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Public story times are held each Tuesday at 11:00 AM and each
Thursday at 9:00 AM in the story time room. Story time is
geared to 3 to 5 year old children. No registration is required.
Please attend whenever possible. Due to limited space, parents
are asked not to attend the story times with their child. Storytimes
For children 24 to 36 months old. Meets Tuesday at 9 AM & Thursday at 10:30 AM in the
story time room. Registration is required due to limited space.
Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Call 273-7624 to
reserve a place.
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Smart Start Story Time
is a free library program for parents, grandparents & their babies up to 23 months features books, songs, & nursery rhymes.
Check with the Library
for the Most Recent Dates & Times!
No registration is required and siblings are welcome to attend too.
Visit or call the library 717-273-7624.
This program is brought to you by The United Way of Lebanon County & Lebanon County Libraries. |
The Lebanon Community Library will make available the use of the Storytime and Community Rooms and provide a storytime program and craft for Storytime Birthday Parties subject to the following rules.
1. Birthday parties may be scheduled on Saturday afternoons between 1:00 and 4:00pm. Parties must conclude by 4:00 and the room vacated by 4:15.
2. Birthday parties are available for a donation of $150.00. These fees will be construed as donations to the library.
3. Birthday parties are designed for young children ages 3-6. The stories and activities will be selected for age appropriateness based on the age of the birthday child.
4. Reservations must be submitted to the Youth Services Librarian. Reservations are not guaranteed until the completed reservation form with full payment is received. If it is necessary for an individual to cancel a party, the library will retain a $50.00 cancellation fee and refund the balance. Cancellations must be made prior to 1:00pm on the Friday before the party to obtain a refund.
5. The number of children attending will be no more than 15. At least two adults, not including library staff, must be in the room at all times. These adults are responsible for monitoring and regulating the behavior of the children attending. Children will remain in the Storytime Room or Community Room during the party and may leave only when accompanied by an adult.
6. The Birthday Party package will include:
• Use of the Community Room including tables and chairs for up to 3 hours.
• A Storytime program presented by a library staff storyteller lasting approximately 20 minutes.
• A craft activity introduced by the storyteller. Assisting the children in completion of the craft is the responsibility of the party host. Craft materials will be provided by the library.
• Use of the library’s storytime puppets.
• A book to keep for each attendee from the library’s collection of gently used books.
• An insert to include with the host’s party invitations with directions to the library.
• Set up of tables and chairs.
7. The party host is responsible for:
• All refreshments, including birthday cake.
• Plates, cups, utensils, tablecloths and decorations. Taping decorations is not permissible, but poster putty may be used.
• All activities other than the storytime and accompanying craft.
• Supervision of the children attending the party at all times.
• Placing all trash in the trash containers and leaving the room in the same condition in which it was found.
8. Food and drink must be kept inside the party room.
9. Space is not available in the library to store party supplies and refreshments prior to the event. Please bring all party supplies and refreshments the day of the event.
10. Alcoholic beverages and smoking are not permitted.
11. The library is not responsible for any property placed in the room in connection with the party.
12. Library equipment other than tables and chairs may not be used without prior permission. The party host assumes responsibility for any damage to library property or equipment during the event.
Link to Storytime Birthday Party Agreement Form (pdf)
For additional information on Storytime Birthday Parties or to schedule one for your child please contact the Youth Services Librarian, Sarah Annibali - phone 717-273-7624 ext. 207 or email children@lclibs.org
Registration for All Summer Reading Programs Starts Monday June 8, 2009!
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How To Particpate This Summer:
1. Pick up your Teen & Adult
Summer Reading Packet
@ the Library, Walden Books at the Lebanon Valley Mall or click here and download it -
starting June 8th.
2. Read all summer long!
3. For every 3 books you read
(audiobooks & graphic novels count too)
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THANK YOU
to Waldenbooks at
The Lebanon Valley Mall!
The Multi-Author Book Signing on August 15th raised close to $450 for the library!
Thank you for coming out and supporting
The library and local & regional authors!
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Monday Children’s Programs
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Summer 2009 - All begin at 1:00 pm
June 22 - Movie: The Tale of Despereaux
June 29 - Library Bingo
Play Bingo to win free books and other prizes!
July 6 - Movie: Cinderella
July 13 - Library Bingo
Play Bingo to win free books and other prizes!
July 20 - Movie: Ratatouille
July 27 - Movie: Annie
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Tuesday & Wednesday 2009 Children's Programs
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Tuesday, June 16, 6:30 pm
It's Great to Create! - musical quintet, Bravura Brass
Wednesday, June 17, 1:00 pm
Walk, Dance, Sing & Act Like an Egyptian!
University of Pennsylvania
Museum of Archaeology
This outreach lecture program is
funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
Tuesday, June 23, 10:00 am
Animals in the Arts - ZooAmerica
Tuesday, June 30, 10:00 am
A World of Fun! - stories and games with Kids & Cultures |
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Tuesday, July 7, 6:30 pm
Native Americans of PA - Artifacts and activities from the North Museum of Natural History & Science
Tuesday, July 21, 10:00 am
Puppets from the Inside Out - Tales from puppeteer Steve Abrams
This outreach lecture program is funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
Special Program
Chalk Mural Madness
During the week of July 13-17
Check out a bucket of sidwalk chalk anytime this week and help us
create a giant chalk mural all around the outside of the library
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Summer Storytimes
Thursdays at 10am – June 11, 18, 25 & July 9, 16, 23
in the Library's Rainforest Room
Stories are geared for ages 2-6. No registation is required. Everyone is Welcome.
Adults are asked to stay with children during the stories.
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