| Matthews Public Library |
| 102 West Main Street, Fredericksburg, PA (717)865-5523 |
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Library Programs
The library offers an array of programs for all age groups, including story times and summer programs and activities and a monthly book club. For information on the book club, please visit the Monthly Book Club page or to learn more about the summer reading programs, please visit that page!
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Crafty Afternoons Come To The Library!
Meeting every Wednesday afternoon 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Beginning in March 2008 and continuing each month for the rest of the year, the libray will host what we have entitled "Crafty Afternoons." Each month the spotlight will be on a different craft and members of the community who are involved and interested in that craft are invited to meet in the upstairs corner classroom of the library. Come help answer each other's questions, assist eager beginners in the craft, and discuss the difficulties and joys of the craft. An experienced crafter in the field will be present to help answer questions. If you have a question but cannot attend the afternoon meetings, we invite you to leave your question at the circulation desk, and we'll get it answered for you! Please note that this is not a class but more like a month long club. This is a pilot program, and it depends upon your participation and enthusiasm for its survival in 2009! So come to the library and get involved!
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Schedule of 2008 Crafty Afternoons: June--felting; July--sewing by machine; August--embroidery; September--scrapbooking; October--basket making; November--knitting; December--tree ornaments.
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Smart Start Story Time
A special story time for babies up to 23 months
Babies will be introduced to stories, rhythm, and rhyme. Caregivers are required to accompany babies and are encouraged to participate with their babies so they can repeat the activities at home. Each session is scheduled to last approximately 20 minutes and includes nursery rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and fingerplays. Advanced registration is required. Attendance is limited to 12 babies and their caregivers.
For more information, call the library at 865-5523 or send an email to Candace Martzall
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Story Time is held the first Wednesday of each month all year.
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Art Class For Homeschool Students
On Fridays art classes meet at the library as they have in previous years during the school year. The class is taught by a certified teacher. Students learn about ceramics, drawing, painting, crafts, and mixed media.
9 a.m. to 10 a.m. for students, grades 5 and up
10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. for students, grades 1-4
For more information, please contact Cindy at (717) 865.7492. Please note that inquiries made to library staff regarding the class will be referred to Cindy. |
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