Library Link - July 2008
SUMMER READING CLUB BASH!
The Summer Reading Club ends on July 26th, but the fun isn’t over then! Kids, grab your coins and join us for the Summer Reading Club Bash on Saturday, August 2nd, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Kids in the Read to Me and Elementary Clubs can cash in their coins for terrific prizes, and the Teen Club raffle winners will be announced. Plus – we’ll have games, music, food, crafts – and lots of fun! If you’ve ever been to the SRC Bash, you know how crowded the prize room can be. Here are a few tips to help things move a little faster:
- Check out the prize poster before the Bash to see what we have
- Have back-up selections for your prizes as some items “sell out” quickly
- Use the provided shopping lists. Mark your prizes as you select them – it makes the check-out process much faster
- If the prize line is really long, why not enjoy a game or craft first?
- Smile! And have a great time.
Thank you to the Friends of the Library for underwriting the cost of this year’s Summer Reading Club.

FEARLESS FOURTEEN BOOK DISCUSSION
Personal vendettas, hidden treasures, and a monkey named Carl send Stephanie on her most explosive adventure yet! Join us on Thursday, August 7th at 7:00 PM for a discussion of Stephanie’s latest escapades. Registration is requested.

GOING BUGGY!!
From tiny insects to giant trees, this series will explore the wonders of our unique world. Programs will be held on Mondays, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM, for school age children.
July 7 – Don’t Bug Me! This puppet show will teach kids how to deal with pesky bullies.
July 14 – Worms, Butterflies & Bees! Learn more about our friends that buzz, fly and wiggle! This program will be presented by Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, Inc.
July 21 – Backyard Detectives! Do you know how to investigate clues in your own backyard? Find out how to clue into the clues all around you. This program will be presented by The Nature Zone.
July 28 – Pennsylvania Treasures! Explore the hidden treasures of our Pennsylvania landscape with the experts from Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve.
Registration is not required – join us when you can.

STORIES & CRAFTS
Preschool and elementary age children are invited to join us on Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 AM for stories, crafts and songs related to bugs.
July 2 – Lady Bug Picnic!
July 9 – Follow the Bug! Lightning Bugs!
July 16- Butterfly Rorschachs!
July 23 – Creature Comforts!
Registration is not required – join us when you can.

FIRST RUN FILMS
Catch some of this summer’s hottest movies for kids – in the cool comfort of the air conditioned library – on Tuesdays, July 1-July 29, at 1:00 PM. We’ll be showing these titles on our big screen TV, and popcorn is on the house!

BEADED BUGS!
Girls, learn how you can make beautiful, beaded dragonfly bobby pins! Join us at the library on Saturday, July 12th at 10:30 AM for a hands-on workshop. Because of the intricacy of the beading, girls must be 9 years of age of older and we can only accommodate ten girls. Advance registration is required, and a $2 materials fee must be paid at the time of registration. This workshop will be presented by Lynne Lewis.

MEMORIAL GIVING PROGRAM
Our thanks to the individuals who made contributions to the Memorial Giving Program during May 2008.

In Memory Of:

Kathy Rankin
by Justine Griffing and Betty Scott

The Spencer Family
The English Department of Pine Richland High School

The following items were added to the collection through the Memorial Giving Program:

350 Affordable Home Plans
350 Vacation and Second Homes
Clark, Jacqueline & Joanna Farrow – 50 Classic Recipes: Mediterranean
Fraser, Linda – 75 Classic Pasta Sauces
Insight Guides: China
Insight Guides: Spain

CONVERSATION SALON

Do you enjoy stimulating conversation? Interesting people gather at the library on the second Thursday of each month to discuss a variety of topics and ideas. The group will meet on Thursday, July 10th, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. Seniors and their companions are invited to join us for the lively exchange of ideas and the art of good conversation.

MONARCHS @ YOUR LIBRARY

Afraid of bugs? Don’t cry – it’s just a butterfly! If you are tired of hearing about creepy, crawly insects, come and learn about the graceful and beautiful bugs of the sky. Kids ages 6 and up are invited to “Monarchs @ Your Library” on Monday, August 4th at 11:00 AM. Learn about Monarch butterflies, hear a story and make a craft.
Advance registration is required as the program will be limited to 25 participants.

FICTION CRITIQUE GROUP

Think you may have written the next great American novel? Are your short stories almost ready for their close-up? If you’re a writer ready for publication and just need some good input from your peers to polish your fiction, we’re the group for you. The Northern Tier Fiction Critique Group is looking for a few good writers to join us at our twice-monthly meetings. We critique novels and short stories with an eye toward helping local writers achieve publication. The group will next meet at the library on Monday, July 14th at 6:30 PM. If you’re interested, call Kelly at 412-445-4878.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

The Friends of the Library will meet on Tuesday, August 5th at 10:00 AM. Welcome to the new and returning Friends of the Library!

Catherine Fischer – Thomas Logan – Marilyn Waddell

KNIT LIT

Knitters, crocheters and those who would like to be either one are invited to join us! On Thursday, July 24th at 7:00 PM, we will be discussing A Killer Stitch by Maggie Sefton.