The Union County Library System—The Public Library for Union County, Lewisburg; Herr Memorial Library; Mifflinburg; and West End Library, Laurelton—is hosting the following events in June 2021. All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. For additional information, visit the UCLS website at www.UnionCountyLibraries.org.    

 

 

All Locations

 

ADULT PROGRAMS

 

Learn our Library Catalog and Website– Online Program

Monday, May 3 – 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Learn how to use our online library catalog and explore our website. All registrants must have a computer and internet connection to view this presentation as well as provide an email address to obtain the link to join the program the day of the presentation. Register online.

 

The Public Library for Union County

 

ADULT PROGRAMS

 

Creative Writing Contest

June 1st – 18th

Put your writing skills to the test this summer with our monthly short story writing competition! Each month find a new creative writing prompt at www.unioncountylibraries.org/writingcontest or pick one up at the library. Contest closes the 3rd Friday of each month. Submit entries to the library or by email: contest@publibuc.org Prize Winners will be announced the following week.

 

Painted Feathers Take-Home Craft

Tuesday, June 8 – 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Add some feathers to your everyday life with this DIY painted feather craft. Stop by during library hours to pick up feathers and directions. First come first serve while supplies last.

 

All Things Books Facebook Group

Ongoing

Join our Facebook group page where patrons can share what they are currently reading, recommendations, favorite authors, join in book discussions and more! Find the group at Facebook.com/groups/plucbooks

 

 

 

Trot Fitness Workout

Month of June

Feeling sluggish after a year of quarantining? Join Nisan Trotter, founder of TrotFitness in Lewisburg, as he demonstrates some easy at home workouts for all fitness levels! Find the workout video on our Facebook page: Facebook.com/PubLibUC.

 

 

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

 

Cultural Storytime 

Tuesday, June 1 – 10:00 am – 10:30 am

Explore American Sign Language and deaf culture with stories, songs and activities. A collaboration with the Bucknell University’s Language Department. View on YouTube at http://bitly.com/PLUCPreschoolDiscover. For ages 3-5.

 

Online Preschool Storytime Live with Ms. Davena

Tuesday, June 8, 15, 22, 29 – 10:00 am – 10:30 am

Join Ms. Davena for online storytime. Sing songs, read books, and learn some simple ASL signs centered around a different theme each week. For ages 3-5. Links for accompanying activities and crafts are included in the description below each video. View LIVE on Facebook.com/PubLibUC or view later on YouTube at http://bitly.com/PLUCPreschoolDiscover

 

Online Baby Storytime LIVE with Ms. Davena

Friday, June 11, 18, 25 – 11:00 am – 11:30 am

Join Ms. Davena for an online storytime based on the “Mother Goose on the Loose” program, which shows that children learn best through routine and repetition in a nurturing environment. Learn songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and simple ASL signs. For ages 0-2. View LIVE on Facebook.com/PubLibUC or view later on YouTube at http://bitly.com/PLUCPreschoolDiscover

 

Children’s Trail Walk

Wednesday, June 9 – 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join Ms. Davena for an organized walk along the Rail Trail enjoying, observing, and discussing the birds, critters, and insects found along the path. For ages 6-12. Masks are optional and social distancing will be implemented. Register today by calling 570-523-1172, visiting the library or registering online.

 

Kids in the Garden

Mondays, starting June 14 – 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Meets every Monday until August 2 (closed Monday, July 5)

Ms. Kim and Ms. Pat show children how to plant seeds and take care of a garden. Enjoy gardening games and activities. At the end of the summer, a kids’ garden party is held that features the vegetables that are harvested. Children can bring their own watering can if they like.  Masks are optional and social distancing will be implemented. Register today by calling 570-523-1172, visiting the library or registering online.

 

Butterfly House Setup with Live Webcam

Wednesday, June 16 – 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Watch as Ms. Mary & Ms. Davena put the caterpillars into the butterfly house. Check on them when you drop by the library and via live webcam: www.unioncountylibraries.org/butterfly

 

 

 

Mason Bee House Build

Wednesday, June 23 – 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us to build a mason bee house to use in your own backyard or garden. For ages 5-12. Masks are required and social distancing will be implemented. Register today by calling 570-523-1172, visiting the library or registering online.

