Library News
- Last Updated on Saturday, 20 June 2015 03:07
The South Park Library announces the following events for July.
Adult Programs
July 7 and 8 at 7 p.m. (Community Center)
Contra Dancing - Cecelia Wenisch has been teaching since 1986 and has taught at CCAC. Wear shoes that will enable you to turn and pivot. No partner is necessary.
July 9 at 7 p.m.
If you would like to change the dynamics of how your life is happening, let certified instructor and life coach Rebecca Troup show you just how easy it can be!
July 14 at 7 p.m.
Horses with Hope is a nonprofit therapeutic riding and learning center for children, youth and adults in Allegheny and Washington Counties. Come learn about the wonders of the horse/human connection.
July 30 at 7 p.m.
Let personal stylist Julie Shields show you that when you look great and feel comfortable you come across as credible. You only get a few seconds to make a first impression—socially or professionally—so learn how to make the right one!
How to be a Super Winner!
Check out adult reading material (book, audio book, magazine) at South Park Library or attend one of the above programs and receive a ticket to enter our raffle to win a fabulous Summer Reading Get-Away Package. One lucky winner will receive an overnight stay the Omni Bedford Springs Resort along with an overstuffed basket of spa-related gear. The drawing is Monday, August 17 at 7 p.m. You do not have to be present to win!
Children’s Programs
June 13 - August 8 - “Every Hero Has a Story” Summer Reading Program
All summer long we will be hosting a variety of children’s programs for children of all ages. We will be providing weekly incentives for children to read throughout the summer.
Wednesday, July 1-11:30 - 12:30 p.m. - Home Depot – Kids Workshop
This workshop will teach the children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, and instills a sense of accomplishment. South Park Community room. Registration is required.
Wednesday, July 8 - 11:30 - 12:30 p.m. - Carnegie Mellon’s Institute of Talented Elementary and Secondary – Super Animal Olympics
This program features challenges for the kids to see how they rate against the world’s fastest, largest and most extreme animals. Held outside the South Park Community Center – weather permitting. We will also have a special water rocket launching. Registration is required.
Wednesday, July 15 - 12 - 1 p.m. - Stage Right! – Peter Pan
Children of all ages are invited to join us in the Community Room for Stage Right!’s ‘Books Come Alive.’ The production will feature the picture book Peter Pan. Kids that attend this program will have the chance to win the movie Peter Pan. No registration required.
Wednesday, July 22 -11:30 - 12:30 p.m. - Broughton VFD and Library VFC
There will be two fire trucks in the South Park Community Center parking lot, as the Broughton VFD and the Library VFC will be visiting all the kids at summer reading program. They will talk about fire safety and show us all the cool things the fire truck can do! Be sure to wear your swimsuit, with permission from a caregiver; the firefighters will spray you down. Registration is required.
Wednesday, July 29 - 11:30 - 12:30 p.m. - National Aviary
The National Aviary will be bringing one of their 17 African penguins for the kids to see and learn about. We will also have a surprise bird of prey visiting us, too! Registration is required.
Tuesdays, June 16 – July 28 - 11 - 11:30 a.m. - Ka-Boom! Ka-Boom! Musical Storytime
We invite babies through 2-year-olds (with caregivers) to chime right into this music and dance class. We will all sing nursery rhymes together (handouts included). Next, everyone will have the chance to read a book together and finally, we will break out the musical instruments for tons of fun.
Tuesdays , 1 – 1:45 p.m. - ‘Every Hero Has A Story’ Storytime
July 7 – Animals
July 14 – Green
July 21 – H20
July 28 – Flying
Each week will feature a different theme. This is a storytime for ages 2- 5 years! We will enjoy a couple of exciting books. There will be songs, rhymes, movement activities, crafts, and more. The kids will spend more time on their feet than on their seats. Each week will feature a different S.T.E.M. activity.
Thursdays, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Crafty Thursdays
Come in and make a different craft each week.
Teen Programs
Wednesday, July 8 from 7-8:30 p.m. - Painting a Summer Pond
Learn about Claude Monet and how his artwork was inspired by gardens and ponds. We will learn about all the amazing creatures that live in ponds, how they are all important and special. Then we create our own pond inspired by what we learned. Everyone will take home a finished piece of artwork at the end of the session.
Wednesday, July 15 - 1 - 2:30 (Community Center) - Dance Workshop with Carly
Carly from Showtime Dance will be here for a fun-filled dance class—no prior dance experience necessary!
Track Your Reading!
The teen summer reading program for grades 6-12 runs from June 13 – August 5.
Track your minutes read and be eligible for gift cards and prizes during the summer, whether it’s a book, graphic novel, magazine, audiobook, or fanfiction. If you’re reading, count it!
South Park Township Library
2575 Brownsville Rd.
South Park Township, PA 15129
412-833-5585
southparklibrary.org
Library Director: Sharon Bruni