Library LINK Newsletter
May/June 2019
Library Hours
Monday - Thursday 10AM - 8PM
Friday 10AM - 5PM
Saturday 10AM - 4PM
Sunday 1-4PM
(closed on Sundays starting May 26)

Library Closings:

Wednesday, May 29
6PM CLOSING

Monday, May 27
Memorial Day

Sunday, May 26
Sunday Summer Closings start
Volume 16, Issue 5
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7th Annual Mazzoni Spirit of Giving Award

The Cranberry Public Library Board of Trustees is delighted to congratulate Dr. Ed Sarver, recipient of the 2019 Mazzoni Spirit of Giving Award .

Ed's involvement with the library started in the 1970s. He has been instrumental in the library's growth, having served multiple terms on the library's board, his guidance through several strategic planning processes has proven invaluable.

Established in 2013, the award acknowledges individuals or groups in the Cranberry Community who have demonstrated the following attributes:

  • Generously supports the library by sharing their time, talent, and resources
  • Exhibits a creative vision for the future of library service within the community
  • Shows an unselfish dedication to serving the library
  • Acts as an exemplary ambassador on the library's behalf
  • Demonstrates inspirational library and community leadership

Ed will be honored at a reception on Wednesday, May 29 from 7-8:30pm in the library. Members of the general public are invited to attend, but are asked to register via an email to spiritofgiving@cranberrylibrary.org . 
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Forthcoming Titles
It's time to start thinking about getting your summer read on! The following titles will be new to our collection in May or June.
A Plain Vanilla Murder
Albert, Susan Wittig
Sunset Beach
Andrews, Mary Kay
Aunt Dimity and the Heart of Gold
Atherton, Nancy
The Stiehl Assassin
Brooks, Terry
The Kremlin Strike
Brown, Dale
Whiskers in the Dark
Brown, Rita Mae
The Hive
Card, Orson Scott
Resistance Women
Chiaverini, Jennifer
The Oracle
Cussler, Clive
The Never Game
Deaver, Jeffery
This Storm
Ellroy, James
The Road Home
Evans, Richard Paul
Queen Bee
Frank, Dorothea Benton
City of Girls
Gilbert, Elizabeth
The summoning
Graham, Heather
The Porpoise
Haddon, Mark
Summer of 69
Hilderbrand, Elin
Paranoid
Jackson, Lisa
The Night Window
Koontz, Dean R.
Hot Shot
Michaels, Fern
The Summer Guests
Monroe, Mary Alice
The Burning Chambers
Mosse, Kate
My Life as a Rat
Oates, Joyce Carol
Unsolved
Patterson, James
The Paris Diversion
Pavone, Chris
Tightrope
Quick, Amanda
Lost and Dound
Steel, Danielle
Blessing in Disguise
Steel. Danielle
Backlash
Thor, Brad
Mrs. Everything
Weiner, Jennifer
Skin Game
Woods, Stuart
Please Pardon Our Dust
As we prepare for construction to get underway for our Forge Ahead: Library Makeover project, you'll notice that things will start to look different in the library. The Teen Zone will temporarily be housed in the North Franklin Station room, the Circulation Desk will be shifted, and the public access PCs will be relocated. We'll do our absolute best to maintain the high level of service to which you are accustom throughout the duration of the project. As always, if you can't locate something or need assistance, just ask! We're happy to help!
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Adult Program Highlights:
May

Adult Discussion Group
Thursdays, May 2 & 16 @ 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, May 6 @ 6:30PM
This month's selection is The Chaperone by Laura Moriarity. Book should be read prior to the discussion. Copies are available at the library's Circulation Desk.

Genealogy: Family History Searching Intro & Basics
Tuesday, May 14 @ 6PM
Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for instruction on how to do genealogy searching online using library resources. All skill levels and ages welcome. Please bring your own laptop or other device so you can participate in hands-on searching. Registration is required.

Next Chapter Book Club
Wednesday, May 15 @ 10AM
May's Selection is Killer of the Flower Moon by David Grann. Pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk and come ready to discuss it at the meeting.

Abraham Lincoln, Robert Redford, Bill O'Reilly, Chester Arthur and Vampires: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln: Myths, Fabrications and Absurdities
Sunday, May 19 @ 2:00PM
Offered in partnership with the Cranberry Township Historical Society, join us for what is sure to be an entertaining presentation by Mr. Gary Augustine. Registration is required.

4th Thursday Book Club
Thursday, May 23 @ 10AM
Copies of Beartown by Fredrik Backman can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.
Adult Program Highlights:
June

First Editions Book Group
Monday, June 3 @ 6:30PM
This month's selection is Merle's Door by Ted Kerasate. Book should be read prior to the discussion. Copies are available at the library's Circulation Desk

Adult Discussion Group
Thursdays, June 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.

Genealogy: Family History Searching Intro & Basics
Tuesday, June 11 @ 6PM
Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for instruction on how to do genealogy searching online using library resources. All skill levels and ages welcome. Please bring your own laptop or other device so you can participate in hands-on searching. Registration is required.

Next Chapter Book Club
Wednesday, June 19 @ 10AM
June's Selection is Allie and Bea by Catherine Ryan Hyde. Pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk and come ready to discuss it at the meeting.

4th Thursday Book Club
Thursday, June 27 @ 10AM
Copies of Circling the Sun by Paula McClain can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.
Summer Reading 2019

Beat the lines and begin your summer reading early!

