Library story times are a wonderful way to introduce books and reading to your child. Through age-appropriate stories, rhymes and songs, your child will develop valuable pre-reading skills while learning that reading can be enjoyable, too. Take advantage of the FREE programs listed inside to help your child discover the joys of reading.
All programs are in the Community Room unless otherwise noted.
For children ages 6 months & up who are not yet walking
Join us on three Fridays:
May 2, 9 & 16, 2008
10:30-11:00 a.m.
Abington Free Library Community Room
TO REGISTER: Please call (215) 885-5180,
ext. 28, or stop by the Children’s
Department on the following dates:
Registration for Abington Township
residents begins April 21;
out-of-township residents, April 28.
These FREE programs are designed for one-on-one interaction between parent/caregiver and child. Please arrange for care of all siblings during this time.
CELEBRATE CHILDREN’S BOOK
WEEK MAY 12-18
The Abington Free Library Children’s Department presents The Wizard of Oz &
Pinocchio
featuring dynamic actor/storyteller Mr. Malcolm
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Community Room
BRING THE FAMILY * LOTS OF FUN
FOR AGES 4 & UP!
Registration begins Monday, April 28.
Please sign up in the Children’s Department
or call (215) 885-5180, ext. 28, after 10 a.m.
ABINGTON FREE LIBRARY
1030 OLD YORK ROAD, ABINGTON, PA 19001
DROP-IN STORY TIMES FOR CAREGIVERS AND CHILDREN
Join us in the Community Room every Thursday - NEW DAY!
11-11:30 a.m.
Starting October 4 and continuing through May 22, 2008
These informal story times will be led by members of the Jenkintown Kiwanis Club
in cooperation with the Children’s Department staff.
Come discover new stories and enjoy old favorites.
NO PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
ALL AGES ARE WELCOME
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS MUST ATTEND WITH THEIR CHILDREN
Summer Reading Program 2008
Want to keep your children active this summer? Encourage them to join our Summer Reading Club! Research shows that children who read daily over the summer are more likely to maintain, and even improve, their reading skills.
Children of ALL ages may participate in Summer Reading Club by reading independently, reading with others, or being read to by a friend or family member. Children read for at least 20 minutes a day and record the titles in a log.
Bring your children in to register starting June 13. (Those who have signed up through school do not have to re-register.) Each child will receive a reading log, a coupon for a free Rita’s water ice, and a place on our recognition wall.
All children must be Abington Township residents.
Abington Free Library registrants will receive a time log that is redeemable for prizes upon completion of 5, 10 and 15 hours of reading (while supplies last).
Reading logs may be turned in to Abington Free Library or Roslyn Branch Library any time between August 11 and September 8. Every child who turns in a log will receive a free book.
NEW THIS SUMMER!
Online Summer Reading Club
registration and reading logs!
Check our website for details!
“FLY” INTO THE LIBRARY FOR SUMMER FUN!
PROGRAM REGISTRATION GUIDELINES
Programs are for Abington Township residents only, unless listed as “Open to all area residents.”
Registration begins at 10 a.m. on advertised dates. A library card number is required. You may register in person or call (215) 885-5180, ext. 28.
If your child cannot attend a program, please call the Children’s Department so that we may admit a child on the waiting list.
PRESCHOOL FUN DAYS (ages 2-3)
Thursdays, 10:15-10:55 OR 11:15-11:55
July 10
CRAZY CATERPILLARS
Registration begins June 30.
July 24
BUTTERFLIES IN FLIGHT
Registration begins July 14.
Aug. 7
BUSY AS A BEE
Registration begins July 28.
JUNIOR FUN DAYS (ages 4-6)
Mondays, 10:15-11:00 OR 11:15-12:00
July 7
WHAT’S IN YOUR BACKYARD?
Registration begins June 23.
July 21
FLUTTER BY, BUTTERFLY
Registration begins July 7.
Aug. 4
LUCKY LADYBUGS
Registration begins July 21.
STORY TIMES WITH KAREN & MITZI (ages 3 & up)
Four Mondays,
June 30, July 14 & 28, August 11
10:30-11 a.m.
Join Karen Udell and her gentle golden retriever for a special read-aloud
time.
Open to all area residents; no advance registration required.