 

Butterfly Release

Wednesday, June 30 – 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Join Ms. Davena & Ms. Mary as we release the Butterflies that have developed over the past 2 weeks.  Masks are optional outside and social distancing will be implemented. Watch live via our web cam: www.unioncountylibraries.org/butterfly. Register today by calling 570-523-1172, visiting the library or registering online.

 

 

 

Herr Memorial Library

 

PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES

 

Monthly STEM Activity

During Library Hours

Creepy, Crazy, and Cuddly. STEM Activity for children and adults.

 

Book in a Jar

Month of May– During Library Hours

Patrons can attempt to guess the title and author of a shredded book in a jar and compete to win a gift certificate to a local restaurant.

 

 

ADULT/TEEN PROGRAMS

 

Novel Thoughts Book Club

Thursday, June 3 – 10:30 am – 11:30 am

First Thursday of the month

Join fellow book lovers and discuss a new book each month. Please register by calling 570-966-0831, visiting the library or registering online.

 

Tween/Teen Brunch

Tuesdays starting June 8 – Noon – 2:00 pm

Meets every Tuesday until August 3

Join Ms. Daylin for a fun, relaxing afternoon while making crafts and playing games with old and new friends. *Teen/Tweens need to provide their own lunch for each event. Masks required. Social distancing will be implemented. Please register by calling 570-966-0831, visiting the library or registering online.

 

Pokedex Scavenger Hunt

Monday, June 7 – Saturday, June 19 – During Library Hours

Drop in to participate in this Pokémon-themed STEM Activity available for all ages.

 

 

 

 

DIY Dragon Eggs – For Teens

Wednesday, June 9 – 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Make DIY dragon eggs with other teens. Please notify Ms. Daylin if you are sensitive to nail polish fumes. Masks required. Social distancing will be implemented. Please register by calling 570-966-0831, visiting the library or registering online.

 

Teen Anime Night

Wednesday, June 16 – 3:30 pm

Relax and have fun with friends at the teen space while watching an anime movie. Join in-person or via Discord: https://discord.gg/D8C7uynPbk. Masks are required and social distancing will be implemented. Please register by calling 570-966-0831, visiting the library or registering online.

 

Teen Pokémon Go Hunt  

Saturday, June 19 – 11:00 am – Noon

Teens join Ms. Daylin on her Pokémon journey through town in search of Pokéstops and gyms. Participants can bring their Pokémon Go apps. Parents need to sign a permission form to attend. Masks are optional and social distancing will be implemented.  Please register by calling 570-966-0831, visiting the library or registering online.

 

Teen Mythical Beast Scavenger Hunt

Wednesday, June 23 – 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Teens team up to discover and learn various mythological beasts and face challenges to earn different beast cards. Masks are required and social distancing will be implemented.  Please register by calling 570-966-0831, visiting the library or registering online.

 

Teen Movie Night

Wednesday, June 30 – 3:30 pm 

Relax and have fun with friends at the monthly movie night for teen. Join in-person or via Discord: https://discord.gg/D8C7uynPbk. Masks are required and social distancing will be implemented. Please register by calling 570-966-0831, visiting the library or registering online.

 

Special Stitches Knitting Group

Wednesdays – 10:00 am – 11:00 am

The Special Stitches Knitting Group welcomes all skill levels. Masks are required and social distancing will be implemented. Please register by calling 570-966-0831, visiting the library or registering online.

 

STEM Take Home Bags for Adults

During Library Hours

Each month adults can pick up a new packet of coloring pages, word puzzles and more!

 

Teen Game Night

Mondays– 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Have fun playing games with old and new friends at the Teen Space’s weekly Game Night. Join in-person or via Discord: https://discord.gg/D8C7uynPbk

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

 

Toddler/Preschool Discover

Thursdays, June 10, 17 & 24 – 10:30 am

A weekly outdoor story time for children 2-5 years of age and their parents/caregivers. Join us at the Mifflinburg Community Park, 131 N 5th St, Mifflinburg. Register to attend by calling 570-966-0831, visiting the library or registering online.

