2019 Summer Reading Program

2019 Summer Reading Program

“A Universe of stories” is the theme for our annual Summer Reading Program. Each Thursday afternoon, from 1-3 pm, for four Thursdays, starting July 11th, we will meet for a time of reading and fun.

Here are the programs for this summer:

 

July 11 – Juggler and Unicyclist Will Stafford- Our program starts off with Will Stafford, juggler and unicyclist who will be on hand to amaze you with his unique talents.

 

July 18- Professor Klutzo- Professor Klutzo will “educate” you with his fun facts about the moon, ventriloquism and more….

 

July 25 – Magic by Michael- We welcome back Magic by Michael who has some new tricks up his sleeve to wow you to the moon and back.

 

August 1- “Build Your Own Rocket” with the Kopernik Observatory- Join us for a far-out adventure with the Kopernik Space Center and learn about space… Make your own Air rock to launch.

 

Summertime is reading time, check out some of our new books for fun and enjoyment. Do your own thing and check out our space-themed books….or learn something new about famous people, inventors, singers or whatever you want.

Questions? Call us at (607)-639-1212.

 

Library News- Spring/Summer 2019

Library News- Spring/Summer 2019

No fines for children’s items– Our kid’s books and DVD’s are now fine free. So if you are a little late we won’t scold, we’ll say ” Just bring them back when you can!”

New “Maker Space” Area-  We are currently working on our new “Maker Space” area for our young people to make and create all kinds of fun and amazing things. Look for the “Maker Space” this summer.

Library Closed July 4th- We will be closed on Thursday,  July 4 in observance of  Independence Day. We will reopen on Friday, July 5th at 9:00 AM.

 

Card Making Class- June 27

Card Making Class- June 27

The Afton Free Library is holding a Card Making Class on Thursday, June 27 at 6:30 pm. Join the fun as Linda Shea will guide you with designing three unique greeting cards of your own.

All supplies will be provided. Class size of this FREE program is limited.  Please register by July 22nd.  Call us or stop by during library hours.