Boyertown Community Library

Join staff from Tompkins Financial on Thursday, November 18 at 12:00pm, as they talk about debt and budgeting. A light lunch will be provided. Registration Required, sign up online at: bit.ly/3m98VPS. ~Sairra

Last night we had a virtual cooking class with Kathy Wolper, from Kitchen Wizards. Participants made Pumpkin Scones and Gingerbread Pancakes, both recipes from the Hannah Swensen book series by Joanne Fluke. Participant Barbara W. sent the photo below and said the scones were delicious! Hopefully we can host Kathy again, so keep your eyes open for any classes! Visit her website for other upcoming virtual classes she has scheduled: https://kitchenwizards.info/ ~Sairra

Pick up a paper turkey to take home and disguise however you like. Once you have finished, bring the turkey back to the library to display. ~Sairra

When you visit the library make sure you read Run, Turkey, Run by Diane Mayr. The story is set up throughout the children's area. Pick up a Turkey Tracks activity to do at home! (Geared towards preschoolers). ~Sairra

Start thinking about theses for the littles in your life! Only 75 kits available!!!!!

Teens and Tweens come make gifts for friends and family on Friday, November 26, 10:30am-4:00pm. We will be using sewing machines, glue, needles, thread, and all sorts of things. Snacks will be provided throughout the day. Help will also be provided if you need it. Come when you can, but don't wait until the last minute! For ages 12+. Registration Required, sign up at: bit.ly/3pLoCQJ ~Sairra

It's a new year! And we have a New Year Bingo sheet for kids ages 3-12. Find, Read, Do or Eat these to earn bingo! Download and print here: bit.ly/3pIHdcE. ~Sairra

What types of programs (for adults) would you be likely to attend at the Boyertown Community Library (in person or virtual)?

We have many new books! Come by and check them out using your library card! Or place some on hold and pick up. Visit our new arrivals page on our website to see what's new, berkslibraries.org/branch/boyertown/new-arrivals-bcl. Click on items that interest you to find info and place a hold using your library barcode and pin (last 4 digits of your phone number) ~Sairra

Join us and Mickey DiCamillo tomorrow evening, Dec. 15 at 6:30pm via Zoom. Discover how Christmas was tamed, domesticated, and transformed into something uniquely American. To register and receive the Zoom link email [email protected]. For ages 18+, students under 18 are welcome to attend with a parent/guardian. Mickey DiCamillo is an archivist and historian. He has worked for The University of Pennsylvania, The Pennsylvania Historical Society, and currently works at th...e Hagley Museum and Library, a Smithsonian affiliated research library in Wilmington, Delaware. He has written for the Journal of Film and History, The Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia, and has given numerous lectures on United States and New Jersey History. He lives in Moorestown, New Jersey where he is president of the community’s historical society. #PAForward #CivicandSocialLiteracy #Christmas #History #Holidays

Our book sale cart is back in the library! Look for the blue cart the next time you’re in. $1 Hardbacks, Large Paperbacks, Audiobooks $.50 Small Paperbacks, Children’s Paperbacks, DVDS $.25 Magazines We’ll be here today until 5pm. ... ~Sairra See more

We are open! We will be here today until 5pm and on Saturday from 10am-5pm. Come check out our holiday books! Find something good to read for these wintry nights! ~Sairra

Join our BCL Young Writer's Group! November is the time to write! Email us at [email protected] for your invite link. Also register on Beanstack for a NaNoWriMo challenge, berkslibraries.beanstack.org. And don't forget our Virtual Write Ins this month. Have your parents or guardians email [email protected] to receive the Zoom link. ~Sairra #PAForward #InformationLiteracy

The StoryWalk is up at Boyertown Park! And what a beautiful day to enjoy it! It will be up until 5pm. Stop by the library for an apple activity sheet, ask at the desk or call 610-369-0496 for curbside pick up. ~Sairra

Here are our November crafts! Limited supplies available. Ask at the desk or call 610-369-0496 for curbside pick up. ~Sairra

Welcome to November and National Family Literacy Month! Celebrate family literacy with us by participating in this month's Beanstack challenge with your family. Use this challenge to encourage you and your child to read and learn together. Register on Beanstack at: berkslibraries.beanstack.org. ~Sairra

Do you want something special for your holiday table or need a special gift for someone? Come join us at the AR workshop on Sunday 15th November. Saturday is FULL! Thank you to everyone who has signed up.

CALLING TEEN AUTHORS! November is National Novel Writing Month. Join other teens (ages 12-17) to discuss your writing projects. Share and learn writing tips and ideas. The group will be led by Badriah M., our newest library staff member. In order to participate, we ask that parents or guardians email [email protected] to receive the Zoom link for their teens. Attend one or all sessions. ~Sairra

Amazing Raise Update: We just reached our goal of $6,000! Out of the 37 other non profits, we are in third place with our donations! And you can donate for the rest of the day as well. Let's try to reach first place! Donate under Boyertown Community Library at www.amazingraisetricounty.org. You guys are amazing! This is from online donations only and not counting any donations received in house at the library. Thank you so much! ... ~Sairra