We are happy to
offer the following to our
patrons:
- Library
materials for
children, teens, and
adults
- Programming,
book discussion
groups, and
activities for
children, teens, and
adults
- A computer lab
with access to the
internet and
Microsoft Office.
Access is currently
limited to 30 minute
appointments.
- Free public wifi
- The Palmer
Branch will SEND faxes for the public.
You must use the library cover sheet. The first
page sent costs $2.00 and subsequent pages cost
$1.00 each. Payable by cash or check. AVAILABLE
ONLY AT THE PALMER
BRANCH
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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, visit the Palmer
Branch Events tab located on the
home page.
For monthly events and programs
for adults, visit the Adult
Events tab located on the home
page.
All programs are currently
meeting virtually.
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FOR YOUNG CHILDREN |
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Mother Goose
Storytime |
Features songs,
fingerplays, nursery rhymes,
bubbles, books, and instruments.
Mother Goose Time helps our
youngest patrons learn early
literacy skills, socialization,
rhythm, gross and fine motor
skills, and coordination through
play!
Registration is required.
Contact the Palmer Branch for
registration information!
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Meets virtually once
a month |
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Teddy Bear Storytime |
Features simple
stories, songs, action rhymes,
and a simple craft. Teddy Bear
Storytime introduces toddlers to
early literacy skills, colors,
and shapes in fun and playful
ways! Parents and caregivers
will also discover ways to help
their children develop literacy
skills and foster an early love
of books and learning.
Registration is required.
Contact the Palmer Branch for
registration information!
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Meets virtually once
a month |
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Preschool Storytime |
Includes stories,
songs, and a craft. Older
toddlers and preschoolers will
learn and practice letters,
print awareness, and
phonological awareness through
fun stories, songs, and
activities. Parents and
caregivers will also discover
ways to help their children
develop literacy skills and
foster an early love of books
and learning.
Registration is required.
Contact the Palmer Branch for
registration information!
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Meets virtually once
a month |
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FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN |
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I Survived Book
Group - Meets virtually |
The I Survived Book
Group discusses historical
events by reading books from the
I Survived historical fiction
series by Lauren Tarshis! At
each meeting, participants
discuss the book with Miss
Katie |
This group meets
four times a year for children
ages 7-12. Registration is
required for each discussion.
The first ten children to sign
up 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 have your
name added to a mailing list for
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Who Was Book Group -
Meets virtually |
For children ages
7-13, this group discusses the
Who HQ biography and non-fiction
series! At each meeting, Miss
Katie leads a discussion of
the book, and one lucky
participant will win a raffle
prize! |
This group meets
four times a year for children
ages 7-13. Registration is
required for each discussion.
The first ten children to sign
up 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 have your name
added to a mailing list for
e-mail reminders. |
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FOR ADULTS |
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Palmer Adult Book
Group - Meets virtually |
Looking for a fun
book group? Do you need to talk
about the ending of that newest
bestseller with someone? Join us
for our Palmer Adult Book
Group! This group meets monthly
on the fourth Tuesday of every
month at 6:00pm. This group is
open to all and we’re always
happy to welcome new
participants! Contact the
library for upcoming meeting
dates and selected titles.
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Meets the 4th
Tuesday of every month from
6:00-7:30 pm (except the month
of December) |
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Forever Young Adult
Book Group - Meets virtually |
Do you secretly love
YA books? Join us at Forever
Young Adult Book Group, a book
discussion group for any and all
adults who enjoy reading teen
and young adult literature! A
different YA book is selected
for discussion each month and
meets the third Wednesday of
every month at 6pm. Join our
Facebook group for meeting
reminders and a list of upcoming
meeting dates and titles!
facebook.com/groups/FYABookGroup |
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