Library Hours
Monday - Thursday 10AM - 8PM
Friday 10AM - 5PM
Saturday 10AM - 4PM
Sunday
(during school year)
1-4PM
Library Closings
Sunday, September 2 &
Monday, September 3 - Labor Day
Monday, October 8 - Staff In-service Day
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Forthcoming Titles
The days are getting shorter, which means fall is just around the corner -- it's the perfect time to pick up a book! The following titles will be new to our collection in September or October. Get your autumn read on!
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The Darling Dahlias and the Poinsettia Puzzle
Albert, Susan Wittig
The Next Person You Meet in Heaven
Albom, Mitch
The Silence of the Girls
Barker, Pat
The Dead Ringer
Beaton, M. C.
Power Failure
Bova, Ben
Street Freaks
Brooks, Terry
Paris in the Dark
Butler, Robert Olen
The Dream Daughter
Chamberlain, Diane
Hippie
Coelho, Paulo
Dark Sacred Night
Connelly, Michael
War of the Wolf
Cornwell, Bernard
Shadow Tyrants
Cussler, Clive
The Rain Watcher
De Rosnay, Tatiana
Rise of the Mystics
Dekker, Ted
A Willing Murder
Deveraux, Jude
Christmas Cake Murder
Fluke, Joanne
Red War
Flynn, Vince
The Fox
Forsyth, Frederick
The Witch Elm
French, Tana
Lethal White
Galbraith, Robert
Echoes of Evil
Graham, Heather
The Reckoning
Grisham, John
Time's Convert
Harkness, Deborah
An Easy Death
Harris, Charlaine
Winter in Paradise
Hilderbrand, Elin
Sea Prayer
Hosseini, Khaled
Field of Bones
Jance, J. A.
Vendetta
Johansen, Iris
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Elevation
King, Stephen
When We Were Young
Kingsbury, Karen
Unsheltered
Kingsolver, Barbara
The Forbidden Door
Koontz, Dean
The Bartered Brides
Lackey, Mercedes
The First Love
Lewis, Beverly
Alaskan Holiday
Macomber, Debbie
John Woman
Mosley, Walter
Impostor's Lure
Neggers, Carla
Shell Game
Paretsky, Sara
Ambush
Patterson, James
Juror 3
Patterson, James
Dark Tide Rising
Perry, Anne
A Spark of Light
Picoult, Jodi
Blood Communion: A Tale of Prince Lestat
Rice, Anne
Leverage in Death: An Eve Dallas Novel
Robb, J. D.
Timeless
Salvatore, R. A.
Holy Ghost
Sandford, John
Courtney's War
Smith, Wilbur
Every Breath
Sparks, Nicholas
In His Father's Footsteps
Steel, Danielle
The Guilty Dead
Tracy, P. J.
Through Darkest Europe
Turtledove, Harry
Under My Skin
Unger, Lisa
Desperate Measures
Woods, Stuart
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Friends of CPL:
The next meeting of the Friends of Cranberry Public Library will be held on
Wednesday, September 19 @ 6:30PM
in the library's Franklin Station. Items on the agenda include the 2019 CTCC's Project of the Year -- hint, it's the library!! -- a by-laws revision, and the Friends' Fall Book Sale. If you love CPL and want to help support it, this is the group for you! Join us!
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Friends Fall Book Sale
The semi-annual Friends of the Library Book Sale will run from
Thursday, October 18 through Sunday, October 21
during library hours. Shop for bargains on adult, teen, and children's books, DVD, and audio items.
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Adult Program Highlights
September
Tech in 20
Wednesday, September 5 & 19 -- sign up for a 20-minute time slot between 6-8PM
Have a question about how to make your smartphone or tablet do what you want? Maybe you'd like to create a Facebook account but don't know how. Let tech guru Kendall Johnson help in a personalized tech education appointment. Kendall will meet with you for twenty minutes to help answer your questions and allay your fears about technology. If you need help with a laptop or mobile device, please be sure to bring it with you. Space is limited and registration is required.
Adult Discussion Group
Thursdays, September 6 & 20 @ 10AM
Enjoy talking about the current events that are shaping our world? This is the group for you. The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. No registration is required, simply stop in for lively, open-minded discussion.
First Editions Book Club
Monday, September 10 @ 7PM
This month's selection is
Before We Were Yours
by Lisa Wingate. Book should be read prior to the discussion. Copies are available at the library's Circulation Desk.
Handwriting Analysis Expert, Michelle Dresbold
Tuesday, September 11 @ 6PM
It's been a few years, but CPL is excited to welcome back renowned handwriting expert Michelle Dresbold. The only civilian to graduate from the U.S. Secret Service's Advanced Documentation Examination Program, Michelle has consulted on cases ranging from embezzlement, fraud, and forgery to arson, stalking, and murder. Please register to join us for this sure to be interesting event!
Next Chapter Book Club
Wednesday, September 19 @ 10AM
September's Selection is
A Gentleman in Moscow
by Amor Towles. Pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk and come ready to discuss it at the meeting.
4th Thursday Book Club
Thursday, September 27 @ 10AM
Copies of
Cooking for Picasso
by Camille Aubray can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.
October
First Editions Book Group
Monday, October 1 @ 7PM
This month's selection is
The Ice Cream Makers
by Ernest van der Kwast. Book should be read prior to the discussion. Copies are available at the library's Circulation Desk
Adult Discussion Group
Thursdays, October 4 & 18 @ 10AM
Enjoy talking about the current events that are shaping our world? This is the group for you. The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. No registration is required, simply stop in for lively, open-minded discussion.
