Events, classes & programs
The Union County Library System offers ongoing and special programs each month. To view a list of the programs with a detailed description click the link below entitled, “View Event Details as a List.”
You can also choose to view only the programs being held at a specific UCLS library by selecting that library location from the drop-down menu to the left of the Event List link.
For additional information on programs or to register call 570-523-1172 for The Pubic Library for Union County, Lewisburg; 570-966-0831 for Herr Memorial Library, Mifflinburg; or 570-922-4773 for the West End Library, Laurelton.
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1 Herr Special Stitches Knitting GroupMay 1, 2012 - 11:00 a.m.Herr Special Stitches Knitting Group Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr The Special Stitches knitting group welcomes all skill levels. Registration is not required. Lewisburg Toddler Story TimeMay 1, 2012 - 9:30 a.m.Lewisburg Toddler Story Time Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Story time for children ages 1-2 and their favorite adults. American Sign Language is used during story times. Registration is requested, not required. Lewisburg Preschool Story TimeMay 1, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Lewisburg Preschool Story Time Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Story time for children ages 3-5 and their favorite adults. There will be read-along stories, flannel board activities, and a craft. Registration is encouraged but not required. | 2 Herr Preschool Discover TimeMay 2, 2012 - 10:10 a.m.Herr Preschool Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr An interactive program for children ages 3-5 and a parent or caregiver featuring stories, songs, and crafts. Registration required. Herr Baby Discover TimeMay 2, 2012 - 9:30 a.m.Herr Baby Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr An interactive program featuring stories, songs, and other activities for children ages birth to 18 months and a parent or caregiver. Registration is required. Lewisburg Preschool Story TimeMay 2, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Lewisburg Preschool Story Time Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Story time for children ages 3-5 and their favorite adults. There will be read-along stories, flannel board activities, and a craft. Registration is encouraged but not required. | 3 Lewisburg "Getting Ready for Kindergarten"May 3, 2012 - 6:30 p.m.Lewisburg "Getting Ready for Kindergarten" Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg A special program for 4-year-old children who will be starting kindergarten in the fall of 2012, “Getting Ready for Kindergarten” is held from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month through May. Activities such as letter games, finger plays, stories and group participation will involve parents and children as they learn together. Each month, children will be introduced to different letters and numbers. Please call to register at 570-523-1172. Cooking for CrowdsMay 3, 2012 - 6:00 p.m.Cooking for Crowds Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: UCLS Workshop for food handlers who prepare food for non-profit organizations. Topics include Foodborne Illnesses; Safe Purchasing, Storing and Preparing, and Service for a Crowd; Monitoring and Record Keeping; Cleaning and Sanitizing; Planning a Safe Event; and General Guidelines for Events. See our What's Happening page for more details! Registration required. Herr Cross-Stitch ClassMay 3, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Herr Cross-Stitch Class Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Kathleen Flynn Irion will lead this informative class for cross-stitchers of all skill levels. Cost is $3 per class. No registration required. Herr Preschool Discover TimeMay 3, 2012 - 10:10 a.m.Herr Preschool Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr An interactive program for children ages 3-5 and a parent or caregiver featuring stories, songs, and crafts. Registration required. Herr Toddler Discover TimeMay 3, 2012 - 9:30 a.m.Herr Toddler Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr An interactive program for children ages 18 months to 3-years-old and a parent or caregiver featuring stories, songs, and other activities. Registration required. | 4 Lewisburg Lap-Sit Story TimeMay 4, 2012 - 11:00 a.m.Lewisburg Lap-Sit Story Time Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg A special story time for babies up to one-year-old and their parents or caregivers. Registration is encouraged but not required. | 5 West End Library ClosedMay 5, 2012 - May 9, 2012 - West End Library Closed Location: West End Library Library: West-End The West End Library will be closed for a new shelving project. The library will reopen on Thursday, May 10 at 1:00 p.m. | ||
