Allentown Public Library

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Book Sale - October 19th, 10am - 7pm - October 21st, 10am - 3pm

Adult Book Group - Tuesday, October 24th - 6:00pm

Spanish/English Language Exchange - Thursdays, 10/12-11/16 - 2:00pm

Essential Oils - Wednesday, November 8th - 7:00pm

Paranormal Program - Wednesday, October 25th - 7:00pm

Intro To Journaling - Wednesday, Novemeber 1st - 7:00pm

Free Film Series - "1944" - Saturday, October 21st 2:00pm

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Free Finance Course

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October 2017
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1	2 Events on October 2, 2017 Lego Club Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: October 2, 2017 - 7:30 pm Description: The library will provide the LEGOS, while the kids provide the imagination! This program gives children the opportunity to get creative and build. They can either work on their own creations, or build as a team. All materials must stay at the library. No registration required. For children in grades 1-5. More details... Personal Finance Course Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: October 2, 2017 - 8:30 pm More details...	3	4 Events on October 4, 2017 Preschool Story Time Starts: 10:00 am Ends: October 4, 2017 - 10:30 am Description: Preschool story time consists of picture books, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and other age-appropriate activities designed to encourage a love of reading and learning. Registration begins September 5, 2017. Register in person or call (610) 820-2400 Ext. 4. Child must be 3 years of age by September 1, 2017. More details... Family Story Time Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: October 4, 2017 - 7:30 pm Description: Join at 6:30 PM us for a family-friendly story program and a craft for preschool through early elementary grades. Younger siblings may attend with a parent. An adult must attend with each family. No registration required. More details... Ellen Cherry Concert Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: October 4, 2017 - 8:00 pm More details...	5 Events on October 5, 2017 Tech Thursday Starts: 9:30 am Ends: October 5, 2017 - 10:30 am More details... Baby Story Time Starts: 9:30 am Ends: October 5, 2017 - 10:00 am Description: Story time for children birth to 18 months of age and their parent/caregiver. Sing, sign, clap and bounce along to rhymes, stories, and songs. Registration can be made over the phone or in person beginning September 5. Call today at (610)820-2400 Ext. 4. Registration preferred but not required. More details... Time for Twos Starts: 10:30 am Ends: October 5, 2017 - 11:00 am Description: For children 18 months to 35 months of age and their parent/caregiver. Join us for an interactive program with stories, rhymes, music, movement, and other fun activities. Registration begins September 5, call (610) 820-2400 Ext.4 or visit us in person. Child must be 18 months of age by September 1, 2017. More details... Preschool Story Time Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: October 5, 2017 - 2:30 pm Description: Preschool story time consists of picture books, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and other age-appropriate activities designed to encourage a love of reading and learning. Two class times offered: Wednesdays at 10:00 AM OR Thursdays at 2:00 PM. Registration begins September 5, 2017. Register in person or call (610) 820-2400 Ext. 4. Child must be 3 years of age by September 1, 2017. More details... Mad Science K-3 Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: October 5, 2017 - 7:30 pm Description: Every week we will cover a different topic and children will get a chance to do guided experiments. Each child will also make their own science tool to take with them to keep investigating after they leave the library. During this session, we will explore fall leaves, apples, creepy science, and clouds. No registration required. More details...	6 Events on October 6, 2017 DIY Club Starts: 4:00 pm Ends: October 6, 2017 - 5:00 pm Description: Do-It-Yourself Club for teens. Enjoy a different craft each week. For ages 12 and up. No registration required. More details...	7
8	9 Events on October 9, 2017 Lego Club Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: October 9, 2017 - 7:30 pm Description: The library will provide the LEGOS, while the kids provide the imagination! This program gives children the opportunity to get creative and build. They can either work on their own creations, or build as a team. All materials must stay at the library. No registration required. For children in grades 1-5. More details... Personal Finance Course Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: October 9, 2017 - 8:30 pm More details...	10	11 Events on October 11, 2017 Preschool Story Time Starts: 10:00 am Ends: October 11, 2017 - 10:30 am Description: Preschool story time consists of picture books, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and other age-appropriate activities designed to encourage a love of reading and learning. Registration begins September 5, 2017. Register in person or call (610) 820-2400 Ext. 4. Child must be 3 years of age by September 1, 2017. More details... Family Story Time Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: October 11, 2017 - 7:30 pm Description: Join at 6:30 PM us for a family-friendly story program and a craft for preschool through early elementary grades. Younger siblings may attend with a parent. An adult must attend with each family. No registration required. More details... Ghost Stories of the Lehigh Valley Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: October 11, 2017 - 8:00 pm More details...	