Stuffies, Mysteries, Steampunk, Oh My!

Library Programs - September 2022

As we begin to look toward the Fall season, we have many fun, engaging and community learning opportunities on the schedule. In this newsletter, find out how you can take part in our Teddy Bear Clinic/Stuffy Sleepover, Teen Live Action CLUE night, and Steampunk for Grownups.

Also included in this edition is information for the annual WCCF Gives Day set for September 15th. Find out how you can make Chartiers-Houston Community Library one of your charities this year.

Note: The library will be closed on Monday, September 5th for the Labor Day Holiday.

WCCF Gives Day - September 15th from 8am-8pm

WCCF Gives Day is fast approaching. We need your help! Please consider making the Chartiers-Houston Community Library one of your charities for your matched donations this year. We greatly appreciate all the support from past donors and hope that you are able to list us once again as your selected charity.

For more information on how to give or to access the Check Contribution Form, please visit the WCCF Gives website at https://www.wccfgives.org/

(If doing a check donation, they need to be postmarked by September 15th)

Forms are also available at the library. Please ask staff for the WCCF Gives Day form.

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.

Book Club

Tuesday, 09/20 at 5:30pm

Join us the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30pm for Book Club!

September's book is The Inner Circle by Brad Meltzer. 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!

Memorable Mondays!

This program will target our older population of patrons. If you are looking for a way to look back and reminisce, we have the activities for you. If you are a caregiver of someone who likes to remember simpler times, we have the activities for you. If you would like to meet up with an old friend and have discussions starters for things to look back on fondly, we have activities for you.

Our "Memorable Mondays" will use kits from Bi-Folkal. Kits include DVDs of photos and short stories, CDs for sing along songs and stories, Photographs, and Activity Folders. Library staff will be on hand to assist with the viewing of DVDs and playing CDs. The rest of the activities you get to do at your own pace. We will offer two different choices each month. Kits will be set up each Monday from 12 noon - 7:00 pm.

**Groups such as Adult Day Care Facilities or Care Homes are welcome to set up a time for a group event. Please speak with the Library Manager for more details.

For more information, please talk with a staff member or call us at 724-745-4300.

We hope you will mark you calendar and make your Mondays "Memorable Mondays" with us!

Teddy Bear Clinic/Stuffy Sleepover -

Saturday, September 10th @ 1pm

Register your young reader and their stuffy for this awesome program. The afternoon will start with a presentation by representatives of MedExpress and their bear, Sniffle. After the Clinic, friends can take part in several stuffy activities throughout the library. Stuffies are invited to spend the weekend at the library for a sleepover. We will get to see what the stuffies do when the library is closed!

For more information or to register, call the library at 724-745-4300.

Steampunk Art - Grown-ups ONLY! Event

You asked and we answered! September 15th is Steampunk Art for grown-ups. All materials will be provided, however participants are welcome to bring their own if they wish. This is a FREE event. This special event will take place Thursday, September 15, 2022 from 4-6. Participants are welcome to work as long as they like, however we do ask that projects are finished by 6:45pm. Registration is not required, but would be helpful for staff to prepare materials. For more information, please call the library 724-745-4300.

Pre-Teen/Teen Game Night - Monday, September 12th

Students ages 10-17 are invited to take part in our Live Action CLUE Game on Monday, September 12th from 4-6 pm. Participants will have to solve clues throughout the library in order to solve the mystery. Is your teen ready to be CLUED IN?

Registration is not required, but would be greatly appreciated in order to prepare materials. Please call the library with any questions. (724) 745-4300.

Tuesday Family Nights Begin Again on September 27th

The Fall sessions of our Tuesday Family Nights will begin on September 27th from 4-7pm. Join us for some family fun including STEM, arts & crafts, Lego challenges, scavenger hunts and more. Family Nights will run each Tuesday through December 6th.

Teen Volunteer Opportunities

TEENS (13-17) ONLY:

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.