Summer Reading concludes August 18th!

There is still plenty of time to turn in your summer reading tickets and attend programs here at the library!  Remember, your tickets can be redeemed for gently used books, small toys, t-shirts and raffle tickets for chances at larger prizes.  The real reward is getting lost in a story, discovering details in an illustration, or becoming an expert on a new subject whether it be dinosaurs, ufo sightings, horses, or civil war history!

We also have exciting programs coming up!  Don't forget to join us Sunday July 29th in the Kutztown Park from 2-5 for an afternoon of exciting Civil War history and discussion.  The Summer Reading Club will continue to meet on Wednesdays at 10am at the library until our finale event featuring "Reptile Nightlife" on Wednesday August 15th at 10am at the Bandshell.

Adventures of Tin Tin

Our next Family Movie Night is just around the corner.  Join us on Friday, May 11th at 6:30 pm for "The Adventures of Tin Tin" rated PG.  Bring a brown bag supper or snack.  The library will also provide snacks and beverages.

Remember Summer Reading is just around the corner too!  Look for details to be announced this month on our website.

If it's Spring it's time for Books Bags and Bling

The Friends of the Library are hosting their annual "Books, Bags and Bling" sale this weekend: Friday April 20th from 10-4 and Saturday April 21st 10am -3pm. Gently used books, jewelry, scarves, handbags and totes will be available at great prices, with all proceeds benefiting the Friends. You can fill a bag with books for $5 on Saturday!

We are very grateful for everything our Friends do for our library. We will soon be announcing the details of our summer reading program and we are very fortunate that we will be hosting some excellent programs here this summer thanks in large part to the generosity of our Friends and our community members.

Please come out and support their sale! You a bound to find a great deal.

Library House Tour

The Friends are once again hosting a Holiday House Tour and Tea with proceeds benefiting the Kutztown Community Library.

Join us on Sunday, December 4, 2011 from 12:30-5pm. The self-guided tour includes 5 private residences, St. John's UCC, Blair Vineyards, Christ Gallery and Studio, and the Albany Township Historical Society.

Beverages, petite sandwiches and sweet treats will be served at Jackie & Daughter Flower Shop.

Tickets are available at the library and are $15 in advance or $20 the day of the tour.

Summer Reading Has Begun!

It is time to keep track of all those books you are reading in the hammock, on the beach or at the stadium between innings. Summer Reading has officially begun at the Louisa Gonser Community Library and we have goodies for readers of all ages. Children can turn in their summer reading tickets for small prizes (or save up for t-shirts and other fun items). Teens can use their tickets to enter into drawings for an I-pod touch, a Kindle, a FlipCamera or a gift certificate of their choice. Even adults can get into the spirit, with weekly drawings for goods from local businesses.

Also, be sure to check out the great programs we are offering this summer. Every Wednesday at 10am we are holding special events for school aged children as well as preschool storytimes for the younger tykes. All of our events are listed on our website calendar at www.kutztownlibrary.org

Free Comic Book Day, Open Art Studio and Megamind

Bam! Pow! KerrrrPlop! Brush off your superhero under-roos and join in the adventure Saturday May 7th from 10-Noon. Golden Eagle Comics has again generously provided us with free comic books to give away to all interested patrons in celebration of "Free Comic Book Day." We will also hold our last Open Art Studio of the school year with supplies on hand for everyone to try their hand at making their own comic book or designing a new superhero.

The Library will be showing the film "Megamind" for its "After Hours Movie Party" at 6:30 on Friday May 6th to kick off a weekend full of superheroes and daring do!

Computer Classes begin at the Library

We will be offering computer classes at the library for the first time this month. Join us for an "Introduction to the Internet and Online Searching." The class is free, but registration is required to ensure everyone will have access to a computer.

Choose from these dates and call the library to register (610)-683-5820

Monday April 11 at 6 pm

Saturday April 23 at 10:30am

Wednesday April 27 at 6 pm