We're loaded with activities for fall!

Storytime, Books for Bedtime, Junior Friends, Let's Color, Teddy Bear Storytime, Hora de Cuentos... the list goes on and on! 

There's something for everyone this fall in the Youth Services Department! 

Check out our current flyer to see all the programs we're offering! Call the Youth Services Department for more information, or to sign up for any of our awesome programs! 610-258-2917 ext. 306

We can't wait to see you at the library!

Summer Preschool schedule for the Main Library is now available!

The 2015 Summer Reading Program is right around the corner! 

We're very excited for this year's program, Every Hero Has a Story, and we can't wait to celebrate all our favorite superheroes and every day heroes. We want to make sure the summer months are super fun for children of all ages, so we pack our 8-week program full of events and activities for everyone.

Unfortunately, this means that Miss Audrey, Miss Kate, Miss Berry, and Miss Katie will be locked in the Fortress of Solitude for the next month to prepare for all the awesome activities and programs we have planned.

But don't worry... we have plenty of fun programs to offer for preschoolers and their families this summer!

Celebrate Gerald and Piggie at the Elephant & Piggie Party! 

 Attend Drop-In Storytimes for Mother Goose, Toddler, and Preschool age every Tuesday morning!

Learn some Spanish at our bilingual storytime, Hora de Cuentos!

Train to be a hero at the Superhero Obstacle Course!

Help your child prepare for school at Cruise Into Kindergarten, a special readiness program for children entering Kindergarten in Fall 2015! 

Let your teddy bears run free after the library closes at the Teddy Bear Sleepover!

Hear a twist on a classic tale and see the library's teen group, YouthQuake Explosion, present The Five Chinese "Superhero" Brothers!

Get down and boogie at the Toddler Disco Party!

And don't forget to sign up for the Summer Reading Program! Read books with your child and fill out a reading log to track your progress and earn prizes!

It all starts Monday, June 15!

Click here to view our flyer and full schedule.

While we don't have any more programs until June, we hope you'll still stop in to say hi and play awhile!

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

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!

Register for storytime at the Main Branch!

Registration has begun for the Winter II storytime session at the Main Branch!

The Winter II session runs from February 23 to March 27. 

The storytime schedule is as follows:

Mother Goose: 

(6-24 months)

Tuesdays @ 10:00

Wednesdays @ 9:45

Thursdays @ 10:30

Fridays @ 10:00

Toddler Time:

(2-3 years)

Mondays @ 10:00

Tuesdays @ 10:45

Wednesdays @ 10:30

Thursdays @ 9:45

Preschool Time: 

(4-5 years)

Mondays @ 10:45

Tuesdays @ 1:15

Family Block Party

(2-5 years)

Wednesdays 5:30

Visit or call the Main Branch to sign up! 

We look forward to seeing you for storytime! 

610-258-2917 ext. 306

Weather closures and cancellations

In the interest our families' safety during the winter months, storytimes are canceled in the event of a closure or delay by the Easton Area School District. You can check WFMZ's website for an updated list of closures or call the Main Branch at 610-258-2917 ext. 306.

There will be no storytimes at the Main Branch on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 due to the two-hour delay by the Easton School District.

Fight the winter chill in COCOA CLUB!

Does your child enjoy hearing about great new chapter books AND want to talk about the books they love with other children? Join us for COCOA CLUB at the Main Library! Children ages 8-11 can hear all about some new books from Miss Katie, and bring a book of their own to share with the group. If they would like, they can write mini-book reviews to post  here on the Youth Services blog! 

Cocoa Club will meet Wednesday, January 28 at 4:00pm.

*Children are asked to bring a book that they have read and are prepared to talk briefly about. It can be a library book or a book from home!

Call the Youth Services Department at 610-258-2917 ext. 306 for more information or to sign up!

Teddy Bear Sleepover at the Main Branch!

On Friday, January 9 at 4 pm, children aged 2-7 years are invited to bring their teddy bears (or other stuffed friends) and join Miss Berry at the Easton Area Public Library for stories, songs, a craft, and milk and cookies. After storytime, we'll tuck our friends into bed for a sleepover at the library!  Children can pick up their teddy bears the following Monday, January 12, along with a surprise.  Shhhh!  Teddy bears are sleeping!

This program will last for around 45 minutes.  Registration is required and space is limited.  Please phone the Youth Services desk at 610-258-2917 x 306 to register your child.  

Register now for December storytime at the Main Branch!

Registration for the next session of storytime has begun!

 

The next session will run from December 1 to December 19. We offer classes on the following days:

Mother Goose Time (6-24 mos. with an adult)

Tuesdays - 10:00am

Wednesdays - 9:45am

Thursdays - 10:30am

Fridays - 10:00am

 

Toddler Time (2-3 years with an adult)

Mondays - 10:00am

Tuesdays - 10:45am

Wednesdays - 10:30am

Thursdays - 9:45am

 

Family Storytime (3-5 years with an adult)

Wednesdays - 5:30pm

 

Preschool Storytime (4-5 years with an adult)

Mondays - 10:45am

Tuesdays - 1:15pm

 

Visit the Youth Services Department or call us at 610-258-2917 ext. 306 for more information or to register for our upcoming session!

It's a Whale of a Tale, it's a Big Blue Whale!

