area Public Library will be closed in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Normal hours will resume Friday July 5.

SATURDAY, JULY 6

10:00 a.m. – “Silly Science and Lego Day,” featuring fun and silly science experiments, robotics, and Lego building. This monthly program is designed for children in kindergarten through 6th grade. No registration is required.

Noon – “20 Something Book Group,” the group will be discussing the book “Sand” by Hugh Howey.

SAVE THE DATE

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 June. Memorials are published on a weekly basis in this column and represent a portion of the contributions received.

In memory of Anita Gillespie from Paula and Jim Skozylas

In memory of James “Chip” Gray from Paula and Jim, Cindy and Chris, Missy and Mark

In memory of Jerry McAllister from Jerry and Elaine Cortez, Lou and Sandy DeNome

In memory of Fred M. Nuzzo from Pat Vargo

In memory of Nicholas C. Risko from Tracey Risko, Cheryl, John and Cherie Pratt, Robert and Harry Risko, Judy Thom

In memory of Louis “Lou” Scialdone from John, Susan and Valerie Matrangol, Chuck and Barbara Schweinsberg, Samuel Teolis, Sr., Norma Ursu

In memory of Betty Lee Seaburn from Anthony DiBiagio

In memory of Rose Marie Stasick from Don and Lynda Mancini, Bob Shirley and Tom Snare

In memory of Ann (Fox) Tweddell from John and Elaine Van Gorder

In honor of Past Presidents from Ellwood City Municipal Woman’s Club