will give you the opportunity to volunteer to help younger students (Kindergarten through 2nd Grade) practice reading over the summer. We need young adults (ages 12-17) to help in this very successful program. You can sign-up for one hour per week for at least 4 weeks. It’s fun---you get to read great childrens’ books and inspire young students to become successful readers!
Required Training Session:
Join us on Sat, June 13 from 10-11 a.m. for a workshop on read-aloud techniques. Attendance is mandatory if you have not attended a training session previously.
Program begins Mon, June 22 and
runs until Tues, July 28, 2009.
Registration begins May 26.
Sessions:
Mondays from 6-7pm Tuesdays from 6:30-7:30pm
Mondays from 7-8pm Tuesdays from 10:15-11:15am
Contact Linda Jones,
YA Librarian,
Information Desk, 215-885-5180, ext. 13.
or by email.
Wednesdays,
from 6:30-8 p.m.
July 24 - July 29, 2009
Join Diana Trout (artist and journalist enthusiast)
Explore some
new journaling techniques
from Diana Trout’s new book:
Journal Spilling
http://dianatrout.com/Journaling.htm
Learn to layer pages of text and images using gesso, watercolor transfers, stamps, and collages. Make a paper doll, create
a personal symbol with
a foam stamp, and more!
Bring your own
journal or notebook,
other supplies provided.
Register now at the Information Desk, contact Linda Jones,
YA Librarian,
Information Desk, 215-885-5180, ext. 13.
or by email.
Hip Hop Dance
Grades 5-8
Thursday, July 30, 2009
7-8 p.m.
Learn how to dance in the energetic style of “Hannah Montana” and “High School Musical.” We’ll start by learning some basic movements, then string them together into exciting dance combinations.
No dance experience necessary. Fun for all!
Sponsored by Artists Cooperative Community Partnership Program.
Contact Linda Jones,
YA Librarian,
Information Desk, 215-885-5180, ext. 13.
or by email.
Handbuilding with Air-Dry Clay
Grades 5-8
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
7-8 p.m.
Use your hands to create a coil pot, pinch pot, small character or sculpture—whatever project you choose. We’ll supply the red clay, which you can air-dry and paint later. No art experience required!
Sponsored by Artists Cooperative Community Partnership Program.
Contact Linda Jones,
YA Librarian,
Information Desk, 215-885-5180, ext. 13.
or by email.
to create and lead programs
for elementary age children.
Possible ideas include skits,
games, journaling, creative writing, etc.
You will be awarded service hours for your time.
All programs will be held in the Community Room unless specified.
For information or to register, call or see:
Linda Jones, YA & Reference Librarian
Information Desk
Abington Free Library
1030 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001, USA
215-885-5180, ext. 13
