The Flow Circus opened the Easton Area Public Library’s 2013 Summer Reading Program “Dig Into Reading” with a fun-filled evening last week. Even if you missed it, children up to age 12 can still register for“Dig Into Reading” which runs through August 9. Space in some programs is limited, so early signup is suggested.
The closing event will be a “Summer Finale” on Friday, August 9 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. An eating contest, crafts, games and a special performance by Science Tellers will be among the activities. Science Tellers will show what happens when they mix equal parts science and storytelling.
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A list of some of the events at the Main Branch follows.
Drop-In Story Times – Beginning June 18. No registration required.
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Mother Goose (ages 6-24 months with an adult)
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.
Toddler Time (ages 2-3 yrs. with an adult)
Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m.
Preschool (ages 4-5 yrs. with an adult)
Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m.
Goin’ to the Dogs – Mondays from 2:00 -3:00 pm. No registration required.
Grab your favorite book and read to some friendly Therapy Dogs.
Fun, themed evenings for the whole family. Enjoy stories, crafts, and activities.
Tuesday, June 25 at 7:00 pm “I Am a Paleontologist”
Tuesday, July 15 at 7:00 pm “Gold Rush”
Tuesday, July 31 at 7:00 pm “Dig In”
1.2.3 Club – For children entering grades 1,2,and 3. Registration is required. Group size limited.
Cooperative storytimes during which children can participate in Piggy
Bank Tales, a financial literacy program.
Thursday evenings, June 27 – August 1 at 7:00 pm
Let’s Read Math – For children entering grades 2-4. Presented by the AAUW. Registration required. Class size limited.
Combines math and reading skills and features interactive activities.
Monday, June 24 at 10:30 am “MATH-terpieces”
Monday, July 15 at 10:30 am “Grandfather Tang’s Story”
Monday, July 29 at 10:30 am “The Sundae Scoop”
Master Gardeners – Presented by the Lehigh/Northampton Master Gardeners. Registration required. Class size limited.
Thursday, June 27 at 10:30 am. “Butterfly Gardens”
Ages 6 and up with an adult.
Thursday, July 11 at 4:00 pm “Composting for Kids”
Ages 9 and up.
Thursday, July 25 at 4:00 pm. “Colonial Herbs”
Ages 9 and up.
Lunch with the Librarian – Pre-registration required. The Library’s award-winning school readiness program is for children entering kindergarten in Fall 2013 .
Wednesdays, July 10, 17, 24, and 31 - 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Our Big Backyard - For children entering grades 1-3. Registration required. Dig below the surface with Sarah Berg and Ian Kindle from the
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Friday, June 21 at 10:00 am “It’s a Bug’s Life”
Friday, July 12 at 10:00 am “Nature’s Recyclers”
Friday, July 19 at 10:00 am “Lenape Life”
Similar programs are scheduled at the Palmer and South Side Branches. To register or for more information, visit or call the Youth Services Department at the Main Branch at 610-258-2917 ext. 306 or the Palmer Branch at 610-258-7492 or the South Side Branch at 610-258-3121.