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November/December 2017
Volume 15, Issue 2
Library Hours
CPL Fan

Monday - Thursday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sunday
1:00 - 4:00 PM



Library Closings: 

Veteran's Day
Friday, November 10

Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 23
&
Friday, November 24

Christmas Eve
Sunday, December 24

Christmas Day
Monday, December 25

New Year's Eve
Sunday, December 31

New Year's Day
Monday, January 1
   
The holidays can be hectic! Unwind with a new book by one of these popular authors!

End Game
Baldacci, David

The Story of Arthur Truluv
Berg, Elizabeth

Survival
Bova, Ben

Secrets of Cavendon
Bradford, Barbara

Firefly Cove
Bunn, T. Davis

Midnight Line
Child, Lee

Enchantress of Numbers
Chiaverini, Jennifer

Every Breath You Take
Clark, Mary Higgins

Armageddon File
Coonts, Stephen

The Wanted
Crais, Robert

Typhoon Fury
Cussler, Clive

Refuge Cove
Dailey, Janet

Future Home of the Living God
Erdich, Louise

Ballad of Black Bart
Estleman, Loren

Hardcore Twenty-Four
Evanovich, Janet

Noel Diary
Evans, Richard Paul

American Drifter
Graham, Heather

Death at Nuremberg
Griffin, W. E. B.

In This Moment
Kingsburg, Karen

Whispering Room
Koontz, Dean

House of Unexpected Sisters
McCall Smith, Alexander

Count to Ten
Patterson, James

People vs. Alex Cross
Patterson, James

A Christmas Return
Perry, Anne

Year One
Roberts, Nora

Demon Crown
Rollins, James

Oathbringer
Sanderson, Brandon

Past Perfect
Steel, Danielle
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Friends of Cranberry Public Library



The Friends of the Cranberry Public Library are committed to assist CPL in their mission to inform, inspire, and enrich the Cranberry Community!

In 2017 the Friends were able to provide over $10,000 to fund the following:
  • Sponsorship of multiple program speakers and supplies
  • Purchased Summer Reading software for tracking and managing the popular summer program
  • Enhancements to the library's meeting room spaces
If you're interested in sharing your time and talents to help out the library, ask at the Circulation Desk about joining the Friends of CPL!
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Cranberry Library's
2017-18
Annual Giving Campaign
is now under way!

We thank you for your past support.

Please consider a gift to this year's campaign.

Online donations are accepted!

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Online registration is now available for library programs.

It's easy!

You can either create an account or login using any of your following accounts:

* Google+
* Yahoo!
* Facebook
* LinkedIn
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Support CPL's
Annual Campaign

In 1973 a small group of individuals came together who were committed to having a library in Cranberry Township. Of course they wanted books in their library, but they wanted so much more than that. They wanted a place where the community could comfortably come together to learn, share, discover, and create. With a lot of help from folks just like you, we're proud to say that we've done just what they set out to do.

We'd like to thank you. Together we've created the amazing community resource that is the Cranberry Public Library. It's a place where we inform, inspire, and enrich each and every day.

But, success won't continue to happen without ongoing support from individuals like you.

Yes, we are fortunate to get funding from Cranberry Township each year. And, we also receive Butler County and state dollars annually. However, with increased costs we rely on revenue from our annual campaign to help fill the gap.

Your contribution to CPL makes an immediate impact, providing resources that impact the quality of life in Cranberry Township and surrounding communities. $25, $50, $100 or even more can make all the difference towards adding an additional program, a new book, or improving technology services.

Whether it's a preschooler just discovering the delight of stories, teens seeking homework help, or someone simply looking for a good book to read, we've been able to help so many thanks to your past support.

We're committed to sustaining and improving upon the high quality services and programs that we are able to offer. We hope that we can count on you, as we have in the past, to assist us in our mission.

Gratefully,




Leslie Pallotta  
Library Director
Adult Program Highlights
November & December

Cranberry Public Library offers a wide variety of programs for adults. Please visit our program calendar for a complete list of programs with information.


NOVEMBER 2017

Cranberry Adult Discussion Group
Thursday, November 2 & 16 @ 10AM
If you enjoy talking about current events that are shaping our world this is the group for you. The group meets on the first & third Thursdays each month. No registration required, simply drop in for lively, open-minded discussion.

Cranberry Genealogy Club Lock-In
Friday, November 3 from 5:30-8:00PM
Join fellow genealogists for an evening of family research using the library's PCs. Expert genealogy researcher, Sue Ennis will be on hand to assist and guide you in your search. Registration necessary. Space is limited.

North Hills Coin Club: Coin Appraisal Fair
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Open to the public, members of the North Hills Coin Club  will be on hand to provide free appraisals of your coins. These experienced numismatists will also have educational displays and will share their knowledge, provide opinions and answer questions about coins and coin collecting. No registration necessary, just stop in between 10AM and 2PM.
 
