Events, classes & programs
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1 Lewisburg "Preschool Story Time"February 1, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Lewisburg "Preschool Story Time" Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Preschool Story Time features stories and a craft for children who are 3, 4, or 5, and their caregivers. Lewisburg "Tai Chi"February 1, 2012 - 1:00 p.m.Lewisburg "Tai Chi" Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Kit Sisson leads free classes for teens and adults on Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese “soft-style” martial art. Classes are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 1pm – 2 pm. Please call to register at 570-523-1171. | 2 Lewisburg "Getting Ready for Kindergarten"February 2, 2012 - 6:30 p.m.Lewisburg "Getting Ready for Kindergarten" Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg A special program for 4-year-old children who will be starting kindergarten in the fall of 2012, “Getting Ready for Kindergarten” is held from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month through May. Activities such as letter games, finger plays, stories and group participation will involve parents and children as they learn together. Each month, children will be introduced to different letters and numbers. Please call to register at 570-523-1172. Lewisburg "Getting Ready for Kindergarten"February 2, 2012 - 6:30 p.m.Lewisburg "Getting Ready for Kindergarten" Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg A special program for 4-year-old children who will be starting kindergarten in the fall of 2012, “Getting Ready for Kindergarten” is held from 6:30PM to 7:30PM on Thursday, February 2. Activities such as letter and number games, finger plays, stories and group participation will involve parents and children as they learn together. Each month, children will be introduced to different letters and numbers. Please call 523-1172 to register. | 3 Lewisburg "Lap-Sit Baby Story Time"February 3, 2012 - 11:00 a.m.Lewisburg "Lap-Sit Baby Story Time" Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg A story time for little ones, Lap-Sit Story Time introduces books to children from birth to one year through stories read out loud, nursery rhymes, and finger plays. No registration is required, but registering will enable us to contact you about last-minute schedule changes. | 4 | |||
5 | 6 Lewisburg "Knitting Circle"February 6, 2012 - 10:30 a.m.Lewisburg "Knitting Circle" Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Adults and teens who are interested in knitting companions are invited to attend knitting sessions every Monday from 10:30am to 12 pm. Participants are asked to bring their own yarn and knitting needles. | 7 Lewisburg "Mah Jongg"February 7, 2012 - 1:00 p.m.Lewisburg "Mah Jongg" Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Mah Jongg sessions are held every Tuesday afternoon beginning at 1pm for adults and older teens who play the American version of the ancient Chinese tile game. Please call to register at 570-523-1171— for experienced players only. Lewisburg "Toddler Story Time"February 7, 2012 - 9:30 a.m.Lewisburg "Toddler Story Time" Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Toddler Story Time features stories read out loud, nursery rhymes and fingers plays. American Sign Language also will be introduced. Lewisburg "Preschool Story Time"February 7, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Lewisburg "Preschool Story Time" Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Preschool Story Time features stories and a craft for children who are 3, 4, or 5, and their caregivers. | 8 Lewisburg "Preschool Story Time"February 8, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Lewisburg "Preschool Story Time" Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Preschool Story Time features stories and a craft for children who are 3, 4, or 5, and their caregivers. Baby Discover TimeFebruary 8, 2012 - 9:30 a.m.Baby Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Wednesday morning program for children ages birth to 18 months. Registration is required. Preschool Discover TimeFebruary 8, 2012 - 10:10 a.m.Preschool Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Wednesday morning program for children ages 3-5. Registration Required. | 9 Lewisburg "The Heart Truth for Women"February 9, 2012 - 6:00 p.m.Lewisburg "The Heart Truth for Women" Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Geisinger's Women's Heart and Vascular Health Specialists: Kimberly Skelding, MD and Dale Gustitus, CRNP will lead a roundtable discussion about heart disease, the number one killer of women, and get you on the way to a healthier lifestyle. To register, call Care Link at 800-275-6401 or go to www.geisinger.org/events. Preschool Discover TimeFebruary 9, 2012 - 10:10 a.m.Preschool Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Thursday morning program for children ages 3-5. Registration Required. Toddler Discover TimeFebruary 9, 2012 - 9:30 a.m.Toddler Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Thursday morning program for children ages 18 months to 3 years. Registration required. | 10 | 11 |
