April 13, 2015

We're counting down the days to Race Day!  There's still time to sign up for our inaugural Run for Reading 5K Trail Run/Walk!  Look below for more information about signing up. 

Leading up to the race, we have a full week of events for you at the library in celebration of National Library Week!  From children's activities to adult book talks, there's something for everyone.

Our calendar through April and May is full of a variety of events for adults and children.  Check out our upcoming activities below - we look forward to seeing YOU at the library!

Library Events
Library Links
National Library Week Events
Upcoming Spring Events
Planting the Poet-Tree
Wednesday, April 22, 6:30pm
Come read poetry at the library!  Call to reserve your spot.  More information.

Children's Author Zach OHora 
Thursday, April 23 at 3pm
Bring your kids to meet a real author!  Drop in - no registration required.

A Moment with Harper Lee
Tuesday, April 28 at 2pm and 4 pm
Reservations Required.
More information.

Gardening for Birds & Butterflies
Wednesday, April 29 at 6:30pm
Reservations Required.
More information.

Everyday Hero Tea
Saturday, May 2 from 1-3pm
Reservations Required.
More information.


Mommy & Blogger Christine Burke
Wednesday, May 6 at 6:30

Recently published in the new book I Still Just Want To Pee Alone.  Come enjoy some mommy humor on the joys of motherhood and questionable sanity!

Registration Required.   

 

Social Security Planning for your Retirement
Saturday, May 9 from 10:30am-12pm
with CPA and National Social Security Advisor Paul Stocker
Registration Required.

Digitizing Fundraiser 
Saturday, May 16
from 11:00am -1:00pm
Have your 8mm and 16mm movies, slides, VHS tapes, photo albums, and more professionally and confidentially transferred to DVDs. 
Preregistration is not required.
 
Run for Reading Events
 
Race countdown! One week left to put a little spring in your step and register for our "Run for Reading" Earth Day 5K Trail Run/Walk at Jacobsburg State Park on Sunday, April 19th, 8:00 am.

$30 registration and t-shirts while supplies last. Join us for a fun outdoor event celebrating Earth Day and National Library Week! Join the Iron Pigs Pork Racers for pre-race warm up and race start!

What's a race without running buddies?  Consider carpooling with your family or pals to save on gas and emissions - it is Earth Day, after all!
through Pretzel City Sports
Early Packet Pick-Up
@ Nazareth Run Inn
57 S. Main St., Nazareth

Saturday, April 18th, 11:00am - 1:00pm

One more chance to be an early bird....Pick up your race registration packet the day before the race and get a $5 store gift certificate!
Basket Raffle
Bring your extra dollars to the library and the race for a chance to win baskets of spring and race
goodies. Donations from Rodale Press, Curves, Nazareth Floral Designs at Donahoe Farms, Point Phillips Perennials, Calandra's Cheese...and more! Tickets are $3 each, 2 for $5.Prizes drawn after the race, but you need not be present to win.

Race Prizes from Nazareth Run Inn
$100 store gift certificates to overall male and female runners, plus $25/$15/$10 store gift certificates for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes in all categories!

Race refreshments will be provided by another new Nazareth business, The Xpresso Café! Coming mid- April to South Main Street.

The Memorial Library of Nazareth & Vicinity would like to thank ALL of our sponsors for their community support of literacy and library programming: