Summer Reading Brochure 2015

KIDS TEENS ADULTSSUMMER READING 2015 Programs & Events www.UnionCountyLibraries.org

Summer ReadingReaders of all ages can discovernew books and enjoy a variety ofprograms by participating in theannual summer reading program.This year’s themes are “Every Herohas a Story” for kids, “Unmasked”for teens, and “Escape the Ordi-nary” for adults.Beginning June 1 and continuing Sponsorsthrough the summer, participantscan register online or at the library.Join in the games and activities atthe Kick-Off Events at each library.Discover programming for chil-dren, teens and adults happeningthroughout the summer.The Summer Reading Program K&S Music Centerencourages children, from birththrough high school, to read and Larry’s Pizza & Subslearn throughout the summer.Children and teens set their own Pennsylvania Council on the Artsreading goals, either the number Community Partnerships RC&Dof books or number of minutesspent reading. Young children Swineford National Bankmay participate by having adultsread to them. When their goal is Tuxes -N- Tunesachieved, readers can collect aprize. Programs and Events are Kick-Off Dates listed in date order. Locations for each programWest End Library • Laurelton noted and color-coded withJune 1st • 6:00 pm (H) Herr Memorial Library, (W) West End Library orHerr Memorial Library • Mifflinburg (P) The Public LibraryJune 4th • 7:00 pm for Union County.Public Library for Union CountyLewisburgJune 6th • 2:00 pm Location LegendHerr Memorial Library (H) • West End Library (W) • The Public Library for Union County (P)www.UnionCountyLibraries.org • Summer Reading 2015 2

Children’s Programs & EventsSummer Reading Kick-Off (W)Monday, June 1 • 6:00-7:30 pmDiscover (W)Starting June 2 • Every Tuesday • 10:30 am • Birth-5 years oldSummer Reading Kick-Off (H) *Thursday, June 4 • 7:00 pmSummer Reading Kick-Off (P) *Saturday June 6 • 2:00-4:00 pmLibrary Super Hero Art Contest (H)June 6 - July 2 • All AgesRules and detiails at www.UnionCountyLibraries.orgToddler and Preschool Discover (H) *Thursdays throughout the summer • 10:00-11:00 am • Ages 18 months-6yrsKids in the Garden (P) *Monday, June 8 • 10:00 am • All agesTweens Lunch Bunch (H) *Tuesdays, beginning June 9 • 11:00 am • ages 8 to 12Toddler Story Time (P)Tuesday, June 9 & Wednesday, June 10 • 9:30 am • Ages 1 & 2Story times are each week throughout the summer.Preschool Story Time (P)Tuesday, June 9 & Wednesday, June 10 • 10:00 am • Ages 3 - 5Story times are each week throughout the summer.Super Heroes (H) *Thursday, June 11 • 7:15 pm • School age childrenHoudini - My Hero Magic Show (W) *Thursday, June 11 • 6:30 pm • All agesThis program is funded by a generous grant from the Pennsylvania Council on theArts Community Partnerships RC&D.Firefighter Heroes (H) *Thursday, June 18 • 7:15 pm • School age childrenAsterisks (*) = registration required Location LegendHerr Memorial Library (H) • West End Library (W) • The Public Library for Union County (P)www.UnionCountyLibraries.org • Summer Reading 2015 3

Children’s Programs & Events (continued)“Enola Gay” Our Veteran Heroes (Hartley Township Recreation Center)Thursday, June 18 • 6:30 pm • All agesFamily Art Lab (P) *Monday Nights starting July 13 • 4 Weeks • 6:30 pm• 1st – 6th grade and AdultsThis program is funded by the Woodcock Foundation for the Appreciation of theArts, Inc.Baby Discover (P)First & third Friday of each month • 11:00 am & • Up to 1 yearSaturdays, June 20, July 18, and August 15 • 10:00 am • Up to 1 yearEMT & Ambulance Heroes (H) *Thursday, June 25 • 7:15 pm• School age childrenBruce Weaver and Friends (W) *Thursday, June 25 • 6:30 pm • All agesThis program is funded by a generous grant from the Pennsylvania Council on theArts Community Partnerships RC&D.Lego Night (P)Thursdays, June 25, July 23 and August 20 • 6:30 pm • All agesSandy and Emma, the therapy dog (P) *Tuesday, June 23 • 6:00 - 6:30 pm • All agesSearch and Rescue Dogs (P) *Tuesday, June 23 • 6:30 pm (rain or shine) • All agesMaking Dog Biscuits (P) *Friday, June 26 • 10:00 am • All agesMilitary Dogs (P) *Wednesday, July 1 • 3:00 pm • All agesAstronaut/Military (H) *Thursday, July 2 • 7:15 pm • School age childrenSuperhero Movie and Munchies (W) *Thursday, July 2 • 6:00 pm • School age childrenPolice Officer Heroes (H) *Thursday, July 9 • 7:15 pm • School age childrenService Dogs as Heroes (W) *Thursday, July 9 • 6:30 pm • All Ages Location LegendHerr Memorial Library (H) • West End Library (W) • The Public Library for Union County (P)www.UnionCountyLibraries.org • Summer Reading 2015 4