Pre-registration starts online
Friday, June 7
MONDAY, JUNE 10 IS THE FIRST DAY FOR KIDS TO COLLECT TOKENS

CRAFTY FRIDAY
Fridays, June 14 - July 26 from 11am - 1pm
Stop by the Children's Room each Friday for a simple craft. All ages, no registration required.

INFANT PLAYTIME
Mondays, June 17 - July 22 @ 10AM
Please join us for 45 minutes of free play and family bonding time. Recommended for children 19 months and older, registration is required.

ABC PLAYTIME
Mondays, June 17 - July 22 @ 11AM or 12PM
Tuesdays, June 18 - July 23 10am or 11AM
Please choose 1 of the available times and join us for 45 minutes of free play and family bonding time. Registration is required.

MOVIE MATINEE
Wednesdays, June 19 - July 24 @ 11AM
Join us every Wednesday during the summer for a free lunch-time movie. Bring a bagged lunch and enjoy the show! All ages welcome. Registration required.

THURSDAY PROGRAMS:
  • MEET THE ROBOTS - June 20 @ 1pm - Did you know the library has some robots? Come learn and explore as you meet the robots that live at the library. All ages welcome, no registration required.
  • PIGEON PARTY - June 27 @ 5pm - Hey, can you do me a favor? Can you join us at the library to celebrate the release of the new Mo Willems Pigeon book, The Pigeon HAS to Go to School! There will be games, crafts, and pigeon nonsense. Thanks! All ages welcome. No registration required.
  • MISSION TO THE MOON - July 18 @ 5pm - Join us for moon based activities and crafts to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing! All ages welcome. No registration required.
  • REUSEAPALOOZA - July 25 @ 1pm - You have landed on Planet Cranberry. In order to return to Earth, you must complete your "mission" by designing and creating the task on your "mission card" using recycled materials. All ages welcome. No registration required.

SUMMER READING CLOSING PARTY
Friday, August 2 from 11am - 1pm
Bid farewell to Summer Reading at Astronaut Training Camp! There will be games, crafts, and activities that will have you ready to blast off to space! All ages welcome. No registration required.
TWEEN & TEEN SUMMER PROGRAMS

TEEN BOOK BINGO
Wednesday, June 19 from 4-5pm
Teens, do you love bingo? Do you love books? Stop by and play a few reounds of bingo to try and win some books and other prizes. Registration required.

LET'S LEARN DUNGEON & DRAGONS
Join us on select Saturdays in June & July from 1-3pm to learn how to play D&D, create your own character and participate in a small campaign. For Teens entering grades 6-12, space is limited and registration is required.
  • June 22 - D&D: How to
  • June 29 - Character Design, Part 1
  • July 6 - Character Design, Part 2
  • July 20 - D&D Campaign, Part 1
  • July 27 - D&D Campaign, Part 2

TWEEN OREO MADNESS
Wednesday, June 26 from 6-7pm
Test your taste buds with different Oreo flavors and Oreo games. For tweens entering grades 4-6, space is limited and registration is required.

GALAXY SHIRTS
Wednesday, July 3 @ 6pm
Teens create a shirt that mimics the appearance of the galay. Must bring your own black shirt. For teens in grades 6-12. Space is limited and registration is required.

READ-A-THON
Monday, July 8 @ 12pm
Read, get volunteer hours, and help raise money for the makerspace project! Grades 4-12. Registration required.

GALAXY IN A JAR
Wednesday, July 17 @ 6pm
Tweens get ready for a spaced out craft. Join us to make a galaxy in a jar. For tweens entering grades 4-6. Space is limited. Registration required.

TWEEN & TEEN ESCAPE ROOM
Monday, July 22
You're trapped on an alien space ship with time running out! Grab some friends and test your skills as you try to get off the ship before its too late!
For grades 4-12. Registration is a must! 

ZODIAC ART
Thursday, July 25 @ 6pm
Create your own Zodiac Sign art piece! Fror teens entering grades 6-12. Registration required. Space is limited.
ADULT SUMMER READING ACTIVITIES

Why should kids have all the fun? Join us for one or two or ALL of our adult summer reading themed programs!

Sci-Fri Flick: G ravity (Rating = PG-13)
Friday, June 7 @ 1pm

Summer Book Club
American Gods by Neil Gaiman
Tuesday, June 18 @ 6pm

Mysterious Universe
Presentation by Dr. Mukherjee of SRU's Planetarium
Tuesday, June 26 @ 6pm

Sci-Fri Flick: Apollo 13 (Rating = PG)
Friday, June 28 @ 1pm
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 an account? Guest registration is also an option.

Please be sure to check all program descriptions for registration requirements. Due to space limits, many programs require registration, but some of them are "drop in."
HOT DOG FRIDAYS
ARE BACK!
The popular tradition of Hot Dog Fridays is back! Sponsored by the Friends of Cranberry Public Library, all proceeds benefit the library!

Fridays from 11am-1pm
June 14, 21, & 28
July 5, 19 & 26

$3 gets 'ya a dog, chips, and a bottled water
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All the money donated to the
Library's 2018-19 Annual Campaign
will support the project of the year,
Forge Ahead: Library Makeover!

We thank you for your past support and ask you to consider a gift to this year's campaign.