 
 
 
First Editions Book Club
Monday, November 6 @ 7PM
Join us for a discussion of  The House of Spirits by Isabel Allende .
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opies of the title are available for checkout  at the  Circulation Desk.

Book Folding: Make a Turkey
Wednesday, November 8 @ 6PM
Ms. Janae, our library's resident book crafter, will show us how to make a turkey out of an old book! Participants are asked to bring an adult-sized hardback book with at least 200 pages or purchase one for $1.00 at the library. This book will get cut up and folded into a delightful turkey perfect for your thanksgiving centerpiece! Space is limited, so please register.

CLOSED - VETERANS' DAY
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 

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Friday, November 17 @ 6:00PM
Santa arrives at 7:00PM escorted by the Cranberry Township Volunteer Fire Company. Join us for festivities starting at 6:00PM.
 
CLOSED - THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24


DECEMBER 2017

Cra nberry Adult Discussion Group
T hursdays, December 7 & 21 @ 10AM
If you enjoy talking about current events that are shaping
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 our world this is the group for you. The group meets on  the 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month. No registration required, simply drop in for lively, open-minded discussion.

First Editions Book Club
Monday, December 11 @ 7PM
Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt will be discussed at December's book club meeting. Copies are available at the library's Circulation Desk.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Monday, December 18 @ 6:30PM
Held on the 3rd Monday of each month, all library board meetings are open to the public.

Fourth Thursday Book Club
Thursday, December 28 @ 10AM
All are welcome to come and discuss Gilead by Marilynne Robinson. Copies available for check out at the Circulation Desk.
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Registration is required for ALL storytime sessions and is now underway.

Infant Storytimes
Mondays, November 6 - December 4
10AM or 11AM
Babies and their caregivers share smiles, stories, and more at storytime for our littlest readers. Recommended for ages birth - 18 months.


A-B-C Come Read With Me Storytime
Tuesdays, November 7 - December 5
10AM or 11AM
Wednesdays, November 8 - December 6
10AM or 11AM
Listen to stories, sing songs, make a craft, and have a ton of fun at this storytime! Recommended for ages 19 months through preschool aged. Please register for only 1 session, they repeat on each day/time.

Play-K
Thursday, November 16
4:30-5:30PM
Ages 4 1/2 - 6 are welcome to join us for this new program where kids can play their way to school success! Each session will feature different activities that are aligned with the PA Learning Standards and kindergarten readiness skills. This program is funded by a grant from The Office of Commonwealth Libraries. Online registration is required.
Programs for Children
 
Homeschool Crafternoon
Thursday, November 9 & December 14 from 1-2 PM
For children ages 6-11. Stop by to make a craft at the tables in the Children's Department. Leave when you've finished the craft or stay and hang out with other homeschoolers. This is a drop in program, no registration is required.

1st - 6th Grade LEGO Club
Tuesday, November 21 & December 19 from 4-5PM
Join Ms. Janae in the Children's Department on the third Tuesday of each month to work on the challenge of the month or just to free building with other LEGO enthusiasts. This is a drop in program, no registration is required.

Drop-In STEAM Lab
Thursday, December 28 from 4-5PM
Create, learn, and explore during this drop in program with a focus on science, technology, engineering, arts, and/or math -- STEAM! All ages welcome. 

Tail Waggin' Tutors
Thursdays, November 2 & December 7 from 5:30-6:30PM
For elementary aged children. Practice reading with one of our dog tutors. Online registration is required for a 20 minute reading session.
Programs for
Tweens & Teens

4th - 6th Grade DIY Club
Thursdays, November 2 & December 7 from 4-5PM
Stop by the Young Adult section to create, make, invent, experiment, or build with Ms. Janae. This is a drop in program. No registration required.

Teen DIY Club
Thursdays, November 9 & December 14 from 4-5PM
A different Do It Yourself project will be featured each session. Stop by the Young Adult section and see what we're makin' this month! No registration is required.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Mondays, November 6 & 20 and December 4 & 18 from 4-5PM
For 6th-12th graders. Be an important part of your community by helping to plan and run library events for kids and teens! TAB members also give Ms. Janae their input for new purchases for the library. Teens receive volunteer hours for all TAB events. No registration required.

Fandom Club
Wednesdays, November 15 & December 20 from 5-6PM
Get in touch with your geeky side. Are you a fan of books, TV shows, video games? Come share with other teens at Fandom Club. For 7th-12th grades, no registration required.

Tween Video Game Night
Wednesday, November 1 from 6-7PM
Stop by for some Wii video game fun to help celebrate International Games Week! For 4th - 6th graders, registration is required.