SPECIAL EVENTS

CIVIL WAR 150: EXPLORING THE WAR AND ITS MEANING THROUGH THE WORDS OF THOSE WHO LIVED IT:
a discussion series facilitated by Dr. Elaine Frantz Parsons
Sunday, May 5, 2013, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.;
Sunday, June 9, 2013, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.;
Thursday, July 18, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.


 

 

 

Civil War 150 is a national public programming initiative designed to encourage public exploration of the transformative impact and contested meanings of the Civil War through primary documents and firsthand accounts. This project is presented by The Library of America in partnership with The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, and is supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Session topics and dates include:

Sunday, June 9, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (please note: this program has been filled)
Discussion topics: The Experience of Battle; From Slavery to Freedom (Civil War Readers provided)
Limit: 25 participants (high school graduates and older)

Thursday, July 18, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Topic: Why did the Klan Wear Bizarre Costumes?
Presented by: Dr. Elaine Frantz Parsons
Limit: 80 participants
Register to attend this program online, at the circulation desk or by telephone at 724-941-9430.

Materials for the programs will be available at no charge to participants. Four Civil War Readers are part of the program resources available through the Gilder Lehrman Institute in partnership with The Library of America and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Dr. Elaine Parsons, Civil War Scholar and Associate Professor of History at Duquesne University will facilitate the programs. She is currently compiling a book about the Ku Klux Klan entitled Constructing the Kuklux: The Ku Klux Klan and the Modernization of the Reconstruction-Era South.



 

PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY TRAVEL CLUB
When: 2nd Thursday of the month
First meeting: Thursday, June 13, 2013
Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.

You’re invited to the first ever meeting of the Peters Township Public Library Travel Club, hosted by Kristin Mareska, owner of South Hills Travel. Kristin is the mother of two daughters and specializes in leisure and family travel. Meeting topics will vary from month to month, depending on what the members would like to discuss. First up: Disney! We'll be discussing Disneyland® Resort and Walt Disney World® Resort - the differences between them, which may be right for your next vacation, and what's new in each park. We'll also go beyond the parks and talk about the Disney Cruise Line®, guided vacations with Adventures by Disney® and Aulani®, a Disney Resort and Spa. Bring your favorite Disney memories, photos, tips, and any questions you may have. Register for this program online, at the library's circulation desk or call 724-941-9430.

R.E.A.D. LIBRARY COOKBOOK (RECIPES: ENTICING AND DELICIOUS!)
 

Looking for some fresh recipes as we enter the holiday season? Remember – the library’s first ever cookbook is now available for purchase. Buy one for yourself, or buy copies as gifts – the good cooks at the library are offering 225 of their finest recipes, and all proceeds benefit the library! Cookbooks are available at the library for $10.00 each or by mail order. To purchase by mail, please send payment ($10.00 + $3.00 for shipping and handling) to: Friends of the Peters Township Public Library, 616 East McMurray Road, McMurray, PA 15317. Please also remember to include an address where you would like the cookbook shipped to.
 

READING ACTIVITIES / PROGRAMS

LIBRARY BOOK CLUBS

AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS

When: 3rd Wednesday of the month
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

June 19, 2013: Bill Mauldin: a Life Up Front by Todd DePastino (please note: this meeting will be welcoming author Todd DePastino -- please see a more detailed description in the "General Programs" section of this page)
July 17, 2013: James Madison by Richard Brookhiser
August 21, 2013: Planning Meeting
September 18, 2013: In Cold Blood: a True Account of a Multiple Murder and Its Consequences by Truman Capote
October 16, 2013: The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom

EVENING BOOK CLUB

When: 2nd Wednesday of the month
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

June 12, 2013: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
July 10, 2013: One Breath Away by Heather Gudenkauf
August 14, 2013: The Weight of Water by Anita Shreve
September 11, 2013: The Hot Flash Club by Nancy Thayer
October 9, 2013: Honolulu by Alan Brennert
November 13, 2013: Sister by Rosamund Lupton
December 11, 2013: The One I Left Behind by Jennifer McMahon
January 8, 2014: Little Bee by Chris Cleave
February 12, 2014: The Paris Wife by Paula McClain
March 12, 2014: Planning Meeting
April 9, 2014: Defending Jacob by William Landay

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB

When: Last Wednesday of the month
Time: 1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.