12 | 13 Lewisburg "Knitting Circle"February 13, 2012 - 10:30 a.m.Lewisburg "Knitting Circle" Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Adults and teens who are interested in knitting companions are invited to attend knitting sessions every Monday from 10:30am to 12 pm. Participants are asked to bring their own yarn and knitting needles. Lewisburg "Children's Valentine Day Craft"February 13, 2012 - 6:30 p.m.Lewisburg "Children's Valentine Day Craft" Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg A special Children’s Craft Time will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 13th. Participants will be making a Heart-and-Lollipop Flowers and Cupcake Goodies using cupcake liners. This program is geared toward children in kindergarten through third grade. Older children are also welcomed to register. Please call to register at 523-1172. | 14 Lewisburg "Toddler Story Time"February 14, 2012 - 9:30 a.m.Lewisburg "Toddler Story Time" Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Toddler Story Time features stories read out loud, nursery rhymes and fingers plays. American Sign Language also will be introduced. Lewisburg "Preschool Story Time"February 14, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Lewisburg "Preschool Story Time" Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Preschool Story Time features stories and a craft for children who are 3, 4, or 5, and their caregivers. Lewisburg "Mah Jongg"February 14, 2012 - 1:00 p.m.Lewisburg "Mah Jongg" Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Mah Jongg sessions are held every Tuesday afternoon beginning at 1pm for adults and older teens who play the American version of the ancient Chinese tile game. Please call to register at 570-523-1171— for experienced players only. | 15 Lewisburg "Preschool Story Time"February 15, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Lewisburg "Preschool Story Time" Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Preschool Story Time features stories and a craft for children who are 3, 4, or 5, and their caregivers. Lewisburg "Tai Chi Class"February 15, 2012 - 1:00 p.m.Lewisburg "Tai Chi Class" Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Kit Sisson leads free classes for teens and adults on Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese “soft-style” martial art. Classes are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 1pm – 2 pm. Please call to register at 570-523-1171. Baby Discover TimeFebruary 15, 2012 - 9:30 a.m.Baby Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Wednesday mornings for children ages birth to 18 months. Registration is required. Preschool Discover TimeFebruary 15, 2012 - 10:10 a.m.Preschool Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Wednesday morning program for children ages 3-5. Registration Required. | 16 Lewisburg "Adult Book Group"February 16, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.Lewisburg "Adult Book Group" Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg The Adult Reading Group will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 16th to discuss the book Russian Winter by Daphne Kalotay. ?? "A mysterious jewel holds the key to a life changing secret, in this breathtaking tale of love and art, betrayal and redemption." The Book Group meeting is free, informal and open to the public. No registration is required.s Lewisburg "Caregivers' Meeting"February 16, 2012 - 6:30 p.m.Lewisburg "Caregivers' Meeting" Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Join us on the third Monday of each month from 6:30 pm to 8 pm for a meaningful discussion about your caregiving experiences. Share tips and coping strategies with discussion leader, Bette Scott. Please call to register at 570-523-1171. Due to the Presidents' Day holiday, February's Caregivers' meeting will be held on Thursday, February 16th at 6:30. Lewisburg "Evening Story Time"February 16, 2012 - 6:30 p.m.Lewisburg "Evening Story Time" Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg A special story time for children and their parents or caregivers will be held Thursday evening, Jan. 19th at 6:30 p.m for toddlers, preschoolers and children in kindergarten through second grade. There will be stories, music and a craft. No registration is needed.s Preschool Discover TimeFebruary 16, 2012 - 10:10 a.m.Preschool Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Thursday morning program for children ages 3-5. Registration Required. Toddler Discover TimeFebruary 16, 2012 - 9:30 a.m.Toddler Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Thursday morning program for children ages 18 months to 3 years. Registration required. | 17 Lewisburg "Lap-Sit Baby Story Time"February 17, 2012 - 11:00 a.m.Lewisburg "Lap-Sit Baby Story Time" Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg A story time for little ones, Lap-Sit Story Time introduces books to children from birth to one year through stories read out loud, nursery rhymes, and finger plays. No registration is required, but registering will enable us to contact you about