Upcoming Events @ AAPLD

You know you love to read, so why not have some fun and earn prizes too! We have a program designed for every age, from

Babies to Adults. The program runs through July 31st.

Holiday Closing

Sun, July 4

We will be closed in observance of Independence Day. Have a safe and happy

4th of July!

Upcoming Programs

Beach On a Bottle Vase

Adults/Teens • Multiple Dates/Times

Join us for a quick 30 minute class using sand and shells to decorate a beautiful sea glass colored bottle.

Please sign up for only one session.

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Outdoor Baby Storytime: Lapsit

0-12 Months with Caregiver • Fri July 9 at 9:30 am

Join us for a story and some songs and rhymes! Babies 0-12 months (pre-walkers) only. Masks required. No older siblings please. Algonquin Card required to register.

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Miss Jen on Jeopardy!

Thu Jul 8

Don't miss this episode of Jeopardy!

AAPLD Youth Services Librarian Jennifer Jazwinski will be appearing on the Thursday, July 8th episode of Jeopardy!

Find Your Station

Babies and Beans Storytime

Babies/Toddlers & Adults

Wed, July 7 at 10 am

Are you a parent to a child under two? Bring a coffee and enjoy conversation and outdoor playtime with other parents and babies.

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Cozy Corner Book Club

Adults • Wed, July 7 at 7 pm

Mystery fans, this club is for you!

Our theme this month is Deadly Duos. We’ll be reading Miranda James’s

Bless Her Dead Little Heart.

Copies are available for pick up at the Adult Services Desk at our Harnish Main location.

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Worth 1000 Words

Adults • Wed, July 7 at 7 pm

Photographers of all experience learn, discuss, and practice photography from basics tips to DIY hacks.

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Youth Book Clubs

Pageturners

Going Into Grades 5-8 •Thu, July 8 at 7 pm

Each month we will discuss a different book.

Pick up a copy of the book at the Youth Services Desk.

This month's book will be Sal & Gabi Break the Universe

by Carlos Hernandez.

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Graphic Novel

Going Into Grades 3-5 • Thu, July 8 at 7 pm

Join us as we discuss a different graphic novel each month

and learn about the graphic novel writing process.

Pick up a copy of the book at the Youth Services Desk.

This month we discuss El Deafo by Cece Bell.

Attend and get a free copy of the book to keep!

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Photo Restoration

Adults • Multiple Dates/Times

Learn how to restore your old photographs using FREE online software. Adjust coloring, fix creases, spots and more to clean up your precious family photos.

Mon, July 5 at 7 pm

Wed, July 7 at 10 am

Family Footprint Art

Babies/Toddlers

Pickup Begins July 9

Use your baby or toddler's footprint plus other family members' prints to make a keepsake. We provide the art supplies; you provide the feet! Register to be notified when your kit is available.

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Stranger Than Fiction Book Club

Adults • Tue, July 6 at 6:30 pm

This month's book is In the Garden of the Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler’s Berlin by Erik Larson. This book is available in eBook and eAudiobook format on OverDrive/Libby. Copies of the books will also be available at both library locations..

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The Brief But Profound Career of the Beatles

Adults • Thu July 8 at 7 pm

Join AAPLD in welcoming back historian Clarence Goodman for the second program in a two-part series on the Beatles and their impact on America.

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Be Careful Out There

Summer is the season for trips to the water to cool off and enjoy some fun in the sun. It's also the season for water damage. If you must take your library book with you to the water, please be extra careful. There's just no recovering from water damage.

Building an Etsy Business

Adults • Fri, July 9 at 1 pm

Have you always wanted to start an online Etsy business? Join us for this discussion on how to set goals, take photos, and build a successful business plan.

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All: Saturdays at 10:30 am

Beginner: Mondays at 11 am

Beginner: Wednesdays at 11 am

Intermediate: Thursdays at 1:30 pm

Chair Seated: Thursdays at 2 pm

Chair Standing: Fridays at 10:30 am

Virtual Tai Chi

Adults/Teens • Multiple Dates/Skill Levels

Feeling stressed? Tai Chi has many therapeutic benefits. Stay connected and moving and breathing through these uncertain times we are living through.

Pick the level that works for you!

Classes will be conducted via Zoom. Once you've registered, we'll send you the password for the meeting link.