Story Time
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

Smart Start Story Time is a free library program for parents, grandparents & their babies up to 23 months features books, songs, & nursery rhymes. Click here for the most recent schedule! Registration is required and siblings are welcome to attend too. Register by calling or visiting or call the library at 717-273-7624. This program is brought to you by The United Way of Lebanon County & Lebanon County Libraries.

Storytime Birthday Party Rules

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

Summer Programs 2010

Registration for All Summer Reading Programs Starts Monday June 7, 2010!

Monday 2010 Children’s Programs

Library Bingo Play Bingo to win free books and other prizes! June 21 & July 12 at 1:00pm Returning for summer 2010 Chalk Mural Madness! July 12 - 17 Get your chalk inside the library, then head outside and decorate!

Tuesday 2010 Children's Programs

All Summer Reading Programs are sponsored
by The Friends of the Lebanon Community Library!

Teen & Adult Summer Reading Program

Teen Summer Reading Make Waves	Adult Summer Reading Water Your Mind
How To Particpate This Summer: 1. Pick up your Teen or Adult Summer Reading brochure starting June 7th @ the Library, Walden Books at the Lebanon Valley Mall or click here to download the teen brochure or here to download the adult brochure . 2. Read all summer long! 3. For every 3 books you read (audiobooks & graphic novels count too) Sponsored by at The Lebanon Valley Mall and The Friends of The Lebanon Community Library!

Special Teen & Adult Summer Reading Event

Click on the logo to see Authors List!

Multi-Author Book Signing at Waldenbooks - Lebanon Valley Mall Saturday, August 14th 10am - 2pm 20% of the proceeds from books purchased at the booksigning or in the store (with a voucher available at the library) will benefit the library! Thank you for coming out and supporting the library and local & regional authors!

Summer Storytimes
Thursdays at 10am – June 17, 24, & July 1, 15, 22, 29
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.