Solar Eclipse Prep Party - Special Family Night!

The Chartiers-Houston Community Library received free solar eclipse glasses from the S.E.A.L. Community (Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries) as part of the STAR Network Program grant. As part of this grant, the library will hold a special event leading up to the eclipse.

Join us on Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 4-6 pm for our Solar Eclipse Prep Party Family Night. We will have several activities that are within the solar eclipse theme, as well as have a distribution of glasses for viewing. (One pair per person, must be present to receive glasses).

*The Chartiers-Houston Community Library is a registered library with STAR Net's SEAL Community. (Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries). Glasses distributed are certified as safety viewing glasses for the eclipse event.*

Storytime Sessions - Monday evenings & Thursday mornings

Our storytimes are held on Monday evenings at 5:30 pm and Thursday mornings at 11:30 am. Sessions will be the same each week. Our storytimes are set up as a Family Style session where grownups are encouraged to attend and participate with their child. Sessions include stories, songs, the calendar and activities for our preschoolers, as well as board books, puzzles, and puppets for all ages (babies-5 years old). We have a lot of fun planned for this month! The Chartiers-Houston Community Library is proud to be a PA Forward Gold Star Library. For more information about PA Forward and the Five Literacies, speak with a staff member or visit the PA Forward website.

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

Thursday Storytimes are set for 11:30 am 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. For more information or to get on our participant list, please contact library staff at 724-745-4300.

LEGO Bricks Club - Thurs. 4/4 5:30-6:30 pm & Sat. 4/6 2:00-3:00 pm

LEGO Bricks Club is for ages 6 and up (6-9 will work best with grown-up assistance); teens are invited to try the challenge as well.

Twice a month, we will set up a specific LEGO Bricks challenge for anyone ages 6 and up to try. Generally, there is no right or wrong way to build the challenge. We want to see your perspective! *Some examples of recent challenges: zip line creations, upright board creations, parade floats, and the "how tall challenge" with limited number of bricks.

Are you up for this month's challenge: Buildings - Create and Build? Mark you calendar and join us on one or both of the dates above.

Adults are invited to join in our LEGO Bricks challenges. Just ask staff for the challenge materials when you visit on one of the two dates.

Teen Night - Monday, April 8th from 4-6 pm!

For ages 10-17 only

Human Battleship

This month, Ms. Heather is creating a human size grid for participants to play "Human Battleship." Plan out your course, then try to sink your opponents vessels before they sink all of yours. Teen Night takes place in our program room and snacks will be provided. Plan to attend and invite a friend!

All Teen Nights are FREE and open to any students ages 10-17. Registration is not required but would be very helpful to prepare enough supplies.

To register or for more information call the library at 724-745-4300.

Chronicles of Yarnia - Monday 4/15/24 4-6 pm

The next meet-up for Chronicles of Yarnia will be April 15th. We have materials to work with for any beginners to the craft. Check out materials from our Fiber Arts Collection before buying your own. See staff for more details.

Bring your own projects or try out a new one from patterns and guidance with Ms. Heather. Projects this month are spring patterns similar to the ones shown here, and more!

Book Club - Tuesday 4/16/24 at 5:30 pm

Book Club is held the third Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm. This month’s book is A Fall of Marigolds by Susan Meissner.

Reserve your copy of this month's book by calling the library at 724-745-4300. Coffee, snacks, and great discussion will be provided!

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

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ADVENTURERS LEAGUE - TUESDAY, 4/2/24 & 4/16/24 @ 5:30 PM

The D&D Adventurers League meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month. New members are welcome. Our next battles/campaigns of the Dungeons & Dragons Club (ages 10-17) will be held on April 2nd & 16th. Registration is recommended. Walk-ins will be accepted with parent/guardian permission for those ages 10-14. Come join in where the “adventure hinges on more than just a throw of the dice.” 

This is a very casual game-play group. Play may not advance as quickly as some other groups, as these teens love the social time together. It is a perfect setting for any teen new to the game!

Craft Night - Ages 18 and up 4/18/24 from 4-6pm

We will have a Grown-ups Craft Night on Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 4-6pm. We will provide the materials to create recycled book tea cups. This program is for ages 18 and up. No one under 18 permitted into program.

Program is free. Small donations to help off-set the cost of materials will be accepted, but not required.

For more information or to register, please contact the library at 724-745-4300 or speak with staff.

Maker Monday for All - 4/29/2024 4-6 pm

We are making dimensional cards for mom or mother-figures this month. Materials will be provided to create a beautiful card you can give to your favorite mom, grandma, aunt, or sister.

This program is for ALL ages and we encourage families to attend and work together!

Maker Mondays are held the last Monday of each month. No registration is necessary; supplies/materials will be available while they last.

Afternoon Tea! - Wednesday, April 24, 2024 2:00-4:00pm

Afternoon Tea! is a program designed specifically for our Senior Adults in our community. This month, Sandy has invited experts from the community to come in and navigate a discussion about what we all should have on our list for End of Life Discussions.

This new group will meet the last Wednesday of each month from 2:00-4:00 pm. 

Call the library for more information. 724-745-4300

PHEAA Event at the Library! - 4/16/2024 5:30 pm

The Chartiers-Houston Community Library will be hosting a PHEAA event on the evening of Tuesday, April 16, 2024 beginning at 5:30 pm. This is a free financial aid event for those thinking about education opportunities after high school.

We encourage students AND a parent/guardian to attend. You will gain valuable information about financial aid options and how you can pay for your education.

If you have any questions or would like to reserve a seat, please call the library at 724-745-4300.

Teen Volunteer Opportunities

TEENS (13-17) ONLY:

Our teen volunteers work hard on preparing items for programs, setting up for events and holidays, and just lending support where needed. We can always use a few extra young hands and ideas here at the library. 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 here and have fun while helping out?

If you know of a teen who would like to join our group of volunteers and/or Teen Advisory Group, have them get in touch with Mrs. Susan or Ms. Heather 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.

Chartiers-Houston Community Library

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