Spring and Summer at the Honey Brook Community Library!!

This Saturday, May 30 is the Friends of the Honey Brook Library Book Sale from 8 am to noon at the Library.

This Sunday, May 31 at 1 pm is the Star Wars Dark Side Meet & Greet.  Bring a blanket or chair as this is an outside event and don’t forget your camera!

“Every Hero Has a Story” is the theme for this summer at the Honey Brook Library

Honey Brook Community Library Summer Reading Club Programs run June 6 – August 15, 2015

*Pick up your Summer Reading package at the Honey Brook Library on June 6 or the following week to register for the Summer Reading Club.

*Keep track of your reading on the reading log in your packet & earn book bucks to redeem for prizes.  Book Bucks can be redeemed through September 5, 2015

Summer Programs

Let’s Read Math/Let’s Read Science

Mondays  June 15 – Aug 3  at 1:00 pm. For grades 1-3.  A math & science program designed to intertwine a short story with games & interactive ways to use math & science skills.  A fine way for children grades 1-3 to keep their skills fresh during the summer months. Registration required.  There will be no program on July 20.

Fort Nights – Family Reading at the Library

Mondays  June 15, July 6, & Aug 3 at 5:45 – 6:30 pm.  For all ages – family time.  Join us for  family read time.  Each family needs to bring: sheets or lightweight blankets & a flashlight.  Select books to read to your family inside a fort that you build inside the library from your sheets & blankets.  We will be turning off the lights once everyone is in their forts, so don’t forget a flashlight!  There must be at least one adult in each fort.

Girls Night Out for Moms & Daughters

Tuesdays  June 9 & July 7 & Aug 4 at 6:00 - 6:45 pm.  For ages 5 - teen. Join us for a beautiful summer mani/pedi look for Moms & Daughters.  We supply the nail polish, stickers & ideas.  Please come with unpolished nails. We will also make some spa related crafts.  Registration is required.

Gaming Night

Tuesday  June 23 & July 21  at 7:00 pm -9:00 pm. For ages 8-18. Bring along your DS, IPads, or any hand held game system, or take a turn on our Xbox Kinect.  Registration is required.

Fundamentals of Drawing

Tuesdays August 11 & 18  at 3:00-4:00 pm For ages 8 & up

Join us for drawing lessons instructed by Beverly Karlsson.  She will teach children the fundamentals using a pencil & pen and ink to create still life drawings.  This class is best suited for children ages 8 and older.  Registration is required.

Geek Club/Doctor Who – Come Geek with Us!

Tuesdays June 16 & 30, July 14, 28 & Aug 11 6:30 – 7:30 pm. For tweens, teens, & adults.  Who is your favorite Doctor?? What sites do you game on?  What are your favorite YouTube channels? Join us every other Tuesday evening this summer to discuss, debate, watch, & sometime craft all things geek!  Registration is required.

Stories in the Shade with Miss Jennifer

Wednesdays  July 1  - August 12 at 10:00-11:00am.  For preschool age.  Join Miss Jennifer for stories, songs, and crafts outside when weather permits.  Please bring a blanket for sitting in the grass.  Aug 12 – Super Heroes Party – Come in costume! Designed for preschoolers, but all ages are welcome! 

Nature Thursdays

Thursdays  July 2 – August 6 at 10:00 – 11:00 am.  For ages K – 8th grade

Join us for a look at nature this summer.   Joining us on July 2  is Matthew Johnson from the PA Game Commission.  On July 9 & 23, & Aug 6 is Phil Witman - bringing his bugs, reptiles, and animals.  July 16 & July 30 TBA.  Registration is required.

Sewing with Ms Nancy

Wednesdays  June 10  – Aug 12 at 6:30 – 8 pm  For ages 10 through adult

Join Ms Nancy in making a variety of sewing projects this summer. This program is for adults and young adults ages 10 and up.  Registration is required. 

Surprise Adventure Saturdays!

Saturdays June 6, 20, July 11 & 25, & Aug 8 at 2 – 3 pm.  For ages 8 through teen. 

Join us for some science experiments, some make and take crafts, & some fun!

Science in the Summer

July 20-23.  Simple Machines sponsored by GSK and supported by the Franklin Institute. For children entering grades 2 – 6th.  scienceinthesummer.com. Online registration is required. Held at the Honey Brook Presbyterian Church. 

Local Author Lisa Doan

Tuesday, Aug 4 from 6 – 7 pm.  Author Lisa Doan joins us to read from her school age fictional series Jack the Castaway.  Copies of her books will be available to purchase and to have signed.

See you at the Library this summer!

Miss Jennifer