Dream Big: Read Our Summer Reading Program runs from June 18 to August 17. Register online at www.lansdalelibrary.org, and log your reading to win prizes. Annual Lansdale Day Used Book Sale
Infant Story Time Thursdays, June 7, 28, July 12, 26 & August 9 @ 10:30 a.m. A 30-minute lap-sit story time for children under age 2 and their parents/caregivers
Animals of the Night! -- Wednesday, June 20 @ 11:00 a.m. Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center presents our Summer Reading Kick-off with a lesson about our native wildlife. Meet live animals that you may not get to see too often because they come out at night while you’re sleeping. The wildlife experts from Aark will bring their furry and feathered friends to enhance your understanding of the role we play in protecting the wildlife around us. Learn what to do if you find an orphaned or injured animal.
Saturday, June 2; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Visit our table on Main St. for a chance to win library bucks or free books from the sale. The sale runs from Friday, 6/1 thru Wednesday 6/6 at the library. Thursday, 6/7 special: $1/bag clearance sale.
Theatre & Kids Summer Caravan This theatre program helps connect kids to the joy of live performance through well-known fairy tales and works from literature – always with a bit of a twist. Music also plays a big role in the shows. The Journey of Thumbelina Thurs., June 21 @ 10:30 a.m. Sign-up at the library beginning June 7 Great American Tall Tales Tues., July 24 @ 10:30 a.m. Sign-up beginning July 10 Friday Movie Matinee -- A children’s movie is shown each Friday @ 2 p.m. during July and August. Check the library’s website for details.
Miss Lisa’s Family Story Time Thursdays, June 7, 28, July 12, 26, August 9 @ 11:30 a.m. For children ages 2-5. Parents and siblings are welcome.
Drop-In Craft Days Mondays, June 25, July 23, August 13 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (or as long as supplies last)
What kind of arts and craft project will you dream up? Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop off a stuffed animal at the library between July 26 and 31 for a sleepover, (make sure it’s one you can sleep without.) We’ll take pictures of the animals’ adventures during their sleepover at the library. Pick up your friend during a pajama party on Thurs., Aug. 2 @ 6:30 p.m.
Astronomy Shows Days and times TBD
We will be borrowing a StarLab portable planetarium from Merck during the weeks of July 16 and 23. We will plan to run a few shows about the night sky and constellations. Watch our website for specific dates and times.
Celebrate Founders Day Saturday, August 25 At the Library: North Penn S Gaugers model train display at the library Library computers open to all Extended hours at the library 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Throughout Lansdale: Borough Open House (including vehicles on display) Farmers’ Market (Railroad Ave.) Festival of Arts (Memorial Park) History Display (Jenkins Homestead) Model Train Displays throughout town Swimming pools open to all Fireworks! (Penndale Middle School) and more…
Lansdale Public Library 301 Vine St., Lansdale, PA 19446 215-855-3228 http://www.lansdalelibrary.org
Author Signing -- Carol B. Polis The Lady is a Champ Friday, June 1 @ 6 p.m. Professional boxing’s first female judge will be at the library signing her new book, The Lady is a Champ. Copies of the book will be available for purchase for $20.00. The “First Lady of Boxing” tells her “Rocky with a purse” story.
Gazebo Story Times Fridays, July 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 11:00 a.m. Miss Lisa will present her story time at the gazebo in Upper Gwynedd’s Parkside Place, aka Castle Park.
Greater Philadelphia Search & Rescue Demonstration Mon., Aug. 6 @ 11:00 a.m. Meet a search and rescue dog. Learn how search and rescue team members do their jobs. Find out what to do in case you get lost.
Read to Rocky Mondays, June 25, July 23, August 13 @ 10:30 a.m. Children who are learning to read and reluctant readers can practice by reading aloud to a very patient pup.
Science in the Summer July 30 & 31 GlaxoSmithKline and the Franklin Institute present Simple Machines. Machines can do amazing things. Students will learn about six kinds of simple machines. They will also build simple machines that help people do work more easily, and learn about motion. They will discover that everything in the universe moves and why.
All students must be preregistered. Registration is closed. Classes are full.
