photo by Marlon Kittrell
Laughlin Memorial Library in Ambridge held it first American Girl and Friend Tea Party on Sunday.
According to library board members, all 125 tickets were sold prior to Sunday's tea party.
According to library board members, all 125 tickets were sold prior to Sunday's tea party.
Charlene Geffel, the library board president, said the tea party was a success due to the efficiency of the committee's planning, the student helpers, the library director, staff, and the board of directors.
"It was so gratifying to see so many happy beautiful,well behaved young ladies enjoying themselves. I want to thank everyone who contributed to the afternoon. "
Geffel added, "The tea party was an amazing event."
Children who attended had a light lunch catered by Janice's Catering Co. and then, in groups, went to five project stations. A variety of activities were provided at each station, which included American Girl history, bags donated from R&S Enterprises, a craft with Mary Holleran from The Moonbeam Jar, paper dolls by Nadikyo and bracelets with the library staff.
"The library is a place of learning and discovery for all. It is a wonderful space that we want to share with the community," said Julie Mulcahy, library director. "We were happy to host an event like this and have such a great turnout-- both young and old."
Additional pictures can be found on the library's Facebook page.
"It was so gratifying to see so many happy beautiful,well behaved young ladies enjoying themselves. I want to thank everyone who contributed to the afternoon. "
Geffel added, "The tea party was an amazing event."
Children who attended had a light lunch catered by Janice's Catering Co. and then, in groups, went to five project stations. A variety of activities were provided at each station, which included American Girl history, bags donated from R&S Enterprises, a craft with Mary Holleran from The Moonbeam Jar, paper dolls by Nadikyo and bracelets with the library staff.
"The library is a place of learning and discovery for all. It is a wonderful space that we want to share with the community," said Julie Mulcahy, library director. "We were happy to host an event like this and have such a great turnout-- both young and old."
Additional pictures can be found on the library's Facebook page.
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