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Summer Reading
Events & Programs

Summer Reading Challenge

June 7- August 1

Read books, attend programs, and win prizes! This summer everyone who completes their summer reading challenge will earn a prize!​

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June events open at 12am on May 27.

July events open at 12am on June 16.

August events open at 12am on July 14.

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This year we're encouraging all participants to log their reading progress through Beanstack, our online platform!

Repeating Events

One Time Programs

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Repeating Events

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Books & Brews

One Thursday a month at 5pm | 21+

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Stop by Stick City Brewing Company to discuss the monthly book!

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June 19: A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers

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Board Game Club

Saturday, June 21, July 19, August 23 at 10am | Ages vary

 

Learn how to play a new game! Fun for the whole family!

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June 23: Apples to Apples (10+)

July 19: Dixit (10+)

August 23: Splendor (all ages)

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Community Scavenger Hunt

Tuesday, July 1 to Thursday, July 31 | All Ages

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​Get ready to explore! Grab a scavenger hunt sheet at the Mars Area Public Library and start your journey around Mars, Valencia, and beyond! Each location on the list will display a poster showing the cover of a book. Just write down the correct title and author at each site, then return your completed list to the library for a prize!

Completion prize: One-time library fine forgiveness.

Grand prize: One year of fine forgiveness ($100 value)

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Lactation Group Monthly Meeting

Thursdays, June 12 and July 10 at 11:30am  | For expectant and new moms (0-12 weeks old)

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Review the benefits and guidelines of breastfeeding, positioning/latching techniques, and any red flags to seek professional help. Bring your baby or a baby doll for practice. Led by Ivy Rehab for Kids

June

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No Sew Bandana Pillows

Thursday, June 12 at 5pm | Ages 15+

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Get ready for a fun and easy craft that requires no sewing! Learn how to make a cozy bandana pillow using just a few materials. This no-sew project is perfect for crafters of all skill levels, even for those who have had no previous crafting experience.

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Take & Make: Packing Tape Picture Transfers

Monday, June 16 to Saturday, June 21 | Adults and Teens

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Get creative at home with this Packing Tape Picture Transfer kit! After learning the basics with this kit, you will be able to utilize your newfound skills to turn cherished pictures into unique keepsakes or create custom artwork for your space!

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Beeswax Sheet Candles

Thursday, June 26 at 5pm | Ages 15+

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Learn how to turn colorful beeswax sheets into lovely candles! Cut sheets into different shapes and decorative elements to create one-of-a-kind candles that will add an extra bit of art to your home.

July

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Take & Make: Air Dry Clay Flower Frogs

Monday, June 30 to Saturday, July 5 | Ages 15+

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Flower frogs are a mix of decorative and functional, as they are used in vases to keep the flowers in bouquets in place. Unleash your creativity at home with this Air Dry Clay Flower Frog kit that will make your very own version. No kilns or special tools needed, just hands, a few simple materials, and a little artistic flair!

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Wire Trees

Thursday, July 10 at 5pm | Ages 15+

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Learn how to create beautiful and intricate wire trees using basic wire bending techniques! Whether you decide to add gemstone leaves to represent your favorite season or leave the branches bare, this program will end with a lovely sculpture that will have you itching to make more.

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The Three Keys to Unlocking Organization in Your Home

Tuesday, July 15 at 1pm | Adults

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Being organized doesn't have to be hard. Erika Maddamma from Sunny Spaces Organizing share the three things you need to know about getting and staying organized for good!

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Pressed Flower Coasters

Thursday, July 17 at 5pm | Ages 15+

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Join us for a fun, creative, and nature-inspired craft where you'll learn how to make beautiful, eco-friendly pressed flower coasters- without the need for resin! Whether an experienced or beginner crafter, this program offers a relaxing and enjoyable way to connect with nature while making functional art for your home.

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Kids Clothes

Children's Clothing Swap

Friday, July 25 to Saturday, July 26 | All ages

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Donate your children's clothes to the library between June 10 and July 21, then come back and find something new! You don't have to donate to participate! Leftover clothes will be donated to Inspired Hearts and Hands.

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Take & Make: Bee Kind Shadowbox

Monday, July 21 to Saturday, July 26 | Ages 15+

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Celebrate the beauty of nature and the importance of bees with this take-home kit for creating a Bee Kind Shadowbox. This colorful project is a fun way to remember to 'Bee Kind' to yourself and those around you!

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Pebble Family Portraits

Thursday, July 31 at 5pm | Ages 15+

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Learn how to create one of these minimalist, yet striking, family portraits using a few materials from nature. Smooth flat pebbles, a stick, hot glue, and a canvas are all that are needed to make this wonderful keepsake.

August

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Foam Party Finale

Friday, August 1 at 4pm | All ages

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Join us as we celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program at the Adams Township Community Park Rotary Pavilion with snacks, activities, and a Foam Party for some good "clean" fun! Bring towels and wear comfortable clothing that can get wet!

Click here for directions.

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Back to Routines: Master Your Morning

Tuesday, August 12 at 1pm | Adults

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Summer is starting to wrap up, though the weather is still hot. It's time to think about school days, early wake ups, and getting back to routines. Erika Maddamma from Sunny Spaces Organizing will teach you tricks to getting back into the swing of things, making both your evenings and mornings a bit smoother! From organizing your pantry to dedicated drop zones and backpack unloading routines- these small, but do-able tweaks will help your school year run smoothly!

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Introduction to Preserving

Saturday, August 16 at 10am | Adults

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Learn the basic of canning, the best practices for safely drying foods, and how to preserve food at home during this information workshop from PenState! When signing up for this program, select the Mars location from the drop down menu.

The mission of Mars Area Public Library is to inform, educate, entertain, and culturally enrich by providing books,​ library materials, facilities, and professional
services for all individuals in our area.

Hours

 

Mon-Thurs: 10am-7pm
 

Friday: 10am-3pm
 

Saturday: 9am-4pm (10am-2pm between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

Contact

 

724-625-9048
 

jcallihan@bcfls.org

 

107 Grand Avenue/P.O. Box 415

Mars, PA 16046

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