Events, classes & programs
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1 Christmas Story TimeDecember 1, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Christmas Story Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr The Lucky Clovers 4-H Club of New Berlin will present a special Christmas-themed story time children age 4-7. | ||||||
2 | 3 Fitness with YogaFitDecember 3, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.Fitness with YogaFit Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Misha Kelbatyrov and Jessica Heid will be leading free yoga classes to fulfill requirements needed to become certified instructors through YogaFit. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring their own yoga mat or large towel. Participants do not need to attend all sessions. Registration is required by calling 570-523-1172. Yoga ClassDecember 3, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Yoga Class Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Carol Hollister will be leading yoga classes at the library. Cost is $7.00 per class and participants should wear comfortable clothing, bring their own yoga mat and a water bottle. Dare to Dream: Dream Pillow and Journal MakingDecember 3, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.Dare to Dream: Dream Pillow and Journal Making Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Francie Gundrum will take participants through the steps of creating an herb-filled dream pillow and personalized journal! All materials will be provided. Seating is limited. Register to attend by calling 570-523-1172. Dare to Dream: Dream Pillow MakingDecember 3, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.Dare to Dream: Dream Pillow Making Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Francie Gundrum will take participants through the steps of creating an herb-filled dream pillow! All materials will be provided. Seating is limited. Register to attend by calling 570-523-1172. Knitting GroupDecember 3, 2012 - 10:30 a.m.Knitting Group Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Adults and older teens interested in knitting are invited to bring their needles, yarn and projects and join the knitting group! All skill levels are welcome. Tai Chi ClassDecember 3, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Tai Chi Class Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese soft-style martial art, is an effective form of low-impact exercise for all ages. Classes are held every Monday and the first and third Wednesday of each month at the library with instructor Kit Sisson. West End Readers Adult Book GroupDecember 3, 2012 - 6:30 p.m.West End Readers Adult Book Group Location: West End Library Library: West-End The West End Readers will meet to discuss 'At Home on Ladybug Farm' by Donna Ball. The group meets the first Monday of each month. | 4 Holiday Preschool Story TimeDecember 4, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Holiday Preschool Story Time Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Stories, flannel-board activities and crafts are all included in Preschool Story Time for children ages 3-5, along with a parent or caregiver. There will be no story time on December 25, 26 or January 1, 2. Holiday Toddler Story TimeDecember 4, 2012 - 9:30 a.m.Holiday Toddler Story Time Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Join us for stories read aloud, nursery rhymes, finger plays and American Sign Language. This program is for children age 1-2, along with a parent or caregiver. There will be no story time on December 25 or January 1. Choices at the End of Life: Advance Care PlanningDecember 4, 2012 - 6:00 p.m.Choices at the End of Life: Advance Care Planning Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Presented by Geisinger Health System’s Dr. Robert Shabanowitz and Dr. Patricia Maani-Fogelman, this program will focus on discussing your end of life choices with family and health care providers and the ethical, philosophical and practical aspects of advance care planning. To reserve your seat, please call CareLink at 800.275.6401 and ask for ‘Events’ or visit www.geisinger.org/events. Mah JonggDecember 4, 2012 - 1:00 p.m.Mah Jongg Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg A group for teens and adults, familiar with the American version of this ancient Chinese tile game, to meet and play. ChessDecember 4, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.Chess Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Do you like to play chess? Would you like to learn to play chess? The library is now hosting a Chess Club every Tuesday hosted by Jessica Gallegos, experienced Chess player and instructor. All skill levels are welcome. If you have your own chess set or board, bring it along! Special Stitches Knitting GroupDecember 4, 2012 - 11:00 a.m.Special Stitches Knitting Group Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr The Special Stitches knitting group welcomes all skill levels. Registration is not required. Preschool Story TimeDecember 4, 2012 - 10:30 a.m.Preschool Story Time Location: West End Library Library: West-End Children (birth to age 5) along with their parents, grandparents, or caregivers are invited