6 West End Library Closed | 7 Lewisburg Mother's Day CraftMay 7, 2012 - 6:30 p.m.Lewisburg Mother's Day Craft Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg This craft time is for school-aged children, and in celebration of Mother's Day we will be making a Mother's Day blooming arrangement using tissue paper and Skittles candy. Registration is required. Children's Book WeekMay 7, 2012 - May 13, 2012 - Children's Book Week Location: Union County Library System Library: UCLS, Herr, Lewisburg, West-End Children's Book Week is the national celebration of books and reading for youth!! West End Library Closed Lewisburg Tai ChiMay 7, 2012 - 10:30 a.m.Lewisburg Tai Chi Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg A traditional soft-style martial art suitable for teens and adults of all ages. Register to attend by calling 570-523-1172. Lewisburg Knitting CircleMay 7, 2012 - 10:30 a.m.Lewisburg Knitting Circle Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg The knitting group meets every Monday and is open to teens and adults of all skill levels. Register to attend by calling 570-523-1172. | 8 Herr Special Stitches Knitting GroupMay 8, 2012 - 11:00 a.m.Herr Special Stitches Knitting Group Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr The Special Stitches knitting group welcomes all skill levels. Registration is not required. Lewisburg Toddler Story TimeMay 8, 2012 - 9:30 a.m.Lewisburg Toddler Story Time Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Story time for children ages 1-2 and their favorite adults. American Sign Language is used during story times. Registration is requested, not required. Lewisburg Preschool Story TimeMay 8, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Lewisburg Preschool Story Time Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Story time for children ages 3-5 and their favorite adults. There will be read-along stories, flannel board activities, and a craft. Registration is encouraged but not required. Children's Book Week West End Library Closed Herr Evening Story Time May 8, 2012 - 7:15 p.m.  Herr Evening Story Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Bernard is still snoring at Herr Memorial Library and will be the feature of a special evening story time! No registration required. | 9 Herr Preschool Discover TimeMay 9, 2012 - 10:10 a.m.Herr Preschool Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr An interactive program for children ages 3-5 and a parent or caregiver featuring stories, songs, and crafts. Registration required. Herr Baby Discover TimeMay 9, 2012 - 9:30 a.m.Herr Baby Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr An interactive program featuring stories, songs, and other activities for children ages birth to 18 months and a parent or caregiver. Registration is required. Lewisburg Preschool Story TimeMay 9, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Lewisburg Preschool Story Time Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Story time for children ages 3-5 and their favorite adults. There will be read-along stories, flannel board activities, and a craft. Registration is encouraged but not required. Children's Book Week West End Library Closed | 10 Dining with DiabetesMay 10, 2012 - 10:00 a.m. Dining with Diabetes Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg A program for adults with diabetes and their families to increase knowledge of healthy food choices and diabetes management. Led by Lynn James, registered dietician with the Penn State Extension. Cost is $40 for individuals and $55 for a two-person family. To register call 1-877-489-1398. Herr Cross-Stitch ClassMay 10, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Herr Cross-Stitch Class Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Kathleen Flynn Irion will lead this informative class for cross-stitchers of all skill levels. Cost is $3 per class. No registration required. Herr Preschool Discover TimeMay 10, 2012 - 10:10 a.m.Herr Preschool Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr An interactive program for children ages 3-5 and a parent or caregiver featuring stories, songs, and crafts. Registration required. Herr Toddler Discover TimeMay 10, 2012 - 9:30 a.m.Herr Toddler Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr An interactive program for children ages 18 months to 3-years-old and a parent or caregiver featuring stories, songs, and other activities. Registration required. Lewisburg Evening Story TimeMay 10, 2012 - 6:30 p.m.Lewisburg Evening Story Time Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg An evening story time for toddlers and preschoolers with their accompanying adults. Children of all ages are welcome to attend. Children's Book Week Lewisburg Know Your Bones: What Everyone Needs to Know About OsteoporosisMay 10, 2012 - 6:00 p.m.Lewisburg Know Your Bones: What Everyone Needs to Know About Osteoporosis Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Thomas P. Olenginski, M.D. FACP, Geisinger Health System Rheumatology Specialist, will provide information on the awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis. Registration required by calling CareLink at 800-275-6401. | 11 Children's Book Week | 12 Lewisburg Mother/Daughter Book ClubMay 12, 2012 - 2:00 p.m.Lewisburg Mother/Daughter Book Club Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg This program is for girls in grades 1-3 and their mothers. The group will be reading The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch and making their own Paper Bag Princesses. All of the daughters will also get a tiara. Registration is required and older children are welcome to register and attend. Children's Book Week |