12 Events on October 12, 2017 Tech Thursday Starts: 9:30 am Ends: October 12, 2017 - 10:30 am More details... Spanish/English Language Exchange Starts: 3:00 pm Ends: October 12, 2017 - 4:00 pm Location: Conference Room Description: Get together with other language lovers to converse for 1/2 hr in English and then 1/2 hr in Spanish. This class will allow patrons to practice and brush up on their English and/or Spanish speaking skills. More details...	13 Events on October 13, 2017 DIY Club Starts: 4:00 pm Ends: October 13, 2017 - 5:00 pm Description: Do-It-Yourself Club for teens. Enjoy a different craft each week. For ages 12 and up. No registration required. More details...	14 Events on October 14, 2017 Pizza and Pages Starts: 1:30 pm Ends: October 14, 2017 - 2:30 pm Description: Some books just need to be talked about! Meet up monthly with other readers to share your thoughts on some great books and PIZZA! This month's selection is "Bunnicula" by Deborah Howe. Children must register in advance to receive a copy of the selected book. Books will be collected on the day of discussion. Registration begins September 18, 2017. More details...
15	16 Events on October 16, 2017 Allentown Public Library Board Meeting Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: October 16, 2017 - 1:00 pm More details... Lego Club Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: October 16, 2017 - 7:30 pm Description: The library will provide the LEGOS, while the kids provide the imagination! This program gives children the opportunity to get creative and build. They can either work on their own creations, or build as a team. All materials must stay at the library. No registration required. For children in grades 1-5. More details... Personal Finance Course Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: October 16, 2017 - 8:30 pm More details...	17	18 Events on October 18, 2017 Preschool Story Time Starts: 10:00 am Ends: October 18, 2017 - 10:30 am Description: Preschool story time consists of picture books, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and other age-appropriate activities designed to encourage a love of reading and learning. Registration begins September 5, 2017. Register in person or call (610) 820-2400 Ext. 4. Child must be 3 years of age by September 1, 2017. More details... "Buckets of Nature" Program Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: October 18, 2017 - 7:30 pm Description: Join the Lehigh County Conservation District for a “Buckets Full of Nature” class. October's theme will be Migration. 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 children ages 3-10 and their families. Registration Required. Registration begins September 20, 2017. More details... Jewlery Making Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: October 18, 2017 - 8:00 pm More details...	19 Events on October 19, 2017 Baby Story Time Starts: 9:30 am Ends: October 19, 2017 - 10:00 am Description: Story time for children birth to 18 months of age and their parent/caregiver. Sing, sign, clap and bounce along to rhymes, stories, and songs. Registration can be made over the phone or in person beginning September 5. Call today at (610)820-2400 Ext. 4. Registration preferred but not required. More details... Tech Thursday Starts: 9:30 am Ends: October 19, 2017 - 10:30 am More details... Time for Twos Starts: 10:30 am Ends: October 19, 2017 - 11:00 am Description: For children 18 months to 35 months of age and their parent/caregiver. Join us for an interactive program with stories, rhymes, music, movement, and other fun activities. Registration begins September 5, call (610) 820-2400 Ext.4 or visit us in person. Child must be 18 months of age by September 1, 2017. More details... Preschool Story Time Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: October 19, 2017 - 2:30 pm Description: Preschool story time consists of picture books, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and other age-appropriate activities designed to encourage a love of reading and learning. Two class times offered: Wednesdays at 10:00 AM OR Thursdays at 2:00 PM. Registration begins September 5, 2017. Register in person or call (610) 820-2400 Ext. 4. Child must be 3 years of age by September 1, 2017. More details... Spanish/English Language Exchange Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: October 19, 2017 - 3:00 pm Location: Conference Room Description: Get together with other language lovers to converse for 1/2 hr in English and then 1/2 hr in Spanish. This class will allow patrons to practice and brush up on their English and/or Spanish speaking skills. More details... Mad Science K-3 Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: October 19, 2017 - 7:30 pm Description: Every week we will cover a different topic and children will get a chance to do guided experiments. Each child will also make their own science tool to take with them to keep investigating after they leave the library. During this session, we will explore fall leaves, apples, creepy science, and clouds. No registration required. More details...	20 Events on October 20, 2017 DIY Club Starts: 4:00 pm Ends: October 20, 2017 - 5:00 pm Description: Do-It-Yourself Club for teens. Enjoy a different craft each week. For ages 12 and up. No registration required. More details...	21 Events on October 21, 2017 Film Series Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: October 21, 2017 - 3:00 pm More details...
