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June 2017
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				1 Events on June 1, 2017 Tech Thursday Starts: 9:30 am Ends: June 1, 2017 - 11:00 am Description: Tech Thursdays are free computer classes held at the library. Topics change weekly and cover various topics. Classes are free. More details... Spanish & English Conversation Class Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: June 1, 2017 - 3:00 pm More details... After School Cooking Class Starts: 3:30 pm Ends: June 1, 2017 - 4:30 pm Description: Learn how to prepare healthy food! Free healthy cooking classes for students in grades 5-8 provided by The Food Trust. Each week will feature a different topic. Registration begins April 27, 2017. Space is limited. Registration required. More details...	2	3
4	5 Events on June 5, 2017 Summer Reading Program Begins Starts: 12:00 am Ends: June 6, 2017 - 12:00 am Description: Beginning June 5, 2017, children ages birth-teen can register and pick up an activity log sheet to track the fun they have at the library this summer. Like to read? Earn a raffle ticket for a Kindle prize basket for every 5 books you read. Complete an activity log sheet and earn a free book. Each child will have a chance to earn two prizes on each sheet. Activity sheets must be completed entirely before moving on to the next sheet. Raffle winners will be announced July 14th and August 14th. Summer Reading Program ends on August 12, 2017. More details...	6 Events on June 6, 2017 Aqua Blitz- Exploring the Wonders of Our Watershed Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: June 6, 2017 - 7:30 pm Description: Join the Lehigh County Conservation District for a "Buckets Full of Nature" class. Bring your budding conservationist to the library for a nature-themed learning experience that combines reading, art, experimentation, and hands-on activities designed to immerse children in learning and fun. For ages 4-6 and their families. Registration required and begins March 24, 2017. More details...	7 Events on June 7, 2017 Adult Coloring Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: June 7, 2017 - 3:00 pm More details... Introduction to Beer Brewing Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: June 7, 2017 - 8:30 pm More details...	8	9 Events on June 9, 2017 Knitting Club Starts: 3:00 pm Ends: June 9, 2017 - 4:00 pm Description: Learn very basic knitting like the garter stitch! Hone your new skills and knit a square for a blanket to be donated to someone in need. No prior experience necessary! Library will provide supplies. For grades 7th-12th. More details...	10
11	12 Events on June 12, 2017 Monday Morning Outdoor Family Storytime Starts: 10:30 am Ends: June 12, 2017 - 11:15 am Description: Family story time on the front lawn! Bring your blanket for stories, songs, and fun for the whole family. Beginning June 26, enjoy fruits and vegetables provided by the Allentown Health Bureau's fruit cart. All Ages. No registration. Mondays, June 19th and July 17th will feature therapy dogs for children to practice their reading skills. *In case of bad weather, program will be held in the community room. More details...	13 Events on June 13, 2017 Build with a Bear Starts: 4:30 pm Ends: June 13, 2017 - 5:30 pm Description: Library Bear is back for Summer 2017! Take a break from the summer heat, dry off your swimsuit, and dip into some creative time at the library. Each week will feature a different building challenge. For children ages 8-13. More details...	14 Events on June 14, 2017 Pajama Story Time Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: June 14, 2017 - 7:15 pm Description: Wear your pajamas and bring along your favorite blanket for stories, songs, yoga, and fun activities. A fun way to end a busy summer day! For children ages 3-8 with a parent/caregiver. More details...	15	16 Events on June 16, 2017 Books and Bagels Starts: 10:30 am Ends: June 16, 2017 - 11:30 am Description: Outdoor family story time program designed for early-elementary children but everyone is welcome! Children will be provided a bagel and drink prior to story. Bring along a blanket or towel to sit on, program will move indoors if it rains. No registration required. More details... Knitting Club Starts: 3:00 pm Ends: June 16, 2017 - 4:00 pm Description: Learn very basic knitting like the garter stitch! Hone your new skills and knit a square for a blanket to be donated to someone in need. No prior experience necessary! Library will provide supplies. For grades 7th-12th. More details...	17 Events on June 17, 2017 Build It Bonanza Starts: 10:00 am Ends: June 17, 2017 - 2:00 pm Description: Every Saturday the library will feature different building materials for children to explore in a "free build" environment. For children ages 4+ (we always feature building materials for children 3 and under in our "Family Place" area). No registration, just drop in! More details...
