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Peter Rabbit - ALL SEATS FILLED: Annual Spring Puppet Show

Thursday, May 23, 2013  
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Find out what happens when mischievous Peter Rabbit sneaks into Mr. McGregor's vegetable garden looking for good things to eat! Age 3 and up. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Preschool Discovery

Thursday, May 23, 2013 | Other Dates  
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Preschool Discovery prepares children to enter preschool or kindergarten. The program is based on Common Core Standards used in Pennsylvania schools and provides an opportunity for children to explore their world in a group setting.

Let's Learn Spanish!: Spanish language fun for the whole family

Thursday, May 23, 2013 | Other Dates  
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: For school-aged children and their adults. Learn to speak Spanish through stories, songs and rhymes. New vocabulary will be introduced every week.

Peter Rabbit -ALL SEATS FILLED: Annual Spring Puppet Show

Friday, May 24, 2013  
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Find out what happens when mischievous Peter Rabbit sneaks into Mr. McGregor's vegetable garden looking for good things to eat! Age 3 and up. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Cuentos y Canciones: Spanish Storytime

Saturday, May 25, 2013 | Other Dates  
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Come and listen to stories, sing songs, and play games, all in Spanish! Open to kids of all ages and their families and caregivers.

Russian Storytime

Saturday, May 25, 2013 | Other Dates  
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Directions to this location: All CLP Locations

Summary: Everyone is invited to listen to stories and fairy tales in Russian, sing, play and much more. Geared toward fluent speakers, no instruction.

Inclusive Storytime: A storytime for children with special needs, their friends and families

Sunday, May 26, 2013 | Other Dates  
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Stories songs and fun for children with special needs, their friends and families. An interactive, sensory exploration and a discussion period for parents following the program.

Peter Rabbit and The Enormous Turnip: Annual Spring Puppet Show

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Find out what happens when mischievous Peter Rabbit sneaks into Mr. McGregor's vegetable garden looking for good things to eat! Ages 3 and up. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

School-Age Program: Homeschool Tuesdays

Tuesday, May 28, 2013 | Other Dates  
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Creative explorations for homeschooled children age 8 through 11. Each week will feature books and other resources, discussion and hands-on activities. An open study time will follow the programs.

Baby and Me PM

Wednesday, May 29, 2013 | Other Dates  
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Bounce, sing, clap and listen to stories with your child, birth to 18 months. This is a perfect time to start library visits and meet other children and their parents.

Preschool Discovery

Thursday, May 30, 2013 | Other Dates  
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Preschool Discovery prepares children to enter preschool or kindergarten. The program is based on Common Core Standards used in Pennsylvania schools and provides an opportunity for children to explore their world in a group setting.

Let's Learn Spanish!: Spanish language fun for the whole family

Thursday, May 30, 2013 | Other Dates  
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: For school-aged children and their adults. Learn to speak Spanish through stories, songs and rhymes. New vocabulary will be introduced every week.

Peter Rabbit and The Enormous Turnip: Annual Spring Puppet Show

Friday, May 31, 2013  
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Find out what happens when mischievous Peter Rabbit sneaks into Mr. McGregor's vegetable garden looking for good things to eat! Age 3 and up. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Sensory Storytime: A storytime for children with special needs, their friends and families

Sunday, June 2, 2013 | Other Dates  
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Stories songs and fun for children with special needs, their friends and families. An interactive, sensory exploration and a discussion period for parents following the program.

Baby and Me

Monday, June 3, 2013 | Other Dates  
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Come and bounce, sing, clap, listen to stories and more with your child who is birth to 18 months. This is a perfect time to start Library visits, to learn new rhymes and lullabies, to listen to stories and to meet other children the same age.

Terrific Tales for Toddlers

Monday, June 3, 2013 | Other Dates  
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: A storytime for children age 18 months to 3 years with an adult. Stories and related activities are chosen to entice young children and promote their emerging literacy. Social and playtime follows.

Family Storytime

Monday, June 3, 2013 | Other Dates  
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Wind down for the day with bedtime stories, activities and fun for the whole family.

School-Age Program: Homeschool Tuesdays

Tuesday, June 4, 2013 | Other Dates  
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Creative explorations for homeschooled children age 8 through 11. Each week will feature books and other resources, discussion and hands-on activities. An open study time will follow the programs.

Baby and Me PM

Wednesday, June 5, 2013 | Other Dates  
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Bounce, sing, clap and listen to stories with your child, birth to 18 months. This is a perfect time to start library visits and meet other children and their parents.

Preschool Discovery

Thursday, June 6, 2013 | Other Dates  
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Preschool Discovery prepares children to enter preschool or kindergarten. The program is based on Common Core Standards used in Pennsylvania schools and provides an opportunity for children to explore their world in a group setting.

Let's Learn Spanish!: Spanish language fun for the whole family

Thursday, June 6, 2013 | Other Dates  
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: For school-aged children and their adults. Learn to speak Spanish through stories, songs and rhymes. New vocabulary will be introduced every week.

Peter Rabbit and the Enormous Turnip: Annual Spring Puppet Show

Sunday, June 9, 2013  
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Find out what happens when mischievous Peter Rabbit sneaks into Mr. McGregor's vegetable garden looking for good things to eat! Age 3 and up.

Peter Rabbit and the Enormous Turnip: Annual Spring Puppet Show

Sunday, June 9, 2013  
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main


Peter Rabbit and the Enormous Turnip: Annual Spring Puppet Show

Sunday, June 9, 2013  
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main


Baby and Me

Monday, June 10, 2013 | Other Dates  
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Come and bounce, sing, clap, listen to stories and more with your child who is birth to 18 months. This is a perfect time to start Library visits, to learn new rhymes and lullabies, to listen to stories and to meet other children the same age.

Terrific Tales for Toddlers

Monday, June 10, 2013 | Other Dates  
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: A storytime for children age 18 months to 3 years with an adult. Stories and related activities are chosen to entice young children and promote their emerging literacy. Social and playtime follows.

Family Storytime

Monday, June 10, 2013 | Other Dates  
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Wind down for the day with bedtime stories, activities and fun for the whole family.

School-Age Program: Homeschool Tuesdays

Tuesday, June 11, 2013 | Other Dates  
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Creative explorations for homeschooled children age 8 through 11. Each week will feature books and other resources, discussion and hands-on activities. An open study time will follow the programs.

Baby and Me PM

Wednesday, June 12, 2013 | Other Dates  
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Bounce, sing, clap and listen to stories with your child, birth to 18 months. This is a perfect time to start library visits and meet other children and their parents.

Preschool Discovery

Thursday, June 13, 2013 | Other Dates  
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Preschool Discovery prepares children to enter preschool or kindergarten. The program is based on Common Core Standards used in Pennsylvania schools and provides an opportunity for children to explore their world in a group setting.

Let's Learn Spanish!: Spanish language fun for the whole family

Thursday, June 13, 2013 | Other Dates  
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: For school-aged children and their adults. Learn to speak Spanish through stories, songs and rhymes. New vocabulary will be introduced every week.

Inclusive Storytime: A storytime for children with special needs, their friends and families

Sunday, June 16, 2013 | Other Dates  
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Stories songs and fun for children with special needs, their friends and families. An interactive, sensory exploration and a discussion period for parents following the program.

Baby and Me

Monday, June 17, 2013 | Other Dates  
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Come and bounce, sing, clap, listen to stories and more with your child who is birth to 18 months. This is a perfect time to start Library visits, to learn new rhymes and lullabies, to listen to stories and to meet other children the same age.

Terrific Tales for Toddlers

Monday, June 17, 2013 | Other Dates  
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: A storytime for children age 18 months to 3 years with an adult. Stories and related activities are chosen to entice young children and promote their emerging literacy. Social and playtime follows.

Family Storytime

Monday, June 17, 2013 | Other Dates  
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Wind down for the day with bedtime stories, activities and fun for the whole family.

School-Age Program: Homeschool Tuesdays

Tuesday, June 18, 2013 | Other Dates  
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Creative explorations for homeschooled children age 8 through 11. Each week will feature books and other resources, discussion and hands-on activities. An open study time will follow the programs.

School-Age Fun: Dig Up the Dead: Danger Club Offers Alan Irvine, Storyteller

Tuesday, June 18, 2013  
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Zombies. Ghosts. The uneasy dead. Alan Irvine conjures up spooky legends and classic ghost tales. Recommended for brave souls elementary age and up.

