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Please click here to see municipal and library information in the December 2011 / January 2012 edition of "In Peters Township" magazine.
The library programs found in the magazine and more are also listed below.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

AARP TAX-AIDE

AARP will provide Tax-Aide at the library each Thursday beginning February 9, 2012 and concluding April 6, 2012. This service is designed to help low to moderate income taxpayers who are age 60 years and older. Appointments may be scheduled by telephone or by visiting the library's circulation desk. Please be advised that there is a list of the forms eligible for preparation by AARP Tax-Aide consultants, as well a a list of items you will need to bring when you arrive for your personal tax prepartion session, available at the circulation desk. It is highly advised that you come to the library to retrieve these lists prior to your appointment.

AFTER HOURS MOVIE NIGHT

Are movie prices getting you down? Not sure how to spend time with the family on a budget? We have just the solution for you! Join us for our monthly Family After Hours Movie Night, complete with popcorn! Movies will be shown in the Teen Reading Room using the overhead projector and big screen.

Ages: All ages welcome
Next Movie Night: Friday, February 3, 2012
Movie: Real Steel
Time: 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.(Teen Room will be open from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

Popcorn and snacks will be served -- see you there!

"THE GALLERY" SHOWCASES STUDENT PHOTOS
February 23 - March 8, 2012

The Peters Township High School Photography Classes will exhibit their work in the main lobby of the Peters Township Public Library from February 23 - March 8, 2012 during library hours. "The Gallery" is a display of hundreds of student photographs from the classes and club at the high school. An opening reception will be held on February 23 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

Nearly 100 students contributed work for this exciting event. The Photography Club officers are Jillian Eby, Allie Schlafman, Reid Elattrache, Jenn Coffey, Emily Cocco and Sarah Yoest.

For more information about “The Gallery,” contact the club sponsor, Erin Boni, at bonie@pt-sd.org or the Library at 724-941-9430.

MAKING SENSE OF THE CIVIL WAR -- A 150TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION

Dates: Sundays, February 26, March 25, April 29, May 20, June 24, 2012 (commitment to all five sessions a program requirement)
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Maximum: 25 participants
Discussion Leader: Dr. Elaine Parsons, Civil War scholar and Associate Professor of History at Duquesne University.
Program Funding: Books provided to 25 registered participants through funding by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association, with additional support from the Pennsylvania Humanities Council.

Peters Township Public Library will host a five-part reading and discussion series focusing on making sense of the American Civil War. The library is one of more than 150 sites throughout the country that will host Making Sense of the American Civil War, a Reading and Discussion Series, a 2012 project of the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association. Additional support in Pennsylvania is provided by the Pennsylvania Humanities Council. Peters Township Public Library is one of four Pennsylvania libraries chosen to partner with Pennsylvania Humanities Council. Readings selected for the program will provide a “glimpse of the vast sweep and profound breadth of Americans’ war among and against themselves,” and include the following: March by Geraldine Brooks, Crossroads of Freedom: Antietam by James McPherson, and America’s Wars: Talking about the Civil War and Emancipation of Their 150th Anniversaries.

Dr. Parsons received her Ph.D. at Johns Hopkins University. Her work focuses on social movements and popular culture in the nineteenth-century United States, with a focus on the Civil War and Reconstruction eras. She is currently completing a book about the Ku Klux Klan, entitled “Constructing the Kuklux: The Ku Klux Klan and the Modernization of the Reconstruction-Era South.” Dr. Parsons is the recipient of a Harry Frank Guggenheim Fellowship for the study of violence in culture.

For additional information about this program, please contact Pier Lee, Library Director, or a reference staff member. Registration for this program is through the Reference Department and is limited to 25 persons.

TASTE OF THE TOWNSHIP

When: Friday, April 27, 2012
Time: 7:00 - 11:30 p.m.
Where: Valley Brook Country Club
Cost: $50.00 per ticket

Mark your calendar to reserve this date for an evening of fabulous food, dancing and unique auction items. Tickets are available at the library's circulation desk. Proceeds benefit the Peters Township Public Library.