to join in a fun and educational story time. Each week we will feature a different theme with stories, music, and age-appropriate crafts and activities. There will be no story time on December 25 or January 1. | 5 Holiday Preschool Story TimeDecember 5, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Holiday Preschool Story Time Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Stories, flannel-board activities and crafts are all included in Preschool Story Time for children ages 3-5, along with a parent or caregiver. There will be no story time on December 25, 26 or January 1, 2. Yoga ClassDecember 5, 2012 - 5:15 p.m.Yoga Class Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Carol Hollister will be leading yoga classes at the library. Cost is $7.00 per class and participants should wear comfortable clothing, bring their own yoga mat and a water bottle. Tai Chi ClassDecember 5, 2012 - 1:00 p.m.Tai Chi Class Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese soft-style martial art, is an effective form of low-impact exercise for all ages. Classes are held every Monday and the first and third Wednesday of each month at the library with instructor Kit Sisson. Baby Discover (birth to 18 mths.)December 5, 2012 - 9:30 a.m.Baby Discover (birth to 18 mths.) Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Discover programs offer a fun learning environment that both parents and children appreciate featuring stories read aloud, songs, crafts and more. Registration is required by calling 570-966-0831. The fall session of Discover ends on December 12. The winter session begins January 9. Preschool Discover (3 to 5 years)December 5, 2012 - 10:10 a.m.Preschool Discover (3 to 5 years) Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Discover programs offer a fun learning environment that both parents and children appreciate featuring stories read aloud, songs, crafts and more. Registration is required by calling 570-966-0831. The fall session of Discover ends of December 13. The winter session begins January 9. | 6 Fitness with YogaFitDecember 6, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.Fitness with YogaFit Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Misha Kelbatyrov and Jessica Heid will be leading free yoga classes to fulfill requirements needed to become certified instructors through YogaFit. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring their own yoga mat or large towel. Participants do not need to attend all sessions. Registration is required by calling 570-523-1172. Adult Book GroupDecember 6, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.Adult Book Group Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg The library’s adult book group will be discussing Knock in the Night by Balazs Szabo. Book group meetings are free, informal and open to the public. Getting Ready for KindergartenDecember 6, 2012 - 6:30 p.m.Getting Ready for Kindergarten Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Getting Ready for Kindergarten is a monthly program held September though May to help prepare children for kindergarten by introducing different letters and numbers through games and activities. This session is for children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2013 and will be held the first Thursday of each month. Adult Book GroupDecember 6, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.Adult Book Group Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg The library’s adult book group will be discussing 'A Confederacy of Dunces' by John Kennedy Toole. Book group meetings are free, informal and open to the public. Preschool Discover (3 to 5 years)December 6, 2012 - 10:10 a.m.Preschool Discover (3 to 5 years) Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Discover programs offer a fun learning environment that both parents and children appreciate featuring stories read aloud, songs, crafts and more. Registration is required by calling 570-966-0831. The fall session of Discover ends of December 13. The winter session begins January 9. Toddler Discover (18 mths. to 3 years)December 6, 2012 - 9:30 a.m.Toddler Discover (18 mths. to 3 years) Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Discover programs offer a fun learning environment that both parents and children appreciate featuring stories read aloud, songs, crafts and more. Registration is required by calling 570-966-0831. The fall session of Discover ends on December 13. The winter session begins January 10. Cross-Stitch Class December 6, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Cross-Stitch Class Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Kathleen Flynn Irion will lead this informative class for cross-stitchers of all skill levels. Cost is $3 per class and registration is not required. | 7 Yoga ClassDecember 7, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Yoga Class Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Carol Hollister will be leading yoga classes at the library. Cost is $7.00 per class and participants should wear comfortable clothing, bring their own yoga mat and a water bottle. Lap-Sit Story TimeDecember 7, 2012 - 11:00 a.m.Lap-Sit Story Time Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Lap-Sit Story Time is for children up to one year of age, along with a parent or caregiver. There will be stories read aloud, nursery rhymes, and finger plays. Lap-Sit Story Time is held the first and third Fridays of every month. | 8 |