Cranberry Library Board Meeting
Monday, October 15 @ 6:30PM
All monthly library board meetings are open to the public.
Next Chapter Book Club
Wednesday, October 17 @ 10AM
September's Selection is
The Secret Keeper
by Kate Morton. Pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk and come ready to discuss it at the meeting.
Haunted Roads of Pennsylvania
Sunday, October 21 @ 2PM
CPL, in partnership with the Cranberry Township Historical Society, is pleased to welcome back Duquesne University Professor and local folklore expert Tom White. Join us for an afternoon sure to scare your socks off!
Mandala Painting
Tuesday, October 23 @ 6PM
What are mandalas? They're circle designs that help relax the mind. Learn how to create and paint mandalas in the class and leave with a meditative tool. This class uses Acrylic paints and includes a guided meditation. All levels of artistic ability are welcome. Class will be taught by Mara Carlini of Mindful Living Wellness. There is a $5.00 supply fee to attend this class. Class size is limited and registration is required.
Fourth Thursday Book Club
Thursday, October 25 @ 10AM
Copies of
What is the What
by Dave Eggers can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.
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Infant Storytime
Mondays, September 10 - October 1
10AM or 11AM
Babies and their caregivers share smiles, stories, and more at storytime for our littlest listeners. Recommended for birth - 18 months of age.
A-B-C Come Read With Me Storytime
Tuesdays, September 11 - October 9
OR
Wednesdays, September 12 - October 10
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 - preschool. Please register for only 1 session, they repeat on each day/time.
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CHILDREN'S FALL PROGRAMS
Homeschool Crafternoon
Thursdays, September 6 & October 4
2:00-3:00PM
For children ages 6-11. Stop by and maker a craft in the Children's Department on the first Thursday of each month. Leave when you've finished the craft, or stay and hang out with other homeschoolers! This is a drop in program, no registration required.
Tail Waggin' Tutors Meet n' Greet
Thursday, September 20
6:30-7:30PM
Come and meet the furry friends who serve as our once a month canine reading tutors. A nonthreatening environment to introduce young readers to a nonjudgmental reading buddy. All are welcome!
Tail Waggin' Tutors
Thursday, October 4
6:30PM
For elementary aged children. Practice reading with one of our friendly dog tutors. Online registration is required for a 20 minute reading session.
LEGO Club
Tuesdays, September 18 and October 16
4:00-5:00PM
Join Ms. Janae in the Children's Department on the 3rd Tuesday of each month to work on the challenge of the month. Or, just free build with other LEGO enthusiasts. This is a drop in program, no registration is required. 1-6th grades.
Kids' Code Club
Thursday, October 18
4:00 - 4:45PM
1st-3rd graders are invited to join us for 45 minutes of creative coding games and activities. Registration is required and space is limited.
Drop-in STEAM Lab
Thursdays, September 27 & October 25
4:00-5:00PM
Stop in for our STEAM LAB. In September we'll be doing "Tech-Take-Apart" and (back by popular demand) for October is "Build a Bone!" with Dr. Campbell. All ages welcome. No registration.
1st-3rd Grade Book Club
Wednesdays, October 3 - 24
6:30-7:00PM
We'll read together each week, then do activities or crafts related to the book for the month. The books will be provided at each club meeting. Online registration required, minimum of 5 participants required.
Halloween Bash
Monday, October 29
4:00-5:00PM
Put on your Halloween costume and join us for Halloween crafts and activities and fun! No registration is required and all ages are welcome.
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Stuff for TWEENS
Tween Bad Art Night
Wednesday, September 12
6:00-7:00PM
Leave your talent at the door and come make something
TERRIBLE
with us. No skills required, just a fun attitude. For tweens in 4-6th grades. Registration is required.
Tween FrankenToys
Thursday, October 11
6:00-7:00PM
Ask yourself, "What would Dr. Frankenstein do?" Join us for an evening of Frankentoy creations. For tweens in 4-6th grades. Registration required.
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Online Registration
Registering for programs online is easy!
For those who register for a lot of programs, you can either create an account or use a Facebook or Yahoo account.
Don't want to create and account? Guest registration is also an option.
Please be sure to check all program descriptions for registration required. Due to space limits, many programs require registration, but some of them are "drop in."
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Stuff for TEENS
Teen Food Lab
Wednesday, September 5 & October 3
4:30-5:30PM
Teen DIY
Thursdays, September 13 & October 11
4:00-5:00PM
Stop in the Teen Zone to create a different DIY project each month. This is a drop in program, so no registration is required.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Monday, September 17
Mondays, October 1 & 15
4:00-5:00PM
Be an important part of the community by helping to plan and run events for kids and teens! TAB members also provide suggestions for new teen book and AV purchases for the library. Group typically meets every other Monday. Teens receive volunteer hours for all TAB events. No registration.
Teen Book Club
Thursday, October 18
6:00-7:00PM
Teens, stop by the Teen Zone to discuss the book pick of the month or perennial teen favorites. Meet other teen readers and get recommendations. Snacks provided. No registration required.
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Love what the library's doing?
How about putting your money where your mouth is?
We're so fortunate to have good financial support from Cranberry Township, but tax dollars alone can't do it all. Every donation we receive is more that we can offer!
We thank you for your past support and ask you to consider a gift to this year's campaign.
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Forge Ahead: Library Makeover
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