Family Fun: Learn Sign Language

Tuesday, June 18, 2013 | Other Dates  
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Children are born with an instinctive need to communicate. Using sign language gives them the ability to understand and "talk" with their hands. Join us while we share stories, songs and more using basic signs in this language. Open to all ages.

Baby and Me PM

Wednesday, June 19, 2013 | Other Dates  
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Bounce, sing, clap and listen to stories with your child, birth to 18 months. This is a perfect time to start library visits and meet other children and their parents.

Preschool Discovery

Thursday, June 20, 2013 | Other Dates  
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Preschool Discovery prepares children to enter preschool or kindergarten. The program is based on Common Core Standards used in Pennsylvania schools and provides an opportunity for children to explore their world in a group setting.

Let's Learn Spanish!: Spanish language fun for the whole family

Thursday, June 20, 2013 | Other Dates  
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: For school-aged children and their adults. Learn to speak Spanish through stories, songs and rhymes. New vocabulary will be introduced every week.

Cuentos y Canciones: Spanish Storytime

Saturday, June 22, 2013 | Other Dates  
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Come and listen to stories, sing songs, and play games, all in Spanish! Open to kids of all ages and their families and caregivers.

Russian Storytime

Saturday, June 22, 2013 | Other Dates  
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Directions to this location: All CLP Locations

Summary: Everyone is invited to listen to stories and fairy tales in Russian, sing, play and much more. Geared toward fluent speakers, no instruction.

School-Age Fun: Silly Saturday

Saturday, June 22, 2013  
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary:

Inclusive Storytime: A storytime for children with special needs, their friends and families

Sunday, June 23, 2013 | Other Dates  
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Stories songs and fun for children with special needs, their friends and families. An interactive, sensory exploration and a discussion period for parents following the program.

Baby and Me

Monday, June 24, 2013 | Other Dates  
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Come and bounce, sing, clap, listen to stories and more with your child who is birth to 18 months. This is a perfect time to start Library visits, to learn new rhymes and lullabies, to listen to stories and to meet other children the same age.

Terrific Tales for Toddlers

Monday, June 24, 2013 | Other Dates  
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: A storytime for children age 18 months to 3 years with an adult. Stories and related activities are chosen to entice young children and promote their emerging literacy. Social and playtime follows.

Family Storytime

Monday, June 24, 2013 | Other Dates  
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Wind down for the day with bedtime stories, activities and fun for the whole family.

School-Age Program: Homeschool Tuesdays

Tuesday, June 25, 2013 | Other Dates  
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Creative explorations for homeschooled children age 8 through 11. Each week will feature books and other resources, discussion and hands-on activities. An open study time will follow the programs.

Family Fun: Learn Sign Language

Tuesday, June 25, 2013 | Other Dates  
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Children are born with an instinctive need to communicate. Using sign language gives them the ability to understand and "talk" with their hands. Join us while we share stories, songs and more using basic signs in this language. Open to all ages.

Baby and Me PM

Wednesday, June 26, 2013 | Other Dates  
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Bounce, sing, clap and listen to stories with your child, birth to 18 months. This is a perfect time to start library visits and meet other children and their parents.

Preschool Discovery

Thursday, June 27, 2013 | Other Dates  
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Preschool Discovery prepares children to enter preschool or kindergarten. The program is based on Common Core Standards used in Pennsylvania schools and provides an opportunity for children to explore their world in a group setting.

Let's Learn Spanish!: Spanish language fun for the whole family

Thursday, June 27, 2013 | Other Dates  
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: For school-aged children and their adults. Learn to speak Spanish through stories, songs and rhymes. New vocabulary will be introduced every week.

Nature Detectives

Saturday, June 29, 2013  
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary:

Inclusive Storytime: A storytime for children with special needs, their friends and families

Sunday, June 30, 2013 | Other Dates  
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Stories songs and fun for children with special needs, their friends and families. An interactive, sensory exploration and a discussion period for parents following the program.

Baby and Me

Monday, July 1, 2013 | Other Dates  
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Come and bounce, sing, clap, listen to stories and more with your child who is birth to 18 months. This is a perfect time to start Library visits, to learn new rhymes and lullabies, to listen to stories and to meet other children the same age.

