Just a reminder that the library will be closed Saturday, July 2; Sunday, July 3; and Monday, July 4.  Regular library hours will resume Tuesday. Have a wonderful July 4th holiday.

Who lived here first?? Ken Burkett from  the Jefferson County History Center in Brookville will be on hand with facts and artifacts from our area's first inhabitants. You won't want to miss this!

ALSO!!! Don't forget Tiny Tuesdays for children under 5 years old on Tuesday @ 10AM & Stop 'N Flop on Wednesdays @ 11AM!!  See you at the Library (or the Park)!!!!!

June 23                        Ronda Stiles from Penn State Cooperative Extension: Destination: Italia!
                                      Take a virtual trip to Italy, the birthplace of pizza, and learn about good
                                      nutrition at the same time. As a special treat we'll make Pyramid Pizza:
                                      Molto bene!

Spend a magical evening at the library with these teen brothers who will amaze and entertain you with their skill at hocus-pocus.  Everyone is invited! This event is sponsored by the DuBois Area Kiwanis Club.  See you at the LIBRARY!!!!!!!!

June 14                               Outdoor day/ Geo-Caching Day at the Library
5 PM – 7 PM                      Do you or your parents own a GPS? We will teach you how to hunt
                                             treasure all over DuBois using this global device. Whether you have
                                             never Geo-Cached before or this will be your 100th find, we will be
                                             working together to find fun!  (Click for a downloadable program flyer)

June 18                               Mid-Month Movie Moment - Night at the Museum: Battle of the
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM          Smithsonian   Preview the movie, learn about the artifacts and exhibits
                                             brought to life through the movie, and get inspired to make a family
                                             visit to these free Museums. 

July 9                                  A Tree Grows in Brooklyn Book Discussion
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM         By Betty Smith, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is a splendidly plotted
                                            tale of three generations of a proud working-class family beginning in
                                            1912; on July 9, we will be discussing the book and planting our own
                                            Trees in DuBois. All ages are welcome to join our discussion. Extra
                                            copies of the book will be available to check out starting June 1.

July 12                               Queen for a Night
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM        Crown yourself King or Queen as we offer materials, recipes and time
                                            to create all natural spa treatments to pamper your mind, body, and
                                            soul.  We provide the ingredients, you become Royal!

July 23                              Mid-Month Movie Moment - Planet Earth
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM        Planet Earth is a wondrous planet! Join us to watch a movie, learn ways
                                           to preserve our planet for all future generations, create a craft, and
                                           have a snack, all celebrating Planet Earth!

Weekly Programs
Tiny Tuesdays             Every Tuesday morning from June 7 through July 26, except for July 5.
10:00 – 10:45 AM      Spend a happy summer morning at the library with your little ones age 3 –
Program Room            5. It's a great time to enjoy a good story, finger plays, puppets, songs, crafts,
                                       and activities.

Stop 'n Flops                Every Wednesday morning from June 8 through July 27.
11:00 – 11:30 AM      Take time out of your busy week to Stop at the children's library and Flop
Children's Library       down on the floor with your child for a mini story hour complete with
                                       songs, finger plays, and, of course, stories! This program is geared to children
                                       age 2-4.

Library in the Park     Every Thursday afternoon from June 9 through July 28.
2:00 – 3:00 PM          For children in grades K-5, these afternoons in the park will be both fun and
Large Pavilion              (sshhh!) educational from beginning to end! You will not want to miss a
behind YMCA               single one! Note: If the weather is inclement, the event will be held in the
                                        Program Room.

Special Events
June 9                            Kick-Off Event International Fair
2:00 – 3:00 PM           Games, crafts, and snacks from around the world. Learn a little bit about
Large pavilion               other cultures right in your own hometown! Get in the mood for a great
behind YMCA               summer of reading, prizes and FUN for everyone! Geared to kids age 3 – 10.

