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Kutztown Community Library
70 Bieber Alley, Kutztown, 610-683-5820
Mondays in January (9, 23,30) Preschool Story Time: 10 a.m. Kids ages 3-5 invited for stories and craft
Toddler Time Story Time: 11 a.m. Kids ages 0-3 invited for stories and songs
Art Cats ( Jan. 16, 23, 30) : 3-5 p.m. art program for grades 4-8.
Pokemon League ( Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30): 5 to 7 p.m. Trading Card Games to earn points for Promo Cards and Badges. Challenge other Pokemon Trading Card Game fans to matches. All ages and experience levels are welcome. No cost involved.
Tuesdays in January ( 17)Block Party: 9:45 a.m. . Fun building with blocks for ages 3-6 at Kutztown Community Library.
Teen Tuesday: at 3:30 p.m. every Tuesday — hang out with friends, have a snack and enjoy different activities each week. For more information call 610-683-5820
Jan. 24, 31Storyrider Story Time: with Mama Patt at 9:45 a.m. Kids ages 2-5 invited for stories and games. 610-683-5820
Every Wednesday in JanuaryWiggly Wednesdays: 10 a.m. Each week different activities for preschool and/or toddlers.
Lego Construction Crew: at 3:30 p.m. Kids ages 3-12 invited for creative Lego fun. Legos are provided.
Every Thursday in JanuaryToddler Story Time: 10 a.m. Kids ages 3 and under invited for stories and songs.
Preschool Story Time: 10 a.m. Kids ages 3-5 invited for stories and crafts.
Every Saturday in JanuaryUsed Book Sale: 9:30-2 Kutztown Community Library.
Lego Construction Crew: 10 a.m. Kids ages 3-12 invited for creative Lego fun. Legos are provided.
Jan. 19Kutztown Garden Club: 7 p.m. Come hear Steve Esser speak on Hot Air Balloon Travel. Everyone welcome! Info kutztowngardenclub@windstream.net
Jan. 20One-on-One Computer, Iphone or Ipad Training: 10 a.m. to noon -12 at Kutztown Community Library, 70 Bieber Alley. Must sign up to reserve your time at the library Info call 610-683-5820
Jan. 20January Wellness Talk: 10-11 a.m. sponsored by Advance Home Healthcare/Relative Care, a non-medical Home Care agency providing Personal Care and Companionship Services. Topic is Beating the Winter Blues – Seasonal Sadness. Presenter is Linda Donofrio, Advance Home Healthcare’s Patient Liaison for Berks County.
Jan. 25Memory Cafe: 10 a.m. to noon., Join us for coffee and conversation specifically for people with dementia and their caregivers. Hosted by Arden Courts. Information: 484-735-0818
Brandywine Community Library610-682-7115
Jan. 17Drop In Snow Craft: Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noo. Join us as we make some wintertime crafts.
Jan. 18Preschool Story Time: with Miss Marie, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m . All pre-school aged children are welcome to join Miss Marie for fun times, including stories, songs and games.
Bubbles and books: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m . Tiny ones, from newbies to toddlers are welcome to come and play with Ms. Marie. This is a story time with lots of movement! Books, Songs, & Rhymes for kids and their actively participating adult. Dress Comfortably, we sit on the floor! If older siblings come, they can bring a stuffed animal or doll to use as their “little one”.
Jan. 21 Healthy Happy Kids Club: 10 – 11 a.m. Join our Healthy Happy Kids Club to play games, win prizes and learn all about fun and easy ways to stay healthy and feel great! Topics include “Traffic Light Eating”, “Build a Brainy Breakfast”, “Color Your Plate”, “Lets Move” and so much more. For Children ages 6-12 and their parents.
Read to a Therapy Dog: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Practice your reading skills with someone who loves to listen! Therapy dogs are available to read to or even just to give a cuddle. If you know you are able to come, sign up at the desk. If not just stop in, there are always spots open.
Jan. 17-18Auditions: The Talisman Players will hold auditions for their next production Jan. 17 and 18 at Trinity Lutheran Church (357 W. Main St, Kutztown). Kutztown’s New Community Theatre, with Tom Nardone directing, will present the Hart and Kaufman classic comedy “George Washington Slept Here” with performances March 31 to April 2 also at Trinity Lutheran. They are seeking actors of both genders from 11-70+ (Please note, there is only ONE role available for a child actor aged 11-14) If you’d like more information or to schedule an audition slot, please contact Brandi through email brandi@talismanplayers.com or by phone 347-728-4459.
Jan. 17Reading Women’s Connection: formerly the After 5 Christian Women’s Club of Reading, PA will host a “Ring in the New Year” dinner party on Tuesday Jan. 17 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Gionnotti’s Country Manor, 3118 Pricetown Road, Fleetwood. The special feature will be State Sen. Judy Schwank sharing updates. The speaker will be Marcea Ewald of Brownsville, VT. Her topic will be “Path of Love:The broken road that led to my life’s joy!” For reservations, call Ellen at 610-921-2604.
Jan. 17 Lehigh Valley Chapter PGC: 7:30 p.m. meeting at the Macungie Institute, 510 E Main St, Macungie. Exploring the Coloring Craze! Free to public. Info 215-260-1133, www.lvcraftsguild.org
Jan. 18Bereavement forum: The Lutheran Home at Topton’s monthly bereavement forum will host a program on “new to grief: ‘tear soup'” at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18. The Diakon senior living community, 1 South Home Ave., Topton, hosts the bereavement forum each month in Deibert Hall on the first floor of the skilled nursing care center on the Topton campus. In case of inclement weather, potential changes to the schedule will be listed at 610- 682-3600.
Jan. 19Kutztown Women’s Connection: Formerly Kutztown Christian Women’s Club, will host “Step Into a New Year” dinner party on Thursday Jan. 19 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Janelle Restaurant,360 Fleetwood Road, Bauers. Special feature will be Super Shoes of Fairgrounds Square Mall, and music by Hannah Reed of Mertztown. The speaker will be Marcea Ewald of Brownsville, VT. Her topic will be “Path of Love — The broken road that led to my life’s joy!” For reservations, call Cheryl at 610-781-9165.
Jan. 19Berks County Patriots: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Leesport Market. Author Michael Andrews – “Keep More of Your Money”; Roger Feeg – “Electoral College”; Rep. Jerry Knowles and Ron Bortz present opposing views on reducing PA House. Meetings are free to all.
Through Jan. 29Kutztown Area Historical Society Model Railroad: Open House will be held Sundays Jan. 15, 22, 29, 1-3 p.m. at Normal Avenue and Whiteoak Street in Kutztown.The highly detailed, 500 square foot HO scale model railroad will be open for visitors young and old. A bustling city, amusement park, rural countryside, bridges, mountains, lakes, and streams are all on display. Children can have fun with interactive controls for Thomas the Tank and other trains. For more information, visit www.kutztownhistory.org, call 610-683-7697, or e-mail kahs1892@yahoo.com.