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Week of Sep 26th
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Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest
All month!
Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Fendrick Library20 N. Main StreetMercersburg, PA 17236717-328-9233Combine pumpkin decorating with literature this October at the
Fendrick Library?s Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest- Decorate a pumpkin or gourd (real or artificial) like your favorite BOOK CHARACTER ? ?or with a literary theme
- CARVED PUMPKIN/GOURD SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
- Pumpkins or gourds may be painted, hot glued, decorated, colored, etc. Be creative!
- Drop off pumpkins at the library October 3, 2022 through October 24, 2022
- Winners will be announced October 31, 2022.
- All pumpkins must be picked up by 6 pm on November 4th, 2022
- Enter one of the contest age groups below for a chance to win $25 + spooky prize!
Ages 1 - 5
Ages 6 - 11
Ages 12 - 17
Ages 18 - adult
Block Party for all ages!–
Block Party for all ages!
Fendrick Library20 N. Main StreetMercersburg, PA 17236717-328-9233Meet friends at the library every Monday evening for a block party!? All ages are welcome to join in this open-ended block building activity.??
Block play is a fun creative way to teach skills:?
Physical- gross & fine motor skills, strength, coordination
Social- communicate, share, cooperate
Cognitive- problem solving, size relationships, patterns
Language- names of colors, shapes, discuss structuresAt each stage of growth children develop new creative ways to play with blocks!
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Preschool Storytime
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Preschool Storytime
- Weekly Preschool Storytime?group will meet at the library each Wednesday morning at 10:30 am, open to the community. Each week we will share stories, make crafts, enjoy snacks and meet new friends!
Beginner Crochet Series–
Beginner Crochet Series
Fendrick Library20 N. Main StreetMercersburg, PA 17236717-328-9233Beginning September 28th, 2022 at 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. Join us for a fun, relaxing evening learning the age-old craft of crochet!? Classes will continue weekly, schedule to be decided. Cost per project is $20 per person if you supply your materials or $30 per person if I supply the materials. Projects may take longer than the week listed for the class. We go at your pace. Crochet is meant to be relaxing and we?ll take as long as we need. If there are areas we need to learn, we?ll fit them in as we go. Click here to view the crochet schedule for lessons 1-6.
Crochet Series hosted by Kaye Hamilton.? For more information: 717-860-4817 -
Health Talks- Dementia & free BP checks
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Health Talks- Dementia & free BP checks
Fendrick Library20 N. Main StreetMercersburg, PA 17236717-328-9233Health Talks- Dementia
Free blood pressure checks available.? Listen to a health talk and learn about dementia, hosted by Martha Swope, RN.