May 29, 2013: Halfway House by Ellery Queen
June 26, 2013: When the Sacred Ginmill Closes (a Matthew Scudder novel) by Lawrence Block
July 31, 2013: The Last Kind Words by Tom Piccirilli
August 28, 2013: Thyme of Death by Susan Wittig Albert
September 25, 2013: Long Gone by Alafair Burke
October 30, 2013: Taken by Kathleen George
 

GENERAL PROGRAMS

TECHNOLOGY THURSDAYS

When: Every Thursday
Time: 2:00- 3:00 p.m.
Where: KEENage Korner in the library

Join library staff and volunteers for hands-on help with technologies such as the iPad, eReaders, iPods, downloadable books and more. Bring your questions and devices for one-on-one assistance at the KEENage Korner. No registration required.

Wii SPORTS FOR SENIORS

When: Every Monday
Time: 10:30 a.m - Noon

Seniors, do you love to golf, but don't want to deal with the weather? Maybe you were a bowler, but your arthirits keeps you from lifting the ball. Stay active in the comfort of the Peters Township Public Library. We'll use the large plasma TV and Nintendo Wii in the Teen Reading Room to stay fit. Peters Township teens will walk you through the use of the Wii-mote, a light-weight, motion-detecting controller that you swing like a golf club, baseball bat, bowling ball or tennis racquet. The benefit of Wii Sports is evident and being used in many senior living communities, and physical therapists are beginning to integrate the Wii into their everyday routines. Bring a friend or two and give it at try! No registration required -- just drop in!

WORLD WAR II DISCUSSION GROUP

When: Last Wednesday of the month
Time: 11:00 a.m - 12:30 p.m.

Join us for a monthly discussion series featuring topics pertaining to World War II. Participants meet to share their knowledge accumulated over the years through personal experience, reading, historical programs, and other resources.

Register at the library's circulation desk or call 724-941-9430 to register. For more information, please call the Reference Desk at 724.941.9430 ext. 327.

PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY COOKING CLUB

When: 1st Thursday of the month; next meeting June 6, 2013
Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m., unless otherwise indicated
Cost: $5.00 per meeting payable at the meeting to defray the cost of food samples and plates/utensils. Cash or check payable to "Friends of Peters Township Public Library."
Registration is required prior to the meeting date through EventKeeper online registration or at the circulation desk.

June 6, 2013 meeting: "Taste of Italy" (Please note: this program has been filled. You may sign up for the waiting list at the circulation desk.)

The Peters Township Public Library Cooking Club continues its Taste the World series with a "Taste of Italy" on Thursday, June 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the library. Our guest chef will be Frank Esposito from the Giant Eagle at Donaldson Crossroads, who will be preparing samples of his specialty - Italian cuisine! Giant Eagle will generously be providing all the food for the tastings that Frank will prepare for us.

"Taste of the World" Series: The PTPL Cooking Club is looking for "guest chefs" to volunteer to prepare a dish or two from their heritage or family traditions for patrons to try during the new "Taste of the World" Series. Food expenses will be reimbursed. The club is looking for persons knowledgeable about dishes from the following cuisines: Asian, Greek, Mexican, Indian, Polish, Jewish, Japanese, Vietnamese, Caribbean and Russian. The Cooking Club welcomes suggestions for other countries to include in the series as well. If you are interested, please email the club at ptplcookingclub@gmail.com or sign-up at the library circulation desk, and you will be contacted.

PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY GO GREEN CLUB

When: 3rd Monday of the month
Time: 7:00 p.m.

