Library Hours
Monday - Thursday 10AM - 8PM
Friday 10AM - 5PM
Saturday 10AM - 4PM
Sunday 1-4PM
Library Closings
Mon, Nov 11
Veterans' Day
Thurs, Nov 28 & Fri, Nov 29
Thanksgiving
Tues, Dec 24 & Weds, Dec 25
Christmas Eve & Day
Tues, Dec 31 & Weds, Jan 1
New Year's Eve & New Year's Day
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Forthcoming Titles
Give yourself the gift of good reads this holiday season. Forthcoming titles by bestselling authors listed here will be released in November or December.
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Better Than Revenge
Adler, Elizabeth
Fire Sail
Anthony, Piers
Robert B. Parker's Angel Eyes
Atkins, Ace
A Minute to Midnight
Baldacci, David
Someone to Remember
Balogh, Mary
Beating About the Bush
Beaton, M. C.
The Confession Club
Berg, Elizabeth
Scarlet Fever
Brown, Rita Mae
Kiss the Girls and Make Them Cry
Clark, Mary Higgins
Genesis
Cook, Robin
Sword of Kings
Cornwell, Bernard
Final Option
Cussler, Clive
Twisted Twenty-six
Evanovich, Janet
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Noel Street
Evans, Richard Paul
Under Occupation
Furst, Alan
The Attack
Griffin, W. E. B.
The Old Success
Grimes, Martha
The Second Sleep
Harris, Robert
Dead Sea Conspiracy
Jenkins, Jerry B.
The Case of the Spellbound Child
Lackey, Mercedes
The Sweetest Thing
Mcnaught, Judith
Puddin on the Blitz
Myers, Tamar
Criss Cross
Patterson, James
A Christmas Gathering
Perry, Anne
The Rise of Magicks
Roberts, Nora
The Siberian Dilemma
Smith, Martin Cruz
Spy
Steel, Danielle
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January 2020
$2,400 Giveaway
Friends of Cranberry Public Library Fundraiser
Help the library & give a fun gift - these lottery raffle tickets make great stocking stuffers!
Donation $10.00
Prize winnings will be mailed weekly
Winning numbers taken from the Official PA Daily Number
Evening drawing, 3 digit number only
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Adult Program Highlights:
November
Why Pittsburgh? A Story of Innovation
Sunday, November 3 @ 2PM
Anne Madarasz is the Curatorial Division Director, Chief Historian, and Director of the Western PA Sports Museum at the Heinz History Center.
Offered in partnership with the Cranberry Township Historical Society, Ms. Madarasz will talk about the unique story of the people and this place and how innovators from here have impacted the world. Registration for this event is required.
First Editions Book Club
Monday, November 4 @ 6:30PM
This month's selection is
Black Dog of Fate
by Peter Balakian. Book should be read prior to the discussion. Copies are available at the library's Circulation Desk.
Adult Discussion Group
Thursdays, November 7 & 21 @ 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, November 12 @ 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.
All Routes Lead North
Sunday, November 17 @ 2PM
Join Debby Raybold and Amy Steele of neighboring Northland Public Library for a road trip through northern Allegheny County as it appeared a century ago. Offered in conjunction with the Cranberry Township Historical Society, registration is required.
Adults Crafter Dark
Tuesday, November 19 @ 6:00PM
Adults are invited to come and get crafty with us! We'll be making Thanksgiving themed scrapbook wall art. Materials provided, registration required.
Next Chapter Book Club
Wednesday, November 20 @ 10AM
November's Selection is
Into the Wild
by John Krakauer. Pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk and come ready to discuss it at the meeting.
4th Thursday Book Club
Due to Thanksgiving, the 4th Thursday Book Club will not meet in November.
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Adult Program Highlights:
December
First Editions Book Group
Monday, December 2 @ 6:30PM
This month's selection is
The Girl Who Wrote in Silks
by Kelli Estes. Book should be read prior to the discussion. Copies are available at the library's Circulation Desk.
The Steel Bar: Pittsburgh Lawyers and the Making of America
Tuesday, December 3 @ 6PM
Ron Schuler will present on his new book
The Steel Bar: Pittsburgh Lawyers and the Making of America
, the definitive history of the legal profession in Pittsburgh. Mr. Schuler will examine Pittsburgh’s part in the development of American democratic and commercial institutions, and how its lawyers helped to shape American history in significant ways. His presentation will focus specifically on George Westinghouse. Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Registration is required.
Adult Discussion Group
Thursdays, December 5 & 19 @ 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, December 10 @ 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.
Adults Crafter Dark
Tuesday, December 17 @ 6:00PM
Adults are invited to come and get crafty with us! This month we'll be making winter trolls. Registration required.
