Pop-Up Summer Story Hour Events
This program is designed for children age 0 to 6 and their adults to encourage life-long reading habits.
Summer Story Hour will not have a true weekly schedule due to COVID-19 social distancing measures.
All events will be held outdoors on the library grounds unless otherwise specified.
Please watch this page, the library's Facebook page, and the Burbio community calendar (download the free Burbio App!) for announcements of Pop-Up Story Hour events.
No registration is required for Pop-Up Summer Story Hour Events
Appropriate nose and mouth covering mask required inside for unvaccinated patrons age 3+
(even just to access the public restrooms).
If you don't have a mask for you or your child, please ask the library staff for one.
Self-Guided Tails and Tales Scavenger Hunt in Port Allegany:
https://actionbound.com/bound/tailsscavengerhunt
pick up your scavenger hunt worksheet at the library beginning May 7, download the free ActionBound App, or use this QR code
Pop-up Leap into Science Programs
Leap into Science is a STEM program sponsored by the Franklin Institute of Philadelphia
Children age 2-12 are welcome to explore STEM demonstrations, play, and activity tables.
June 9, 11am: Light and Shadow (corner of Maple and Pine Streets)
June 12, 2-4pm: Star Wars Reads Day
Come in Star Wars costume or gear (optional) and meet members of the
Star Wars 501st Legion, Starkiller Garrison
Star Wars themed photo booth
X-Wing scoot rides
Make Your Own Light Saber craft
Free Star Wars books and snacks
June 12, 4:30-6pm: Kids Fun Run, 5K, and Fun Walk library fundraiser
Run, Walk, Bike, Scoot, or Skate to raise money for the library!
4:30pm Kids Fun Run: $5 per child, kids run around the library 3x
5:00pm 5K for Runners: $30 adults, $20 students
5:15 Fun Walk (1 mile): $30 adults, $20 students
Registration forms available in the library or online: https://forms.gle/6CJ3Qi1RXrSbW8bE8
Race Day Registration: 3:30-4:30pm
June 23, 10-11am: Rock out with Mr. Jim and the Juice Box Heroes
July 6, 2-3pm: Jeffini the Great Magician Crazy Critter Safari:
Animal Tales from Around the World
*if it rains, this program will be at the Port Allegany Fire Hall*
July 22, 5-6pm: Holiday Extravaganza in July event and fundraiser
Holiday Scoot Rides
Play in the Gingerbread House
"Snowball' fight
Write and mail your letters to Santa
Free holiday books and snacks
Story Time Online with Mary Grace videos:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHp1CLIaKDGh-U9rZOk90WQ?view_as=subscriber
Children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult to all library events.
Story Hour is sponsored by a grant from the Port Allegany Campaign for the United Way
This program is designed for children age 0 to 6 and their adults to encourage life-long reading habits.
Summer Story Hour will not have a true weekly schedule due to COVID-19 social distancing measures.
All events will be held outdoors on the library grounds unless otherwise specified.
Please watch this page, the library's Facebook page, and the Burbio community calendar (download the free Burbio App!) for announcements of Pop-Up Story Hour events.
No registration is required for Pop-Up Summer Story Hour Events
Appropriate nose and mouth covering mask required inside for unvaccinated patrons age 3+
(even just to access the public restrooms).
If you don't have a mask for you or your child, please ask the library staff for one.
Self-Guided Tails and Tales Scavenger Hunt in Port Allegany:
https://actionbound.com/bound/tailsscavengerhunt
pick up your scavenger hunt worksheet at the library beginning May 7, download the free ActionBound App, or use this QR code
Pop-up Leap into Science Programs
Leap into Science is a STEM program sponsored by the Franklin Institute of Philadelphia
Children age 2-12 are welcome to explore STEM demonstrations, play, and activity tables.
June 9, 11am: Light and Shadow (corner of Maple and Pine Streets)
June 12, 2-4pm: Star Wars Reads Day
Come in Star Wars costume or gear (optional) and meet members of the
Star Wars 501st Legion, Starkiller Garrison
Star Wars themed photo booth
X-Wing scoot rides
Make Your Own Light Saber craft
Free Star Wars books and snacks
June 12, 4:30-6pm: Kids Fun Run, 5K, and Fun Walk library fundraiser
Run, Walk, Bike, Scoot, or Skate to raise money for the library!
4:30pm Kids Fun Run: $5 per child, kids run around the library 3x
5:00pm 5K for Runners: $30 adults, $20 students
5:15 Fun Walk (1 mile): $30 adults, $20 students
Registration forms available in the library or online: https://forms.gle/6CJ3Qi1RXrSbW8bE8
Race Day Registration: 3:30-4:30pm
June 23, 10-11am: Rock out with Mr. Jim and the Juice Box Heroes
July 6, 2-3pm: Jeffini the Great Magician Crazy Critter Safari:
Animal Tales from Around the World
*if it rains, this program will be at the Port Allegany Fire Hall*
July 22, 5-6pm: Holiday Extravaganza in July event and fundraiser
Holiday Scoot Rides
Play in the Gingerbread House
"Snowball' fight
Write and mail your letters to Santa
Free holiday books and snacks
Story Time Online with Mary Grace videos:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHp1CLIaKDGh-U9rZOk90WQ?view_as=subscriber
Children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult to all library events.
Story Hour is sponsored by a grant from the Port Allegany Campaign for the United Way
