Build a Better World

Between June 12th and July 28th, follow the directions on your "BUILD A BETTER WORLD"   Reading and Activities Record. When you have a week's worth of reading completed, return your reading record to the library for a special incentive. Each week your name will be entered into prize drawings, with the grand prize drawings taking place on August 4, 2017.  If you read all 6 weeks, your name will be entered 6 times!  Weekly incentives may include coupons from Subway, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, and a paperback book of your choice.

There are also special events for those who wish to attend. Children who are elementary age are invited to programs on Wednesdays and Fridays. Special crafts and fun activities are listed below.

There are also special events for those who wish to attend. Children who are elementary age are invited to programs on Wednesdays and Fridays. Special crafts and fun activities are listed below.

Elementary Age Programs (Grades K-5)

Wednesday and Friday  1:00 p.m.
READ Dogs 1:15 p.m.
Each event is approximately 45-60 minutes.
*NOTE *Please register at 929-3771 for all elementary age activities and programs.  These programs are free, but due to
limited space, those wishing to attend must register.   

Dates for Wednesday events:
June 14      * Cardboard Roll Characters and READ Dogs
June 21   * Animal Silhouettes and READ Dogs
June 28   * Performer: 10:00 a.m.   Truly Remarkable Loon
"Read Books and Juggle Everything Else"      
        Note: Program at Bessie Allen Middle School
305 McKinley Street, NFDL
July 12      *Snake Knitting and READ Dogs
July 19     * Performer: 1:15 p.m.  
                  Dennis "Dino" Tlachac, "Habitat is a Home"
July 26      * T-shirt Tote and READ Dogs

Dates for Friday events:
June 16       * Canvas Painting
June 23       * String Art
June 30    * Funny Face Collages
July 14      * Cork Trolls
July 21      *3-D Paper Flowers
July 28      *"BUILD A BETTER WORLD POOL PARTY"
                     Note: Program is at NFDL Village Pool,
                    125 McKinley Street, NFDL


Family and Preschool Story Times

Let's explore Building a Better World.
Join us as we read stories, complete craft projects, sing songs, and perform finger plays. Each Story Time lasts about 30 minutes.
No Registration is necessary.

Family Night (All ages)                            Preschool
No registration required.                             No registration is required.
Thursday from 6:30-7:00 p.m.                    Friday from 10:00-10:30 a.m. 

June 15       All About Me                            June 16      All About Me                                  
June 22       Home Sweet Home                 June 23      Home Sweet Home                 
June 29       Construction Zone                   June 30      Construction Zone                                 
July 13        All Around My Town                 July 14       All Around My Town
July  20       Backyard Nature                      July 21       Backyard Nature                                
July 27        Colors of my World                  July 28       Colors of my World                  


Free Special Events, Activities and Performers

Wednesday, June 14, 2017  1:15 p.m. READ Dogs
Saturday, June 17, 2017  12:00 p.m.                                    
North Fondy Fest Parade "Mardi Gras"
Wednesday, June 21, 2017  1:15 p.m. READ Dogs

Wednesday, June 28, 2017  10:00 a.m.  
Truly Remarkable Loon
"Read Books and Juggle Everything Else" is a fast-paced show featuring a great variety of  juggling and balancing feats that are accompanied by non-stop comedy patter, lots of audience participation and a big dose of fun all while promoting books, reading, and libraries.
Note: Program at Bessie Allen Middle School
         305 McKinley Street , NFDL

Wednesday, July 12, 2017  1:15 p.m. READ Dogs

Wednesday, July 19, 2017  1:15 p.m.
"A Habitat is a Home"  Dennis "Dino" Tlachac,
Nature's Niche LLC  Join us for an exciting hands-on animal program that will feature unique animal architects that Build a Better World!

Wednesday, July 26, 2017  1:15 p.m. READ Dogs

Friday, July 28, 2017 1:00-2:15 p.m.
"BUILD A BETTER WORLD Pool Party"
Join us at the Village Pool as we close the Summer Reading
Program with swimming, prizes, and sundaes. So grab your suit and towel, and let's have some fun!  
Note:  Program is at NFDL Village Pool
          125 McKinley Street, NFDL

Special Contests:
-Guessing Jar
-Question of the Week