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Events on August 1, 2019
  • Baby Story Times
    Starts: 10:00 am
    Ends: August 1, 2019 - 10:30 am
    Description: Explore the universe of stories with your little "book-onauts"! For ages birth through 18 months. Please register in advance at children's desk, beginning June 5, 2019.
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  • Toddler Story Times
    Starts: 10:45 am
    Ends: August 1, 2019 - 11:15 am
    Description: Explore the universe of stories with your little "book-onauts"! For ages 18-36 months. Please register in advance at children's desk, beginning June 5, 2019.
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  • Spanish StoryTime / Hora de Cuentos en Español
    Starts: 11:30 am
    Ends: August 1, 2019 - 12:00 pm
    Description: Stories, songs, and activities in Spanish. All ages. No Registration. Cuentos, canciones y actividades en español. Para todas las edades. No hay registro.
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  • Free Summer Meals for Kids
    Starts: 12:30 pm
    Ends: August 1, 2019 - 1:30 pm
    Description: Free summer meals for kids 18 years and younger. Meals are served in the library basement. Use elevator across from the circulation/check-out desk. Press B to go down to the basement. Educational activities and games are also available for children to enjoy. First come, first served.
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  • Summer Science Series
    Starts: 6:30 pm
    Ends: August 1, 2019 - 7:30 pm
    Description: Explore the universe of space and science. Introduces children to simple science and engineering concepts through guided experiments and activity stations. Discover great books about science too. For children entering grades k-3.
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Events on August 2, 2019
  • Books for Breakfast
    Starts: 10:30 am
    Ends: August 2, 2019 - 11:00 am
    Description: Stories, songs, and refreshments to celebrate the first meal of the day. All ages.
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Events on August 3, 2019
  • Saturday "Crafternoons"
    Starts: 12:00 pm
    Ends: August 3, 2019 - 3:00 pm
    Description: Every Saturday the library will feature different activities for children to create, construct and explore. Each week will feature a different craft. No registration, just drop in. For ages 4+.
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Events on August 5, 2019
  • Free Summer Meals for Kids
    Starts: 12:30 pm
    Ends: August 5, 2019 - 1:30 pm
    Description: Free summer meals for kids 18 years and younger. Meals are served in the library basement. Use elevator across from the circulation/check-out desk. Press B to go down to the basement. Educational activities and games are also available for children to enjoy. First come, first served.
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Events on August 6, 2019
  • Free Summer Meals for Kids
    Starts: 12:30 pm
    Ends: August 6, 2019 - 1:30 pm
    Description: Free summer meals for kids 18 years and younger. Meals are served in the library basement. Use elevator across from the circulation/check-out desk. Press B to go down to the basement. Educational activities and games are also available for children to enjoy. First come, first served.
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Events on August 7, 2019
  • Free Summer Meals for Kids
    Starts: 12:30 pm
    Ends: August 7, 2019 - 1:30 pm
    Description: Free summer meals for kids 18 years and younger. Meals are served in the library basement. Use elevator across from the circulation/check-out desk. Press B to go down to the basement. Educational activities and games are also available for children to enjoy. First come, first served.
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Events on August 8, 2019
  • Free Summer Meals for Kids
    Starts: 12:30 pm
    Ends: August 8, 2019 - 1:30 pm
    Description: Free summer meals for kids 18 years and younger. Meals are served in the library basement. Use elevator across from the circulation/check-out desk. Press B to go down to the basement. Educational activities and games are also available for children to enjoy. First come, first served.
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Events on August 17, 2019
  • LEGO Club
    Starts: 2:00 pm
    Ends: August 17, 2019 - 3:00 pm
    Description: Each month will feature a different theme and LEGO games. For ages 5-10 years old. Lego Games.
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Events on August 19, 2019
  • Allentown Public Library Board Meeting
    Starts: 12:00 pm
    Ends: August 19, 2019 - 1:00 pm
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Events on August 24, 2019
  • Block Building Party
    Starts: 10:00 am
    Ends: August 24, 2019 - 2:00 pm
    Description: Build with KEVA planks, wooden blocks, Robot Gears, and more! Building develops a child's math and science skills, and provides lots of fun! For ages 2 and up with a parent/caregiver. No registration.
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Events on August 31, 2019
  • CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY
    Starts: 12:00 am
    Ends: September 1, 2019 - 12:00 am
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