invited to attend the library ’ s End of Summer Celebration at Hempfield Park .
SUMMER READING KICKOFF PARTY Kick off a summer full of fun and adventure with the library at St . Clair Park on Thursday , June 6 , at 11 a . m . Enjoy the wacky antics of circus performer and clown-with-anxiety O ’ Ryan the O ’ Mazing ! O ’ Ryan ’ s interactive shows are filled with comedy , juggling and audience participation . Be prepared for silliness as O ’ Ryan confronts the realities of living with anxiety . Registration is recommended but not required ; like always , the first Beanstack secret code will be shared .
PERFORMANCES IN THE PARKS WITH STAGE RIGHT ! FOR FAMILIES
GHAL and Stage Right ! have teamed up again to bring you StagED performances for children . Come see a show at either St . Clair Park Amphitheater in downtown Greensburg or at the Hempfield Amphitheater . Show titles to be announced later .
Performances in St . Clair Park are on Mondays at 1 p . m . on the following dates : 6 / 10 , 6 / 17 , & 6 / 24 and 7 / 8 , 7 / 15 & 7 / 22 . Performances at Hempfield Park will be on Wednesdays at 10 a . m . on the following dates : 6 / 12 , 6 / 19 , & 6 / 26 and 7 / 10 , 7 / 17 & 7 / 24 .
ADULT PROGRAMS WILL KEEP BRAINS BUSY
• Light and Lively Book Discussion Group
• Socrates Café Intellectual Discussion Group for Current Events
• Back to School Used Book Sale , and monthly mini-sales during Night Markets
• Blood Drive for the American Red Cross
• Let ’ s Stitch Social Group , for anyone interested in needleworking together
• Winery Book Club
• Picture This at the Library local art exhibitions
• Chess Club
• Ulysses S . Grant Presents “ The Siege at Vicksburg ” with Ken Serfass
• Transit 101
• How to Take Photos Like a Pro on Your Phone More are being added every day , so be sure to check the online event calendar often at ghal . org or stop by the library for a brochure .
CHILDREN ’ S SUMMER PROGRAMS 6 / 10 – Preschool Engineers from 10 to 11 a . m . ( ages 3-5 ). Little kids love to build big stuff . Come play with friends and build together .
6 / 19 – Middle School Meet-Up : Slime Bar from 6 to 7 p . m . This program is for anyone going into grades 6-8 . Mix up batches of slime with color , charms , or other mix-ins to make your own unique creation .
6 / 22 – Elephant and Piggie Party ( ages 4-8 ) from 1 to 2 p . m . Celebrate the beloved characters Elephant and Piggie from Mo Willem ’ s books at a party with games , crafts and stories .
6 / 24 – Infant Massage ( infants ) 10 a . m . Learn how to soothe your baby with infant massage techniques taught by instructors from Achieva Early Intervention .
Toddler Story Times at GHAL : Choose one of three options for story times for toddlers ages 18 to 25 months old . Tuesdays at 10 a . m . from 6 / 11 through 7 / 23 , Wednesdays at 10 a . m . from 6 / 12 through 7 / 24 , or Thursdays at 10:30 a . m . from 6 / 13 through 7 / 25 ( no story time 7 / 4 ).
Preschool Story Time : Choose one of two options for story times for children ages 3 through 5 . Tuesdays at 11 a . m . from 6 / 11 through 7 / 23 or Wednesdays at 11 a . m . from 6 / 12 through 7 / 24 .
DIY Maker Days : For all ages , Saturday 6 / 8 , 7 / 13 or 8 / 10 from 1 to 3 p . m . Come make stuff at the library ! Build , create , or design with our collection of Maker Space equipment .
Lego Club : For ages 6-11 , Tuesdays 6 / 4 , 7 / 2 and 8 / 6 from 6 to 7 p . m . Get ready , set , and build a new challenge each month with our collection of Legos !
6 / 24 – Teen Time : Bow Tie Party ( ages 13-18 ) from 6 to 7:30 p . m . Make an occasion a party with a bow tie ! Sew your own bow tie and celebrate with us .
CHILDREN ’ S SUMMER PROGRAMS AT YAPL Toddler Story Time : Tuesdays at 10 a . m . from 6 / 11 through 7 / 23 for toddlers ages 18 months through 25 months old .
Preschool Story Time : Wednesdays at 11 a . m . from 6 / 12 through 7 / 24 .
Every Tuesday from 2 to 3 p . m ., YAPL will feature a program for children ages 6-11 years old . On June 11 , the “ Bugs and Buds ” program is all about insects . Learn what makes a bug a bug and learn the important role bugs play in growing our favorite plants . Use a digital microscope to look inside seeds and go on an insect safari .
All library programs are free , but most require registration . Registration for children ’ s programs at GHAL and YAPL will begin Tuesday , May 28 , at 6 a . m . Many programs fill up fast , so be sure to set your alarm . If a program has been filled , register for the waiting list in case additional spots become available .
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