Explore Your Town: Chick-fil-A Thursday, July 19 @10:00 a.m. Learn what happens behind the counter. We will meet at the Montgomery Mall Food Court. Sign up at the library beginning June 20; space is limited. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Morgan Log Home Thursday, August 2 @ 10:30 a.m. We will meet at the house. Sign up at the library beginning July 2; space is limited. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Summer Reading Celebration Ice Cream Social Monday, August 20 @ 6 p.m. Join us as we celebrate our summer of reading. Sign up at the library beginning August 1.
Living History -- The Civil War Soldier Thursday, August 23 @ 2 p.m. Historical Re-enactor, Mike Jesberger will present the Union and Confederate Soldier. Learn about life on the march, in camp and in battle. Complete with the equipment, weapons and personal items of a soldier, the program will give you a better understanding of the struggle to keep our nation intact.
Saturday Story Times
Miss Stephanie June 9 @ 10:30 a.m. This month’s theme is Summer.
Kiwanis June 23, July 28, August 25 @ 10:30 a.m. June’s theme is Watermelons, July is Teeth/Tooth Fairy and August is Camping.
Little Builders Club Thursdays, June 21, July 12, August 9 @ 4:30 p.m. Use your imagination as we build with K’Nex and LEGO bricks. Building materials are available for all ages. Lansdale Beer Tasting Festival Saturday, June 23 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Library Farmers’ Market, and Manna on Main St. Details and tickets at lansdalebeerfest.com
Clean and Green Extravaganza Saturday, July 21 at 9 a.m. Our 2nd Clean and Green event will be held outside in front of the library. Activities include carwash, document shredding, recycling, bake sale, used books, raffles, and more.
Coming this Fall Trivia Night Sat., Sept. 15 3rd annual beef and beer trivia contest. Which team will win? Oktoberfest Sat., Oct. 6 4th annual Oktoberfest with an International Flair. Music, Dance, Beer Garden, Food, Games, Crafts, etc.
Visit lansdalelibrary.org for the latest details and additional programs!
6/1-6/7 Fri-Thurs Book Sale 6/1 Fri 6pm Author signing - Carol Polis 6/2 Sat 10am Lansdale Day Book Sale 6/7 Thurs 10:30am Infant Story Time 6/9 Sat 10:30am Miss Stephanie 6/20 Wed 11am Animals of the Night 6/21 Thurs 10:30am Thumbelina 6/21 Thurs 4:30pm Little Builders 6/23 Sat 10:30am Kiwanis 6/23 Sat 1pm Lansdale Beer Festival 6/25 Mon 10am Drop-in Crafts 6/25 Mon 10:30am Read to Rocky 6/28 Thurs 10:30am Infant Story Time 7/6 Fri 11am Gazebo Story Time 7/6 Fri 2pm Movie 7/12 Thurs 4:30pm Little Builders 7/12 Thurs 10:30am Infant Story Time 7/13 Fri 11am Gazebo Story Time 7/13 Fri 2pm Movie 7/16-7/23 TBD StarLab Planetarium 7/19 Thurs 10am Chick-fil-A tour 7/20 Fri 11am Gazebo Story Time 7/20 Fri 2pm Movie 7/21 Sat 9am Clean and Green 7/23 Mon 10am Drop-in Crafts 7/23 Mon 10:30am Read to Rocky 7/24 Tues 10:30am Tall Tales 7/26 Thurs 10:30am Infant Story Time 7/26-7/31 Stuffed Animal Drop-off 7/27 Fri 11am Gazebo Story Time 7/27 Fri 2pm Movie 7/28 Sat 10:30am Kiwanis 7/30 Mon Science in Summer (closed) 7/31 Mon Science in Summer (closed) 8/2 Thurs 10:30am Morgan Log House 8/2 Thurs 6:30pm Pajama Party 8/3 Fri 2pm Movie 8/6 Mon 11 am Search & Rescue Demo 8/9 Thurs 10:30am Infant Story Time 8/9 Thurs 4:30pm Little Builders 8/10 Fri 2pm Movie 8/13 Mon 10am Drop-in Crafts 8/13 Mon 10:30am Read to Rocky 8/17 Fri 2pm Movie 8/20 Mon 6pm Ice Cream Social 8/23 Thurs 2pm Civil War Soldier 8/24 Fri 2pm Movie 8/25 Sat Founder’s Day 8/25 Sat 10:30am Kiwanis 8/31 Fri 2pm Movie