CANCELED - Holiday Card Making Workshop

"Canceled" text over handmade card imageThis program has been canceled due to the construction project. Sorry for the inconvenience!
 

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The Nutcracker! A Fairy-Tale Adventure with Pennsylvania Ballet Academy

Saturday, November 9 at 1:30 PM in the Library Atrium 

Want to be in a fairy-tale? In this story-based movement class, you get to be part of the action! We'll skip and jump our way through the story of the Nutcracker and see dances performed by PBA. For boys and girls ages 3-8. Siblings welcome. Sneakers recommended. No Registration Required.

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Constitution Night with the Sons of the American Revolution

Constitution Night with the Sons of the American Revolution Bring your kids to learn about the Constitution with the Sons of the American Revolution from 6-8p on Monday September 23 in the Community Room.

Activities include a read-aloud, BINGO, scavenger hunt, and even signing a copy of the Constitution with a quill pen. Kids can earn prizes, awards, and each will get a small gift. The Sons of the American Revolution is an apolitical organization that honors our Revolutionary War patriot ancestors by promoting patriotism, serving our communities, and educating and inspiring future generations about the founding principles of our country. The Washingtonburg Chapter of the Sons of American Revolution represents Cumberland and Perry Counties. If you would like more information about joining or think you have an ancestor from the Revolutionary War, see Dale Leppard, chapter genealogist. It’s an exciting time to join SAR as we are in the 250th anniversary cycle. 

 

Program of Events 

6:00pm Brief welcome and introduction by the Washingtonburg Chapter of Sons of the 

American Revolution; members of the chapter will be dressed in Colonial attire 

and will be available to answer any questions about SAR. 

 

6:15pm Read aloud:   We the People by Peter Spier 

 

6:30pm Children’s activities about the Constitution and our country -- these can  

be done in any order throughout the night* 

  • Coloring Pages 

  • Good Citizen Promise 

  • Scavenger Hunt  

  • Sign the Constitution 

* every child who completes three activities will earn the Good Citizen Award 

 

7:00pm Constitution BINGO -- prizes for winners 

 

7:15pm Presentations  

  • Good Citizen Awards to children, followed by group photo 

  • Donate book to library:  Constitution Translated for Kids (Travis)  

  • SAR Flag Award to library 

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Holiday Cookie Decorating

"Holiday Cookie Decorating" text with image of cookies with piped icingThis program will take place in Foundation House located across the shared parking lot from the Library
Ages 4-8
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Join us for this special holiday program featuring a Pampered Chef representative and decorate some festive cookies with friends and family!

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Thanksgaming Family Camp

Thanksgaming Family CampJoin us for this special family program to celebrate our month of thankfulness! We will have fun card, board and other games for families to play, and activities to enjoy along with a brief story at the beginning. 

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Trick or Treat

trick or treat, ghosts and candy

Join us for a Halloween craft, story, Trick or Treat, and more fun!

 

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Holiday Open House

Holiday Open House

Join us for our annual Holiday Open House! We will have a Holiday Storytime and craft on the hour throughout the day from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, and then Santa, craft, and snacks from 5:30-7:00 pm!

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Family and Me for 123s (Ages 1-3)

An outline of a family beneath the words, Family and Me for 123s

Join this special program for families with young children to explore, play share books and learn together.

Family & Me, a Family Place LibrariesTM program, is a five week program for toddlers and their parents and caregivers. The programs are fun and play-based providing an environment rich with toys, books and art activities and an opportunity for families to spend time together, and make friends.

Each week a specialist visits, giving parents and caregivers the time to talk one-on-one with specialists on various aspects of child development, parenting and early literacy.

Limited to 12 families per session! Registration is required and can be found here or by calling the library at (717) 532-4508.

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Family and Me for 123s (Ages 1-3)

An outline of a family beneath the words, Family and Me for 123s

Join this special program for families with young children to explore, play share books and learn together.

Family & Me, a Family Place LibrariesTM program, is a five week program for toddlers and their parents and caregivers. The programs are fun and play-based providing an environment rich with toys, books and art activities and an opportunity for families to spend time together, and make friends.

Each week a specialist visits, giving parents and caregivers the time to talk one-on-one with specialists on various aspects of child development, parenting and early literacy.

Limited to 12 families per session! Registration is required and can be found here or by calling the library at (717) 532-4508.

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Family and Me for 123s (Ages 1-3)

An outline of a family beneath the words, Family and Me for 123s

Join this special program for families with young children to explore, play share books and learn together.

Family & Me, a Family Place LibrariesTM program, is a five week program for toddlers and their parents and caregivers. The programs are fun and play-based providing an environment rich with toys, books and art activities and an opportunity for families to spend time together, and make friends.

Each week a specialist visits, giving parents and caregivers the time to talk one-on-one with specialists on various aspects of child development, parenting and early literacy.

Limited to 12 families per session! Registration is required and can be found here or by calling the library at (717) 532-4508.

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