Next Chapter Book Club
Wednesday, December 18 @ 10AM
December's Selection is
The Orphan's Tale
by Pam Jenoff. Pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk and come ready to discuss it at the meeting.
4th Thursday Book Club
Thursday, December 26 @ 10AM
Copies of
Calico Joe
by John Grisham can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.
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Registration is now open.
Infant Storytime
Mondays, October 28 - November 18
10AM or 11:00AM
Babies and their caregivers can join us for 20 minutes of books, songs, and rhymes, followed by 20 minutes of interactive play. Recommended for ages birth - 18 months.
Online Registration is required.
ABC Storytime
Tuesdays, October 29 - November 19 OR Wednesdays, October 30 - November 20
10AM or 11:30AM
Children and their adults will enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and manipulatives and movement, followed by a craft. Recommended for ages 19 months - preschool age.
Please register for only 1 session.
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CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
Sesame Street Day
Saturday, November 9
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Come celebrate 50 years of Sesame street at this special Saturday program. Geared toward toddlers and preschoolers, however all ages are welcome. Registration is preferred, but not required.
Homeschool Crafternoon
Thursdays, November 14 & December 12
1:00-2:00PM
For children ages 6-11. Stop by and make a craft in the Children's Department on the 2nd 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.
Craft-A-Connection Book Club
Thursdays, November 14 & December 12
6:00-7:00PM
Once a month we'll discuss a book, learn some stuff, and create a craft that goes along with the story. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk to read
BEFORE
the book club meets. Open to children in 1st-3rd grade. Registration is required.
Tail Waggin' Tutors
Thursdays, November 7 & December 5
6:00-7:00PM
For elementary school children. Practice reading with one of our dog tutors on the first Thursday of each month starting in October. Join us at the Meet & Greet on September 5th.
Online registration is required for a 20-minute reading session
with a literature lovin' pup!
1st - 6th Grade LEGO Club
Tuesdays, November 19 & December 17
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. 1st-6th grades.
Drop-in STEAM Lab
Thursdays, November 21 & December 19
6:00-7:00PM
Stop in for our STEAM LAB. Create, learn, and explore during this drop-in program with a focus on STEAM. November's STEAM Lab is "Gobbtacular Science," while December has us taking on "Snowman STEAM!" Takes place on the 3rd Thursday of each month. All ages welcome. No registration required.
Decoration Drop In
Tuesdays & Wednesdays in December
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Drop in on Tuesdays or Wednesdays in December to create a holiday decoration. Each week will feature a new decoration. No registration required. All ages are welcome.
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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."
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Whatever is beautiful,
Whatever is meaningful,
Whatever brings you happiness...
May it be yours
this Holiday Season
and throughout the
coming year ahead!
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From the Staff & Board of
Cranberry Public Library
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Stuff for
TWEENS & TEENS
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Mondays, November 4 & 18
Mondays, December 2 & 16
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. For grades 7-12.
Tween/Teen String Art
Wednesday, November 6
6:00-7:00PM
String a piece of art! Create an art piece using string and nails on a wood background. We'll have asimple templates or you can try your own. Registration required. Space limited. For tweens and teens in grades 4-12.
Tween/Teen Open Game Night
Thursday, November 7
Thursday, December 5
5:30-7:30PM
Tweens & teens! Test your gaming skills during our Open Game Nights. This is a drop in program that runs the 1st Thursday of the month. Try your hand at various Wii games in the Teen Zone. Grades 4-12.
Teen Light Photography
Wednesday, November 13
6:00-7:00PM
Come explore the practice and magic of light photography. Learn the basics and take home a creation. Presented by Tom Higgs. For teens in grades 6-12, registration is required and space is limited.
Teen Writers Club
Thursday, November 14
Thursday, December 12
6:30-7:30PM
Do you like to write short stories, poetry, or prose? Come share your work and get feedback from other teen writers. There will be optional writing prompts and activities. Snacks provided. For teens in grades 6-12.
Teen DIY
Thursday, November 21
Thursday, December 19
4:00-5:00PM
Stop in the Teen Zone to create a different Do-It-Yourself project each month. This is a drop in program, so no registration is required.
Teen Book Club
Wednesday, November 20
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.
Hot Chocolate Party
Wednesday, December 11
6:00-7:00PM
Tweens and teens are invited to drop in for this delicious program. Explore different flavor combinations of hot chocolate and make some hot chocolate treats to take home! No registration required.
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All the money donated to the
Library's 2019-20 Annual Campaign
goes directly into the library's operating budget so we can bring you programs & services above and beyond what our township and state contributions allow us to provide.
We thank you for your past support and ask you to consider a gift to this year's campaign.
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