Delaware County Symphony is offering discounted tickets to DCLS library card holders

The Delaware County Symphony (DCS)presents the third of its Chamber Concert Series on Sunday February 8, 2015 at 3 p.m. in the Meagher Theatre of the Thomas A Bruder, Jr. Life Center at Neumann University, Aston, Pa.

 

The February chamber concert opens with Jennifer Flam, flute, Michael Berton, cello and DCS Music Director  Tim Ribchester, piano, performing Bohuslav Martinu’s Trio for Flute, Cello, and Piano. Martinu is one of the greatest Czech composers of his generation and internationally known for his concerti and chamber music. His work tends to command attention from its opening bars. Martinu offers a rhythmically vital and singing style that recalls the genius of both Antonín Dvořák and Igor Stravinsky.

 

Target Community Night! Wednesday, November 19th

What's in Your Bag? December Reading Challenge!

Care to show us what's in your bag?

Miss Abbe shows off her bag!

Children, ages 5-10, are invited to participate in our December Reading Challenge! Pick up a game board from The Family Room and you will be given a bag to help hold your books.

Complete any five activities and get a prize. Complete the whole board and be entered into a drawing for a chance at a Wawa gift card, donated by Cool Stuff Comics. One board per person, there are two age categories; one for children 5-7 and one for children 8-10.

Join our challenge and get one of these bags!

The challenge runs December 1-22. Winner will be selected Monday, 12/23 during our Movie Sing-a-long!

Bags were generously donated by

• Abrams and Son Books, representatives for Bearport, Capstone, Lerner and Rosen.
• Jennifer Auer who writes for New Jersey Family Fun
• Main Line Parent Magazine

Good luck and happy reading!

December Reading Challenge

Fall Events 2013!

Hello Library Friends!
Welcome to our Fall Calendar of events.
See below all of the events we have planned for September through October!

If you have any questions please call 610-623-0239 ext 5 or e-mail lacsd@delcolibraries.org!

Sign up for programs begins Tuesday September 3rd.

Children's Events for September, October and November at the Lansdowne Public Library by Rachée Fagg

Happy Fall

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And the winner is...

The elections are over and all we can say is...Wow!

We had a great time learning all about the electoral process and voting; a huge thank you to all of the families who rocked the vote!
We had a blast reading books about dinosaurs, octopodes, owls, sheep and worms.
Highlights of our election:

-The Bookworms. They were a great addition to our programs and we enjoyed the healthy snacks provided by Miss Imogen and the Lansdowne/Yeadon Elm Street Program!

-Rallies
We had so much fun reading all of favorite books and learning about the different animals.

-Debates
The storytimes were a blast!

Now, without further ado, and help from the always fabulous Miss Abbe, here we announce the winner of the Mary Case Buchanan Family Room Presidential Election!

Pictures from the voting can be found on Facebook! (If you like what you see, follow our page for updates!)

Thank you again for everyone who attended the rallies, helped name the characters, voted and made this an excellent experience for all!

-r

November at the Lansdowne Public Library

Hello Library Friends!
The library staff all wish you well and hope for speedy cleanup after the hurricane. We hope that you were not too inconvenienced and that there was no major damage.

November is right around the corner and we wanted to share information about upcoming events. Please see the calendar for complete programming.

ELECTION 2012
The library is an official polling place and we will be open. Visit and take part in our Family Room Election. The race is tight between our candidates! Who will be president of the Family Room? Stop by the library and vote! Click on this link to see the platforms for each candidate.

AFTERNOON MOVIE MATINEE
Madagascar 3, Rated PG; 93 minutes; 2012
 Friday, November 9 beginning at 4PM

 Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo, and Melman the Giraffe are still fighting to get home to their beloved Big Apple and of course, King Julien, Maurice and the Penguins are all along for the comedic adventure. Their journey takes them through Europe where they find the perfect cover: a traveling circus, which they reinvent – Madagascar style. All ages welcome, children 8 and under must be accompanied by parent or responsible guardian 

LIBRARY CLOSURES The Library will close at 6:00 PM on, Wednesday, November 21st and be closed Thursday, November 22nd and Friday, November 23rd for Thanksgiving Holiday. We wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving! BOOK BUDDIES Wednesdays at 4 New readers can practice their skills by reading with tween and teen volunteers. Registration is requested. For more information or to register please call 610-623-0239 ext 5. Tweens and teens who would like to volunteer can call Miss Abbe at 610-623-0239 ext 4 to register.

BOOK WORMS: WE LOVE LEFTOVERS!
Wednesday, November 28 beginning at 4:00 PM Enjoy a healthy snack and learn about composting. All ages are invited to attend.

