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Hazleton - Main Library - Grades 1 through 8

Recycled Fashion Show
Start thinking about Being Creative and participating in our "Recycled Fashion Show". Ask the Children's Department Staff for more information.

June 18 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM "Movie Magic"
Watch a special movie featuring the Jonas Brothers. Refreshments served. Program length: 98 minutes. Rated G. Reg. 6/15

June 25 10:00 AM "Express Yourself with Sign Language"
An introduction to American Sign Language for Beginners. Reg. 6/22

June 25 2:00 PM "Be Creative with Music"
Make a rock star guitar and even a fun shaker. Reg. 6/22

June 28 4:00 PM "Didgeridoo Down Under"
An incredible Australian themed presentation with music, art, geography, and more. Program will be held at Penn State Hazleton - Kostos Building. Reg. 6/22

July 1 6:00 pm "Movie Magic"
See a film inspired by a book written by Cornelia Funke. Grades 5-8 only. Program length: 106 Minutes. Rated PG. Reg. 6/29

July 2 "Be Creatively Patriotic @ Your Library"
A dropin anytime craft day. Make a patriotic craft . No registration necessary.

July 3 & 4 Independence Day - Library Closed

July 8 6:00 PM "Summer Movie Night"
Adults and Young Adults (ages 16 and up) are invited to join us for a Summer Classic. Reg. 7/6

July 9 2:00 PM "Music and Movies"
Through the use of videos and audios, a demonstration of the effectiveness and importance of music to the movies will be presented. Grades 5-8 only. Program length: 45 minutes. Reg. 7/6

July 10 10:30 AM "Crescendo"
Meet Crescendo, the Mascot of the Northeast PA Philharmonic Orchestra, plus participate in some musical activities. Grades 1-4 only. Program length: 45 minutes. Reg. 7/6

July 15 6:00 PM "Movie Magic"
A feature presentation starring Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato. Refreshments served. Program length: 89 minutes. Rated G. Reg 7/13

July 16 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM "Be Creative with Scratch Paper Art"
Make beautiful works of art with this special paper amd a wooden stylus. Reg 7/14

July 23 10:00 AM "Watercolor Painting"
Be creative with watercolors. Wear something old in case of spills and splatters! Reg. 7/20

July 23 2:00 PM "Movie Magic"
Watch a special film about 2 teenagers that meet at a karaoke contest. Program length: 98 minutes. Rated G. Reg. 7/20

July 29 6:00 PM "Be Creative with a Rock Band"
Join us for an X-Box and Wii game night. Grades 5-8 only. Reg. 7/27

July 30 10:00 AM "Be Creative with Clay"
Today we will be working with clay. Let's Be Creative! Reg. 7/27

July 30 2:00 PM "Movie Magic"
Part 2 with Troy, Gabriella, and company. Program length: 111 minutes. Rated G. Reg. 7/27

August 5 6:00 PM "Summer Movie Night"
Adults and Young Adults (ages 16 and up) are invited to join us for another Summer Classic. Reg. 8/3

August 6 10:00 AM "Movie Magic"
Part 3 of the movie featuring Troy, Gabriella, Chad, and Taylor. Program length: 112 minutes. Rated G. Reg. 8/3

August 6 2:00 PM "Recycled Fashion Show"
Wear your final creation today. Please bring an index card with the following information: your name, the grade and school you will be attending in the fall, and a brief description of what you are modeling. For a complete list of instructions, please see a member of the Children's Department Staff. Reg. 8/3

August 7 Last Day to Complete Reading Log requirements and reach finisher status.

August 13 10-11:30 AM and 1-4:00 PM Finisher's Party
An Open House Celebration for all gameboard finishers. Stop in, play games, make your own ice cream sundae and receive your certificate.

FREELAND BRANCH SUMMER READING CLUB GRADES 1-8

June 23 1:30 PM Talent Show.


June 28 4:00 PM Didgeridoo Down Under at Penn State Hazleton - Kostos Building.


July 7 1:30 PM Drama Workshop and Mask Making.


July 10 1:30 PM and 2:00 PM GRADES 1-4 ONLY Northeast PA Philharmonic Program.


July 14 1:30 PM Mexican Art.


July 28 1:30 PM Mural Painting and the Art of Van Gogh.


August 4 AM/PM Groups Painted Pots.


August 7 Last Day to Complete Reading Log requirements and reach finisher status.


August 12 1:00 - 4:00 PM Open House and Awards.



FREELAND BRANCH TEEN ACTIVITIES

June 25 1:30 PM Chinese Brush Painting.


July 21 1:30 PM Music in Film.


August 6 1:30 PM Soap Making.


August 7 Last Day to Complete Reading Log requirements and reach finisher status.


August 12 1:00 - 4:00 PM Open House and Awards.



SOUTH SIDE BRANCH SUMMER READING CLUB GRADES 1-8

June 17 12:30 PM Artsy Smartsy - Make a Collage.


June 24 12:30 PM I've Got Rhythm - Make a Rhythm Shaker.


June 28 4:00 PM Didgeridoo Down Under at Penn State Hazleton - Kostos Building.


July 1 12:30 PM Lights, Camera, Action, Read - Make a Puppet.


July 8 12:30 PM Ham It Up - Make a Crazy Hair Bookmark.


July 15 12:30 PM Move to the Music - Make a Funky Musical Instrument.


July 20 12:30 Fun With Cans - Make a Tin Can Sculpture.


July 22 12:30 PM I Ain't Going to Paint No More - Painting Without Paint.


August 5 12:30 PM Who's Got Talent? - Gong Show.


August 7 Last Day to Complete Reading Log requirements and reach finisher status.


August 11 12:30 PM Party for Club Finishers.



VALLEY BRANCH SUMMER READING CLUB GRADES 1-8

June 15- 19 Dropin crafts.


June 17 6:00 PM Karaoke Kids perform.


June 26 12:30 PM Crayon stained glass craft with Lori Steiner.


June 28 4:00 PM Didgeridoo Down Under at Penn State Hazleton - Kostos Building.


June 29 6:00 PM Sensei Jeffrey Williams self-defense and karate.


June 30 10:00 AM Field trip to Spud Hollow Horse Farm.


July 1 1:30 PM Ages 4 - 7 Fourth of July crafts.


July 1 6:30 PM Ages 8 and up Fourth of July crafts.


July 6 1:15 PM Northeast PA Philharmonic program.


July 7 10:00 AM Mystic yoga with Michelle Fisher.


July 9 2:00 PM Scherenschnitte with Fran McKinstry.


July 13 - 17 2:00 PM Dropin movie matinees.


July 21 - 10:00 AM Conyngham Historical Society field trip.


July 22 - 6:30 PM Conyngham Historical Society field trip.


July 23 - 9:00 AM Nescopeck State Park nature hike.


July 23 - 2:00 PM Cookie decorating with Sugarlily Cookie Company.


July 27 - 7:00 PM Stranger Danger with Andy Mehalshick.


July 28 - 9:30 AM Creative crafts with Nancy Lotz.


July 28 - 2:00 PM Music and the Movies with Alexis J. Neapolitan, Jr.


July 29 - 6:30 PM Gyotaku Japanese fish printing with Lisa and Ben Palfey.


August 5 - 6:30 PM Experiments with science guy Jim Zabiegalski.


August 7 Last Day to Complete Reading Log requirements and reach finisher status.


August 14 - 10:00 AM Picnic in the park for club finishers.