PALMER BRANCH
The Palmer Branch of
the Easton Area Public Library is located in the Palmer
Municipal Centre in Palmer Township just off Route 248
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The Palmer Branch is
happy to offer the following
to our patrons:
- Library
materials, programs,
and activities for
children, teens, and
adults
- Computer lab
with internet access
and Microsoft
Office.
- Free public WIFI
- Printouts and
photocopies
($0.20/printed side)
- Faxing services
(faxes can be SENT
only; we cannot
receive faxes. You
must use the cover
sheet provided by
the library. Charges
are $2.00 for the
first page and $1.00
for every subsequent
page. Payable by
cash or check.)
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For questions or
information about the Palmer
Branch, please contact Branch
Manager Katie Cardell at
610-258-7492 or
katiec@eastonpl.org
For monthly events and programs
for children, teens, and adults,
visit the Palmer Branch tab
located on the home page, or
click here to view
our monthly newsletter.
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FOR OUR YOUNGEST PATRONS:
Storytimes are held weekly.
Pre-registration is required. Please
contact Katie at
katiec@eastonpl.org for more
information or if you have any questions
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| Little
Storytime |
| For children ages
6-24 months, this storytime
features songs, fingerplays,
nursery rhymes, bubbles, and
parachute play. Mother Goose
Storytime helps little ones
learn early literacy skills,
socialization, rhythm, gross and
fine motor skills, and
coordination through play!
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Big Storytime |
For children ages
2-5, this storytime features
stories, songs, activities, and
action rhymes. This class
introduces toddlers to early
literacy skills, colors, shapes,
letters, and numbers in fun and
playful ways! All participants
receive a craft kit to take home
or do at the library.
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| Sensory
Friendly Storytime |
For ages 2-6, this
storytime is designed for
children with sensory
sensitivities. Activities
include books, songs,
fingerplays, movement, and
playtime with sensory toys. The
class is led by Pam Reinholz,
who has a background in special
education.
Sensory Storytime provides a
fun, interactive, and informal
environment in which families
can feel comfortable and
relaxed. |
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FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN: |
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| I Survived Book
Group |
| The I Survived Book
Group discusses books from
Lauren Tarshis’ I Survived
historical fiction series.
Children learn about historic
events told through the eyes of
a fictional child who survived.
Participants discuss the book
and participate in hands-on STEM
activities related to the story.
The group meets four times a
year, and is for children ages
8-12. The first 10 children to
register will receive a free
paperback copy of the book,
which is theirs to keep provided
they attend the discussion.
Contact Katie at
katiec@eastonpl.org for more
information or to add your name
to a mailing list for email
updates |
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| Who Was Book Group |
The Who Was Book
Group discusses books from the
Who HQ non-fiction and biography
series. Participants discuss the
book and participate in related
activities. The group meets four
times a year, and is for
children ages 8-12. The first 10
children to register will
receive a free paperback copy of
the book, which is theirs to
keep provided they attend the
discussion. Contact Jennie at
jenniet@eastonpl.org for more
information or to add your name
to a mailing list for email
updates.
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FOR TEENS: |
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Teen Writers Workshop |
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A monthly meetup for aspiring
teen writers! This informal, teen-led
group helps teen writers practice
writing creatively and share their
writing with peers in a casual,
supportive, judgement-free environment.
Contact Jamie S. at
jamies@eastonpl.org for more
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FOR ADULTS: |
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| Palmer Adult Book
Group |
| Palmer’s Adult Book
Group is open to the public and
always welcomes new
participants. This informal book
group meets the 4th Tuesday of
every month at 6pm to discuss a
variety of genres and topics.
Contact Toni B. at
palmeradultbookgroup@eastonpl.org
for meeting dates and upcoming
selections, or to be added to
the mailing list for periodic
email reminders. |
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| Forever Young Adult
Book Group - Meets virtually |
| A fun, lighthearted
book group for adults who enjoy
reading teen and young adult
fiction. Forever Young Adult
meets the 3rd Wednesday of the
month at 6pm. Contact Katie C.
at
katiec@eastonpl.org for our
upcoming selections or for more
information about the group.
facebook.com/groups/FYABookGroup |
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Sew Others May Be Warm |
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Have a knack
for knitting? This charity knitting
group comes together weekly to knit
beautiful creations, which are donated
to area shelters and hospitals. Join
this creative group and knit for a
cause! Meets every Thursday at 1pm.
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PALS (Palmer Adult Library Support) |
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The Palmer
Branch invites adults with developmental
disabilities to be an integral part of
our library community. We offer daily
opportunities for learning, creativity,
fun, and friendship. Visit the Palmer
Branch anytime to participate in PALS!
Contact Pam at
pamr@eastonpl.org for information. |
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