Herr News & Notes Spring 2017 - Member of the Union County Library System
United Way Community Partner
Open House
1 Year Anniversary
Visit the library for some light refreshments and music as we celebrate one year with the new addition.
Friday, July 14 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Be sure to check out the teen space, community room and the expanded adult section. “It’s unbelievable to me that the project has been complete for a year. We still continue to move things around and change it up a bit. We are certainly loving it and hope you are too! We can’t thank you, our community, enough for all your kind words and support. You are truly the best! Enjoy the space!” Kelly Walter, Library Director
Adult Outreach - Herr to Home Thanks to Volunteer Outreach Coordinator Diane Sprunt for helping the Herr Memorial Library to offer adult outreach service to Mifflin Place, Meadow View Apartments, Inside This Issue and Mifflin Court. Adult outreach is a free service for adult Union County residents who are homebound and unable to physically visit the library. Materials are delivered on a regular schedule and the materials are personally selected and checked out for you by our Outreach Coordinator based on your interests. Patrons are able to check out large-print fiction and nonfiction books, standard-print fiction and nonfiction books, books on CD and DVDs. For more information visit UnionCountyLibraries.org/ home-page/info/outreach, visit the library or call 570-966-0831.
Thank you to our Summer Reading Program Underwriter!
Readers of all ages are invited to Build a Better World during the 2017 summer reading program.
Get started on June 1 by registering for a punch card. Earn card punches by reading, attending programs and visiting the library. Enter completed punch cards for a chance to win prizes all summer long! Young children may participate by having adults or older siblings read to them.
Additional Support Comes From
Weekly programs featuring the theme are planned. The overall goal of the reading program is to encourage children of all ages and abilities to continue reading and learning throughout the summer.
Children’s Computer Room
The newly renovated children’s computer room is outfitted with a new AWE Computer designed for ages 2-8 and features over 4,000 localized learning activities, children’s DVDs and puzzles.
Butterfly Release June 22 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Young Scientist Camp
July 10-14
Visit the library for a 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm special butterfly release! Learn to assess the quality of local streams, Held in conjunction with learn the benefits of pollinators and how we the upcoming Young can help them and learn how to grow food. Scientist Camp. This program is geared for kids entering grades No registration is 6-8 and is presented by the Community Partnerrequired. Call the ships RC&D. Cost is $100 for the camp and library for more scholarships may be available. details. Herr News & Notes • Spring 2017
Children’s Summer Reading Programs June 1st Registration Begins June 13th Kick Off Event June 20th Let’s Use Our Senses! June 27th Families Learning Together Activities July 11th Engineering Fun! July 18th Help Transform Our World with Kindness July 25th Popcorn & a Movie Night st August 1 Build a Better World Party
Programs will be held at 6:00 pm on Tuesday evenings and are free and open to children of all abilities. Programs are geared for Elementary School aged children. *Note: There will be no programs held July 4 due to the holiday.
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Library Info
Library Wish List for Spring
Herr Memorial Library is fortunate to have broad support among residents of the Mifflinburg Borough and surrounding areas, with many people donating time, money, and materials for the benefit of all. In addition to ongoing requests for financial support for operating expenses, materials, and program development, the library occasionally is in need of very specific items.
Herr Memorial Library 500 Market Street Mifflinburg, PA 17844 570-966-0831 UnionCountyLibraries.org
Hours
Mon. & Tues. 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wed. & Sat. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Thurs. 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Friday & Sunday Closed
Board of Directors
Murrie Zlotziver, President Kathleen Flynn Irion, Vice President Thomas Beck, Treasurer Chris Gemberling, Secretary Linda Kander Kevin Singer Sharon Leon Kelly S. Walter, Library Director United Way Community Partner
Union County
Library System
• Popcorn Maker for Teens 1 Air pop Popcorn Maker
$20
•C ash register Sharp YEA107 cash register
$90
•W II Games $100 3 Games (Super Smash Brothers Brawl, Mario Kart, Mario Party 8)
• 4 WII Controllers
$100
• littleBits Electronics Deluxe Kit Provide 1 littleBits Electronic Deluxe Kit
$160
• Playaway® Launchpad Pre-loaded tablet with learning apps
$300
Additional wish items for the teen space can be found on an Amazon wish list. Visit http://a.co/cnoyEXW or scan the QR Code to the right
Always in need of:
• Cleaning supplies (Clorox Anywhere Sanitizing Spray)
• Hand sanitizer, liquid soap, and liquid soap refills
•W hite all-purpose copy paper (20lb or 24lb)
• 12 oz. coffee cups with lids
• Toilet paper, tissues, and paper towels
• Ink cartridges HP Office Jet Pro 8600 (magenta, yellow, cyan and black)
Support the Library
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Please send this form with payment to: Herr Memorial Library, 500 Market Street, Mifflinburg, PA 17837 • Questions: Call 570-966-0831 Your gift is tax deductible!
Herr News & Notes • Spring 2017
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Seasonal Basket Fundraiser Starting in June the Herr Memorial Library is selling tickets for a chance to win a gift basket valued at least $100. The first basket is themed for Summer Reading Build a Better World. Donated by the CSIU. Visit the library to purchase your tickets for a chance to win!
Premiere viewing of Ambassador Girl Scout Sayre Cohen’s Gold Award project
A Video Documentation on the History of the Old Mifflinburg Theater Thursday, May 25 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Enjoy free refreshments!
June - Build a Better World Basket September - Fall Themed December - All About Christmas March - Dr. Seuss Themed
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