Library Programs - December 2022
Holidays Around the World, Support Teens Saturdays & More!
December is here and we are so excited for what is happening this month at the library. We will host our 3rd Annual Holidays Around the World, Support our Teens with our gift wrapping station on Saturdays, and offer ways for everyone to celebrate the many holidays this season through our regular programming. Take a look inside this newsletter for more information on our December programs.
Design Team (Grades 5-8)- There's Still Time To Join!
The library will once again sponsor a design team for the WQED Design Lives Here Challenge. This design club is for grades 5-8 only. Our next meeting will be December 1st from 5-6 pm. New students can still sign up to join the team and learn more about the upcoming challenges. Dates for future meetings are 1/5/2023 & 1/19/2023. The team will begin weekly meetings on Thursdays in February 2023. For more information or to register a new member, contact the library.  
3rd Annual Holidays Around the World - Tuesday, December 6th
4-7 pm
The library will be hosting its 3rd Annual Holidays Around the World on our last Family Night of the fall season. Join us Tuesday, December 6, 2022 from 4-7 pm to celebrate five different winter holidays. Learn Hanukkah symbols through a fun memory game, make a tree ornament in the Christmas area, discover the meaning of the colors of Kwanzaa while making a place mat, learn about the nine days of wishful praise of Simbang Gabi as you make a Parol (lantern), and appreciate the native celebration of Soyal with a paper kachina doll.

Santa will be here for a special storytime at 5:00 pm in the Christmas area. Bring cameras!

This will be our final Family Night until our Spring season, but please watch for other special Family events which we will offer throughout the winter season. Any families out there like "Hamilton?" Stay tuned for more details on a special family after hours on January 13, 2023!
Storytimes with Mrs. Susan
Storytimes will be held each Thursday and will include activities for our preschoolers, as well as board books, puzzles, and puppets for all ages (babies-5 years old). We have our line-up set through the end of October and are very excited for what's on the schedule.

Registration is not required, however it is recommended in case we would need to contact participants of any changes.

Storytimes are set for 11:30 am on Thursdays and take place prior to opening to the public in order to keep the health and well-being of all our youngest readers in mind. If the weather is conducive to being outside, we will hold stories and songs outdoors in the side yard next to the parking lot and then come inside for crafts, activities and social time.

Please note we will take a small break over the holiday weeks. No storytime 12/22 & 12/29. We will start back on January 5, 2023!
Book Club
Tuesday, 12/13 at 5:30 pm

This month, Book Club will be held the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm. This month’s book is “Carnegie’s Maid” by Marie Benedict.  Reserve your copy of this month's book by calling the library at 724-745-4300. Coffee, pastries, and great discussion will be provided!

Speak with our staff member, Leslie, if you have any questions or have suggestions for future books you'd like to see on our Book Club list.

Can't get to the library? Read along with us online!
Teen Night - Monday, December 12th from 4-6 pm!
Back by popular demand, our teen night this month is another Glow Light Game Night. We will have blacklight bingo, as well as other glow in the dark games. Ms. Heather has a surprise game planned for the teens to celebrate the winter holidays. Your pre-teens and teens won't want to miss this one! Snacks will be offered. Pre-Teens/Teens ages 10-17 only.
Craft Night - Grown-ups ONLY! Event 12/15/2022
Button Trees
We will have a Grown-ups Only Craft Night on Thursday, December 15th from 4-6pm. We will provide the materials to make a button tree. We have buttons in all colors so that you can adapt it to the holiday of your choice. Registration is not required but helpful to plan enough materials. Call the library to reserve you seat and materials. This program is for ages 18 and up.

For more information, contact the library at 724-745-4300 or speak with staff.
Fiber Friends - Monday, December 19th from 4-6 pm
Our new Fiber Friends group will meet Monday, December 19th from 4-6 pm. This group is for all skill levels. Join Ms. Heather and others in our community to discover the arts of crocheting and knitting. Ms. Heather will be offering follow-along projects as well. If you have any questions about how this program works, please contact library staff.
Maker Monday for All - 12/27 4-6 pm (Tuesday)
We decided to squeeze in a Maker Monday in December after all! However, due to the holiday, Maker Monday will be held on Tuesday this month.

December's Maker Monday for All will be New Years Items. We will supply the materials, you supply the creativity. Come in to make party hats, noise makers and other 2023 decor for your family celebration to ring in the new year. Due to limited supplies for this event, the program will run during that time only while supplies last.
Teen Volunteer Opportunities
TEENS (13-17) ONLY:
Special Fall Volunteer Opportunities
We are in need of teens ages 13-17 to help with our gift wrapping events each Saturday between November 26th and December 17th. Wrapping will take place from 1-3 pm each of those dates. Gift wrapping will be offered for suggested donations; all donations from this event will be used for teen programs for 2023. Contact library staff if you would like to help wrap.

Our teen volunteers have been hard at work helping staff prepare for programs. Teens who need hours for school or other organizations can work their time at the library. We have some wonderful young adults in the Chartiers-Houston Community! Would your teen like to join them?

If you know of a teen who would like to join our group of volunteers and Teen Advisory Group, have them get in touch with Mrs. Susan at (724) 745-4300 or email chcommunitylibrary@gmail.com.

Teens who need legal community service hours are also welcome to contact the library. Please speak with Mrs. Susan about the paperwork required to sign up for volunteer time.
Coming in January 2023!
We will host local author, Edward V. Bonner on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 5:30 pm. Mr. Bonner has written many books centered and focused on local history topics and figures. Some of his works include Purple Dawn, Beauty and Wickedness, Hazelwood: A community Story; and his next work to soon be released The Final Resting Place, Calvary Cemetery.

Join us in January for Mr. Bonner's A Night to Remember.
Chartiers-Houston Community Library