Children’s Programs & Events (continued)Black Light Art (P) *Thursday, July 9 • 6:30 pm • School age childrenService Dog Heroes (H) *Thursday, July 16 • 7:15 pm • School age childrenSteve Mitchell’s Drum Circle (Hartley Township Recreation Center) *Thursday, July 16 • 6:30 pm • School age and olderThis program is funded by a generous grant from the Pennsylvania Council on theArts Community Partnerships RC&D.Hair Chalking (P) *Wednesday, July 21 • 6:30 pm • 1st – 6th gradeBass Fishing Heroes (W)Thursday, July 23 • 6:30 pm • All agesHealthy as a Hero (H) *Thursday, July 23 • 7:15 pm • School age childrenAll Super Heroes Day (H) *Thursday, July 30 • 7:15 pm • School age childrenScience Behind the Heroes (P) *Thursday, July 30 • 6:30 pm • 2nd – 6th gradeNational Night Out (Park at St. Mary’s Street)Tuesday, August 4 • 5:00 pm • All AgesSummer Reading Wrap-Up (P) *Friday, August 7 • 2:00 pm • All agesLast Day to Submit Logs & Collect Prizes (W)Friday, August 7Last Day to Submit Logs & Collect Prizes (P)Saturday, August 8Last Day to Submit Logs & Collect Prizes (H)Saturday, August 8West End Fair Family Fun Day (W)Saturday, August 8 • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm • All AgesSummer Reading Wrap Up (Hartley Township Recreation Center)Thursday, August 13 • 6:30 pm • All ages Location LegendHerr Memorial Library (H) • West End Library (W) • The Public Library for Union County (P)www.UnionCountyLibraries.org • Summer Reading 2015 5

Adult & Teen Programs & EventsHerr’s Heroes (H)June 1 – August 8See www.UnionCountyLibraries.org for details.Photography Contest (P)June 1 – August 1See www.UnionCountyLibraries.org for details.West End Readers (W)Mondays, June 1 and July 6 • 6:30 pmAutosomal DNA: Good News, Bad News and Even More Mysteries (P) *Thursday, June 4 • 6:45 pmPresented by The Union County Historical SocietyMehndi – Henna Tattoos (P) *Monday, June 8 • 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmTeen Lunch Bunch (H) *Wednesdays, beginning June 10 • 11:00 am • Ages 13 – 18Mostly Mutts presentation (P) * Monday, June 15 • 6:00 pmNicole Bingaman, Author of Falling Away From You Visits the Library (P) * Tuesday, June 16 • 6:30 pmNeedlecraft (W)Fridays, June 19, July 17, August 21 • 1:00 pmTherapy Dogs (P) *Tuesday, June 23 • 6:00-6:30 pmAromatherapy Program presented by Pompeii Street Soap Company (W)Saturday, June 27 • 10:00 amMaster Gardeners: African Violet Culture (P) *Tuesday, June 30 • 6:30 pmMovies - Brown Bag Flicks (P) *Mondays, July 13, July 20 & July 27Movie starts at 12:30 pm • Doors open at noonUnplugged Game Night (P) *Wednesday, July 15 • 6:00 -7:30 pm • For the entire Family Location LegendHerr Memorial Library (H) • West End Library (W) • The Public Library for Union County (P)www.UnionCountyLibraries.org • Summer Reading 2015 6

Adult & Teen Programs ContinuedVisit with Steve Hunter, Author, and Mr.Charles Libby (P) Thursday, July 16 • 7:00 pmRabies Clinic with Dr. Ward (H)Saturday, July 18 • 10:00 am-12:00 pmDay of the Dead Masks (P) *Thursday, July 23 • 6:30 pmFour Footed Pesky Garden Critters (P) *Tuesday, July 28 • 6:30 pm Harry Potter Film Festival (W)Friday, July 31 • 1:00 pm • Ages 10-18The Secret Origins of Superheroes (P) *Tuesday, August 4 • 6:30 - 8:00 pmTea Party (W) * Monday, August 3 • 6:00 pmBook Club – Author Visit – Tom Bailey (P)Thursday, August 20 • 7:00 pm Te en O n e B ook ProgramNazi Propaganda: Life for Germans under theNazi regime (P) *Tuesday, July 7 • 7:00-8:00 pm • SophomoresAnne Frank: The Legacy of a Girl & her Diary(P) *Wednesday, July 8 •10:00-11:00 am• SophomoresThe CCC Camps of Union County (1933-1942):Life and Work in the Civilian ConservationCorps (P) *Tuesday, July 14 • 7:00-8:00 pm • FreshmanCommon Threads: Revival of the Fiber ArtsDuring the Great Depression (P) *Saturday, July 25 • 10:00-11:30 am • FreshmanSnail Mail: Family Ties during WWII (P) *Monday, July 27 • 10:00-11:00 am • SophomoresDustbowl Refugees (P) *Wednesday, August 5 •10:00-11:00 am• Freshman Location LegendHerr Memorial Library (H) • West End Library (W) • The Public Library for Union County (P)www.UnionCountyLibraries.org • Summer Reading 2015 7

Locations & Hours Herr Memorial Library 500 Market Street, Mifflinburg, PA 17844 570-966-0831 Hours Mon - Fri 7:00 pm to 9:00 am Tue, Wed & Thurs 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Sat 10:00am to 2:00 pm (June 6 - August 15) Sun ClosedSummer Reading Kick-Off - June 4th • 7 pm Public Library for Union County 255 Reitz Boulevard, Lewisburg, PA 17837 570-523-1172 Hours Mon, Tues & Thurs 9:30 am to 8:30 pm Wed, Fri & Sat 9:30 am to 5:00 pm Sun ClosedSummer Reading Kick-Off - June 6th • 2 pm West End Library 45 Ball Park Road, P.O. Box 111, Laurelton, PA 17835 570-922-4773 Hours Mon & Thurs 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tues & Fri 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Wed Closed Sat 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Sun ClosedSummer Reading Kick-Off - June 1st • 6 pm www.UnionCountyLibraries.org