Library posts May calendar

Adamstown Area Library (AAL), 110 W. Main St., Adamstown, will host a variety of free programs and events for children and adults. To register, visit http://www.adamstownarealibrary.org and click on Events. The library will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday from Saturday, May 27, through Monday, May 29.

Friends of AAL will host a book sale on Tuesdays in the Community Room from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Tuesday, May 9, the sale will end at 5:30 p.m.

Story time programs will include Twinkling Stars Baby Story Time on Thursdays for children from birth to age 2 at 10 a.m., Budding Bookworms Preschool Story Time on Wednesdays for children ages 3 to 6 at 10 and 11 a.m., and "The Young and the Restless" Toddler Time for children ages 2 and 3 on Thursdays at 11 a.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Young at Heart, open to people age 60 and up, will be sponsored by REAL Life Community Services on Wednesdays, May 3 and 17, from 9 to 11 a.m. A special presentation on healthy eating will be offered from 10 to 11 a.m. on May 3. For details, call 717-336-7797 or visit http://www.reallcs.org.

Doggie Downtime will be offered on May 3 from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. with Twinkle. The program is open to people of all ages.

Tech Q & A will take place on May 3 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Patrons may drop by the library to get one-on-one help with their devices. Tech help and software training are also available at other times by appointment.

LEGO activity bag pickup will take place on Monday, May 8, for children ages 5 to 12, while supplies last. Patrons are asked to take one kit per family.

Drop-in STEAM will be offered on May 8 from 2 to 5 p.m. Activities will include designing and building a birdhouse and creating a gift for Mother's Day. An adult is required to accompany children under age 8.

The Genealogy Group will meet on Tuesday, May 9, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for discussions, research help, or short talks on genealogy. The group is designed for older students and adults.

A Craft Workshop focused on crocheting will be held on Thursday, May 11, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The program is open to adults and older teens.

"Creating Pollinator Habitat in Your Yard" will be presented by Master Gardener Adam Barkafski on May 11 at 6:30 p.m. Gardens of any size, from pots on a balcony to acres of land, can support and host a wide variety of pollinators and other beneficial insects, and attendees will learn what pollinators need to thrive, how a garden can meet these creatures' needs, and practical tips to make the most of the space. The program is designed for adults and teens.

Teen Take and Make packet pickup for a parachute pipe cleaner person will be available on Monday, May 15, while supplies last.

Almost Perfect Crimes, for teens and adults, will take place via Zoom on Tuesday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m. Participants will receive the Zoom link and the mini murder mystery story when registering. Additional clues and evidence will be revealed during the meeting. Due to graphic content, the program is open to teens and adults.

MJWK (Miss Jess Wants to Know) will be held during May with an "A-May-zing Activities" theme. Teens are asked to stop in the young adult and teen graphic novel section of the library for the question of the month and to cast a vote. Results will be posted on the Facebook page at the end of the month.

Springtime bingo programs will run through Wednesday, May 31. Children's Early Literacy Bingo for children ages 3 to 9 and Self-Care Bingo for youths ages 10 to 18 will be available. Participants may pick up a bingo sheet in the library and return it by May 31 to claim their prize.

Guess the Book in the Jar will take place all month. The answer will be revealed at the end of the month.

Patrons are invited to donate a stick or ball in the basket along the front sidewalk for the library's furry neighbors that walk by.

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