22	23 Events on October 23, 2017 Lego Club Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: October 23, 2017 - 7:30 pm Description: The library will provide the LEGOS, while the kids provide the imagination! This program gives children the opportunity to get creative and build. They can either work on their own creations, or build as a team. All materials must stay at the library. No registration required. For children in grades 1-5. More details... Personal Finance Course Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: October 23, 2017 - 8:30 pm More details...	24 Events on October 24, 2017 Adult Book Club Starts: 6:00 pm Ends: October 24, 2017 - 7:30 pm Location: Book Sale Room Description: All are invited to discuss the book, "A Wild Sheep Chase" by Haruki Murakami. More details...	25 Events on October 25, 2017 Preschool Story Time Starts: 10:00 am Ends: October 25, 2017 - 10:30 am Description: Preschool story time consists of picture books, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and other age-appropriate activities designed to encourage a love of reading and learning. Registration begins September 5, 2017. Register in person or call (610) 820-2400 Ext. 4. Child must be 3 years of age by September 1, 2017. More details... Family Story Time Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: October 25, 2017 - 7:30 pm Description: Join at 6:30 PM us for a family-friendly story program and a craft for preschool through early elementary grades. Younger siblings may attend with a parent. An adult must attend with each family. No registration required. More details... Family Story Time Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: October 25, 2017 - 7:30 pm Description: Join at 6:30 PM us for a family-friendly story program and a craft for preschool through early elementary grades. Younger siblings may attend with a parent. An adult must attend with each family. No registration required. More details... Ghost Hunt Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: October 25, 2017 - 8:00 pm More details...	26 Events on October 26, 2017 Baby Story Time Starts: 9:30 am Ends: October 26, 2017 - 10:00 am Description: Story time for children birth to 18 months of age and their parent/caregiver. Sing, sign, clap and bounce along to rhymes, stories, and songs. Registration can be made over the phone or in person beginning September 5. Call today at (610)820-2400 Ext. 4. Registration preferred but not required. More details... Tech Thursday Starts: 9:30 am Ends: October 26, 2017 - 10:30 am More details... Time for Twos Starts: 10:30 am Ends: October 26, 2017 - 11:00 am Description: For children 18 months to 35 months of age and their parent/caregiver. Join us for an interactive program with stories, rhymes, music, movement, and other fun activities. Registration begins September 5, call (610) 820-2400 Ext.4 or visit us in person. Child must be 18 months of age by September 1, 2017. More details... Spanish/English Language Exchange Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: October 26, 2017 - 3:00 pm Description: Get together with other language lovers to converse for 1/2 hr in English and then 1/2 hr in Spanish. This class will allow patrons to practice and brush up on their English and/or Spanish speaking skills. More details... Preschool Story Time Starts: 2:00 pm Ends: October 26, 2017 - 2:30 pm Description: Preschool story time consists of picture books, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and other age-appropriate activities designed to encourage a love of reading and learning. Two class times offered: Wednesdays at 10:00 AM OR Thursdays at 2:00 PM. Registration begins September 5, 2017. Register in person or call (610) 820-2400 Ext. 4. Child must be 3 years of age by September 1, 2017. More details... Mad Science K-3 Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: October 26, 2017 - 7:30 pm Description: Every week we will cover a different topic and children will get a chance to do guided experiments. Each child will also make their own science tool to take with them to keep investigating after they leave the library. During this session, we will explore fall leaves, apples, creepy science, and clouds. No registration required. More details...	27 Events on October 27, 2017 DIY Club Starts: 4:00 pm Ends: October 27, 2017 - 5:00 pm Description: Do-It-Yourself Club for teens. Enjoy a different craft each week. For ages 12 and up. No registration required. More details...	28
29	30 Events on October 30, 2017 Wee Build Starts: 10:30 am Ends: October 30, 2017 - 11:30 am Description: Bring your children to our hands-on play time with age appropriate toys. Build, talk, explore, and create together. Building develops a child's math and science skills, and provides lots of fun. All you need to bring is your imagination! No registration. For children 2-6 years of age. More details... Lego Club Starts: 6:30 pm Ends: October 30, 2017 - 7:30 pm Description: The library will provide the LEGOS, while the kids provide the imagination! This program gives children the opportunity to get creative and build. They can either work on their own creations, or build as a team. All materials must stay at the library. No registration required. For children in grades 1-5. More details... Personal Finance Course Starts: 7:00 pm Ends: October 30, 2017 - 8:30 pm More details...	31