April 2024: Volume 3, Issue 4

April 7th-13th is National Library Week!

One of our favorite weeks of the year is coming up between April 8th and 13th: National Library Week! This year, celebrations are planned around the theme of “Ready, Set, Library!” The theme was chosen by the American Library Association to illustrate “the idea that in our always-online world, libraries give us a green light to something truly special: a place to connect with others, learn new skills, and focus on what matters most.” Take a look below to see some of the special activities that will be available at our locations throughout the week.

Special National Library Week Activities

Celebrate National Library Week! Ready. Set. Library! Graphic of a waving checked flag in the top right and bottom left hand corners. April 8th-13th. Stop in at any of the Centre County Library Branches and pick up a race car take and make craft! While supplies last! Picture of a race card made of cut paper. Graphic of a stack of books with a trophy on top.

All of our locations will have two special activities for children during National Library Week. Race Car crafts will be available to make at the library or take home. A scavenger hunt will also be available, giving kids the chance to learn about where to find items in the library and earn a prize!

Centre Hall. Celebrate National Library Week! Did you know?! The most checked out Adult Book at Centre Hall Library is.... "A Walk to Remember" by Nicholas Sparks! Can you guess how many times it has gone out? Make your guess by April 20th and you could win a Library Themed Gift Basket! Picture of the cover of the book, "A Walk to Remember" by Nicholas Sparks.

The Centre Hall Area Branch Library is having a special raffle in honor of National Library Week. Guess how many times the book, "A Walk to Remember" by Nicholas Sparks has been checked out in Centre Hall and you could win a library themed gift basket! This particular book is the most checked out novel at the Centre Hall library. Make sure to make your guess by April 20th!

Holt Library, Philipsburg. Celebrate National Library Week. Create your own miniature library! Adult & Teen! Picture of a mini bookshelf made inside an Altoid tin. The craft is sponsored by The Friends of the Holt Memorial Library! Logos of the Centre County Library & Historical Museum, Friends of the Holt Memorial Library, and Basic Literacy.

The Holt Memorial Library will have a special craft available for adults and teens during National Library week (April 8-13th). You will have the chance to make a miniature library out of an Altoid tin! You can create the craft while you're at the library or take it with you to put together at home. Come to the library quick, as the craft is available only while supplies last!

Attend a presentation or discussion at the Bellefonte Library led by local thinkers!

Bellefonte. Basic Literacy. Bellefonte Garden Club Presents: Orchids. A presentation by: Kit Hume. Library Community Room. Wednesday, April 3rd at 2 PM. Growing, Maintaining & Caring. Background of orchids.

Our friends in the Bellefonte Garden Club are hosting an informational session on orchids, presented by Kit Hume, at the Bellefonte Library in the Community Room on Wednesday, April 3rd at 2 PM. Hume will discuss the growth, maintenance and care of orchids.

Bellefonte. Lest We Forget: A Series on 20th Century American Novelists, John Steinbeck. Join us in a discussion led by John Marsh, Professor of English, Penn State. Discussion will include the life and impact of the author's role in American literature along with a review of their major works. Thursday, April 18th, 5PM-6:30PM. Bellefonte Library Community Room. Light Refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by the Bellefonte Historical and Cultural Association. Background of books.

On Thursday, April 18th at 5 PM, join us in a discussion lead by John Marsh, Professor of English, Penn State. We will discuss the life and impact of Steinbeck in American literature along with reviewing his major works. This event is the first in a series sponsored by our friends at the Bellefonte Historical and Cultural Association.

Kids event spotlight at Bellefonte Library

Bellefonte. Graphics of a lightbulb and gears. 3D Doodle Pens. April 3rd, 4:30-5:30 PM. Graphic of a star with the words, "ages 6-12," inside. Community room. Registration required. Picture of a doodle pen and stencils.