June 18                         Mid-Month Movie Moment - Night at the Museum: Battle of the
1:30 - 3:30 PM            Smithsonian.  Preview the movie, learn about the artifacts and exhibits
                                       brought to life through the movie, and get inspired to make a family visit to
                                       these wonderful and free Museums.  (Movie Rated: PG)

June 21                         Magic Show: M & M MAGIC
6:30 – 7:30 PM           Spend a magical evening at the library with these teen brothers who will
Program Room            amaze and entertain you with their skill at hocus-pocus.  Everyone is invited!
                                       This event is sponsored by the DuBois Area Kiwanis Club.

July 5                            Puppet Show Steve Abrams, Puppeteer
2:00 – 3:00                 Who can resist a puppet? Join this talented performer for an afternoon of fun
Program Room            and laughter at the library! Everyone is invited. This event is sponsored by
                                      the DuBois Area Kiwanis Club.

July 7                           Stories in the Park ALAN IRVINE, STORYTELLER
2:00 – 3:00                Get set to be enthralled by stories from this gifted performer from
Large pavilion            Pittsburgh. He will be on hand to entertain you with tales from around the
behind YMCA            world. Everyone is invited. This event is sponsored by the DuBois Area
                                     Kiwanis Club.

July 11 – 16                Royalty Week
Tiny Tuesday             This week will feature a morning every little prince or princess will
                                      adore. Come to the library in your favorite Princess, Knight-in-shining-
                                      armor, Prince, Queen or King costume and be ready for some royal fun!
                                      There will smiles and giggles galore at this event. Parents, bring your
                                      camera!

Stop ‘n Flop                 Royalty Week continues on Wednesday morning, as we feature Royal
                                      Stories and Songs.

Library in the Park    "Medieval Market Day” - As part of PRINCESS WEEK, the kids will be
                                      given “currency” to make and buy items that would appeal to children of
                                      the middle ages. Have a wee taste of a medieval marketplace. Feel free to
                                      come in costume!

July 19                         Kindermusik
10:00-10:45 AM        Barb Keller will be our Tiny Tuesdays guest. She will conduct a session of
                                      Kindermusik for the enjoyment of the little ones!

July 19                         Sesame Street: Get Healthy Now!
6:30 – 7:30                 Our Sesame Street friends would like everyone to form healthy habits for a
Program Room           happy life! Want your kids to eat their broccoli?? Come for a fun and
                                      educational evening at the library. Geared to children age 2 - 7.  Families will 
                                      be given a free Sesame Street DVD and booklet.

“LIBRARY IN THE PARK” EVENTS   (Geared to children in Kindergarten through fifth grade)
2PM Every Thursday
June 9                          Kick-Off: International Fair

June 16                        Sue Rensel, Environmental Education Specialist from Clear Creek State Park:
                                      Wings Across the Borders. People aren't the only ones who fly to exotic places
                                      for the winter! Many birds and some butterflies travel thousands of miles to a
                                      rainforest canopy during our winter months. Discover how and why they
                                      return to our part of the country every spring!

June 23                        Ronda Stiles from Penn State Cooperative Extension: Destination: Italia!
                                      Take a virtual trip to Italy, the birthplace of pizza, and learn about good
                                      nutrition at the same time. As a special treat we'll make Pyramid Pizza:
                                      Molto bene!

June 30                        Who lived here first?? Ken Burkett from  the Jefferson County History
                                       Center in Brookville will be on hand with facts and artifacts from our area's
                                       first inhabitants. You won't want to miss this!

July 7                             Stories in the Park ALAN IRVINE, STORYTELLER

July 14                           Medieval Market Day

July 21                           Galen Kilmer, Local History Teacher: Who Were They and Why Did They
                                        Come Here? Ever wonder why immigrants picked Clearfield County for
                                        their American destination? Mr. Kilmer knows, and he's anxious to tell you
                                        all about it!

July 28                           Dewey's Amazing Race In this game players complete challenges based on
                                        the subject categories of the Dewey Decimal System. Kids will be amazed
                                        at how much fun they will have with this fast-paced game!

July 30                           Summer Reading ends. Time to pick up certificates and prizes! But never
                                         stop reading! Its benefits and pleasures last a lifetime!

Visit each departments' page for more details on each program.  Hope to see you at one of our fun-filled events throughout June and July!