18	19 Events on June 19, 2017 Monday Morning Outdoor Family Storytime Starts: 10:30 am Ends: June 19, 2017 - 11:15 am Description: Family story time on the front lawn! Bring your blanket for stories, songs, and fun for the whole family. Beginning June 26, enjoy fruits and vegetables provided by the Allentown Health Bureau's fruit cart. All Ages. No registration. Mondays, June 19th and July 17th will feature therapy dogs for children to practice their reading skills. *In case of bad weather, program will be held in the community room. More details... Allentown Public Library Board Meeting Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: June 19, 2017 - 1:00 pm More details... Make Your Own Tote Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: June 19, 2017 - 7:00 pm Description: Bring in your old t-shirt and make it into a handy dandy recycled tote bag. Big and baggy is best! Registration begins June 5, 2017. For grades 7th-12th. More details...	20 Events on June 20, 2017 Build with a Bear Starts: 4:30 pm Ends: June 20, 2017 - 5:30 pm Description: Library Bear is back for Summer 2017! Take a break from the summer heat, dry off your swimsuit, and dip into some creative time at the library. Each week will feature a different building challenge. For children ages 8-13. More details...	21 Events on June 21, 2017 Pajama Story Time Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: June 21, 2017 - 7:15 pm Description: Wear your pajamas and bring along your favorite blanket for stories, songs, yoga, and fun activities. A fun way to end a busy summer day! For children ages 3-8 with a parent/caregiver. More details...	22 Events on June 22, 2017 Summer Science Series Starts: 2:30 pm Ends: June 22, 2017 - 3:30 pm Description: Thinking like a scientist can help build a better world! Bring your child to the library to introduce them to simple science and engineering concepts. Discover great books too! For children entering grades K-3. More details...	23 Events on June 23, 2017 Books and Bagels Starts: 10:30 am Ends: June 23, 2017 - 11:30 am Description: Outdoor family story time program designed for early-elementary children but everyone is welcome! Children will be provided a bagel and drink prior to story. Bring along a blanket or towel to sit on, program will move indoors if it rains. No registration required. More details... Knitting Club Starts: 3:00 pm Ends: June 23, 2017 - 4:00 pm Description: Learn very basic knitting like the garter stitch! Hone your new skills and knit a square for a blanket to be donated to someone in need. No prior experience necessary! Library will provide supplies. For grades 7th-12th. More details...	24 Events on June 24, 2017 Build It Bonanza Starts: 10:00 am Ends: June 24, 2017 - 2:00 pm Description: Every Saturday the library will feature different building materials for children to explore in a "free build" environment. For children ages 4+ (we always feature building materials for children 3 and under in our "Family Place" area). No registration, just drop in! More details...
25	26 Events on June 26, 2017 Monday Morning Outdoor Family Storytime Starts: 10:30 am Ends: June 26, 2017 - 11:15 am Description: Family story time on the front lawn! Bring your blanket for stories, songs, and fun for the whole family. Beginning June 26, enjoy fruits and vegetables provided by the Allentown Health Bureau's fruit cart. All Ages. No registration. Mondays, June 19th and July 17th will feature therapy dogs for children to practice their reading skills. *In case of bad weather, program will be held in the community room. More details...	27 Events on June 27, 2017 Build with a Bear Starts: 4:30 pm Ends: June 27, 2017 - 5:30 pm Description: Library Bear is back for Summer 2017! Take a break from the summer heat, dry off your swimsuit, and dip into some creative time at the library. Each week will feature a different building challenge. For children ages 8-13. More details...	28 Events on June 28, 2017 Butterfly Farm Presentation Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: June 28, 2017 - 3:00 pm More details... "Build a Better Story" Storytelling Workshop Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: June 28, 2017 - 7:15 pm Description: Be a star! Wow your friends! Learn to tell funny, scary, and exciting stories. Best for ages 7 and up (younger children may attend if a parent takes part with them). Reservation requested but not required. June 28- Build a Story July 5- Fairies, Wizards, and Wands July 12- Heroes, Villains, and Quests July 19- Tall Tales July 26- Spooky Tales August 2- Showcase Performance More details...	29 Events on June 29, 2017 Summer Science Series Starts: 2:30 pm Ends: June 29, 2017 - 3:30 pm Description: Thinking like a scientist can help build a better world! Bring your child to the library to introduce them to simple science and engineering concepts. Discover great books too! For children entering grades K-3. More details...	30 Events on June 30, 2017 Books and Bagels Starts: 10:30 am Ends: June 30, 2017 - 11:30 am Description: Outdoor family story time program designed for early-elementary children but everyone is welcome! Children will be provided a bagel and drink prior to story. Bring along a blanket or towel to sit on, program will move indoors if it rains. No registration required. More details... Knitting Club Starts: 3:00 pm Ends: June 30, 2017 - 4:00 pm Description: Learn very basic knitting like the garter stitch! Hone your new skills and knit a square for a blanket to be donated to someone in need. No prior experience necessary! Library will provide supplies. For grades 7th-12th. More details...