Are you interested in learning to live lightly on the planet? If so, please join us for our next GO Green Club meeting. The mission of the PTPL GO Green Club is to provide the community with educational resources through programs, library materials, and volunteer activities to help create a more environmentally- friendly and responsible lifestyle. Please email the library at ptplgogreenclub@gmail.com if you plan on attending. If you do not have email, you may register at the library's circulation desk.

Check out our "Living the Green Life" blog for "green" library programs and other green links.

PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY COUPONING CLUB

When: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Are you interested in learning how to save money in your monthly budget? Then the Peters Township Public Library Couponing Club is for you! Join is as we meet to swap coupons, exchange ideas and strategies for using coupons, and maintain the Coupon Swap Box in the library. Bring a pair of scissors to clip coupons during our lively and informative discussions! Register by emailing ptplcouponingclub@gmail.com (please include your name, telephone number, and email address) or at the library's circulation desk.

MANGO LANGUAGE LEARNING WITH MANGO LANGUAGES

When: Tuesday afternoons
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Mango Languages can be accessed from the library's website by clicking on the "Find Information" button in the left hand menu, then clicking on "Online Databases." Join us for an introductory session and learn about using this fantastic language-learning tool. Register at the library's circulation desk, or call 724-941-9430.

LISTEN WHILE YOU WALK: FINDING TIME FOR EXERCISE AND ENJOYING A GOOD BOOK!

When: Every Thursday, weather permitting
Time: 9:15 a.m. at the library

Join library staff and volunteers in a walk on the Arrowhead Trail. Participants will meet at the library at 9:15 a.m., select a Playaway (an all in one Audiobook that fits in the palm of your hand!) and walk from the library to the Arrowhead Trail (McMurray and Thomas Road) for a 30-minute walk. All are welcome to participate as we endeavor to feed the mind while getting the body in shape. Register at the library’s circulation desk, or by calling 724-941-9430.

SIGN LANGUAGE INTRODUCTION FOR YOUNG ADULTS/ADULTS

Ages: 9th grade and older
Duration: 6 weeks, June 3 - July 8, 2013
When: Mondays, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $30.00
Instructors: Erin Campion, M. Ed. (foreign languages), Rachel Campion (deaf/fluent ASL speaker)

Join us for an introduction to sign language, ASL, and aspects of deaf culture. Students will learn to use their eyes, face, and hands to communicate. The class will be fun, educational, and paced for learners of all ages and skills. Register for this program at the library's circulation desk or call 724-941-9430.

PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY TRAVEL CLUB

When: 2nd Thursday of the month
First meeting: Thursday, June 13, 2013
Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.

You’re invited to the first ever meeting of the Peters Township Public Library Travel Club, hosted by Kristin Mareska, owner of South Hills Travel. Kristin is the mother of two daughters and specializes in leisure and family travel. Meeting topics will vary from month to month, depending on what the members would like to discuss. First up: Disney! We'll be discussing Disneyland® Resort and Walt Disney World® Resort - the differences between them, which may be right for your next vacation, and what's new in each park. We'll also go beyond the parks and talk about the Disney Cruise Line®, guided vacations with Adventures by Disney® and Aulani®, a Disney Resort and Spa. Bring your favorite Disney memories, photos, tips, and any questions you may have. Register for this program online, at the library's circulation desk or call 724-941-9430.

SPECIAL AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB MEETING: BOOK DISCUSSION OF BILL MAULDIN: A LIFE UP FRONT BY TODD DEPASTINO
Guest: Todd DePastino, author of book and executive director of the Veterans Breakfast Club
When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Please join us for a special meeting of the June Afternoon Book Club as we welcome Todd DePastino, author of Bill Mauldin: a Life Up Front, which won the 2009 Anne M. Sperber prize for the best biography of a media figure and was a 2009 Eisner Award Nominee. DePastino is collaborating with Wind and Stars Production Group to write and coproduce a documentary film on Bill Mauldin to be aired on public television in 2015.

Bill Mauldin, an army infantry sergeant, was the great World War II cartoonist who rocketed to fame at age twenty-two with his wildly popular feature “Up Front.” Bill Mauldin was a two-time Pulitzer Prize-Winning editorial cartoonist.

