Library Activities For The Week Of June 24, 2019

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 24

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, JUNE 25

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, JUNE 26

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.

6:00 p.m. – “Movie Night for Adults,” featuring new-to-DVD films and refreshments. These monthly events are free and open to all area adults. Call the library for more information or for the title of this month’s movie.

THURSDAY, JUNE 20

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 – “Bookworms Book Group,” a book discussion group for students in fourth and fifth grades. The group meets once each month for book discussion, pizza and activities. They are discussing the book “Found” by Margaret Peterson Haddix.

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

6:30 p.m. – “Fairytale Theater,” puppet shows will be performed by high school students at the stage in the children’s area of the library. All pre-school and early grade school children are welcome with their families. No registration is required. Cast Call is 5:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22

2:00 p.m. – “Summertime Tea Fundraiser,” at Calvin Presbyterian Church located at 615 Crescent Ave. Ellwood City, PA 16117.

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 Esther “Kitty” Bell from Pina Riccio

In memory of Frank L. Borroni from Joan French, Ellwood City Municipal Woman’s Club

In memory of Cynthia A. Glogowski from Holy Redeemer Social Club

In memory of Dorothy I. Munnell from Laurie Keane

In memory of Ruth Alma Oberfeitinger from Raymond and LuAnn Santillo, Kenneth and Rose Shaffer

In memory of Dena Perazzoni Ottobre from James and Connie Kreshon

In memory of Melvin G. Ringer from Bob Shirley and Tom Snare

In memory of Nicholas C. Risko from Eleanor Pratt

In memory of Christina R. Santillo from James and Connie Kreshon

In memory of Ann (Fox) Tweddell from George and Mary Ellen Boy and Family, Richard and Jane Santillo