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Fleetwood Area Public Library
Circulation Desk Contest: Runs through Jan. 30. Enter to win a $100 Visa Debit Card of the Library. Check-out any combination of 5 items at one time and be entered. One entry per person per day. Winner will be notified Feb. 1.
Lego Club for Kids: Monday, Feb. 1, 6:30 p.m. Kids age 12 and under may join Mrs. Richdale to build creations using Legos and Duplos to be kept on display in the library during the week. No registration needed, free program.
StoryRider Miss Kim Visits Us: Wednesday, Feb. 3, 9:30 a.m. Ages 2-5. Stories, giggles and games. No registration needed, free program. Call 610-944-0146 for more details.
Kutztown Community Library
Jan. 28: Toddler Time Story Time, 10 a.m. Stories and songs (ages 0-3).
Jan. 30: Used Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Feb. 1: Preschool Story Time, 10 a.m. Stories and a craft (ages 3-5); Toddler Time Story Time, 11 a.m. Stories and songs (ages 0-3); Art Cats, 3-5 p.m. after school art program (grades 4-8); Pokemon League, 5-7 p.m. Trading Card Games to earn points for Promo Cards and Badges. Challenge other Pokemon fans to matches. All ages and experience levels welcome. No cost.
Feb. 2: StoryRider Story Time with Mama Patt, 11:15 a.m. Stories and games. (Ages 2-5)
Feb. 3: Stop & Stitch, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Needlework of all kinds and stitchers of all levels welcome. Bring a project; Lego Construction Crew, 3:15 p.m. Kids of all ages welcome.
Brandywine Community Library
Winter Scavenger Hunt: Through Feb. 29, visit 5 different public libraries in Berks County and look for one different thing in each library. Pick up a sheet and begin your quest. Prizes will be awarded from the library you select the paperwork from. Join us in a unique opportunity to explore all our libraries have to offer.
Preschool Storytime with Miss Patt: Feb. 2, 10:15-11:15 a.m. Today’s topic is “It’s in the Mail.”
Stitch and Chat: Feb. 2, 2-3 p.m. Bring your latest stitchery project and join the fun. Counted cross stitch, crewel, needlepoint, knitting, crocheting and any other project you might like to share.
Teen Advisory Board: Feb. 2, 3-4 p.m. Grades 7-12 welcome to come plan teen programs/activities and select new books for the library.
Preschool Storytime: Feb. 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join Miss Marie for stories, songs, rhymes and a craft. Topic is “Cultural Traditions.”
Bubbles and Books: Feb. 3, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. New story time for children from birth to about 36 months. Join Miss Marie for this wiggly, giggly time of reading, fun and games. Be prepared to join your child on the floor to help with activities.
Family Storytime: Feb. 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m. A few good books, a craft and lots of fun for the whole family. Miss Joyce will talk about “Cultural Traditions.”
Mt. Zion Lutheran Church
Grief Share Meetings: Will be held every Monday through March 28 at 9:30 a.m. The church is located at 1343 Long Lane Rd., Krumsville.
Feb. 7
VFW Breakfast: ALL YOU CAN EAT buffe 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 1522 Butz Rd., Breinigsville. There is a charge. Scrambled eggs (plain or fancy), pancakes, French toast, hash browns, home fries, sausage, bacon, ham and more. Visit www.VFWPost8282.org. “No One Does More for Veterans.”
Feb. 12
Kutztown Folk Music Society: presents The Druckenmillers at St. John’s UCC, 257 W. Walnut St., Kutztown. Betty, Tom and Nathan perform Old Time music regularly in the region and beyond. Their four recordings have been enjoyed by radio listeners throughout the U.S. and Canada, and as far away as New Zealand. Visit www.thedrux.com. Performance begins at 8 p.m. There is a charge. Call Keith (610-683-8720), Peggy (610-683-5224) or Alan (610-248-0508) for more info, or visit www.kfms.org.
Feb. 13
RSO Valentine’s Pops: The Reading Symphony Orchestra will hold a special Valentine’s concert featuring jazz artist Dee Daniels and guest conductor Bradley Thachuck called “The Great Ladies of Swing” at 7:30 at the Santander Performing Arts Center. Evening features music made famous by iconic female jazz singers. Visit www.readingsymphony.org for more info. Call 610-373-7557 or e-mail tickets@readingsymphony.org to order tickets.
Feb. 23
“Ask-A-Resident” Program: at The Lutheran Home at Topton, 1 S. Home Ave., Topton, at 11 a.m. For people interested in learning more about senior living communities. Program designed to help acquaint people with what various levels of senior living are like and provide a forum for people of similar ages to ask questions and discuss concerns. People interested in attending can call 610-682-1412 for more information.