Register for this program online, at the library's circulation desk or call 724-941-9430.

MY JOURNEY TO HEKIMA PLACE

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Presented by: Lorraine Bridy, Volunteer Coordinator for Hekima Place

Join us for an inspirational evening about 2 local residents who are making a difference in the lives of young girls orphaned by AIDS/HIV in Kenya. In 2005, Mt. Lebanon resident Kate Fletcher founded Hekima Place to provide these children with a stable home environment and an education. Lorraine Bridy recently traveled to Kenya and will discuss her decision to volunteer and her experiences with the children. She will provide background information about the faith-based home and share videos of some of the children who currently reside there. A recorded interview with Kate Fletcher, founder of Hekima Place, will also be shown during the program. Register for this program online, at the library's circulation desk or call 724-941-9430.

PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY LAUGHTER CLUB

When:

Thursday, June 20, 2013 (register online here)
Thursday, September 19, 2013 (register online here)
Thursday, December 19, 2013 (register online here)

WHOSE WHAT? IS THAT?! BOOK TALK

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Presented by: Marilu Zuk

Join us as we welcome local resident Marylu Zuk, who will be discussing her recently published book Whose A&& is That? In this witty collection of verses about posterior ends, Ms. Zuk has created a humorous ode to self acceptance, a book that invites everyone to relax, exhale and laugh at what we rarely see – our own backsides! Books will be available for purchase and signing after the program. Register for this program online, at the library's circulation desk or call 724-941-9430.

FAMILY COACHING 101

When: Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Presented by: Marlene Boas, Ph.D. in Family Psychology and Board Certified Coach

Family is the most basic social unit. It is where we first learn to love, share, play and cultivate our values. The majority of people would respond that "family" is one of the most important things in their lives and yet how much time and energy are spent maintaining the delicate inner workings of the family? The challenges of parenting, and creating strong, loving families are more complex now than ever before. It's a tough job, and just when you think you have it under control, things change and new challenges emerge. In this introductory workshop to Family Coaching, we'll identify the strengths of your family and explore how you can bring more harmony and happiness into your home. Register for this program online, at the library's circulation desk or call 724-941-9430.

WESTERN PA MUSHROOM CLUB (WASHINGTON/GREENE COUNTY DIVISION)

When:

Tuesday, July 23, 2013 (register online)
Tuesday, September 24, 2013 (register online)

COOKING WITH ESSENTIAL OILS

When: Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Presented by: Ruthi Bosco, local author of Everyday Cooking With Essential Oils

Join us as we explore the art of aromatherapy and essential oils with a twist by learning how to incorporate essential oils into everyday cooking. Samples of recipes using wild orange and basil essential oils will be provided, and all participants will receive a sample of the energizing wild orange essential oil in the purest grade possible. Copies of the cookbook will be available for signing and purchase after the program. Register for this program online, at the library's circulation desk or call 724-941-9430.

ART/CRAFT PROGRAMS

PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY BEADING CLUB

When: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Ages: 12 and up
Facilitator: Karen Krohner of Beads 2 Wear

Come one, come all, come bead! Bring your UFO's (unfinished beaded "objects"), or begin a new project. Sit and bead in the company of other bead fanatics. Help is available, if needed. Facilitated by Karen Krohner of Beads 2 Wear. You may register for this program online or at the library's circulation desk. To register online, please select the date(s) you plan on attending from the following list:

June 19, 2013 register online here
July 17, 2013 register online here
September 18, 2013 register online here
October 16, 2013 register online here
November 20, 2013 register online here
December 18, 2013 register online here

COMPUTER PROGRAMS

ONE-ON-ONE PERSONALIZED COMPUTER INSTRUCTION BY APPOINTMENT
Would you like to use a computer but find it to be too much of a challenge? Perhaps you can't decide where to start. Do you wish there was somewhere you could go to get the help you need and have your questions answered? The library offers a"one-on-one" computer instruction service. A staff member or volunteer will spend 30 minutes with you to answer your computer questions. Contact Peter Stamoolis at 724-941-9430 ext. 252 to schedule an appointment. A valid Peters Township Public Library card is required for this free session.

POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS

When: Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Cost: $5.00
Limit: 12
Instructor: Peter Stamoolis

Learn how to prepare slide presentations using different themes and layouts. Then add text, drawings, charts, photos, clipart, and wordart. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required. Pre-registration is required. Registration is not complete until payment is received; register at the library's circulation desk.

BASIC EXCEL SPREADSHEETS, PART 1

When: Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Cost: $5.00
Limit: 12
Instructor: Peter Stamoolis

This class covers creating an excel spreadsheet, printing a range, customization, working with rows and columns, and data validation. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required. Pre-registration is required. Registration is not complete until payment is received; register at the library's circulation desk.

BASIC EXCEL SPREADSHEETS, PART 2

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Cost: $5.00
Limit: 12
Instructor: Peter Stamoolis

This class covers compatibility issues and quick review, using formulas, functions and dressing up a spreadsheet. Basic spreadsheet data entry skills are required. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required. Pre-registration is required. Registration is not complete until payment is received; register at the library's circulation desk.

COMPUTERS 101

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Cost: $5.00
Limit: 12
Instructor: Peter Stamoolis

Determine what computer to buy by looking at what you want to do with it. Participants will learn about: the various parts of a computer and what they do, computer terminology, software that will be needed, and useful techniques that will make using computers easier. Pre-registration is required. Registration is not complete until payment is received; register at the library's circulation desk.

COVER LETTERS AND RESUMES

When: Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Limit: 12
Instructor: Peter Stamoolis

This hands-on course will teach students how to use Microsoft Word on a PC to prepare professional looking cover letters and resumes. The purposes and various formats of each will be covered. Please note: there is no charge for this class. Register for this program at the library's circulation desk, or call 724-941-9430.

WORD PROCESSING 1

When: Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Cost: $5.00
Limit: 12
Instructor: Peter Stamoolis

In this class, students will learn how to create and save documents, work with text, format characters and paragraphs, print documents, and discuss compatibility issues related to the Microsoft Office 2007 programs at the library. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required. Pre-registration is required. Registration is not complete until payment is received; register at the library's circulation desk.

WORD PROCESSING 2

When: Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Cost: $5.00
Limit: 12
Instructor: Peter Stamoolis

In this class, students will learn about indents, tabs and tables, automating tasks, formatting pages, styles and themes, and discuss compatibility issues related to the Microsoft Office 2007 programs at the library. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required. Pre-registration is required. Registration is not complete until payment is received; register at the library's circulation desk.

WORD PROCESSING 3

When: Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Cost: $5.00
Limit: 12
Instructor: Peter Stamoolis

In this class, students will learn about templates, multiple columns, adding graphics, mail merge, and discuss compatibility issues related to the Microsoft Office 2007 programs at the library. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required. Pre-registration is required. Registration is not complete until payment is received; register at the library's circulation desk.

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF EMAIL

When: Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Cost: $5.00
Limit: 12
Instructor: Peter Stamoolis

This course will teach students how to use free and fee-based e-mail on the Internet. Topics covered will be: composing, sending, viewing, creating attachments, copying and pasting, address book and managing accounts. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required. Pre-registration is required. Registration is not complete until payment is received; register at the library's circulation desk.

SOCIAL NETWORKING ON THE INTERNET

When: Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Cost: $5.00
Limit: 10
Instructor: Peter Stamoolis

This class will be a demonstration of three of the common forms of social networking including Twitter, Facebook, and Blogging. Topics to be covered are: how to set up accounts for the various services, how to send messages or post messages and photographs, and how to find and connect with other people using these services. Pre-registration is required. Registration is not complete until payment is received; register at the library's circulation desk.

