This fall, we will have a hybrid of
in-person and virtual programs.
In-person programs will be marked
with either (Main) or (Palmer).
Virtual programs will be marked with
(Virtual).
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Meet EAPL's mascot Thesaurus Rex
You might have seen his antics on
social media or around the library.
Help us create cool library swag
featuring Thesaurus Rex.
2021's Dino Design Contest
theme is Thesaurus
Rex Goes to the Library. Using this
theme, create a digital or
non-digital design celebrating
Thesaurus Rex and the Easton Area
Public Library.
Dino Design is open to all ages! The
Dino Design Contest opens September
1. Final designs are due Saturday,
October 16. For full contest details
visit:
https://eastonpl.org/DinoContest.html
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Fall Storytimes
Palmer storytimes will meet outside
on the library lawn. In the event of
bad weather, we will meet in the
library’s conference room. Each
class is limited to 10 children.
Fall Session: Week of September 13 –
week of October 11
Interested in virtual storytimes?
You’ll love Storytime with Libby on
Zoom!
CLICK HERE TO Sign up for any of our
storytimes
Mother Goose Storytime
(Palmer)
For children ages 6-24
months with an adult
An interactive storytime
with rhymes, songs, and
finger plays.
Mondays @ 10:00am
Tuesdays @ 10:45am |
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Teddy Bear Storytime
(Palmer)
For children ages 2-3 years
with an adult
Children will hear fun
concept stories and sing
songs and rhymes.
Mondays @ 10:45
Tuesdays @ 11:30 |
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Preschool Storytime (Palmer)
For children ages 4-5 years
with an adult
Preschoolers can listen to
fun stories together.
Mondays @ 11:30
Tuesdays @ 10:00 |
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Storytime on Zoom (Virtual)
For ages 2 and up
Mondays, Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Nov. 29,
Jan. 31, Feb. 28
10:30-11:00 am – virtually via Zoom
Join us for a virtual storytime from
the comfort of your own home.
Together we will build your child’s
literacy skills by reading picture
books and singing old-time
favorites. Then, stop by the library
(Main or Palmer) to pick up a themed
craft to complete at home (available
the week of the program). Main
Library and Palmer Branch families
may join by Zoom -
CLICK HERE TO JOIN US ON ZOOM
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D.I.Y. Storytime (Main and Palmer)
For ages 2-5, with an adult
Main Library – Tuesdays,
10:30-11:30, Sept 7 & 21
Palmer Branch – Thursdays,
10:30-11:30, Sept 9 & 23
Join us for a semi-monthly D.I.Y.
(do-it-yourself) Storytime available
at both the Main Library and at the
Palmer Branch. Picture books will be
available for you to read to your
little ones, and themed crafts will
help them make closer connections to
the reading. As you will be leading
the activity, please leave the space
neat for another family. We hope
that you enjoy this opportunity to
connect and socialize with other
families.
Please note: Activities will be the
same at Main and Palmer. Adult
supervision is required as this is a
self-guided program designed to help
promote socialization between young
children and their caregiver. Masks
are required for in-person
children’s programs at the Main
Library, and social distancing is
encouraged at both locations.
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Bedtime Stories with Miss Katie
(Palmer)
For children ages 2-6, with an adult
Wednesday, September 22 at 6:00pm
Wear your pajamas and grab a stuffie
for this in-person storytime at the
Palmer Branch with Miss Katie. We’ll
meet on the library lawn to read
cozy bedtime stories. Every child
who attends will get a goodie bag to
take home! In the event of bad
weather, the program will move
inside to the library’s conference
room.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
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M.A.R.S.
Club
(Palmer)
Ages 8-12
Wednesday, September 29 at 4:00pm
No, it’s not a club that’s going to
Mars (we wish). M.A.R.S. Club is a
new monthly meetup at the Palmer
Branch for kids ages 8-12 to do
rotating math, art, reading, and
science activities. Every month
we’ll have different interactive and
hands-on experiments, projects, and
activities. We’ll meet the last
Wednesday of the month at 4pm.
Our first meeting is Wednesday,
September 29 at 4pm and we’re
exploring ART! Make a memory stone
that perfectly describes YOU. Bring
some small items from home if you
wish to add them to your memory
stone. Paint, glue, and other craft
items will be provided. Registration
is preferred so we can ensure we
have enough materials for everyone.
Contact Katie at
katiec@eastonpl.org for more
information or to sign up!
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STEM Science Experiments
(Virtual)
Ages 8-12, with assistance of an
adult or guardian
Thursdays, 4:00-4:45, Sept. 16, Oct.
14, Nov. 11, Dec. 16, Jan. 13, Feb.
10
Conduct fun experiments with common
household items and expand on your
knowledge of the scientific world!
We will provide the kits with
everything needed for the
experiments – the kits can be picked
up starting September 8th at either
the Main Library or the Palmer
Branch. Registration is required and
limited to 20 children – to register
please email
libbyo@eastonpl.org
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Create-A-Scarecrow
Contest (Main and Palmer)
For ages 3 and up! Families may also enter as a
team
Head to the Main Library or Palmer branch to
pick up your Create-A-Scarecrow Bag. Prizes will
be awarded for a variety of categories! Bags may
be picked up starting on September 1. All
creations are to be returned to the Main Library
or Palmer branch no later than September 17.
Voting will take place at each library from
September 21-28. Winners will be announced
September 30. The next contest takes place in
November and will be announced in October!
Bags can be picked up on the contest start date
indicated above. All entries must be returned to
either library no later than the end date
indicated above. Voting will take place at the
library of choice the last week of the month. If
you have any questions, please email
jennifere@eastonpl.org |
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Fall programs at the Main Library
Don’t forget to check out the
programs being offered from the Main
Library. Contact the Main Library
for their full schedule of fall
programs! For more information,
contact Libby Ortiz at
libbyo@eastonpl.org or visit the
library’s website and click the
“Youth Services” tab. |
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Beanstack
App
Check out our Beanstack app for
reading challenges, to track books
read, booklists, and more. To access
recommendations and booklists for
children, log in through your
child's profile and check out the
Recommendations tabs. We have
booklists for every reader, from
seasonal books, books about animals,
and more!
CLICK HERE
For a direct link to our book lists
for kids:
Click here
We are adding new book lists
all the time. We also make book
lists upon request and based on book
bundle inquiries
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Check out our Book Bundles!
Not sure what to read next? Can’t
get to the library to browse?
Children and Teen Book Bundles are
now available! Tell us what you like
to read and we'll pick out books
just for you.
CLICK HERE to fill out the form.
Give us a day or two to get your
bundle together and we'll notify you
when it's ready for pick up. |
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