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Summer Reading Program
For information or to register for these programs,
call 215-886-9818, or visit the Children’s Department.
 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 12. (Those who have signed up through school do not have to re-register.) Register online for Roslyn Branch Summer Reading Club here. 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. Children will receive a free sticker or stamp at the library for every book read. Books on tape/CD, graphic novels and magazines also count toward summer reading. Reading logs may be turned in to Abington Free Library or Roslyn Branch Library any time between August 10 and September 9. Every child who turns in a log will receive a free book.
If you check out ten books or more you can fill out a raffle ticket to win a $25.00 gift certificate to George's Dreshertown Shop N' Bag! You may enter as often as you like. Drawing will be held in September. Roslyn Branch 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.
CREATE YOUR OWN SUMMER FUN!
PRESCHOOL FUN DAYS
Stories, songs, and crafts
Tuesdays for ages 3-6, 11-11:30
Thursdays for ages 2-3, 11-11:30
July 7, 9: The Sound of Music
July 14, 16: Ham It Up!
July 21, 23: Now You See It
July 28, 30: Let’s Dance
Aug 4, 6: Free Play
Aug 11, 13: Kitchen Fun
Aug 18, 20: Vacation Time
Registration begins June 15.
Children ages 5 and up can play the
BE CREATIVE AT YOUR LIBRARY GAME.
Earn coupons which you can trade for prizes from our treasure chest. You can participate at any time.
 LITERARY LUNCHES
Bring lunch and a beverage. A snack will be provided.
Fridays from 12:15-1:15.
For children entering 2nd or 3rd grade
July 10: Marvin Redpost: Super Fast, Out of Control by Louis Sachar Regis. & book pickup June 29.
July 17: Jake Drake, Bully Buster by Andrew Clements, Regis. & book pickup July 6.
For children entering 3rd, 4th, 5th, or 6th grade
July 24: Reader’s Theater: Practice reading a skit
July 31: Reader’s theater: Put on skit for parents
PAJAMA PARTY FOR AGES 3-6
Monday, June 8 at 6:30-7 p.m.
Registration has begun. STORIES & SONGS + FINGERPLAYS A CRAFTS
Children are invited to wear their pajamas and bring a stuffed animal to cuddle.
GARBAGE GARDEN
Friday, June 19 from 11-12 pm, K-4th grade
Join Judy Groben for a fun hands-on recycling program including planting and crafts using kitchen waste. Includes information on how to care for unusual plants grown from kitchen seeds.
Registration begins June 5.
 TALENT SHOW
Monday, July 27 from 7:30-8:30 pm, K-12th grade
What special talents do you possess? Share your talents with an enthusiastic and appreciative audience. Talents include but are not limited to: singing, dancing, reading, knitting, sewing, painting, drawing, cooking, gardening, flower arranging, yodeling, juggling, game playing, playing an instrument, telling jokes, doing magic, storytelling. Each child will get up to 3 minutes to showcase his/her special talents.
Registration begins July 13.
 GARDENING BASICS
Tuesday, June 23 at 11 am, K-6th grade
Ron Kushner will present a hands-on program covering topics such as organic gardening, planting seeds, planting vegetables and companion planting. He will bring in the seeds, cups and soil.
Registration begins June 5.
CALLING ALL DOG LOVERS
Friday, June 26 at 11 am, K-6th grade
Steve Conway, a humane educator from the Montgomery county SPCA, will teach you how to care for your dog. You will learn about feeding, exercise and veterinary care. He will be bringing a golden retriever.
Registration begins June 5.
CHILDREN’S MUSIC EXPRESS
Monday, Aug 3 at 6 pm, Birth-Age 5
Childrens Music Express would like to welcome families with children from birth to age five to share in a musical experience through playful expression, interactive activities and fun! You will be singing, dancing and playing a variety of rhythm instruments.
Registration begins July 13.
FAMILY FUN DAYS FOR AGES 3 AND UP*
Six Fridays, 11 a.m. (Shows run 45-60 minutes)
July 10 - COMEDY SHOW FEATURING MATT RISSINGER
Registration begins Friday, June 19.
July 17 - “VERY CREATIVE MAGIC SHOW” STARRING BRIAN RICHARDS
Registration begins Friday, June 26.
July 24 - DRAWINGS & SONGS WITH DAVID PERRY
Registration begins Friday, July 3.
July 31 - RAGS TO RICHES THEATRE PRESENTS “CREATING JACK TALES”
Registration begins Friday, July 10.
Aug 7 - MAD SCIENCE WORKSHOP
K-5th grade, limited to 20 participants Create Your own skyscrapers! Materials will be provided.
Registration begins Friday, July 17.
Aug 14 - KEN KAPLAN “GETS CREATIVE @ THE LIBRARY” WITH MUSIC, STORYTELLING & MAGIC
Registration begins Friday, July 24.
 Roslyn READS!
It is important to practice your reading over the summer! The Roslyn Branch is offering a fun program where beginner readers in Kindergarten through entering third grade will be matched with a young adult (age 12-17) to listen to stories and practice reading aloud.
Program dates: June 22 – Aug 17. Monday afternoons from 1:30-2:30 p.m. OR Monday evenings from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Registration begins June 2.
Required Training Session for Young Adults: Join us at Abington Free Library on Saturday, June 13 from 11 a.m. - noon. for a workshop on read-aloud techniques. Attendance is mandatory if you have not attended a training session previously. T-shirts will be available. Earn Service Learning Hours! Certificates will be awarded!
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