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APALACHIN \u2014 The Apalachin Library celebrated another successful summer reading season filled with creativity, learning, exploration, and fun for children and families throughout the community. This year\u2019s theme was \u201cUnearth a Story.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The summer\u2019s programs offered something for everyone. Vanessa taught young artists a seahorse painting class, while Harry Potter fans gathered for a magical Harry Potter Birthday Party. Families also enjoyed special Family Nights featuring fascinating guests, including a paleontologist, a bug expert, and a reptile expert, who brought their areas of expertise to life through engaging performances.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other popular programs included an American Girl program featuring Felicity, a bi-monthly Pok\u00e9mon Club, and exciting STEAM Nights, which encouraged children to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics through hands-on activities.<\/span><\/p>\n

The library also said a heartfelt farewell to Wendy, who retired on Aug. 21 after 11 years of dedicated service to the Apalachin Library. During her time at the library, Wendy made a lasting impact on the community through her work with Storytime and many other programs. She also introduced Senior First Fridays, creating a welcoming opportunity for older adults to gather, socialize, and enjoy programs at the library.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWendy gave so much to the Apalachin Library and to the people we serve,\u201d Director Tracy Savard said. \u201cHer creativity, dedication, and warmth will be greatly missed. We are incredibly grateful for her 11 years of service and for the many wonderful programs and memories she created.\u201d Melissa will be taking over Storytime (Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.) beginning Sept. 8.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Vanessa with King Tut.
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The Apalachin Library thanks the Town of Owego for making another successful summer of programming possible!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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