Color Our World Summer Reading Program

June 9-August 9

Register through July 31 for prizes and activities for all ages. Weekly programs are offered for teens and children—stop by the library to learn more!

• Children: Get a reusable library bag with a Summer Art Bingo, Read Through the Rainbow Challenge, art supplies, a McDonald’s coupon, and a free book! Earn prizes by checking out books and completing your bingo card.
• Teens: Receive a free book, a coupon, and an activity journal. Complete journal entries to earn prizes and grand prize entries.
• Adults: Get 5 Reading Entry Tickets, a paintbrush pen, and a Summer Reading Challenge Card. Enter tickets to win weekly and grand prizes.

Upcoming Elevator Repair

• Please be advised that the library elevator will be out of service from August 25-September 30 for scheduled elevator modernization.
• During this time, curbside pickup will be available for patrons who are unable to access the library without elevator assistance.

Closing Hours

Saturday, July 12: Closed for Cherry Festival

Blaze Pizza Fundraiser

• July 7 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Blaze Pizza in Millcreek will donate 20% of proceeds from your meal back to our organization. Present our flyer in store before paying or enter code 1209A into the ‘Promo Code’ field when you check out online (a $.01 discount will be applied to your check to confirm the 20% is counted).

STEAM Club

• Mondays at 1:00
• Ages 6-12
• During the summer, STEAM Club will take place every Monday with different STEAM related activities at 1:00.

All Ages Programs

• Thursdays at 1:00
  • July 3- Therapy Dogs and Art
  • July 10- Environmental Program
  • July 17- North East Borough Mayor Story Time
  • July 24- Movement & Color with Local Author Evon Lloyd
  • July 31- Environmental Program

Teen Programs

• Tuesdays at 3:00
  • July 1- Velvet Posters
  • July 8- Wood Burning
    • *Pre-Registration
  • July 15- Decorate your own Keepsake Box
  • July 22- Shirt Painting
    • *Bring your own shirt to decorate for sure fit
  • July 29- Weaving
  • August 5- Cardboard Cosplay

Teen Cardboard Cosplay Show

• Saturday, August 9 @ 2:00
• Show off your wonderful Cardboard Cosplay crafts that you create on August 5!

Upcoming Adult Programs

Trivia Night – July 15 @ 6:00

• Join us for trivia night! This summer we have 3 trivia nights. Up to 6 people can be on a team. Pre-register through July 14. Gift card prizes for the winning team!

REEL Talk Filmmaking with Cayce Mell

• July 23 @ 5:30
• Join us for a candid conversation with local filmmaker Cayce Mell about the art, challenges, and rewards of independent filmmaking. From creative inspiration to behind-the-scenes stories, this is a unique look at what it takes to bring stories to life on screen.

Coloring for Grown-Ups – 11:00-1:00

• July 14 and July 28
• Unwind and get creative! Adults are invited to drop in, relax, and enjoy the calming benefits of coloring. No registration required – just bring you imagination.

Dial-A-Story

New story every week!

July Stories:

• 07/06- Dandelion
• 07/13- Duck and Goose go to the Beach
• 07/20- Lights, Camera, Alice!
• 07/27- Orris and Timble Lost and Found

What is Dial-A-Story?

• Dial-a-Story is a library program that is available 24/7! Call 814-347-8318 to hear a story read to you. Stories are available in English and Spanish. English stories change weekly and the Spanish story changes monthly.
• Call as many times as you want!

Interested in Bird Watching?

Check out one of our Bird Watching kits. Adult and Youth kits available.

• Kits include:
  • Binoculars
  • Bird Watching Log
  • Bird Guide Book
  • Backpack

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

• Ask for a bag and registration form at the main desk. For each 100 books you read, receive a sticker and move your name along the tracker wall located downstairs by the elevator. Receive a free book when you reach 1,000 books! After every 100 books parents or guardians can take a picture by the milestone posters.
• Congratulations to Silas Woomer and Faith Dorman who have read 1,000 books before kindergarten!

May/June Memorial Books

• Purchased from donations

In Memory Of:

Donna Fuller

• By: Paul Jordan & Cheryl Buscemi
  • Tallamy, Douglas W.: How can I help?

Thomas Jackson Hammill

• By: Guh-guh Hammill
  • Antony, Steve: Rainbowsaurus
  • DiCamillo, Kate: Orris & timble: lost and found
  • Fairbank, Sorche: Good luck, ice cream truck!

Joby LaFuria

• By: Carol and Cliff Carey
  • Millington, Allie: When you find a hope
  • Sook, Kim Hyun: Banned book club

In Honor Of:

Elementary School Students

• By: Betsy (Elizabeth) Sceiford
  • Cousins, Lucy: Maisy goes on a bike ride