9 | 10 Yoga ClassDecember 10, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Yoga Class Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Carol Hollister will be leading yoga classes at the library. Cost is $7.00 per class and participants should wear comfortable clothing, bring their own yoga mat and a water bottle. Knitting GroupDecember 10, 2012 - 10:30 a.m.Knitting Group Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Adults and older teens interested in knitting are invited to bring their needles, yarn and projects and join the knitting group! All skill levels are welcome. Tai Chi ClassDecember 10, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Tai Chi Class Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese soft-style martial art, is an effective form of low-impact exercise for all ages. Classes are held every Monday and the first and third Wednesday of each month at the library with instructor Kit Sisson. | 11 Holiday Toddler Story TimeDecember 11, 2012 - 9:30 a.m.Holiday Toddler Story Time Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Join us for stories read aloud, nursery rhymes, finger plays and American Sign Language. This program is for children age 1-2, along with a parent or caregiver. There will be no story time on December 25 or January 1. Holiday Preschool Story TimeDecember 11, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Holiday Preschool Story Time Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Stories, flannel-board activities and crafts are all included in Preschool Story Time for children ages 3-5, along with a parent or caregiver. There will be no story time on December 25, 26 or January 1, 2. Holiday CelebrationDecember 11, 2012 - 6:30 p.m.Holiday Celebration Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg During this special family event, we will be reading ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas, as well as singing a selection of popular holiday songs and creating a holiday craft. Please register to ensure enough materials are available by calling 570-523-1172. The Old World Duo presents: Classic Holiday MusicDecember 11, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.The Old World Duo presents: Classic Holiday Music Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg The Old World Duo featuring Flora Eyster and Steve Catania will perform a selection of medieval to classic holiday music from Central and Northern Europe and Scandinavia. Mah JonggDecember 11, 2012 - 1:00 p.m.Mah Jongg Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg A group for teens and adults, familiar with the American version of this ancient Chinese tile game, to meet and play. ChessDecember 11, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.Chess Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Do you like to play chess? Would you like to learn to play chess? The library is now hosting a Chess Club every Tuesday hosted by Jessica Gallegos, experienced Chess player and instructor. All skill levels are welcome. If you have your own chess set or board, bring it along! Special Stitches Knitting GroupDecember 11, 2012 - 11:00 a.m.Special Stitches Knitting Group Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr The Special Stitches knitting group welcomes all skill levels. Registration is not required. Preschool Story TimeDecember 11, 2012 - 10:30 a.m.Preschool Story Time Location: West End Library Library: West-End Children (birth to age 5) along with their parents, grandparents, or caregivers are invited to join in a fun and educational story time. Each week we will feature a different theme with stories, music, and age-appropriate crafts and activities. There will be no story time on December 25 or January 1. | 12 Yoga ClassDecember 12, 2012 - 5:15 p.m.Yoga Class Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Carol Hollister will be leading yoga classes at the library. Cost is $7.00 per class and participants should wear comfortable clothing, bring their own yoga mat and a water bottle. Holiday Preschool Story TimeDecember 12, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Holiday Preschool Story Time Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Stories, flannel-board activities and crafts are all included in Preschool Story Time for children ages 3-5, along with a parent or caregiver. There will be no story time on December 25, 26 or January 1, 2. | 13 Great Gadgets for 2013December 13, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.Great Gadgets for 2013 Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Thinking about purchasing some new technology this holiday season? UCLS Technical Coordinator Scott Fritz and Sarah Biallas, AmeriCorps volunteer, will discuss the latest gadgets hitting the market for 2013 including cell phones and smartphones, tablets, and eReaders. They will also be offering classes on how to use these devices beginning in January. Register to attend by calling 570-523-1172. Cross-Stitch Class December 13, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Cross-Stitch Class Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Kathleen Flynn Irion will lead this informative class for cross-stitchers of all skill levels. Cost is $3 per class and registration is not required. Library Closing at 5 p.m.December 13, 2012 - 5:00 p.m.Library Closing at 5 p.m. Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr The library will close at 5 p.m. today for the start of Mifflinburg's Christkindl Market. Christkindl KaffeehausDecember 13, 2012 - 4:30 p.m.Christkindl Kaffeehaus Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Coffee, hot chocolate and cookies served in a traditional German cafe setting, sponsored by Lawton Insurance Agency of Mifflinburg. Library closed for regular business during Kaffeehaus. Songs of the Season with KJDecember 13, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.Songs of the Season with KJ Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Folk singer and songwriter KJ Reimensnyder-Wagner will be playing songs of the season. This event is free and open to the public as part of Mifflinburg's Christkindl Market. Book Bingo BonanzaDecember 13, 2012 - 6:30 p.m.Book Bingo Bonanza Location: West End Library Library: West-End Looking for a good book for yourself or a gift for a friend? Enjoy an evening of Book Bingo Bonanza and win some great books! As an added bonus, grab some hot chocolate and cookies while you’re here! | 14 Christkindl KaffeehausDecember 14, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Christkindl Kaffeehaus Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Coffee, hot chocolate and cookies served in a traditional German cafe setting, sponsored by Lawton Insurance Agency of Mifflinburg. Library closed for regular business during Kaffeehaus. | 15 Daddy Story TimeDecember 15, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Daddy Story Time Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Children of all ages and the special men in their lives are invited to attend this special story time, held the third Saturday of every month. There will be stories, activities and crafts. Christkindl KaffeehausDecember 15, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Christkindl Kaffeehaus Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Coffee, hot chocolate and cookies served in a traditional German cafe setting, sponsored by Lawton Insurance Agency of Mifflinburg. Library closed for regular business during Kaffeehaus. Slippers and StoriesDecember 15, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Slippers and Stories Location: West End Library Library: West-End Preschoolers and early elementary-school children are invited to join in the fun of puppets and stories while in the comfort of their pajamas and slippers. Bring your favorite stuffed animal to enjoy the stories, too! This program will be held the third Saturday of every month. |
16 | 17 Knitting GroupDecember 17, 2012 - 10:30 a.m.Knitting Group Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Adults and older teens interested in knitting are invited to bring their needles, yarn and projects and join the knitting group! All skill levels are welcome. Tai Chi ClassDecember 17, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Tai Chi Class Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese soft-style martial art, is an effective form of low-impact exercise for all ages. Classes are held every Monday and the first and third Wednesday of each month at the library with instructor Kit Sisson. Series for CaregiversDecember 17, 2012 - 6:30 p.m.Series for Caregivers Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Bette Scott, who cared for her aging parents, hosts a discussion series for caregivers to share tips and coping strategies. | 18 Holiday Toddler Story TimeDecember 18, 2012 - 9:30 a.m.Holiday Toddler Story Time Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Join us for stories read aloud, nursery rhymes, finger plays and American Sign Language. This program is for children age 1-2, along with a parent or caregiver. There will be no story time on December 25 or January 1. Holiday Preschool Story TimeDecember 18, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Holiday Preschool Story Time Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Stories, flannel-board activities and crafts are all included in Preschool Story Time for children ages 3-5, along with a parent or caregiver. There will be no story time on December 25, 26 or January 1, 2. Mah JonggDecember 18, 2012 - 1:00 p.m.Mah Jongg Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg A group for teens and adults, familiar with the American version of this ancient Chinese tile game, to meet and play. ChessDecember 18, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.Chess Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Do you like to play chess? Would you like to learn to play chess? The library is now hosting a Chess Club every Tuesday hosted by Jessica Gallegos, experienced Chess player and instructor. All skill levels are welcome. If you have your own chess set or board, bring it along! Special Stitches Knitting