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Read the latest blog post by Susanne Ritchie, Collections Librarian, to learn about Grundy Library's two new e-resources, brought to you by NewsBank! |
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In Partnership with the Heritatge Conservancy Can you express nature in 100 words or less? Children, teens, and adults are invited to submit their work by January 7. And be sure to come to the Library on January 13 at 1:30 PM to read your work aloud at the award ceremony! Light refreshments will be provided. |
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The Grundy Library offers many different fun and educational outreach options! We also offer training for educators, school library card drives, and library tours. Please complete the form here to receive more information or to schedule an outreach visit! Outreach visits are not limited to children; all age ranges are welcome! |
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Monday, January 22 - Saturday, February 3 Regular Library Hours Third annual Grundy Library & Bristol Borough High School Formal Wear Drive. We will be collecting donations of gently used formal wear garments that students in Bristol Borough can wear to the Winter Dance and Prom. Acceptable items to donate: Dresses Suits Dress pants Dress shirts Unisex formal wear Vests Shoes Accessories (purses, shawls, jewelry) These items will be collected at Grundy Library and Jean Madeline Aveda Institute during normal business hours from January 22- February 3, 2024. Items should be clean and in good condition. We encourage donations of plus, petite, tall, husky, and nonbinary to help all students find something amazing. |
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Saturday, January 6 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM The clock is ticking! Individuals, and teams of up-to four persons, can compete against each other in assembling identical jigsaw puzzles! Each individual competitor (or team) will be given a puzzle of 500 pieces to solve. Once given the signal, competitors can turn over their boxes and begin. Once a team or individual has solved their puzzle, the clock stops for them; others continue until their puzzle is complete. Bragging rights and modest prizes will be awarded to the first three finishers. Due to space constraints, this event is limited to ten teams or individuals. Questions? Please call the Library at 215.788.7891. |
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 NRC presents: Wednesday, January 10 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM Starting a nonprofit can seem terrifically complicated--is it worth it? This class can help you decide! In this session, you’ll learn the legal and logistical elements necessary to start a successful nonprofit. You’ll also learn about possible alternatives to starting your own nonprofit that you may not have considered. Finally, you’ll be introduced to a tool that will help you assess your own readiness to move forward. |
6:00 PM Tuesdays & 2:00 PM Fridays Please check calendar for exact dates Do you want to expand your skills and learn a new trade? Have you considered learning how to code? With every Fiero Code workout and mission you complete, you’ll unlock gear that you can use to customize your own avatar. You can also display your work in a custom portfolio and share your favorite projects with parents, teachers, and friends. You can also register to compete in up to three Fiero Code Challenges each year and submit your projects for a chance to win prizes. Through fun and exciting activities, you can learn coding languages such as: - Scratch
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
- Python
- SQL
These sessions are for students in 3rd grade through adults learners. Attendees can bring their own laptop or Chromebook or use one provided by Grundy Library. These Code Club meetings are drop-in programs; registration is not required. |
Thursday, January 18 7:00 PM - 8:15 PM Join your hosts Laura and Barbara for a Trivia Night on the Kahoot! gaming platform. This month's trivia night theme is Nursery Rhymes and Bedtime Stories. What did Jack Be Nimble do? What did Little Bo-Peep lose? True or false, The Little Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe was a political dig towards an English queen. If you know the answers to these questions, we invite you to show off your knowledge during this trivia event! This event is appropriate for families and individuals. How to proceed: 2. A ZOOM link will be emailed to you before the start time. 3. Join the ZOOM event. If you can, log-in about 5-10 minutes early. You'll meet your hosts Librarians Laura and Barbara there. 4. While on ZOOM, the link to the Kahoot! trivia game will be shared with you and the game will begin. A Kahoot! tutorial can be found at https://youtu.be/lTdg3SRu-7M 5. Have fun and laugh with us! Questions? Call the Grundy Library at 215.788.7891 |
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Wednesday, January 3 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM
This is an informal gathering of knitting and crocheting enthusiasts of all skill levels. The event is in-person at the Margaret R. Grundy Library, 680 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA 19007. Registration is not required. |
Wednesday, January 24 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM Join us for a moderated discussion of Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro. The January book discussion will be held in-person at the Grundy Library, 680 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA 19007. Registration is required. |
Tuesday, January 30 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM Join us for an exciting night of action-packed adventure with The Hunger Games! Indulge in delicious snacks and dive into the dystopian world of Katniss Everdeen and her fight for survival. For those in grades 6-12. This is a drop-in program; registration is not required. |
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Saturday, January 20 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Welcome to STEM Saturdays at the Library - a monthly program that brings the thrill of science, technology, engineering, and math to your local library! Each month, kids can dive into hands-on activities that explore the wonderful world of STEM. For youth in grades 2-8 and their parents. This is a drop-in program; registration is not required. |
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Crafternoon Saturday, January 6 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Stop by the Library for a fun craft activity! Stations in the Youth Area are for all ages and adult supervision may be required. This is a drop-in program; registration is not required. |
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Thursday, January 4 & 18 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Sign & Sing is a time for families to come together and learn sign language with their babies and toddlers. We will be learning the alphabet and basic phrases through songs and books! This is a drop in event; registration is not required. |
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Tuesday, January 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Come to the Library to meet new friends - stay and play! All ages are welcome, and no registration is required. |
Saturday, January 13 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Join us one Saturday a month for Family Story Time! We will be reading books, singing, moving, and having fun! The recommended age is birth to 5 years old, but siblings are always welcome. |
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Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library
680 Radcliffe Street
Bristol, Pennsylvania 19007
215.788.7891www.grundylibrary.org
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