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July 2017
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						1 Events on July 1, 2017 Build It Bonanza Starts: 10:00 am Ends: July 1, 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...
2	3 Events on July 3, 2017 Monday Morning Outdoor Family Storytime Starts: 10:30 am Ends: July 3, 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...	4 Events on July 4, 2017 Build with a Bear Starts: 4:30 pm Ends: July 4, 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...	5 Events on July 5, 2017 "Build a Better Story" Storytelling Workshop Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: July 5, 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...	6 Events on July 6, 2017 Summer Science Series Starts: 2:30 pm Ends: July 6, 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...	7 Events on July 7, 2017 Books and Bagels Starts: 10:30 am Ends: July 7, 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: July 7, 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...	8 Events on July 8, 2017 Build It Bonanza Starts: 10:00 am Ends: July 8, 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...
9	10 Events on July 10, 2017 Monday Morning Outdoor Family Storytime Starts: 10:30 am Ends: July 10, 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...	11 Events on July 11, 2017 Build with a Bear Starts: 4:30 pm Ends: July 11, 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...	12 Events on July 12, 2017 "Build a Better Story" Storytelling Workshop Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: July 12, 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...	13 Events on July 13, 2017 Summer Science Series Starts: 2:30 pm Ends: July 13, 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...	14 Events on July 14, 2017 Books and Bagels Starts: 10:30 am Ends: July 14, 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: July 14, 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...	15 Events on July 15, 2017 Build It Bonanza Starts: 10:00 am Ends: July 15, 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...
16	17 Events on July 17, 2017 Monday Morning Outdoor Family Storytime Starts: 10:30 am Ends: July 17, 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...	18 Events on July 18, 2017 Allentown Public Library Board Meeting Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: July 18, 2017 - 1:00 pm More details... Build with a Bear Starts: 4:30 pm Ends: July 18, 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... Princess Belle Visit Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: July 18, 2017 - 7:00 pm Description: Meet and greet with the witty book-loving princess, Belle. Listen to a story, sing, and dance with a princess. Bring your camera and pose with royalty! More details...	19 Events on July 19, 2017 "Build a Better Story" Storytelling Workshop Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: July 19, 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...	20 Events on July 20, 2017 Summer Science Series Starts: 2:30 pm Ends: July 20, 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...	21 Events on July 21, 2017 Books and Bagels Starts: 10:30 am Ends: July 21, 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: July 21, 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...	22 Events on July 22, 2017 Build It Bonanza Starts: 10:00 am Ends: July 22, 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...
23	24 Events on July 24, 2017 Monday Morning Outdoor Family Storytime Starts: 10:30 am Ends: July 24, 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... Barbie Doll "Make-Under" Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: July 24, 2017 - 7:00 pm Description: Bring in your old Barbie doll (or equivalent) and give her a "make-under". Registration begins July 10, 2017. For grades 7th-12th. More details...	25 Events on July 25, 2017 Build with a Bear Starts: 4:30 pm Ends: July 25, 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...	26 Events on July 26, 2017 "Build a Better Story" Storytelling Workshop Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: July 26, 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...	27 Events on July 27, 2017 Summer Science Series Starts: 2:30 pm Ends: July 27, 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...	28 Events on July 28, 2017 Books and Bagels Starts: 10:30 am Ends: July 28, 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: July 28, 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...	29 Events on July 29, 2017 Build It Bonanza Starts: 10:00 am Ends: July 29, 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...
30	31 Events on July 31, 2017 Monday Morning Outdoor Family Storytime Starts: 10:30 am Ends: July 31, 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...