July 2023 News

   Parkesburg Library News

July 2023

Story Times for preschoolers, every Wednesday, 10:00 in the Children’s Room.

Book Sale Corner, in Children’s Room. Books, DVDs, CDs, etc.

Summer Science Classes. Hands-on activities, Thursdays, 11:00 – 12:00.                                                                                                                                            Sign up at the library.                                                                                                                                                                                                                              July 13:  Composting                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  July 20:  Pollination                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    July 27:  Weeding, Watering, & Plant Growth                                                                                                                                                                                            Aug. 3:   Garden Foods Taste Testing                                                                                                                                                                                                      Aug. 10: Garden Tending & Harvest                                                                                                                                                                                                        Aug. 17: Lunch Time Picnic

Ranger Programs Sign up at the library. Programs are at 1:00                                                                                                                                                          July 19: Disk Golf Rangers teach the basics of this outside fun sport.                                                                                                                                                August 9: Stream Study Learn about stream water quality you may get wet.                                                                                                                                          Sept. 20: Natural Birdfeeders Build your own birdfeeder.

Chess Club, Every Tuesday at 12:30. Everyone welcome!

Kanopy, a video streaming service, provides access to movies, documentaries & kids’ favorites. Go to www.ccls.kanopy.com , enter your library card no., create your account, start watching.

CCLS Mobile App allows you to access the catalog from your phone or tablet. www.ccls.org, Our Resources, Mobile App.

Libby gives you access to eBooks and eAudiobooks. www.ccls.org, Our Resources, eMaterials, Libby

Flipster gives you access to eMagazines. www.ccls.org, Our Resources, eMaterials, Flipster

New York City Bus Trip, Nov. 18, 7:30am – 11:00pm, $70. Sign up at the library.

Kids Craft and Play, every 3 rd Saturday, 1:00 – 3:00, June 17, July 15, August 19.

Brandywine River Museum. We have a FREE PASS! Free admission to the museum for up to 4 guests. Patrons need to come to the library to borrow the pass, first come, first served.

PAWS for Reading, 3 rd Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30. Kids read to a dog. Sign up for 15-minute spot.

Knitting and Crochet Club, every Wednesday, 6:00-8:00 pm in the library. All levels of experience welcome. Bring your project and join in the fun!

Mystery Book Club, 3 rd Thursday of the month, 6:00 – 7:00.

Parkesburg Library, 105 West St, Parkesburg, PA, 610-857-5165, FAX 610-857-1193, www.parkesburglibrary.org, Hours: Monday and Thursday 10:00-                                       5:00, Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00-7:00, Friday 10:00-4:00, Saturday 9:00-4:00 (9:00-1:00 June 17-Aug 19).                                      Library Board Meetings: 4th Mondays 7:00 in the library except no meetings July, Aug & Dec.