GroupDecember 18, 2012 - 11:00 a.m.Special Stitches Knitting Group Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr The Special Stitches knitting group welcomes all skill levels. Registration is not required. Preschool Story TimeDecember 18, 2012 - 10:30 a.m.Preschool Story Time Location: West End Library Library: West-End Children (birth to age 5) along with their parents, grandparents, or caregivers are invited to join in a fun and educational story time. Each week we will feature a different theme with stories, music, and age-appropriate crafts and activities. There will be no story time on December 25 or January 1. | 19 Holiday Preschool Story TimeDecember 19, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Holiday Preschool Story Time Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Stories, flannel-board activities and crafts are all included in Preschool Story Time for children ages 3-5, along with a parent or caregiver. There will be no story time on December 25, 26 or January 1, 2. Tai Chi ClassDecember 19, 2012 - 1:00 p.m.Tai Chi Class Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese soft-style martial art, is an effective form of low-impact exercise for all ages. Classes are held every Monday and the first and third Wednesday of each month at the library with instructor Kit Sisson. It's A Play DateDecember 19, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.It's A Play Date Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr The library is offering a fun, safe, and educational place for children and their parents to meet, play, read and discover over the holidays. There will be games, instruments, books, magnetic-board activities, puppets, puzzles and more! Parental supervision is required! d! | 20 Evening Story TimeDecember 20, 2012 - 6:30 p.m.Evening Story Time Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg It’s a great time of year to curl up with a great story! Join us for our evening story time for children of all ages--and their parents or caregivers--featuring stories, flannel board activities and crafts. Evening Story time is held the third Thursday of each month. It's A Play DateDecember 20, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.It's A Play Date Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr The library is offering a fun, safe, and educational place for children and their parents to meet, play, read and discover over the holidays. There will be games, instruments, books, magnetic-board activities, puppets, puzzles and more! Parental supervision is required! Cross-Stitch Class December 20, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Cross-Stitch Class Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Kathleen Flynn Irion will lead this informative class for cross-stitchers of all skill levels. Cost is $3 per class and registration is not required. | 21 Lap-Sit Story TimeDecember 21, 2012 - 11:00 a.m.Lap-Sit Story Time Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Lap-Sit Story Time is for children up to one year of age, along with a parent or caregiver. There will be stories read aloud, nursery rhymes, and finger plays. Lap-Sit Story Time is held the first and third Fridays of every month. | 22 |
23 | 24 Christmas Eve: All UCLS Libraries ClosedDecember 24, 2012 - Christmas Eve: All UCLS Libraries Closed Location: Library: UCLS, Herr, Lewisburg, West-End | 25 Christmas: All UCLS Libraries ClosedDecember 25, 2012 - Christmas: All UCLS Libraries Closed Location: Library: UCLS, Herr, Lewisburg, West-End | 26 It's A Play DateDecember 26, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.It's A Play Date Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr The library is offering a fun, safe, and educational place for children and their parents to meet, play, read and discover over the holidays. There will be games, instruments, books, magnetic-board activities, puppets, puzzles and more! Parental supervision is required! | 27 A New Year's CelebrationDecember 27, 2012 - 6:30 p.m.A New Year's Celebration Location: Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Children of all ages and their families are invited to discover how the New Year is celebrated throughout the world through stories, activities and crafts. Registration is required to ensure enough materials are available. It's A Play DateDecember 27, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.It's A Play Date Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr The library is offering a fun, safe, and educational place for children and their parents to meet, play, read and discover over the holidays. There will be games, instruments, books, magnetic-board activities, puppets, puzzles and more! Parental supervision is required! Cross-Stitch Class December 27, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Cross-Stitch Class Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Kathleen Flynn Irion will lead this informative class for cross-stitchers of all skill levels. Cost is $3 per class and registration is not required. | 28 | 29 |
30 | 31 New Year's Eve: All UCLS Libraries ClosedDecember 31, 2012 - New Year's Eve: All UCLS Libraries Closed Location: Library: UCLS, Herr, Lewisburg, West-End |