STAY CONNECTED!
We are using a variety of ways to connect and have something for everyone!
Are you a Facebook user? The library has a fan page! Visit us on Facebook and like us!! (http://www.facebook.com/lansdownelibrary)
Do you prefer Twitter? Follow our tweets at Lanspublibrary! (http://twitter.com/Lanspublibrary)
Into Pinning? We're on Pinterest! http://pinterest.com/lanspublibrary/
We blog! Visit our youth Services blog, Once Upon a Blog, at www.lplcysd.blogspot.com
YouTube? Check it here! (http://www.youtube.com/user/lansdownepublic)
We're on the web! Visit our website at www.lansdownepubliclibrary.com. For complete program news, visit http://www.lansdownepubliclibrary.com November 12

October Things at the Lansdowne Public Library

The October calendar of events is now available!
Check out all of the new and exciting things we have planned for you and your children.
Any questions?
Please call Rachee at 610-623-0239 ext or e-mail lacsd@delcolibraries.org
  October 2012

Children's Book Week is coming!

Hi Friends!
We are so excited to share upcoming events for Children's Book Week!
Children's Book Week celebrates books, reading and you!
Take a look at the events we have planned.
-r

CBW2012

We're on Pinterest

Hi Friends!
We have found a great new way to look for and share ideas for storytime, programs and events at the library...Pinterest!
Miss Abbe and I have been obsessed and have been happily pinning ideas for programs, crafts, books and just things we think are cool.

If you would like to follow our boards check us at http://pinterest.com/lanspublibrary/.

Here are some of Miss Rachee's favorite pins from the last week.

We are proud to once again be a part of the Suburu Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia. Here is a cool craft to bring pink cherry blossoms to the library.

Source: alphamom.com via Lansdowne on Pinterest

Miss Rachee has a love hate relationship with origami. From her: "It's so beautiful but I get frustrated with not being able to fold it properly!" This web site has some really easy folds to make doable origami.

Source: thecraftyclassroom.com via Kelly on Pinterest

Fans are a huge hit. We can decorate them as we'd like or use a template and add splashes of bold colors.

Source: thecraftyclassroom.com via Amy on Pinterest

Japanese sandals
These are so adorable! I will fully admit that I pinned them thinking these were just too cute but the more I thought about it the more I realized that we could make these little sandals as keep sake boxes!

Source: thecraftyclassroom.com via Lisa on Pinterest

Speaking of clothing...what a cool way to use some colorful paper! Origami kimonos!
The site we found looks doable.

Source: origami-pictures.info via Lansdowne on Pinterest

Lastly we thought we could make lanterns and begin to introduce this year's Summer Reading theme, Dream Big. This owl is absolutely adorable and costs about three dollars. We would have to purchase the lanterns and we are lucky to have a craft closet full of supplies. Each child would be able to go home with a cute friend.

Source: dollarstorecrafts.com via Lansdowne on Pinterest

Do you pin? Let us know so that we can follow you.
Hope to see you during the Suburu Cherry Blossom Festival. We are planning special storytimes and events the week beginning Monday, March 26 2012.

Sayanora
-r

May Newsletter at the Lansdowne Public Library

Greeting Library Friends!
...and just like that *snap fingers* the school year is almost over!
Pardon me for sounding like a cliché but time truly flies when you're having fun!

May is National Hamburger Month!
Have fun with one of these hamburger themed books!

What happens to a hamburger by Paul Showers ; illustrated by Anne Rockwell.
Hamburger Heaven written and illustrated by Wong Herbert Yee.
The perfect hamburger and other delicious stories by Alexander McCall Smith ; illustrated by Laura Rankin.
The dark days of Hamburger Halpin by Josh Berk.
365 ways to cook hamburger and other ground meats by Rick Rodgers.

We are so excited about the upcoming events for May!
Please visit our website: www.lansdownepubliclibrary.com or Event Keeper for complete information on all programs and events.


Children's Book Week

Children's Book Week is the first week in May (May 2nd to 8th)

Join us for these special events!



Monday, May 2
4:00 pm: It’s the Rocky Horror Shrek Show!
When one is at the movies, the polite thing is to be quiet, but here you are encouraged to talk! Join us as we watch the first "Shrek" complete with subtitles and props! Recite your favorite parts, sing the songs and enjoy an ogre sized afternoon!



Tuesday, May 3
All Day: Library Scavenger Hunt
Can you find all of the things on the list? Complete the hunt for special prizes!