13 Children's Book Week | 14 Lewisburg Spanish Language ClassesMay 14, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.Lewisburg Spanish Language Classes Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Spanish language classes taught in a fun, relaxed style for all skill levels. Lewisburg Tai ChiMay 14, 2012 - 10:30 a.m.Lewisburg Tai Chi Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg A traditional soft-style martial art suitable for teens and adults of all ages. Register to attend by calling 570-523-1172. Lewisburg Knitting CircleMay 14, 2012 - 10:30 a.m.Lewisburg Knitting Circle Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg The knitting group meets every Monday and is open to teens and adults of all skill levels. Register to attend by calling 570-523-1172. | 15 Herr Special Stitches Knitting GroupMay 15, 2012 - 11:00 a.m.Herr Special Stitches Knitting Group Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr The Special Stitches knitting group welcomes all skill levels. Registration is not required. | 16 Herr Preschool Discover TimeMay 16, 2012 - 10:10 a.m.Herr Preschool Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr An interactive program for children ages 3-5 and a parent or caregiver featuring stories, songs, and crafts. Registration required. Herr Baby Discover TimeMay 16, 2012 - 9:30 a.m.Herr Baby Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr An interactive program featuring stories, songs, and other activities for children ages birth to 18 months and a parent or caregiver. Registration is required. Lewisburg Tai ChiMay 16, 2012 - 1:00 p.m.Lewisburg Tai Chi Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg A traditional soft-style martial art suitable for teens and adults of all ages. Register to attend by calling 570-523-1172. | 17 Dining with DiabetesMay 17, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Dining with Diabetes Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg A program for adults with diabetes and their families to increase knowledge of healthy food choices and diabetes management. Led by Lynn James, registered dietician with the Penn State Extension. Cost is $40 for individuals and $55 for a two-person family. To register call 1-877-489-1398. Herr Cross-Stitch ClassMay 17, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Herr Cross-Stitch Class Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Kathleen Flynn Irion will lead this informative class for cross-stitchers of all skill levels. Cost is $3 per class. No registration required. Herr Preschool Discover TimeMay 17, 2012 - 10:10 a.m.Herr Preschool Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr An interactive program for children ages 3-5 and a parent or caregiver featuring stories, songs, and crafts. Registration required. Herr Toddler Discover TimeMay 17, 2012 - 9:30 a.m.Herr Toddler Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr An interactive program for children ages 18 months to 3-years-old and a parent or caregiver featuring stories, songs, and other activities. Registration required. Lewisburg Evening Story TimeMay 17, 2012 - 6:30 p.m.Lewisburg Evening Story Time Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg An evening story time for toddlers and preschoolers with their accompanying adults. Children of all ages are welcome to attend. Herr Annual Book SaleMay 17, 2012 - May 19, 2012 - 8:00 a.m.Herr Annual Book Sale Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Books, DVDs, and more on sale Thursday, May 17, 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Friday, May 18, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday, May 19, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lewisburg Book GroupMay 17, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.Lewisburg Book Group Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg The group will be discussion I, Claudius by Robert Graves. Book group meetings are free, informal and open to the public. No registration is required. | 18 Lewisburg Lap-Sit Story TimeMay 18, 2012 - 11:00 a.m.Lewisburg Lap-Sit Story Time Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg A special story time for babies up to one-year-old and their parents or caregivers. Registration is encouraged but not required. Herr Annual Book Sale | 19 Lewisburg Daddy Story TimeMay 19, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Lewisburg Daddy Story Time Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Daddy Story Time is for children of all ages and the special men in their lives. There will be stories read aloud, finger plays, songs and a craft. Registration is recommended. Herr Annual Book Sale Herr Face PaintingMay 19, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Herr Face Painting Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr As part of the May Fest Celebration, the Herr Memorial Library will be painting faces from 10:00 am. to 5:00 p.m. at the library! |
20 | 21 Lewisburg Spanish Language ClassesMay 21, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.Lewisburg Spanish Language Classes Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Spanish language classes taught in a fun, relaxed style for all skill levels. Lewisburg Tai ChiMay 21, 2012 - 10:30 a.m.Lewisburg Tai Chi Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg A traditional soft-style martial art suitable for teens and adults of all ages. Register to attend by calling 570-523-1172. Lewisburg Knitting CircleMay 21, 2012 - 10:30 a.m.Lewisburg Knitting Circle Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg The knitting group meets every Monday and is open to teens and adults of all skill levels. Register to attend by calling 570-523-1172. Lewisburg Series for CaregiversMay 21, 2012 - 6:30 p.m.Lewisburg Series for Caregivers Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Bette Scott shares her coping strategies and caregiving experiences with others during this discussion group. Registration is required by calling 570-523-1172. | 22 Herr Special Stitches Knitting GroupMay 22, 2012 - 11:00 a.m.Herr Special Stitches Knitting Group Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr The Special Stitches knitting group welcomes all skill levels. Registration is not required. Lewisburg Master GardenerMay 22, 2012 - 6:30 p.m.  