An ‘Ocean of Possibilities’ continues at Uniontown Public Library
Paula O鈥機onnell
Daniel Caron, a nature photographer with a love for manatees, recently explained their natural habitat to children participating in the 鈥淥ceans of Possibilities鈥� summer reading program at Uniontown Public Library. The program, which includes weekly special events, runs through Aug. 4. An outdoor dance party will be held at the library today at 10:30 a.m. For more information, call the library at 724- 437-1165.
Paula O鈥機onnell
Caleb and Cole Reskovac of Uniontown pose with nature photographer Daniel Caron, following a recent presentation called 鈥淢anatees Matter鈥� which explained the lives and habitat of manatees.
Uniontown Public Library鈥檚 鈥淥ceans of Possibilities鈥� summer program for children continues through Aug. 5 with a number of special activities.
Children ages 14 and under can register in the Children鈥檚 Room of the library to receive a log to record books read during the summer. Those who meet their goals will receive prizes. A Scholastic Book Fair will be held Thursdays and Fridays, July 28-29 and Aug. 4-5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Upcoming events include:
n Thursday, July 7: Josh and Gab鈥檚 Dance Party, 10:30 a.m., outside;
n Thursday, July 14: Butterflies From Heather, 1 p.m., Meeting Room B;
n Thursday, July 21: Pennsylvania Game Commission鈥檚 Officer Zach, the Fayette County game warden, will display the furs of animals found in the state鈥檚 forests. Special guest Finch the search and rescue dog will also be there. The program will be held outside;
n Monday, July 25: The Science of Hockey, 1 p.m., Meeting Room B. This is the latest show from the Carnegie Science Center in partnership with the Pittsburgh Penguins;
n Thursday, July 28: Children鈥檚 Craft Day, 1 p.m., outdoors. Rain date will be Friday, July 29;
n Thursday, Aug. 4: Backyard Carnival, with games prizes and a design-your-own ice cream sundae station. Rain date is Friday, Aug. 5. Time has not yet been announced.
The library is located at 24 Jefferson St., Uniontown.