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Christmas at Balmoral Castle

Thursday, December 7 at 6 PM   AND   Saturday, December 9 at 1 PM
VIRTUAL Program

  

Join the Christmas festivities at Balmoral Castle. Meet Margaret Cummins, head housekeeper of Balmoral during the reign of Queen Victoria, as she prepares for the arrival of the royal couple and their nine children. Learn about the traditions and history of the season. In this program, the audience becomes the incoming household staff of the castle. Don’t be surprised if Mrs. Cummins checks to see if your hands are clean!
Jessica Michna, recipient of the Presidential Service Center’s Distinguished Service Award, is widely known for her riveting portrayals of First Ladies, notable women of history and fictitious characters. She will portray Margaret Cummins as she transports attendees to 1858 during this program.Jessica earned a degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin system. In the late 1990’s after being a collegiate level researcher and lecturer, a business woman and working with the elderly in the heath care field, Jessica returned to her first loves, history and theater. She started her business, First Impressions and for over twenty years has been a professional actress and historian.
This is a free program. No registration is necessary.
Disclaimer(s)
Photography During Programs
While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.
 

The Silent Book Club

Saturday, December 2 at 10:30 AM

No assigned books, No rules. 
Meet. Share. Discuss! Join us for a monthly book club without assigned reading. Bring your own book, and meet new friends! BAPL has created its own local chapter of the international Silent Book Club.  Join the discussions and also get some excellent book recommendations! Do not worry, no ‘spoilers’ are allowed during book discussions.  No Registration Necessary.

 

Building Blocks

Date & Time (TBA)

Virtual Program:  linked to our Facebook Page & YouTube Channel

Judy Brown, owner of the Little Fabric Garden will return with another great project! Thread those sewing machines and get ready to make the project your own! Building Blocks is a prerecorded program that will premier to the library’s Facebook page and YouTube channel when the project becomes available. Many of our past works can be found on the library’s YouTube channel. Date: TBA

 

 

Tech Tutor Block

Tuesday December 5 & 19 (10AM -12PM)

Join us on Tuesday, December 5 & 19 from 10 AM – 12 PM
to receive help with basic computer questions. Pick up some new skills in a friendly, one-on-one environment.
Registration is necessary. Call 814-362-6527.

Christmas Movie Bingo

Wednesday, December 13 at 6 PM

Let’s get into the holiday spirit together! Join us for a Christmas movie, complete with popcorn! While viewing the show, we’ll also play ‘movie bingo’ where every snowball fight and kiss under the mistletoe could get you closer to winning!
See you on Wednesday, December 13 at 6PM for this free program. Registration is not necessary.

 

 

The Open Book Club

Saturday, December 16 at 10:30 AM

The next club meeting will be Saturday, December 16 at 10:30 AM. Members have elected to read any Christmas-themed book of their choosing.
All are encouraged to attend and new members are always welcomed.

Art with Courtney

Monday, December 18 at 6 PM

Registration is necessary

Join us for a fun, in-person program on Monday, December 18 at 6 PM. Participants will create unique glass bulb Christmas ornaments using alcohol ink. This program will be lead by Courtney Mealy, Pitt-Bradford’s Director of Arts Programming.
Participation for this free program is limited so register early! Call 814-362-6527, or stop by the Circ Desk. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.

 

 

Trivia Night

Tuesday, December 19 at 6 PM

Let’s test your knowledge of everything Christmas during our next Trivia Night. Form your teams (4 ppl. max.) or play individually. Either way, it is sure to be a blast!
Tuesday, December 19 at 6 PM
Registration is necessary. Call 814-362-6527 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography During Programs

While attending library programs, visitors may be photographed by library staff. Photographs become library property and may be used in library promotions. Individuals who do not want to be photographed or recorded are responsible for removing themselves from the area or notifying the photographer of their opt-out status.

Upcycle This!  (VIRTUAL)

December

“Upcycle This!” is a prerecorded video that premiers on the library’s Facebook page, and Instagram account so you can enjoy it any time that is convenient for you!  We take discarded items and give them new life.
Episodes can also be found on the library’s YouTube channel.

 

 

Youth Department Events

 

 

Sale to Benefit Our Youth Book Clubs

Throughout December

 

Support our teen book clubs with every purchase of hand-made bookmarks, prints, and ornaments. They also have brand new books for sale!! Shop early while the selection is great!  Funds generated will support club field trips.

 

 

 Middle Ground Book Club

Thursday, December 7 at 5 PM

 

Club members will meet on Thursday, December 7 at 5 PM and will be discussing Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan. The Middle Ground Book Club is open to all local tweens in grades 5 – 8. Enjoy free books and pizza during all meetings.
After a summer spent trying to prevent a catastrophic war among the Greek gods, Percy Jackson finds his seventh-grade school year unnervingly quiet. His biggest problem is dealing with his new friend, Tyson
New members are always welcome! Bring a friend.

 

 

Teen Book Club

Tuesday, December 19 at 5 PM

 

Club members will meet on Tuesday, December 19 at 5 PM and will be discussing Little Thieves by Margaret Owen. Teen Book Club is open to any local teen in grades 9 – 12. Enjoy free books and pizza at every meeting.
A scrappy maid must outsmart both palace nobles and Low Gods. Once upon a time, there was a horrible girl…
Vanja Schmidt knows that no gift is freely given, not even a mother’s love―and she’s on the hook for one hell of a debt.
New members are always welcome to join. The club meets monthly on the third Tuesday.

 

Story Seekers

Mondays and Fridays at 11 AM 

Story Seekers is a fun-filled program for 0-5 year old children and their parents or caregivers.  Hear great stories, sing a few songs, and complete a craft or two!  Story Seekers meets every Monday and Friday at 11 AM.S

 

Clay Jewelry Workshop

Saturday, December 9 at 11 AM 

Join Lilly Kemick, on December 9 at 11 AM as she demonstrates how to create Christmas-themed jewelry charms with polymer clay. This is a registered program for students in grades 4 – 6. Registration is required. Call 814-362-6527,visit the Circ Desk, or email [email protected]

 

Santa Claus Visit

Saturday, December 23 at 11 AM

Santa will be at the library on Saturday, December 23 at 11 AM!! Bring the kiddos and snap a picture with the Big Guy. Crafts will be available while everyone waits for their turn to visit with Santa. This is a free event.

 

New Year’s Eve Day

Sunday, December 31 at 11 AM 

Local families are invited to “ring” in the new year with us during a special Alice in Wonderland event on December 31 at 11 AM. Enjoy Marty’s Bubble Gum Machine! There will be great music, silly games, and plenty of bubbles! At 12 PM we will have an awesome balloon drop too. Wrap up the event with New Year hats and treats. This is a free event.

 

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