Monday, March 23, 2015

Spring is in full swing!

We finally made it to the first day of spring, and we've got lots of fun springtime programs at the Main Branch to celebrate its arrival!


SPRING STORYTIME
Sign ups have begun for our Spring storytime session, which begins the week of April 6. We're offering Mother Goose Time (6-24 months), Toddler Time (2-3 years), and Preschool Time (4-5 years). We also have Family Block Party, a special storytime for the whole family with stories and block play!

FAMILY PLACE WORKSHOPS
Sign ups have also begun for the spring session of our Family Place Workshops. The 5-week workshops allow parents to casually chat with experts from various community organizations while children play freely with age appropriate toys. Our workshops feature a different expert every week, and include dieticians, dentists, nurses, speech therapists, and much more! Family Place Workshops are offered every Wednesday from 9:30am - 10:45am starting on April 8. for children ages 1-3.

WILD WIGGLES AND GIGGLES
If you're suffering from a case of cabin fever, there's no better way to kick off spring than in Wild Wiggles and Giggles! We're hosting a very special and very ACTIVE storytime to chase away those winter blahs! Sing songs, listen to silly stories, and burn off energy in an obstacle course! Wild Wiggles and Giggles takes place on Friday, March 27 at 4:00pm for children ages 2-7.

MAD HATTER TEA PARTY
Looking for other ways to be silly this spring? Join us for a special Mad Hatter Tea Party! Dress in your wackiest clothes and celebrate your un-birthday with Alice and the Mad Hatter! We'll have a game, craft, and a special snack. The Mad Hatter Tea Party is Saturday, March 28 at 1:00pm for children ages 6 and up. *Hurry - there are only a few spaces left!

PRESCHOOL GARDEN PARTY
Celebrate the spring season and attend the Preschool Garden Party, prepared and hosted by the Junior Friends of the Easton Area Public Library. Everyone's invited! Join us for a garden story, games, and refreshments. Every child who attends will receive a peatpot seedling to take home! This party kicks off at 10:30am on Saturday, April 25.

Call or visit the Youth Services Department at the Main Library for more information or to sign up for any of our great springtime programs! 610-258-2917 ext. 306


Monday, March 9, 2015

Snacks in the Stacks: Sign up today!

Join us at the Main Library for

Snacks in the Stacks

  

We're hosting a special storytime  to celebrate National Nutrition Month!

Hear fun stories, make a healthy food rainbow, play a matching game, and munch on a healthy snack*. During snack time, parents will have the opportunity to chat with nutritionist Gina Consalvo, who will answer questions about healthy and nutritious eating. For children ages 3-7 with a parent. Program will be approximately 30-45 minutes.

 Saturday, March 21 @ 10:30am

Registration is required. Limit 15 children. 
Call the Main Library at 610-258-2917 ext. 306 to register!

*Light snacks will be served. If your child has a food allergy, please notify the librarian when you register.

We can't wait to see you there!

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Bulletin Board Art for March: Palmer Childcare Academy and Learning Center

March's bulletin board art comes from

Palmer Childcare Academy and Learning Center

in Palmer Township. 


Every month, the Easton Area Public Library offers the bulletin boards in the children's room to local childcare centers in the Easton School District. The centers are welcome to display creative artwork, photographs, 3D art projects, and promotional materials. Make sure to visit the children's room to see their artwork up close! If you're interested in learning more about the Palmer Childcare Academy and Learning Center, contact information is available on their displays.