Library Activities For The Week Of July 8

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 8

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 9

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 10

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

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

Noon – “Book Bunch Book Group,” they will be discussing the book “The Lemonade War” by Jacqueline Davies.

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.

THURSDAY, JULY 11

10 a.m. – “Puppet Theater Workshop,” designed for students in 4^th grade and up. The kids create plays and they 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 – “Hooked on Books Book Group,” they will be discussing the book “The Girl Who Drank the Moon” by Kelly Barnhill.

6:00 p.m. – “Family Movie Night,” designed for preschoolers and early elementary-aged children. A full-length feature film is shown and refreshments are served. Since this is a family night event, all children must be accompanied by an adult. Call the library for more information 724-758-6458.

SAVE THE DATE

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 Marie Betz from Beverly Todd
• In memory of Anita Gillespie from Paula and Jim Skoczylas
• In memory of Charles L. Greenwood from American Legion Post 157
• In memory of Robert W. Powell from American Legion Post 157, Marilyn, Yvonne and Susan
• In memory of Nicholas C. Risko from Tracey Risko, Cheryl, John and Cherie Pratt, Robert and Larry Risko, Judy Thom.
• In memory of Louis “Lou” Scialdone from Bill and Heather Baker and Family, Vicki Lucarelli, Vinnie Minteer, Judy Riccardi
• In memory of Kelvin Stevens from Paula and Jim Skoczylas
• In memory of Ann (Fox) Tweddell from Vinnie Minteer
• In memory of Rudy Vetica from Vinnie Minteer