We're getting out the 3D Doodle pens again in Bellefonte! Children ages 6-12 are welcome to join us in the Community Room and learn how to use 3D Doodle Pens. Make whatever you want using stencils or just free hand doodling! Click the button below to register as supplies are limited.

Doodle Pen Registration

Bellefonte. Toddler Social Hour. Community Room. April 19, 10:30-11:30 AM. Picture of a kite craft made out of popsicle sticks, paper, and ribbon. Picture of the cover of the book, "Kite Day: A Bear and Mole Story," by Will Hillenbrand.

Join us for a special Toddler Social Hour as we read Kite Day, sing songs about kites, and do a special craft all while learning and playing together! No need to register, just drop by, have fun, and make some new friends!

Join us for a Film Talk, virtually or in-person!

Bellefonte. Film Talk. Friday, April 5th, 1 p/ET. Rated PG. Picture of the cover of the movie, "Waking Ned Devine." Drop in to watch the film and then discuss!

Virtual. Film Talk. Friday, April 19th, 1 p/ET. Picture of the cover of the movie, "Princess Mononoke." Rated PG-13. Register by Email: film@CentreCountyLibrary.org.

Bellefonte. Film Talk Presents. Psycho Saturday. April 20, 1 PM. Picture the cover of the film, "Psycho." Rated R.

Join us virtually or in person at the Bellefonte Library for one of our Film Talks in April. On Friday, April 5th at 1 PM, the club will meet in person to watch and then discuss the comedy film, "Waking Ned Devine." On Friday, April 19th at 1 PM the club will meet virtually to discuss the classic animated film, "Princess Mononoke." Finally, there will be a special Saturday film talk on April 20th at 1 PM that will watch and discuss the classic Hitchcock film, "Psycho," over light refreshments and popcorn. Please register for the meeting on April 19th by emailing film@CentreCountyLibrary.org so that you can receive the Zoom link and ensure that you can obtain a copy of the movie.

It's crafting time in Centre Hall!

Centre Hall. No-School Crafternoon! Monday, April 1, 12PM-4PM. Graphics of a flower and art supplies. Create some seasonal kids crafts with us!

Centre Hall. Picture of origami cranes, a frog, tulips, and paper. Saturday, April 20, 10AM-2PM. Get creative with origami! Paper and instructions will be provided.

The Centre Hall Area Branch Library will be holding multiple crafting events during April. First off, the library is hosting a No-School Crafternoon on Monday, April 1st, from 12 PM to 4 PM. This event is for kids and their families and will feature seasonal kids crafts. Second, all ages are invited to the library to try their hand at origami on Saturday, April 20th from 10 AM to 2 PM. Both events will provide instructions and supplies. They do not require registration, just stop by!

Start attending a book club!

Holt Library, Philipsburg. Book Club. Wednesday, April 3rd, 1 PM. We will be discussing "The Personal Librarian" by Marie Benedict. Help us select out next book! Call 814-342-1987 if you have any questions! Picture of the book, "The Personal Librarian." by Marie Benedict.

Virtual. Book Lovers Coffee Hour. Graphic of a brown steaming coffee cup with the words, "Saturday, April 13th, 10 AM," inside. Background of a light brown surface with a pile of coffee beans in the bottom right corner.

Virtual. Evening Book Discussion Group. Picture of the cover of the book, "This Time Tomorrow," by Emma Straub. April 17, 6:30 PM. Registration Required.

Bellefonte. Mystery Book Club. Booked for Murder. Picture of the cover of the book, "Everyone in my Family has Killed Someone," by Benjamin Stevenson. April 25, 6 PM. Community Room. Background of graph paper.

Join us virtually or at one of our locations for any of our book clubs! We even have a book club for book lovers who prefer talking about books in general rather than a specific book. See below for details.

Wednesday, April 3rd, 1PM: Stop by the Holt Memorial Library to discuss the historical fiction novel, "The Personal Librarian," by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. No registration is necessary. Call 814-342-1987 if you have any questions.