Terrific Tales for Toddlers

Monday, July 1, 2013 | Other Dates  
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: A storytime for children age 18 months to 3 years with an adult. Stories and related activities are chosen to entice young children and promote their emerging literacy. Social and playtime follows.

Family Fun: Learn Sign Language

Tuesday, July 2, 2013 | Other Dates  
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Children are born with an instinctive need to communicate. Using sign language gives them the ability to understand and "talk" with their hands. Join us while we share stories, songs and more using basic signs in this language. Open to all ages.

Family Fun: Dig Into Stories . . . and More!

Saturday, July 6, 2013 | Other Dates  
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main


Inclusive Storytime: A storytime for children with special needs, their friends and families

Sunday, July 7, 2013 | Other Dates  
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Stories songs and fun for children with special needs, their friends and families. An interactive, sensory exploration and a discussion period for parents following the program.

Baby and Me

Monday, July 8, 2013 | Other Dates  
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Come and bounce, sing, clap, listen to stories and more with your child who is birth to 18 months. This is a perfect time to start Library visits, to learn new rhymes and lullabies, to listen to stories and to meet other children the same age.

Terrific Tales for Toddlers

Monday, July 8, 2013 | Other Dates  
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: A storytime for children age 18 months to 3 years with an adult. Stories and related activities are chosen to entice young children and promote their emerging literacy. Social and playtime follows.

Family Fun: Learn Sign Language

Tuesday, July 9, 2013 | Other Dates  
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Children are born with an instinctive need to communicate. Using sign language gives them the ability to understand and "talk" with their hands. Join us while we share stories, songs and more using basic signs in this language. Open to all ages.

Baby and Me PM

Wednesday, July 10, 2013 | Other Dates  
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Bounce, sing, clap and listen to stories with your child, birth to 18 months. This is a perfect time to start library visits and meet other children and their parents.

Let's Learn Spanish!: Spanish language fun for the whole family

Thursday, July 11, 2013 | Other Dates  
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: For school-aged children and their adults. Learn to speak Spanish through stories, songs and rhymes. New vocabulary will be introduced every week.

Inclusive Storytime: A storytime for children with special needs, their friends and families

Sunday, July 14, 2013 | Other Dates  
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Stories songs and fun for children with special needs, their friends and families. An interactive, sensory exploration and a discussion period for parents following the program.

Baby and Me

Monday, July 15, 2013 | Other Dates  
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Come and bounce, sing, clap, listen to stories and more with your child who is birth to 18 months. This is a perfect time to start Library visits, to learn new rhymes and lullabies, to listen to stories and to meet other children the same age.

Terrific Tales for Toddlers

Monday, July 15, 2013 | Other Dates  
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: A storytime for children age 18 months to 3 years with an adult. Stories and related activities are chosen to entice young children and promote their emerging literacy. Social and playtime follows.

Family Fun: Learn Sign Language

Tuesday, July 16, 2013 | Other Dates  
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Children are born with an instinctive need to communicate. Using sign language gives them the ability to understand and "talk" with their hands. Join us while we share stories, songs and more using basic signs in this language. Open to all ages.

Baby and Me PM

Wednesday, July 17, 2013 | Other Dates  
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Bounce, sing, clap and listen to stories with your child, birth to 18 months. This is a perfect time to start library visits and meet other children and their parents.

Let's Learn Spanish!: Spanish language fun for the whole family

Thursday, July 18, 2013 | Other Dates  
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: For school-aged children and their adults. Learn to speak Spanish through stories, songs and rhymes. New vocabulary will be introduced every week.

Inclusive Storytime: A storytime for children with special needs, their friends and families

Sunday, July 21, 2013 | Other Dates  
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Stories songs and fun for children with special needs, their friends and families. An interactive, sensory exploration and a discussion period for parents following the program.

Baby and Me

Monday, July 22, 2013 | Other Dates  
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: Come and bounce, sing, clap, listen to stories and more with your child who is birth to 18 months. This is a perfect time to start Library visits, to learn new rhymes and lullabies, to listen to stories and to meet other children the same age.

Terrific Tales for Toddlers

Monday, July 22, 2013 | Other Dates  
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Directions to this location: Children's - Main

Summary: A storytime for children age 18 months to 3 years with an adult. Stories and related activities are chosen to entice young children and promote their emerging literacy. Social and playtime follows.