 

 

West End Library

 

ADULT PROGRAMS

 

Basic Crochet

Saturday, June 5 – 10:00 am – Noon

1st Saturday of each month

Learn to crochet! Bring your own size 7, 8, or 9 crochet hook. We have a good supply of yarn available at the library. If you want to bring your own yarn, please make sure it is 4-ply knitting worsted in a solid color. Masks are required and social distancing will be implemented. Register to attend by calling 570-922-4773, visiting the library or registering online.

 

Mah Jongg

Fridays, June 4 & 18 – 1:00 – 3:00 pm

Mah Jongg is a game of skill, strategy, and calculation and involves a degree of chance. No experience is needed. An instructor is on hand to teach newcomers this tile-based game. Register to attend by calling 570-922-4773, visiting the library or registering online.

 

Laurelton Center Researcher’s Day

Friday, June 11 – 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Emilie Jansma and Tony Shively, editor of the Millmont Times, are at the library with research from the Laurleton Center. People may sign up for 30-minute sessions to look up the history of the Center. Walk-ins are welcome. Register to attend by calling 570-922-4773.

 

Pokémon Go at the West End Library

June 12 (rain date June 19) – During Library Hours

The West End Library is a Pokémon Gym and is only a few feet away from an additional gym and Pokéstops. Patrons play outside and meet other fans of the game.  Pokémon Go Lures are set off periodically during the event. Masks are optional and social distancing will be implemented. Register to attend by calling 570-922-4773, visiting the library or registering online.

 

The Art of Cooking with Friends

Thursday, June 24 – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Our cooking group selects a recipe from a cookbook at the library, then prepares a dish to share. The group meets outdoors in the library’s gazebo (weather permitting). Register to attend by calling 570-922-4773, visiting the library or registering online.

 

 

 

 

 

CHILDRENS PROGRAMS

 

Butterfly Bracelet Take-Home Craft

June 7 – June 12 – During Library Hours

Our Summer Quest craft-of-the-week is a Butterfly Bracelet. Pick up a craft packet at the library. For ages 3-12. Available while supplies last.

 

Summer Crochet Camp

Saturday, June 5 – 10:00 am – Noon

School-age children are invited to our crochet camp that also meets on Saturday, July 10. Bulky yarn and a large size crochet hook are provided for children to begin to make a scarf. Class size is limited. Masks are required and social distancing will be implemented.  Register to attend by calling 570-922-4773, visiting the library or registering online.

 

Online Puppet Show “The Three Billy Goats Gruff”

Week of June 14 to 19

The West End Library Puppet Team presents “The Three Billy Goats Gruff.”

Watch on on YouTube at http://bit.ly/WestEndStorytime

 

Online Puppet Show “The Three Little Pigs”

Week of June 28 to July 3

The West End Library Puppet Team presents “The Three Little Pigs.”

Watch on YouTube at http://bit.ly/WestEndStorytime

 

Mini Orchard with Apple and Grapefruit Seeds

Week of June 14-19 – During Library Hours

Pick up a kit containing a glass jar, potting soil, apple and grapefruit seeds, and a small statue to create a mini orchard. For ages 3-12. Available while supplies last.

 

Sports Animal Magnet Take-Home Craft

Week June 21 to 26 – During Library Hours

Sports Animal Magnet Craft. No gluing needed. Choice of bear, lion, or crocodile. For ages 3-12. Available while supplies last.

 

Reading with Maverick

Saturday, June 26 – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Children are welcome to read to our certified therapy dog, Maverick. One child is allowed at a time. Masks are required and social distancing will be implemented. To sign up for a 15-minute time slot, call the library at 570-922-4773.

 

Handprint Butterfly Take-Home Project

Week of June 28 to July 3 – During Library Hours

Make a butterfly with this hand-tracing craft kit. For ages 3-12. Available while supplies last.