DOGGONE GOOD READERS
Four Saturdays, July 12, 19, 26 & August 2
10:15-10:45 OR 11:00-11:30 – AGES 6-10
Practice reading in an exciting new way by reading aloud to a therapy dog! Bring your own book or choose from a selection provided by the library.
Children must sign up in advance; registration for all sessions will begin on Monday, June 30. Children do not have to come all four weeks; however, they must be able to read and attend programs independently.
Open to all area residents.
BOOK BUDDIES
Book discussions for entering 2nd or 3rd grade
Thursdays, 12:30-1:15 p.m.
Session 1:
July 3
26 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE
Regis. & book pickup June 19.
July 10
STUART’S CAPE
Regis. & book pickup June 26.
July 17
BUTTERFLY BUDDIES
Regis. & book pickup July 3.
July 24
HORRIBLE HARRY AND
THE DROP OF DOOM
Regis. & book pickup July 10.
Session 2:
July 31
26 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE
Regis. & book pickup July 17.
Aug. 7
STUART’S CAPE
Regis. & book pickup July 24.
Aug. 14
BUTTERFLY BUDDIES
Regis. & book pickup July 31.
Aug. 21
HORRIBLE HARRY AND
THE DROP OF DOOM
Regis. & book pickup Aug. 7.
BRING LUNCH & A BEVERAGE. DESSERT WILL BE PROVIDED.
LITERARY LUNCHES
Book discussion group for entering 4th, 5th or 6th grade
Wednesdays, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
July 9
THE EGYPT GAME
Regis. & book pickup June 26.
July 16
WRINGER
Regis. & book pickup July 3.
July 23
THE BELOVED DEARLY
Regis. & book pickup July 10.
July 30
MY LOUISIANA SKY
Regis. & book pickup July 17.
BRING LUNCH & A BEVERAGE. DESSERT WILL BE PROVIDED.
ART ESCAPE – Thursdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Creative workshops blending art, stories & fun for ages 6-10
Register for any ONE program starting Monday, June 30.
You may register for additional programs, space permitting, on the dates listed below.
July 10
SNEAKY SPIDERS
Registration re-opens starting Monday, July 7.
July 24
BIZARRE BUGS
Registration re-opens starting Monday, July 21.
Aug. 7
FLY FEAST
Registration re-opens starting Monday, Aug. 4.
FAMILY FUN NIGHTS FOR AGES 3 AND UP
Six Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. (Shows run 45-60 minutes)
JULY 2 PUPPETS PIZZAZZ
Music, energy, snappy humor—
this is not your ordinary puppet show!
No advance registration required. Open to all area residents.
JULY 9 BUG-A-BALOOZA!
Allison DeSalvo presents a children’s concert about crawly critters.
No advance registration required. Open to all area residents.
JULY 16 MAGICOMEDY
The Gustafsons return
to amaze you with their magic.
Registration begins Monday, June 30.
JULY 23 WACKY SCIENCE
Science comes alive
through experiments
presented by Mad Science.
Registration begins Monday, July 21.
JULY 30 SPIDER MAN TALES
Clem Bowen performs Ananse
stories using African instruments.
No advance registration required. Open to all area residents.
AUGUST 6 BUG PARTY
A live bug show featuring
Scott Prior’s exotic arthropods.
Registration begins Monday, August 4.
The library is open
10 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Friday;
10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, and 2-5 p.m. on Sunday.
The library will be closed on Sundays in August. All library programs are FREE.
Children’s Department, Abington Free Library
1030 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001
(215) 885-5180, ext. 28, abingtonfreelibrary.org
GENETICS
Monday, June 23 - Thursday, June 26, 2008
Why do some children have brown eyes and others have blue? Why do some of your friends have straight hair and others have curly hair? Why are no two fingerprints alike? What is DNA? Find out during this exciting, four-day science course!
Session 1
10:00 - 10:45 am
For children who have completed grade 1 or 2.
Session 2
11:15 am - 12:00 noon
For children who have completed grade 3, 4 or 5.
Session 3
2:00 - 2:45 pm
For children who have completed grade 1 or 2.
Session 4
3:15 - 4:00 pm
For children who have completed grade 3, 4 or 5.
Presented by Abington Free Library
Sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline
Administered by the American Association
for the Advancement of Science www.scienceinthesummer.com
