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12:30 PM-2:00 PM

Have you always wanted to collect all of your special memories in an extra-special way?

Well, now you can!

This program is designed for adults and teens who enjoy flowers, nature and craft making.

Joan Maher will help you design your own miniature landscape using silk flowers, picket fences, small birds and other appropriate
objects.

There is a cost of $2.00 for the container. All other materials will be provided by Jenkintown Library.

Space is limited. Registration is required. For more information call the library at 215-884-0593.

JEWELRY  MAKING @Jenkintown Library

Four sessions: July 8, 10, 15, & 17
Tuesdays and Thursdays

Time: 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Yes, you can learn to turn beads and cord into jewelry! Our instructor, Sarah Owens, will show you how to make great jewelry in 4 sessions
on July 8, July 10, July 15, and July 17 from 3:30 PM -5:00 PM. We even provide the materials! This program is for kids ages 8-13.
Spaces are limited, so register at the library or call 215-884-0593.

 

MAKE YOUR OWN COMIC BOOK @ Jenkintown Library

Two sessions: Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Have you always wanted to make your own comic book? Then this is your opportunity to do so.
If you are between the ages 7 through 12, sign up for this two part program on Friday, July 11th and Saturday, July 12, 10:30 -noon. 
Materials will be provided. Elizabeth Markham, who has had a lot of experience with cartooning, will be our instructor.
Places are limited and registration is required by calling 215-884-0593 or by coming into the library.

 

Hobby Night for Kids @ Jenkintown Library

Wednesday, July 16 @ 7:00 p.m.

WANTED!!
 

Hi. Do you have a hobby and are between the ages of 7 and 12? Are you willing to share with others? Do you collect stamps, make jewelry,
do magic, play chess, play the guitar, ANTHING that is a hobby? Would you be willing to come to Jenkintown Library’s Hobby Night for Kids
on Wednesday, July 16^th at 7 PM and share your hobby with everyone else? It will be a fun time with refreshments provided.
Invite your friends and family to come too. We will provide a table for your display if needed.

To register, please call 215-884-0593 or stop in at the library. We will even give you invitations to give to your friends and family!

Hobby Night for Teens and Adults

Thursday, July 17 @ 7:00 p.m.

WANTED!

TEENS & ADULTS

Hi. Do you have a hobby you are willing to share with others? Do you collect stamps, make jam,
throw pottery, play the guitar, watch birds, play chess, ANYTHING that is a hobby? We would like you
to come to Jenkintown Library’s Hobby Night for Teens & Adults. Hobby Night will be on Thursday,
July 17^th at 7 PM. Refreshments will be served. Invite your family and friends to come too. We will provide
a table for your display if needed. We will even give you invitations to give to your friends and family

To register, please call 215-884-0593 or stop in at the Library.
 

FAMILY FUN NIGHTS @ Jenkintown Library

Join us on Wednesday evenings in July for a variety of great programs for the whole family.
All programs start at 7 PM and refreshments will be served. Because we want to be sure to
have enough materials and food for all, please register at the library or by calling
215-884-0593.

July 2- PAPER BAG NATURE JOURNAL- Join us and make your own nature journal. Made with grocery
bags with handles, this lets you carry it with you on your nature walks and have a place to put your
specimens. Bring it home and write or draw about your experiences in the journal.

July 9- LADY BUG ROCK- Have you heard of rock painting? We will paint a rock as a lady bug that you
can take home to use as a paperweight, garden accent, or gift. We may have a surprise live visitor too.

July 16- KIDS HOBBY NIGHT- Come and see all the different hobbies that kids in your neighborhood
have. Maybe you will find one that YOU would want to do too. If you are between 7 and 12 and want
to share your hobby, please let the library know so we can have a spot for you.

July 23- The JENKINTOWN LIBRARY SRC PLAYERS present “ANANSI & THE MOSS-COVERED
              ROCK”

They’re back again this year with another play. This one is an African folktale about that tricky spider,
Anansi. After the play, we will all make our own banana split. Yummy!

July 30-DOES A CRICKET REALLY HAVE KNOBBY KNEES?- Judy Groben of the Montgomery County
Master Gardener’s Speakers Bureau does a program with live crickets, lots of fun facts, music
instruments (so we sound like crickets), and cricket masks to color.

PEER EDITING @ Jenkintown Library

Are you a writer? Would you like to discuss your work with others and get feedback? Then come to our
peer editing program on Wednesdays, August 6^th and August 13^th at 7 PM. Our facilitator, Elizabeth
Markham, is an experienced peer editor and has written three times for the National Novel Writing Month.
Please bring 3 copies of a short piece or excerpt of a longer piece. It may be fiction or non-fiction. This is an
adult program but mature teens age 16 and up may come.

Please register at the Library or by calling 215-884-0593.

PRESENTING!!

PAJAMA STORY TIME

AT

JENKINTOWN LIBRARY

 SPONSORED BY KESWICK THEATRE

Join us on Tuesday evenings at 7 PM on June 24, and July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29^th. Come to the Jenkintown Library Children’s
Room for a fun storytime based on all the wonderful kid’s shows that will be presented this summer at Keswick Theatre.
Be comfortable and wear your pajamas. One lucky child will win a pair of tickets for the next show at Keswick Theatre.
Go to the Keswick Theatre website at www.keswicktheatre.com and go to the Summer Fun 2008 Family Series to
checkout all the wonderful programs going on this summer.

 Registration is suggested by calling 215-884-0593 or at the check-out counter at the Library.

Create a Bug Contest

Fun for the whole family.  Prizes too!

Pick up a brown bag 'o bug and bring it to the counter. Register at the counter with your name, age and
phone number. You may register either individually if you are age 7 or older or as a family.

EVERYTHING in the bag must be used to make your bug.

You may also use anything you have at home to create your own special bug. This is a recycle bug so
Do Not Use or Buy Anything new. You may purchase glue if you do not already have some at home.

Return your created bug back to Jenkintown Library by July 15 to be placed on display. Winners will
be announced at the Kids Hobby Night scheduled for July 16th.

All Bugs will remain on display until September 1st.

Emotional Freedom Technique: an alternative way to balance your emotions

Taught by Jennifer Merritt, this program is geared for Teens and Adults and will be held on Thursday,
July 31, 7-9 p.m.

Tapping on specific merdian points and exercises for the brain promote clear thinking and emotional freedom.

EFT can be use to help pain relief, trauma, addictions, weight loss, stress, and etc.

Instructor, Jennifer Merritt , is the co-director of Shakti Yoga.

Registration is required.

Fraud Broads: Women of Special Interest : a program for teens - adults

Women throughout history have had to endure double standards, attitudes and legislation that have forced them to make decisions that drastically
affected their lives.  Dr. Millie Wintz, presenter, will focus on women who chose to dress as men to pursue unchartered paths.

This fun and fascinating program will be held on Thursday, July 10, 7:00 p.m. in the library's Community Room.

You may register for this program by calling Jenkintown Library, 215-884-0593 or stop by the  Circulation Desk.

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