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Grundy Fest Prize Pack Entry Forms Thursday, June 1 - Friday, June 23 Regular Hours Fill out an entry form for a chance to win a prize pack at the Grand Reopening Celebration! Entry forms will be available from June 1 to June 23. All you have to do is visit us at the Library and check out materials from the collection! Plus, extra chances to win! What’s included in a Prize Pack? - Gift Certificate to a Local Restaurant
- Grundy Tote Bag
- #GrundyFest T-Shirt
- Grundy Mug
- And More!
Drawing will be held on Saturday, June 24th, 2023. Must be present to win.
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Golden Ticket Search Thursday, June 1 - Friday, June 30 Regular Hours You could be a winner! If you find a Golden Ticket in the item you’re checking out at the Library, bring your ticket to the Service Desk. You’ll receive a prize pack including a free copy of the title you checked out. Plus, you’ll be entered in a drawing to win a free membership to Grounds For Sculpture! This membership is good for 1 year and includes entry for 2 adults and 4 children. Details: - Contest runs June 1 – June 30, 2023
- Golden Ticket item must be checked out to be eligible for prizes
- Limit: One winner per library card
- Contact information must be provided in order to win
- All tickets must be redeemed at the Grundy Library Service Desk by June 30, 2023
Drawing will be held on Monday, July 3rd, 2023. The winner will be notified by phone.
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Grundy Walking Club Tuesday, June 13 & 27 1:00 PM You’re invited to join the Grundy Walking Club! Participants meet at 1:00 pm on the second and fourth Tuesday (March, April, May & June) for a one mile stroll around historic Bristol Borough. Registration is required. Please register here. We will meet inside the Library before venturing outdoors. Remember to dress for the weather, wear sunscreen, and comfortable shoes! Escorted by a staff member, Club members will enjoy the scenery of the nearby Delaware River, and the benefits of fresh air and exercise in good company. We’ll be striding the very streets walked by industrialist and U.S. Senator Joseph R. Grundy; Michael Dougherty, a U.S. Medal of Honor winner; and Averell Harriman, a ship manufacturer and WWII U.S. diplomat. A one-time 2023 signed waiver of participation is required to walk during these events. The waiver is available at each meeting date.
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Trivia Night: Local-ish History Thursday, June 15 7:00 PM Join your hosts Laura and Barbara for a Trivia Night on the Kahoot! gaming platform. This month's trivia night theme is "Local-ish" History. Do you know where the "Welcome Friend" sign can be found in the Borough? What form of government did the Lenape Indians have? What are the other names for Pennsylvania? 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 hostesses Librarians Laura and Barbara there. 5. Have fun and laugh with us!
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Book Discussion Wednesday, June 28 6:30 PM
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Knitting & Crocheting Wednesday, June 28 6:30 PM Our next meet-up is Wednesday, June 28 at 6:30 in the Grundy Library. This is a drop-in program and no registration is required. These informal events for enthusiasts of all levels are a great way to show off what you have been working on, see familiar faces, and meet new crafting buddies!
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2023 Reading Challenges Monthly Suggestions Created by Grundy Library staff, the #GrundyReadingChallenge promotes reading within the community. The May challenge is to "read a celebrity memoir." Let us know what you're reading on our social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram & Twitter) or the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library GoodReads page.
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Saturday, June 17 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Do you enjoy storytelling? Do you often dream of far-off places and dangerous situations? Dungeons and Dragons is a game that brings people together for storytelling and adventure! This session is in-person and will be exploring the basics of how to play, how to create a character, and how to be a dungeon master. For students in grades 6-10.
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School Supplies Drive June 26th - August 5th Do you have some extra school supplies around the house? We will be collecting donations of gently used school supplies to be distributed to children at the end of summer.
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Crafternoon: Kindness Rocks Saturday, June 3 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Stop by the Library for a fun craft activity! All ages are welcome to participate. Saturday Stories Saturday, June 10 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM This month’s family story time theme is “All Together Now.” Join us once a month on Saturday mornings for a special story time in the library! We'll be singing songs, reading stories & having fun! Great for ages 0-5, but all ages welcome! Grundy Library StoryWalk® Monday, June 5th - Monday, July 3rd Our next Grundy Library StoryWalk® is Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood by F. Isabel Campoy, located on the Bristol Spurline Trail next to Snyder-Girotti Elementary School between Beaver & Mulberry Streets. After attending our StoryWalk®, please fill out our digital guest book to let us know you visited! Thank you to Historic Bristol Borough for partnering with us and allowing the placement of the StoryWalk® on the Bristol Spurline Trail. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. Friendship Friday Friday, June 30 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Join us at Adams Hollow Community Garden for Friendship Fridays! Come meet new friends, do a craft activity, and watch our garden grow! Ages 6-12. Drop-in. In the case of bad weather we will be meeting at the library at 1:00 pm. Announcement will be made day of via the library's social media.
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Video Game Club Monday, June 5 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Elementary ages only. Do you like video games? Join us at the Grundy Library on the first Monday of the month for video game club! We will be trying out games on our Nintendo Switch. Registration is not required. Lego Party Monday, June 26 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Stop by the library to build with our collection of Legos! Each month will feature a different challenge! Elementary ages. Code Club Tuesday, June 6 & 20 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Are you interested in learning to code? During Code Club, we will be learning the fundamentals of HTML, Scratch, and Python coding. New themes happen each month, so you can choose to attend whichever ones you want! Students can bring their own laptops or Chromebooks or use one provided by Grundy Library. This drop-in program is for students in grades 3-10. Stay & Play Tuesday, June 27 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Come have some fun at our weekly stay and play! Get out of the house, meet some friends and explore new toys and play based activities. Ages 0-5. Drop-in. Summer Reading Club Wednesday, June 28 1:30 - 2:30 PM Join our summer reading club and meet new friends! Each week we will be working on our reading and literacy skills, playing games, and doing fun activities! Don't forget to bring your summer reading logs to a receive a prize! Elementary ages only. Drop-in.
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Saturday, June 10 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Grundy Library Snyder Rooms Come learn how Victorian women and men dressed to impress at such formal events! Join the Grundy Museum staff on Saturday, June 10 and Bristol’s own tailor and seamster (male seamstress), eros le roi. Some of roi’s exquisite draperies and hats are currently exhibited in the Museum. In his spare time, roi is a dedicated volunteer for Museum tours and programs. Roi has used his industry knowledge and creativity to develop an informative and fun presentation about the evolution of women’s corsets and male cummerbunds. Some examples of these items of clothing will be displayed.
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Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library 680 Radcliffe Street Bristol, Pennsylvania 19007 215.788.7891www.grundylibrary.org
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