Wednesday, May 4
4:00 pm: The library has a special guest for Stop, Drop and Craft!! Local author and illustrator Amy Ignatow will be doing a drawing and comics workshop as well as discussing her book, The Popularity Papers.





Thursday May 5

10:30 am: Polskie Bajki. Join us for our monthly bilingual storytime as Ms. Margaret and Ms. Rachee reads stories in Polish and English.



Friday, May 6
3:00 pm: Get ready for Free Comic Book Day (the first Saturday in May) by swapping comics with library friends, playing the Wii, or joining us for board games. Bring your own systems to play while you wait! Please get your parent’s permission to bring your system!



Storytimes

Preschool Playschool: Monday, May 2 @ 10AM

Bibs-n-Books: Tuesday, May 3 @ 10:30 AM
Sleepytime Tales: Wednesday, May 4 @ 6:30 PM
Wee Reads: Thursday, May 5 @ 10:30 AM



Summer Things!

Book a trip and let reading take you around the globe and beyond during our Summer Reading Program! This year our themes are One World, May Stories (for children aged infant through children entering 5th grade) and You are Here (for children entering grades 6-12) is your passport to journey of books.



Registration beings online or at the library starting May 28th.






Library Things:



Are you Game?

The Lansdowne Library is looking into video game rentals!

Please reply to this e-mail and let us know which systems you want to rent games for!

Also, we are taking suggestions for games. Let us know what you would like to play!



Lansdowne Public Library afterhours presents 'Meet the Author'
On Friday, April 29 at 7:00 PM, at the Lansdowne Public Library afterhours, there will be a special event: meet the author, Stephanie Cowell.



The author of Claude & Camille will talk about the creation of the novel from research and creative imagination, and read short scenes from the story.



The presentation will conclude with a lively audience discussion. Signed copies of the novel will be available for purchase.



Before meeting the author join the Thursday Night Book Club on April 14, 2011 for a discussion of Claude & Camille by Stephanie Cowell.


Have You Heard?

Are you a Facebook user? The library has a fan page! Click here to see our page and become a fan!

We also Tweet! Follow us on Twitter: @Lanspublibrary

Read our blog: LPL Children and Youth Services Blog. http://www.lplcysd.blogspot.com/

Please visit our website: www.lansdownepubliclibrary.com or Event Keeper for complete information on all programs and events.

As Always:

Thank you for your interest and support!

If you do not wish to remain on this list please reply to this e-mail.

If you do like what you've read, please forward to a friend!

If you have any questions or comments please reply to this e-mail or feel free to contact me at 610-623-0239 ext 5

Thank you for your support!

-r








May 2011/Children's Event


Children's Book Week Programs 2011

Children's Book Week is Coming!

Children's Book Week, May 2nd through May 8th, is the national celebration of books and reading for youth.

Since 1919, Children's Book Week has been celebrated countrywide with author & illustrator appearances, parties, storytelling, and other book-related events in schools, libraries, bookstores, clubs -- anywhere where kids and books connect.

We are celebrating all week long with these events:



It’s the Rocky Horror Shrek Show!: Monday 5/2 @ 4PM

When one is at the movies the polite thing is to be quiet but here you are encouraged to talk!
Join us as we watch the first Shrek complete with subtitles and props!
Recite your favorite parts, sing the songs and enjoy an ogre sized afternoon!


Library Scavenger Hunt: Tuesday 5/3 (all day)
Can you find all of the things on the list? Complete the hunt for special prizes!

Stop, Drop and Craft!!: Wednesday, May 4th at 4PM

Join as we welcome special guest, local author and illustrator Amy Ignatow! Amy is the author of The Popularity Papers and will do a drawing and comics workshop as well as discuss her book.

Game Day and Comic Book Swap!: Friday 5/6 @3PM

Get ready for Free Comic Book Day (the first Saturday in May) by swapping comics with your library friends, play the Wii or join us for board games. Bring your own systems to play while you wait!

Please get your parent’s permission to bring your system!

We will have storytimes all week:

Monday 5/2 @10AM: Preschool Playschool for ages 2-5
Tuesday 5/3 @ 10:30 AM:  Bibs-n-Books for ages infant through 3
Wednesday 5/4 @6:30 PM: Sleepytime Tales for the whole family
Thursday 5/5 @ 10:30 AM: Wee Reads for ages 3-5

Book discussion group:
Thursday 5/5 @ 4:00 PM
Book Bunch is a book discussion group for the youngest readers. Children ages 4-7 are invited to read and create a craft based on familiar and new picture books. New readers and crafters are always welcome!

Stop by for one or more of these events!