Lewisburg Master GardenerLocation: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg A Master Gardener with the Penn State Extension will present Ornamental Grasses. Registration required. | 23 Herr Preschool Discover TimeMay 23, 2012 - 10:10 a.m.Herr Preschool Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr An interactive program for children ages 3-5 and a parent or caregiver featuring stories, songs, and crafts. Registration required. Herr Baby Discover TimeMay 23, 2012 - 9:30 a.m.Herr Baby Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr An interactive program featuring stories, songs, and other activities for children ages birth to 18 months and a parent or caregiver. Registration is required. | 24 Dining with DiabetesMay 24, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Dining with Diabetes Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg A program for adults with diabetes and their families to increase knowledge of healthy food choices and diabetes management. Led by Lynn James, registered dietician with the Penn State Extension. Cost is $40 for individuals and $55 for a two-person family. To register call 1-877-489-1398. Herr Cross-Stitch ClassMay 24, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Herr Cross-Stitch Class Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Kathleen Flynn Irion will lead this informative class for cross-stitchers of all skill levels. Cost is $3 per class. No registration required. Herr Preschool Discover TimeMay 24, 2012 - 10:10 a.m.Herr Preschool Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr An interactive program for children ages 3-5 and a parent or caregiver featuring stories, songs, and crafts. Registration required. Herr Toddler Discover TimeMay 24, 2012 - 9:30 a.m.Herr Toddler Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr An interactive program for children ages 18 months to 3-years-old and a parent or caregiver featuring stories, songs, and other activities. Registration required. | 25 West End Book and Yard SaleMay 25, 2012 - May 26, 2012 - 8:00 a.m.West End Book and Yard Sale Location: West End Library Library: West-End Books, CDs and DVDs will be on sale at the library; while yard sale items will be on sale at the Hartley Township Community Center. | 26 West End Book and Yard Sale Herr Lucky Clovers ProgramMay 26, 2012 - 10:30 a.m.Herr Lucky Clovers Program Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr The Lucky Clovers 4-H Club from New Berlin will be visiting the library to read and act out books, play games and more as part of a community service project. No registration is required. |
27 | 28 Lewisburg Tai ChiMay 28, 2012 - 10:30 a.m.Lewisburg Tai Chi Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg A traditional soft-style martial art suitable for teens and adults of all ages. Register to attend by calling 570-523-1172. Lewisburg Knitting CircleMay 28, 2012 - 10:30 a.m.Lewisburg Knitting Circle Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg The knitting group meets every Monday and is open to teens and adults of all skill levels. Register to attend by calling 570-523-1172. | 29 Herr Special Stitches Knitting GroupMay 29, 2012 - 11:00 a.m.Herr Special Stitches Knitting Group Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr The Special Stitches knitting group welcomes all skill levels. Registration is not required. | 30 Herr Preschool Discover TimeMay 30, 2012 - 10:10 a.m.Herr Preschool Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr An interactive program for children ages 3-5 and a parent or caregiver featuring stories, songs, and crafts. Registration required. Herr Baby Discover TimeMay 30, 2012 - 9:30 a.m.Herr Baby Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr An interactive program featuring stories, songs, and other activities for children ages birth to 18 months and a parent or caregiver. Registration is required. | 31 Dining with DiabetesMay 31, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Dining with Diabetes Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg A program for adults with diabetes and their families to increase knowledge of healthy food choices and diabetes management. Led by Lynn James, registered dietician with the Penn State Extension. Cost is $40 for individuals and $55 for a two-person family. To register call 1-877-489-1398. Herr Cross-Stitch ClassMay 31, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.Herr Cross-Stitch Class Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr Kathleen Flynn Irion will lead this informative class for cross-stitchers of all skill levels. Cost is $3 per class. No registration required. Herr Preschool Discover TimeMay 31, 2012 - 10:10 a.m.Herr Preschool Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr An interactive program for children ages 3-5 and a parent or caregiver featuring stories, songs, and crafts. Registration required. Herr Toddler Discover TimeMay 31, 2012 - 9:30 a.m.Herr Toddler Discover Time Location: Herr Memorial Library Library: Herr An interactive program for children ages 18 months to 3-years-old and a parent or caregiver featuring stories, songs, and other activities. Registration required. Lewisburg Spanish Language ClassesMay 31, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.Lewisburg Spanish Language Classes Location: The Public Library for Union County Library: Lewisburg Spanish language classes taught in a fun, relaxed style for all skill levels. Registration is required by calling 570-523-1172. |