Summer Quest 2022 at the Union County Libraries

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June 6, 2022 to August 6, 2022

Union County Public Libraries

Lewisburg/Mifflinburg/Laurelton
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Summer Quest 2022

Dive into the ocean depths at Summer Quest!

Challenge yourself to read 1,000 minutes this summer and earn brag tags and books along the way! Summer Quest runs from June 6 - August 6 at all three Union County Libraries and offers fun and engaging programs for children, teens, and adults! Learn more

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All Programs are FREE of charge thanks to the generous support of Fulton Financial Advisors at Fulton Bank.

Upcoming Programs & Events - June

Registration online is noted by * (red asterisk)

Locations are noted before the date and time as

WEL - West End Library / HML - Herr Memorial Library / PLUC - Public Library for Union County

TECH PROGRAMS

Intro to Microsoft Word *

WEL- Thurs., June 2 – 4:30 - 5:30 pm

HML- Wed., June 8 – 4:30 - 5:30 pm

PLUC - Mon., June 27 – 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Learn the basics of Microsoft Word, from formatting text to adjusting page options and everything in between. Register Now

Digital Literacy Classes *

HML - Mondays and Thursdays: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Learn basic computer programs like Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and more. Financial management training is also available. Sign up during scheduled times or request a one-on-one session. For more information call the library at 570-966-0831.

ADULT & TEEN PROGRAMS

Celebrate "Buggy Days" at the Library *

HML- Saturday, June 4 – During Library Hours

Revisit the historic days of horse and buggy with free games and activities for all ages at the library. Popcorn and fresh lemonade will be for sale! Proceeds benefit the Herr Memorial Library.

Brunch Club - Tweens/Teens *

HML- Monday, June 6, 13, & 27 – 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Join old and new friends each week for a fun activity! Bring a lunch and the library will supply a dessert! June 6 – Ice Cream Social, June 13– Tie Dye, June 27 - Outdoor games. For grades 6-12. Register Now

Financial Fun *

PLUC - Wednesday, June 8 – 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Learn the tips and tricks to financial success with Assistant Vice President of Service 1^st Federal Credit Union, Rachael Herb. Register Now

West End Readers *

WEL- Thursday, June 9 – 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Connect with fellow book lovers as they discuss The View from Alameda Island by Robyn Carr. Register Now

Conversational Spanish *

PLUC - Thursday, June 9, 16, & 23 – 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Linda Kander, Spanish Language Coach, provides an informal setting to learn or to brush up on your spanish skills. All levels welcome! Register Now

Basic Crochet *

WEL- Saturday, June 11 – 10:00 am – Noon

Learn to crochet! Bring your own size 7, 8, or 9 crochet hook. We have a good supply of yarn available at the library. Register Now

Secret Message in a Bottle - Tweens/Teens

PLUC - Wednesday, June 15 – 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Drop by the library to send and decipher secret coded messages in bottles. For ages 10+.

The Art of Cooking with Friends *

WEL- Thursday, June 23 – 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

The Best Thing Dad Ever Made. In honor of Father’s Day, prepare a favorite dish that your father made for you growing up. For adults 21+. Register Now

Book in a Jar

HML- Month of June – During Library Hours

Guess the title of a book based on its shredded remnants in a glass jar and enter to win a gift card to a local restaurant!

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CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Discovery Storytime in the Park *

HML- Wednesdays, June 8, 22, & 29 – 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Join us for crafts, games, songs, and STEM activities at the Mifflinburg Community Park, North 5^th Street. For ages 2-6. Sponsored by the Mifflinburg Kiwanis Club. Register Now

Build-an-Ocean Friend Workshop *

HML- Saturday, June 11 – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Name and stuff your own ocean friend! Choose from a dolphin, seahorse, shark, or turtle. MUST prepay and place an animal order by May 21.

Wonders of Earth & Space *

PLUC - Tuesday, June 14 – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Children explore the wonders of Earth and space through hands-on activities. This program is a collaboration of the Public Library for Union County, the Lewisburg Children’s Museum, NASA, and the NISE Network. For ages 6-10.

Cooking with Family *

WEL - Thursday, June 16 – 6:00pm – 7:00 pm

In honor of Father’s Day, children or families prepare and share a favorite dish their dad makes for them. Register Now

Book Talk & Signing with Kayla Odell *

WEL - Saturday, June 18 – 10:00am – 12:00 pm

Young author Kayla Odell discusses her book The Secret of the Guardian Forest. The book will be available for purchase at the event. All participants are entered into a drawing for a free copy. Register Now

Build a Lighthouse – STEAM Activity *

PLUC - Monday, June 20 – 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Build a lighthouse using a variety of materials to see how tall, big, or crazy you can make it. For ages 8-12. Register Now

“Shadow and Light”

HML- Wednesday, June 22 – 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Meets the last Thursday of each month

Experiment with light and explore the ways that light interacts with objects to create shadows, reflections, and more. This program is a collaboration with the Lewisburg Children’s museum. For ages 2-6. Held at the Mifflinburg Community Park, North 5th Street.

Ancient Undersea Reptile Show

WEL- Monday, June 27 – 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Explore life in the ancient seas 70 million years ago. The program features a fun-filled game show with audience participation, a touch of magic, and show & tell with rare fossils. After the show, children will dig for fossils. Learn More

Mythical Creature Day *

PLUC - Wednesday, June 29 – 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join the Little Mermaid (aka Miss Alicia) for a day full of mythical creatures that supposedly live somewhere under the sea. For ages 6-12. Register Now