Library Programs - April 2022
April at the Library!

National Library Week - April 4-9th.
The Chartiers-Houston Community Library will be celebrating National Library Week April 4-9th. We will have various activities set up each day next week. Stop in and find out more about how you can "Connect With Your Library."
Peeps Diorama Contest!
As part of our celebrations for National Library Week, we will host a Peeps Diorama Contest. See the image for details or call to find out how you can participate. Dioramas can be dropped off anytime now through April 2nd. Voting will take place during National Library Week on Facebook and in person at the library.
Citizen Science 101 - April 12th at 5:30pm
The Library will host Mr. Popiolkowski for an in-person event on April 12, 2022 at 5:30pm. Bring your phones and/or tech gadgets with you! Weather and time permitting, we will be headed outdoors after the presentation. Please call the library to sign up and let us know you will be coming.
Book Club
Tuesday, 04/19 at 5:30pm

Join us at 5:30pm for an BYOC Book Club!

March's book is The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. 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!

Storytimes with Mrs. Susan
Storytimes will be held each Thursday in April and will include activities for our preschoolers, as well as board books, puzzles, and puppets for all ages (babies-5 years old).

April Features:
Getting Messy! - Our stories will look at the change in our spring weather, and the muddy mess it makes before everything turns beautiful again.
Easter/Bunnies - We will share Easter stories and learn a little bit about bunnies. Why do bunnies hop instead of walking, or flying?
Trees of Green - Our stories will look at our beautiful Earth and teach us why we should protect the nature around us. Earth Day is April 22... think about how you can encourage your little one to clean up the yard, recycle and reuse!
Metamorphosis - Our stories for this week will look at the beauty of butterflies. Through stories, songs and craft, we will learn the different phases of the life cycle of the butterfly.

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.
Egg Hunt (Co-hosted by Local Junior Girl Scout Troop #18015)
The Chartiers-Houston Community Library, in conjunction with Junior Girl Scout Troop #18015, will host an Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 0-6 years on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 1:00pm.

Registration is required in order to prepare. Please call the library to register for this event (724) 745-4300.
Please see flyer for more information.
Kindergarten, Here I Come!
As part of our Inquire Within Program, the Chartiers-Houston Community Library will be offering a Kindergarten Readiness Program on Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 1-3pm. Students will be taken through fun activities to cover some daily tasks, such as working zippers on jackets or backpacks, hand-washing, and taking turns. We will also have various stations set up where students can practice letter & number recognition, tracing cards, writing their names, and working with scissors and glue sticks.

Registration is required. Please call the library to register. Space is limited. (724) 745-4300.
In Case You Missed It!
Thank you to everyone who donated and came out for our Pi Day/Pie in the Face Fundraiser. Our final total raised was $393.09. Our total for this event well exceeded our goal and we couldn't be more grateful. Monies raised will go toward some wonderful programs we have planned for this summer.

Please keep watching for those announcements and mark your calendars for the following programs/presenters already scheduled for our Summer Reading Adventure:
Teen Programs/Volunteer Opportunities
TEENS (13-17) ONLY:
Our teen volunteers have been hard at work helping staff prepare for programs, and helping prepare the Local History Collection with Leslie. We have teens who have already reached their required school hours for the year, yet they continue to come in to give us their time and talents at the library. We have some wonderful young adults in the Chartiers-Houston Community!

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.

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.
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