Saturday, April 13th, 10 AM: Book Lovers Coffee Hour. Come discuss what you are reading with other book lovers! Please register to attend by clicking the button below and receive a Zoom link via email!

Book Lover's Coffee Hour Registration

Thursday, April 11th, 6 PM: The Centre Hall Mystery Book Club is discussing the mystery novel, "The Beekeeper's Apprentice" by Laurie R. King for the April meeting. Call 814-364-2580 or stop by the Centre Hall Branch Library to sign up to attend.

Wednesday, April 17th, 6:30 PM: The Virtual Evening Book Discussion Group will be discussing the novel, "This Time Tomorrow" by Emma Straub. Please register to attend by clicking the button below and receive a Zoom link via email.

Evening Book Club Registration

Thursday, April 25th, 6 PM: Join us for our "Booked for Murder" mystery book club at the Bellefonte Library! This month, we will be discussing the novel, "Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone" by Benjamin Stevenson. Click the button below to be added to our text message reminder group for the Booked for Murder book club.

Text Reminder Sign Up

Smokey Bear is visiting the Holt Memorial Library this April!

Holt Library, Philipsburg. Smokey Bear, Preschool Storytime. Background of a forest. A graphic of a wooden sign says the following on it: "Wednesday, April 10th, 10:30 AM. Smokey Bear and his ranger friends will be visiting to teach us about camping and fire safety!" Graphic of the head of bear wearing a ranger hat that says, "smokey."

Holt Library, Philipsburg. Background graphic of a campground, complete with a tent, sun, clouds, pine tree, lantern, wooden sign, and camping backpack. Smokey Bear. Thursday, April 11th, 6 PM. Ages 5-13. Smokey Bear and his ranger friends will be visiting to teach us about camping and fire safety! Call 814-342-1987 to register.

Smokey Bear and his ranger friends are coming to visit the Holt Memorial Library in the second week of April to teach kids about camping and fire safety. Pre-school aged children and their caregivers can stop by the library to see Smokey on Wednesday, April 10th, at 10:30 AM during pre-school storytime. All kids ages 5-13 are also invited for a visit with Smokey during the library's weekly Kids Connect evening program on Thursday, April 11th, at 6 PM. If you would like your child to attend the Smokey Bear event during Thursday night Kids Connect, please call 814-342-1987 to register.

Did you know: Holt Memorial Library presents an award winning lap-sit program every week?

Holt Library, Philipsburg. Mother Goose on the Loose! The following words are in a heart shape "Birth to age 3." Picture of toddlers on a carpet with toys. Thursdays at 2 PM. Bring your favorite adult as we sing songs, recite nursery rhymes, wiggle and dance!

For over 10 years, the Holt Memorial Library has been presenting an award winning early literacy program for babies and toddlers, Mother Goose on the Loose. Designed by Dr. Betsy Diamant-Coben, the program is designed as a lap-sit where attending children can develop early literacy skills in a joyful and supportive learning environment while simultaneously enhancing parent/child bonding. Caregivers and children can expect to sing songs, say rhymes, play with puppets and musical instruments, and meet new friends when they attend.

Monday night teen & adult programs in Philipsburg

The Holt Memorial Library hosts a knitting/crocheting club and a chess club nearly every week on Mondays, starting at 5:30 PM and running until close at 7:00 PM. Both clubs are an excellent opportunity to learn a new hobby or to connect with like-minded people in the Philipsburg community. Try stopping by sometime this April!

Join in for Teen and Adult Book BINGO

Holt Library. Adult & Teen Book BINGO. Apr. 20, 2024. 11 AM to 12 PM. Stop in. Call 814-342-1987. Or register online. Border of red, yellow, and green flowers.

Saturday, April 20th, 11 AM: Come play BINGO and win some books at the Holt Memorial Library! Space is limited, so please register by calling (814) 342-1987, stopping in, or clicking the button below.

Book BINGO Registration

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