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Spring Newsletter ~ April - June 2018
 
 
 

A NOTE FROM
THE DIRECTOR....
Hi all,
Can you believe it’s already April of 2018? I wanted to give you a look back at 2017 at the Downingtown Library- it was certainly an exciting year with a lot of activity!
  • 106,971 patrons visited the library- averaging almost 9,000 visitors a month!
  • You checked out 177,890 items from the Library- nearly 15,000 every month.
  • 9,549 children/teens and 1,847 adults attended a wide variety of programs (656 total)- from learning how to play Ukulele, exploring the outdoors at Nature Scouts, digging into local history, building circuits at S.T.E.M. programs, to breaking out of an Escape Room!
  • 9,298 patrons used our free public computers and WiFi for a whopping 24,840 hours
  • 1,196 people signed up for a new Downingtown Library card- bringing our total to 6,227 at the end of the year. Know someone without a Downingtown Library card? Bring em down next time you visit so they can take advantage of all we offer, too!
We hope to see you soon at the Downingtown Library- you never know what you’ll discover when you visit- just-released books, interesting programs, and new friends! Thank you to all of our patrons for using your hometown library so much! Keep an eye out for a new comment card box when you stop by- I’d love to hear your suggestions and comments so that we can serve you even better!
Elizabeth Hess, Library Director
THANK YOU TO 
THE FRIENDS OF THE DOWNINGTOWN LIBRARY
FOR A SUCCESSFUL BOOK SALE! 
AND THANK YOU FOR THE DONATIONS!
SALE IS ONGOING!
$3 BAG SALE STARTS APRIL 2ND!
We still have tons of books, cds & dvds to choose from!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!  All proceeds benefit the library. 
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE QUILTS EVENT
So many events to celebrate!  Photos- Brandywine Wallace fundraiser check presentation, Dr. Seuss birthday celebration, visit from Downingtown Middle School cast of Beauty & the Beast, STEAM program, & create your own terrarium. 
Be sure to check in with us often to find out all the library has to offer!
Foursome Scramble Golf Tournament
MONDAY, JULY 30, 2018 12:30 PM
APPLECROSS COUNTRY CLUB
 SUPPORT OUR LIBRARY BY:
· BECOMING A SPONSOR!
· PLAYING GOLF!
· COMING TO THE RECEPTION/DINNER!
· BUYING RAFFLE TICKETS!
CHILDRENS PROGRAMS

Nature Scouts
Second Saturday of each month 9-10am
Children in 1st through 5th grades are welcome to join our Nature Club! We will explore habitats, discover plants and animals in our very own Kerr Park. Children will work together on projects that will benefit the park. Registration required. We will meet rain or shine.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR APRIL
Block Party
April 26th 2:00pm
Working with blocks, toys, and props, the 3-6 year olds will engage in their first STEAM activity. They will explore concepts in science, technology, engineering, art and math. Free and open play will help develop language, numeracy and social skills. Parents are welcome to stay and play.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Tot Rock Tuesday
May 1st & 5th
10:00am for 3-6 year olds
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
10:30am for 2 year olds
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
We will sing songs, play instruments and dance as we discover the fun of music! An adult must accompany each child. We will provide the instruments.

Shake Your Sillies Saturday
June 2nd & 16th
9:30am for 3-6 year olds
10:00am for 2 year olds
REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 5TH AT 9AM

Family Place
June 14th & 21st 6:30pm
June 15th & 22nd 9:30am
Play, learn & grow together at your Family Place Library! Join this program that brings children & their caregivers together in an informal setting to play, learn, & interact with professionals - a speech therapist, a dental hygiene practitioner, & and an occupational therapist. The room will be filled with educational toys, developmentally appropriate activities and books.
REGISTRATION OPENS
MAY 18TH AT 9AM

ONGOING PROGRAMS

PAWS for Reading
3rd Wednesday of each month
Times slots start at 6:30pm
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR APRIL


Lego Club
1st Thursday of each month

Mama & Me Yoga
Check calendar - upcoming dates TBD

Ukulele
Check calendar - upcoming dates TBD
ADULT PROGRAMS

Meditation
April 17th
1:00pm
Join Kristen Dougherty from Downingtown Yoga & Meditation on this self-awareness journey. Learn meditation techniques to practice calmness & relaxation.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER


Homeopathy
April 17th
6:30pm
Join Kristen Santangelo to learn all about Homeopathy - history & uses, how remedies are prepared, how to take them and where to buy them.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Who's the Boss
April 23rd
6:30pm
Do you find that your child likes to "be the boss" in many situations?
This presentation will discuss the different functions of behavior, or why the behaviors may be occurring. Furthermore, we will look specifically at behavior serving a "control" function, and some helpful strategies that parents/caregivers can use at home to help gain back control in these situations.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Pain Management
May 5th
1:00pm
Ed Marion will be presenting a program about pain management- what you need to know and different strategies. Question and answer session.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Essential Oils for Women's Health
May 14th
6:30pm
During the workshop, the presenter will instruct participants on the basics of using therapeutic grade essentials oils for health and wellness applications. $5 materials fee for a create your own blend.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER


Art & Science of Feng Shui
May 15th
6:30pm
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Yoga
May 19th
1:00pm
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Conversational English
Meets every Tuesday at 12:00pm
This program is for ESL people or for anyone who would like to practice speaking English. Come and meet new friends! Beginners are welcome. There will be different topics discussed at each session. Any questions, contact Karen Smith at the library.
April 3rd Speaking of Art Program
April 10th International Foods Day - bring a dish to share!
 
ONGOING PROGRAMS
Film Forum
2nd Tuesday of each month
6:30pm

Writers Group
2nd Thursday of each month
6:30pm

Fantasy Book Club
2nd Mon of each month -ages 14+
6 - 7:30pm
Library Book Club
4th Tuesday of each month
6:30pm

Senior Center Book Club
4th Thursday of each month
1:00pm

NEW MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME! 
CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR BOOK & FILM LISTS!
WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK!!!
Would you be interested in a Bird Watching program?  We would watch & learn about birds in and around our community.  If interested, please send a quick note to Karen Smith at ksmith@ccls.org

Also, we are starting to plan a "Unique Crafter" event.  If you would be interested in hosting a table, please send an email to Dawn Nunciato at dnunciato@ccls.org.
THANK YOU!
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