News & Events
Upcoming Events
The Sea Girt Lighthouse
with Living Historian, Ken Serfass
Sunday, July 24 at 3PM
The ABC’s of Homeschooling
Monday, July 11 at 6:30PM
In-Person
Restorative Yoga with Katy
Tuesday, July 12 at 6 PM
In-Person
Upcycle This!
Thursday, July 7 & 21 at 7 PM
Virtual
The Open Book Club
(former Adult Book Club)
Saturday, July 16 at 10:30 AM
In-Person
Copy Cat
Wednesday, July 20 at 6 PM
In-Person
Trivia Night
Tuesday, July 26 at 6 PM
In-Person
Let’s get patriotic during our next Trivia Night!
Enjoy a trip through the history of our amazing nation with your team (4 ppl. max.) or play individually. Either way, it is sure to be a blast! Tuesday, July 26 at 6 PM
BYO – Book Club
Wednesday, July 27 at 6:00 PM
In-Person
Introducing a new book club for our community of bibliophiles! The BYO-Book Club! Read what you like, when you like! Bring your Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Murder-Mayhem, and Historical Fiction! Bring what you enjoy and share it with others in this totally informal club for people who are crazy about books! All are welcome (age 19+). See you Wednesday, June 22 at 6 PM.
Middle Ground Book Club
Thursday, July 7 at 5 pm
In-Person
Middle Ground Book Club will meet in-person on the first Thursday of every month at 5:00 PM. For more information, email: program@bradfordlibrary.org
Teen Reading Lounge
Tuesday, July 19 at 5PM
In-Person
The Teen Book Club will meet in-person on the third Tuesday of every month at 5:00 PM. For more information: program@bradfordlibrary.org
Teen & Tween Art Series
Thursday, July 7, 14, & 21: 4-6PM
- Patch Poetry: July 14, 4-6 PM
- Linoleum Block Printmaking: July 21, 4-6 PM
- Journal Making: July 28, 4-6 PM
While the workshops are free, registration is necessary. Call 814-362-6527, visit the Circ Desk, or email the youth department to register: program@bradfordlibrary.org
OrJames Lab: Dissections
Wednesday, July 27 – Friday, July 29: 6-8 PM
Pitt-Bradford professor, Orin James is pleased to offer a classic dissection series for all families. Children under the age of 13, who are taking part in dissections must have adult supervision. Participants will learn the anatomy of the brain, eye, and heart. Register early, as the spots are limited for this free series. For more information, email: program@bradfordlibrary.org
Story Seekers
Mondays & Fridays at 11 AM
Join the story time fun every Monday and Friday at 11 AM.
We will read stories, sing some songs, and maybe do a craft or two!
Jeffini’s Sail the Seven Seas
Tuesday, July 5 at 11 AM
Jeffini uses MAGIC & PUPPETS to encourage kids to Dream BIG and then make their dreams come true through READING!!
This year’s program features fabulous Ocean-themed magic, audience participation, AND Jeffini’s crazy puppet friends. The show features facts about the 7 Oceans of the world, sea life, and ocean travel – all based on Children’s Literature.
This year’s magical words are…“Ahoy Readers!”
The show is perfect for kids aged 3-12.
In fact, even parents will enjoy it!
Children’s Summer Reading Program
Children interested in participating in this year’s reading program can obtain a paper reading log at the Circ Desk and log their books until the Summer Picnic (TBA).
Area youth are invited to the library on the following dates for our Summer Reading Workshops:
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Grades 1-3: Wednesday, July 6 & 13
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Grades 4-6: Thursday, July 7 & 14
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Preschool – K: Tuesday, July 12
Reading with Percy
Saturday, July 9 at 11 AM
The little horse with the big heart is returning to the library on Saturday, July 9 at 11 AM.
Area youth can enjoy Percy, a great story, and a fun craft!
Story Walk
July 11 – 17
In collaboration with BCPAC, Kiwanis, and the BACC, the library is conducting a story walk in downtown Bradford.
Participants can obtain a story walk booklet from the library’s Circ Desk beginning July 5. Find pages from the book, The Magic Fish, in the windows of participating businesses and note them in the booklet.
Completed booklets can be submitted to the library by July 16 or bring them to Callahan Park on July 18 at 11 AM as Story Seekers gathers to watch BCPAC’s play.
Three randomly selected winners will get a free book. One winner will also get a BACC $20 gift certificate.
Juice Box Heroes
Wednesday, July 20 at 11 AM
Join Jim Ronan for music and fun! This program is perfect for children ages birth – 5 years old.
The in-person program is held in the children’s library space on the third Wednesday of the month. Join in the singing and dancing!
News & Updates
Teen Reading Lounge
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