If you missed preschool storytime this week, here is what we talked about:
Whales!  What's the first sound you hear in the word, whale? /w/  What is a whale?  Where do whales live?  What else do you know about whales?

Let's sing our Little Bird Song:  Way up in the sky, the little birds fly.  While down in the nest, the little birds rest.  Shhh!  They're sleeping.  With a wing on the left and a wing on the right, the little birds sleep all through the night.  Shhh!  They're sleeping.   THEN!   Up comes the sun, the dew goes away!  Good morning!  Good morning! The little birds say!  (repeat a little faster)

It's Storytime!  Your ears are to listen!  Your eyes are to look!  Now let's get together and read a great book!  Here is the book, and here is the (cover).  When you open it up, there's a lot to discover!

Blue Whale: The World's Biggest Mammal by Molly Smith.  The kids loved learning all about where blue whales live, what they eat, and how they breathe!

Don't forget... Children's Illustrator Ponder Goembel will visit THIS SATURDAY!

It's not too late to sign up!

Children's book illustrator Ponder Goembel will visit the Main Branch of the Easton Area Public Library. She will talk about her creative process, do a drawing demonstration, and autograph books and postcards. Copies of her books will be sold during the event.

 

Saturday, November 8

10:30am

 

The visit is appropriate for children ages 3 and up.

Visit the Main Branch or call 610-258-2917 ext. 306 to register!

 

Ponder Goembel is the illustrator of several children's books, including Castaway Cats, Animal Fair, Old Cricket, Sailor Moo, Swamp Song, and "Hi, Pizza Man!" 

You can also visit Ponder's website to learn more about her life, books she's written/illustrated, and her artistic process.

SANTA IS COMING TO THE PALMER BRANCH!!!





Santa will visit the Palmer Branch on

Saturday, December 5

10:00am

Join us for songs, stories, crafts and a visit from St. Nick!

Sign ups begin on November 22nd.

** This program requires a valid library card AND pre-registration!!!

Meet children's book illustrator Ponder Goembel!

Join us for a special event! Children's book illustrator Ponder Goembel will make a visit to the Main Branch!

Ponder will speak about her creative illustration process followed by a drawing demonstration. Copies of her books will be available for purchase and signing at the event.

Ponder will be here Saturday, November 8 at 10:30am. This event is for children ages 3 and up and expected to be approximately 30-45 minutes. Registration begins Monday, October 6.

Call the Main Branch for more info or to register - 610-258-2917 ext. 306. Visit Ponder's website to read more about her, her creative process, and the books she's written and illustrated.

Don't forget to look for her beautifully illustrated picture books during your next visit to the library!

Animal Fair

Old Cricket

"Hi, Pizza Man!"

Swamp Song

Castaway Cats

 

American Girl Book Club

The Palmer Branch offers girls ages 7-12 years old an American Girl Book Group. The group meets once a month on selected Saturdays from 2:00-3:00pm. We will be discussing "Felicity's Surprise" by Megan McDonald on Saturday, November 1 at the Branch. After discussing the book, girls will enjoy doing a scrapbooking page. Call the branch if you are interested at 610-258-7492.

Registration for the SPIDER SOIREE begins today!

Join us for a night of creepy crawlers at the Spider Soiree! Celebrate your favorite eight-legged creepers with stories, snacks, and silliness! For children in Kindergarten to 4th grade.

 

The Spider Soiree is hosted by the library's teen group, YouthQuake Explosion.

Tuesday, October 28 at 6:30pm.

*Allergen Alert: We will be using products that contain soy, chocolate, dairy, wheat, and food dyes.

Call or visit the Youth Services Department at the Main library to register. Hurry... space is limited to 12 children! 610-258-2917 ext. 306.

 

Sign up today!

Holiday Storytime Session @ Palmer Branch

 

Holiday story time & craft sessions will run from November 3 - December 10th. Sign ups will begin on Monday, October 13th.  Stop by to see what story time session best suits your schedule.

We will be offering stories, songs and crafts throughout the 6 week session!

Author Visit

A huge thank you to local author, Patti Ulshafer who visited the Palmer Branch on Saturday, October 4th to read her new children's book, "A Very Special Gift". Her delightful book tells the story of how Addi, a first grader, discovers her very special gift. Everyone, everywhere has a special gift that makes them unique. Enjoy reading with your child, "A Very Special Gift" and discussing what makes your child "special"!

Halloween Party at the Palmer Branch!

The Palmer Branch will host a children's Halloween program on Saturday, October 25th at 11:00am. This program requires pre-registration! Sign ups will begin on Saturday, October 11th. Enjoy hearing stories and making a 'ghostly' craft! This program is for children ages 4 and up.

Halloween Family Fun at the South Side Branch!

Join in the Halloween fun!

Make and enjoy a creepy family treat!

Go batty and play a game of witch hat toss!

All are welcome to come in costume!

Saturday, October 25 at 11am.

Pre-registration is required for this program. Please call or visit the South Side Branch to register.

Don't forget about storytimes at the South Side Branch, too!

Storytimes are for children ages 3-5 every Thursday morning at 10:30am. Storytimes run through October 30. We'd love to have you join us for stories and crafts!

For more information or to register for any of these programs, call  the South Side Branch at 610-258-3121. We are located at 401 W. Berwick St., Ste 102 in Easton.