This summer BAPL will offer a wide range of programs for children, teens, and adults—centered around the theme  "Color Our World." We invite you to explore this newsletter, visit our website, and mark your calendar with the events that interest you most.

Kick off our Summer Reading Program (SRP) with this special event for families. Join storyteller, Alan Irvine for "Color Your World: Folk Tales & Legends from Around the World." This free program will be held on Monday, June 9 at 6PM. No registration necessary.

The Summer Reading Program is open to students in grades K - 12. We are offering the same program, during two time slots, so that participants can select a time that best fits their schedule. "Hack the Canvas" will be held on June 10. Take a painted canvas and add clever elements to make it unique. Registration is necessary.

June 10, 11AM or 6PM

Art Exploration: Watercolor & Wax Resist Painting is a supplemental activity for our SRP. The June 12 program is designed for students in grades K - 3. Participants will explore the magic of watercolor and wax resist in this hands-on workshop. Youngsters will create hidden designs, then watch as the watercolors reveal their patterns!

June 12, 5:30PM

The SRP is open to students in grades K - 12. Teens will create Colorful Silk Scarves and must REGISTER. 
Teens will only have the 11AM spot available to them for this program. 
Our younger guests will create Burlap Wall Hangings.

June 17, 11AM or 6PM

Art Exploration: Crochet is a supplemental activity for this year's SRP. The June 19 program is designed for students in grades 3 - 12. Registration is necessary.

June 19, 6PM

Due to an In-Service training day for BAPL staff, the library will be closed on Monday, June 2.  

We will have a delayed opening on Wednesday, June 25 to accommodate our monthly staff meeting.  BAPL will open at 12PM.

Gentle reminder that the Children's play area is closed on the final Wednesday of each month to allow for the deep cleaning that is necessary to help combat the spread of germs. This will be June 25th.  Children's books are still accessible.

Use our Events Calendar button (to the right) to quickly access additional programming information.

Local yoga instructor, Kathy Wright is returning to BAPL to lead a yoga series that will increase your flexibility while sculpting and strengthening your body.  Participants will use a combination of yoga mats, small weights, and chairs.  This free program is perfect for people of all abilities and ages. Each 45 minute session begins at 4:30PM on the following Tuesdays:  June 10 & 24.

Join experienced backpackers Lynne Kuntz and Becca Fletcher on Tuesday, June 24 at 6PM for the first program in BAPL's Outdoor Life series.  Backpacking Essentials is a visual program that will safely prepare outdoor enthusiasts for a variety of adventures. Lynne has completed Wilderness Fire Responder certification as well as Outdoor Leadership training through Revelation Wellness.

Be a part of another engaging Community Art project!  This year we aspire to create an origami crane mobile to hang in the library -- adding a splash of year-round color to BAPL.

Pick a date and time that fits your schedule.  We would love to see you at any or all sessions!

Wednesday, June 18 & 25 at 6PM

Friday, June 20 & 27 at 10AM

The Next Chapter Book Club is a new weekly program for local tweens in grades 5 - 8 (every Thursday). This program will consist of read-aloud adventures while participants color and doodle. There will be plenty of snacks too. This program is made possible due to the generous support of the United Way of the Bradford Area. Our first book will be The Ambrose Deception by Emily Ecton.

Thursday, June 12, 4:30-5:30PM

Teens are invited to begin their week with some fresh air and a variety of nostalgic and fun activities! Beverages and snacks will always be provided. **Please note that this program is dependent on the weather.**

June 9 & 23 at 1PM

Come create at the library! Teens and tweens are invited to choose from a range of activities, such as coloring, reverse coloring, LEGO building, and air-dry sculpting. Enjoy music or a movie playing in the background, and of course snacks will be on hand! This is a free program, beginning June 11, thanks to the generous support of the United Way of the Bradford Area.

Wednesdays 2 - 4PM

Play mystery board games and participate in a Mystery/Thriller "Book Tasting"! Snacks will be provided during the free event, thanks to the generous support of our local United Way.

Thursday, June 26, 6PM

Get involved in our new Kindness Club. Participants will discover many unique ways to share kindness throughout our community. The program is for students in grades 1 - 5.

June 16 & 30, 2PM

Enjoy the great outdoors, get some exercise, and read a book -- all at once! Children's Story Walks are returning to area trails this summer.

June 18: Pitt Trail (5-7PM)
July 19: Crook Farm Trail (9:30- 11:30AM)
August 13: Pitt Trail (5-7PM)

Join us for a special, once per month program (June - August) that is specifically designed for students in grades 3 - 5. Some topics that will be explored include: plants, solar energy, and engineering. Registration is required for each monthly session. During the June 12 event, students will learn how plants and trees benefit our world. 

June 12, 3 - 4:30PM

Join Science Heroes as they turn science into an adventure!
Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we'll get kids excited about the science that’s all around us as we celebrate the scientists who color our world with art! The program will include stories and experiments. This program is perfect for students in grades K - 5th.

Saturday, June 14, 11AM

BAPL

67 West Washington St.

Bradford, PA 16701

814-362-6527