last-minute schedule changes. | 18 Lewisburg "Daddy Story Time"February 18, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Lewisburg "Daddy Story Time" Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg A story time for children and the special men in their lives will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 21st, February 18th and March 17th. Please call to register at 523-1172. Lewisburg "Children's Book Club"February 18, 2012 - 2:00 p.m.Lewisburg "Children's Book Club" Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg There will be a book discussion and related activities for children in kindergarten through fourth grade on Saturday, February 18 at 2 p.m.. Because the January session was cancelled due to the snow storm, children will be reading the same book The Eve of the Emperor Penguin by Mary Osborne. Children can pick up a paperback copy of the book before February 18, when they register for the program. They can stop at the library to register during regular business hours. The program will last about one hour. |
19 | 20 | 21 Lewisburg "Mah Jongg"February 21, 2012 - 1:00 p.m.Lewisburg "Mah Jongg" Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Mah Jongg sessions are held every Tuesday afternoon beginning at 1pm for adults and older teens who play the American version of the ancient Chinese tile game. Please call to register at 570-523-1171— for experienced players only. Lewisburg "Dental Health for Children"February 21, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Lewisburg "Dental Health for Children" Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg On Tuesday, February 21, at 10AM the Children’s Department and Geisinger Medical Center will be conducting a Dental Health Program for children. Proper dental hygiene and care are essential to a child’s overall well being. In this program children will learn the importance of good health care. There will be a story time along with games and interactive displays. Each child will be given a toothbrush, dental floss, toothpaste and dental silly bands. Please call to register at 523-1172. | 22 Baby Discover TimeFebruary 22, 2012 - 9:30 a.m.Baby Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Wednesday mornings for children ages birth to 18 months. Registration is required. Preschool Discover TimeFebruary 22, 2012 - 10:10 a.m.Preschool Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Wednesday morning program for children ages 3-5. Registration Required. | 23 Lewisburg "Let's Explore Science"February 23, 2012 - 6:30 p.m.Lewisburg "Let's Explore Science" Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Thursday, January 26th, at 6:30 p.m.children from kindergarten through fifth grade will conduct experiments that examine scientific properties. Younger children will need an adult to help with the experiments. Please call to register at 523-1172.s Preschool Discover TimeFebruary 23, 2012 - 10:10 a.m.Preschool Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Thursday morning program for children ages 3-5. Registration Required. Toddler Discover TimeFebruary 23, 2012 - 9:30 a.m.Toddler Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Thursday morning program for children ages 18 months to 3 years. Registration required. | 24 | 25 |
26 | 27 Lewisburg "Knitting Circle"February 27, 2012 - 10:30 a.m.Lewisburg "Knitting Circle" Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Adults and teens who are interested in knitting companions are invited to attend knitting sessions every Monday from 10:30am to 12 pm. Participants are asked to bring their own yarn and knitting needles. | 28 Lewisburg "Mah Jongg"February 28, 2012 - 1:00 p.m.Lewisburg "Mah Jongg" Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Mah Jongg sessions are held every Tuesday afternoon beginning at 1pm for adults and older teens who play the American version of the ancient Chinese tile game. Please call to register at 570-523-1171— for experienced players only. Lewisburg "Master Gardener"February 28, 2012 - 6:30 p.m.Lewisburg "Master Gardener" Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Master Gardener A Master Gardener with the Penn State Cooperative Extension will present Pruning on Tuesday, February 28th at 6:30 p.m. Please call to register at 570-523-1171. | 29 Lewisburg "Leap Day Party"February 29, 2012 - 5:00 p.m.Lewisburg "Leap Day Party" Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg To celebrate Leap Year the library is having a Leap Day Party. You have an extra day to enjoy. Leap into Leap Year at Your Library. The library is holding the after-hours, family event on Wednesday, February 29 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the library. There will be story time, games, crafts, activities and snacks. Baby Discover TimeFebruary 29, 2012 - 9:30 a.m.Baby Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Wednesday mornings for children ages birth to 18 months. Registration required. Preschool Discover TimeFebruary 29, 2012 - 10:10 a.m.Preschool Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Wednesday morning program for children ages 3-5. Registration Required. |