July 2024 Adult Newsletter - Quarryville Library

~ Library Programs ~

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Join our Summer Reading program!

We have a reading program for adults again this year! Stop by the library to pick up your “Bookopoly” game, and complete at least 6 unique spaces by August 10 to finish the program. For every additional 3 spaces completed, you get an extra chance to win a Longwood Gardens Family Pass!

Adventures in our National Parks

Thursday, July 11, 6:00 – 7:00 pm. Join Keith Greenawalt to discover national treasures and historic sites within a day’s journey, as well as other federal recreation lands not too far away. For adults and older teens. Click here to register.

Crafts & Conversation

Wednesday, July 24, 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Spend relaxing time making crafts and socializing! Bring your own materials and see what others are making, learn from each other, and enjoy casual conversation. For adults and older teens. Click here to register.

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Afternoon Book Club

Wednesday, July 10, 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Join us for a monthly gathering of book lovers! This month we’ll be discussing The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. For adults and older teens. Click here to register.

Chess Club

Saturday, July 6, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Come join our chess club! All levels are welcome; we have a coach available to help you learn. For adults and older teens (16+). Click here to register.

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Job Search Help

Wednesdays, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. PA CareerLink® can help you with your job search, leveling up your computer skills, resume and interview tips, career exploration, and much more!

Please note that programs with insufficient registrants may be canceled. Please monitor your email for updates. Thank you!

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~ Resources & Opportunities ~

Join the Friends!

The Friends of the Library are looking for help as they support the library by holding book sales and an annual holiday cookie and gift sale, operating the bookstore, running food services during Go-Fore Golf, and more. Any time you can offer is greatly appreciated! Click here for more information.

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Visit our bookstore!

Operated by the Friends of the Library, our used bookstore strives to provide recent bestsellers as well as high-interest items for children and adults. This month we are featuring “Christmas in July” books.

Looking for a way to help the community? Solanco Neighborhood Ministries is currently in need of the following items:

Soup (canned)
Macaroni and cheese (boxed)
Mayonnaise
Cereal
Granola bars
Pudding cups
Fruit cups
Potato chips or pretzels (family-size bag)
Diapers (sizes: 5,6, and pull-ups)
Baby wipes

Donations may be dropped off Monday through Thursday from 9 am – 4 pm and Friday from 9 am – 12 pm. Non-perishable donations may also be dropped off at the library.

Address: 14 South Church Street, Quarryville, PA 17566
Phone number: (717) 786-4308
Website: solanconeighborhoodministries.org

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