ONGOING PROGRAMS

WRITER'S WORKSHOP

When: Mondays
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
        OR
When: Wednesdays
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Leader: Patricia Easton
Cost: $20.00 per month

The Writer's Workshop meets weekly at the library and focuses on writing for children and teenagers. Please contact Pat Easton at patheaston@aol.com if interested in joining. Anyone with an interest in this area is encouraged to attend. Both fiction and non-fiction are acceptable as well as work for the magazine or book market industry.

ADULT WRITING WORKSHOP

When: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Leader: Linda Foltz

Are you passionate about writing and looking for someone to critique your work? If you would like to give and receive inspiration, motivation, and encouragement in a group atmosphere, consider joining the Adult Writing Workshop on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-9:00 p.m. Facilitating the writing workshop is author Linda Foltz, whose accomplishments include a published book and articles that have appeared in various magazines, including Seventeen, Teen Voices, and Family Resources Magazine. She has also been featured on local and national radio and television, including The Montel Williams Show. Linda believes her writing success is due largely to the ongoing support of members of her first writing group – eventually all of its members were professionally published. Linda is currently working on her second full-length manuscript.

Adult writers of all skill levels and genres are welcome to this free program. New members are asked to contact Ms. Foltz at (412) 628-5544 prior to attending their first meeting.

GENEALOGY CLUB

When: 2nd Tuesday of the month
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Guide: Cathy Pigford

Interested in learning more about your roots? Join us for an informal gathering as we share resources, information and methods for exploring your family's history. All are welcome. Memorabilia and other items of interest are encouraged! Register at the library's circulation desk.

PHOTO CLUB

When: 2nd Wednesday of the month, September - May (the club does not meet in June, July and August)
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $15.00 (annual dues)

The Western Pennsylvania Lensshooters Photography Club meets in the library on the second Wednesday of every month except July and August. The club, begun in 1981, is dedicated to providing a forum where members can learn from guest speakers and from other members techniques to improve their photography -- both film and digital. An annual juried exhibition provides an opportunity for members to display their photographic skills. Annual dues for the calendar year are $15.00, payable in January to the club treasurer. Please click here to see the most recent copy of Western Pennsylvania Lensshooters

MARATHON BRIDGE (Now held in the Peters Township Community Room)

When: 1st Tuesday of the month (September - May)
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.


DUPLICATE BRIDGE (Now held in the Peters Township Community Room)

When: 3rd Tuesday of the month (September - May)
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

HOMEBOUND DELIVERY

The Peters Township Public Library offers a homebound delivery service. Library materials are selected, picked up and delivered to Peters Township residents, regardless of age, who are unable to come to the Library because of a temporary or permanent physical, visual, or other limitation. To apply, either complete a Homebound Delivery Reader Information Form and return it to the Library or contact Mrs. Lee at the library at (724) 941-9430 ext. 321. Materials available for circulation include books, large print books, audio books, videos, DVD's, CD's, and magazines. Items are delivered by a Library volunteer every three weeks. Requests for renewals may be granted if there are no holds on the item.

Volunteers needed!

Homebound delivery is a volunteer-driven service. If you are interested in meeting and helping others, and are able and willing to deliver items to meet a real, growing need of those in your community, please call (724) 941-9430 ext. 321.

ONLINE BOOK CLUBS

The Library is delighted to offer several Online Book Clubs. Join one (or more) of the Online Book Clubs, and every weekday morning we'll email you a portion of a book that takes about five minutes to read. By the time Friday arrives, you'll have read the first two or three chapters of a book. If you like what you've read, and want to read more, simply come to the library and check out the book to finish it. A new book begins each Monday. Choose from the Non-Fiction Book Club (a mixture of fiction and nonfiction), the Fiction Book Club, the Romance Book Club, the Good News Book Club (a combination of religious and inspirational fiction and nonfiction), and the Teen Book Club. Join one or join them all! To enroll, click on the "Online Book Club" icon on any page within the Library's website, and follow the instructions. Membership is free and requires only the submission of an e-mail address. This information is kept confidential and used only for e-mailing book selections. Contact the Library with any questions. Sign up today and start reading with us tomorrow!