READING ACTIVITIES/PROGRAMS

LIBRARY BOOK CLUBS

For those interested in joining the "Book Club for Adults" or the "Evening Book Club for Adults", please contact a member of the library reference staff at (724) 941-9430. You may obtain book club selections directly from the Reference Department.

AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS

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

February 15, 2012: The Things They Carried: a Work of Fiction by Tim O'Brien
March 21, 2012: In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin by Erik Larson
April 18, 2012: American Sphinx: the Character of Thomas Jefferson by Joseph J. Ellis
May 16, 2012: Planning Meeting
June 20, 2012: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
July 18, 2012: Lindbergh by A. Scott Berg

EVENING BOOK CLUB FOR ADULTS

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

February 8, 2012: Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Stout
March 1, 2012: Planning meeting
April 11, 2012: The Help by Kathryn Stockett
May 9, 2012: Run by Ann Patchett
June 13, 2012: Picking Cotton by Jennifer Thompson-Cannino
July 11, 2012: Handle With Care by Jodi Picoult
August 8, 2012: The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB

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

February 29 , 2012: The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly

The Mystery Book Club meets in the library's 2nd floor Reading Room. Register for this program online, at the library's circulation desk, or call 724-941-9430.

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. - 12:00 noon

Seniors, do you love to golf, but don't want to deal with the weather? Maybe you were a bowler, but your arthritis 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 new Teen Reading Room to stay fit. Join us and learn to play Wii Sports!

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 every day routines. Bring a friend or two and give it a try! No registration required -- just drop in!

LANGUAGE LEARNING WITH MANGO LANGUAGES


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

Did you know that the library offers an online resource to help you learn other languages? Mango Languages can be accessed from the library's website by clicking on the "Online Databases" buttton in the left hand menu. The library will be offering introductory language sessions using Mango Languages beginning January 10, 2012. Each week we'll study a different language. Upcoming languages include:

February 7, 2012: Italian (register online here)
February 14, 2012: Hindi (register online here)
February 21, 2012: Japanese (register online here)
February 28, 2012: Indonesian (register online here)
March 6, 2012: Russian (register online here)
March 13, 2012: Portuguese (Brazilian) (register online here)
March 20, 2012: Arabic (register online here)
March 27, 2012: Turkish (register online here)

PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY COUPONING CLUB

When: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month (next meeting February 7, 2012)
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 online or at the library's circulation desk.

UNITED STATES ARMY WAR COLLEGE EISENHOWER SERIES COLLEGE PROGRAM PANELISTS

                   

When: Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Presented by: Colonel Alfred F. Abramson, Colonel Jonathan Neumann and Colonel Nestor A. Sadler

Despite the withdrawal of all U.S. troops from Iraq and the death of Osama bin Laden, viable security threats still remain. With the ongoing upheaval in the Middle East, the continuing conflict in Afghanistan and the unpredictability of Iran and Pakistan, the United States faces a multitude of national security challenges. How will the U.S. strengthen existing alliances and forge new partnerships in an effort to remain secure? What are the implications of these security threats for America’s future foreign policy decisions? How will the United States balance national security priorities with the domestic agenda amidst a recovering economy and social unrest?

Learn about pressing international security issues facing the United States from military officers at the U.S. Army War College who have first-hand experience of military operations and strategy at home and abroad. McMurray Veterans of Foreign Wars POST 764 is generously providing support for the 2012 International Program Series hosted by the Peters Township Public Library and the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh.

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

FAFSA COMPLETION SESSION

When: Saturday, February 18, 2012
Time: 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Presented by: Jayeann Harr, Higher Education Access Partner the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)

This workshop, for college-bound and seniors and their parents, provides the opportunity to get personalized help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the chance to ask questions related to the financial aid process. The deadline for submitting the FAFSA to determine eligibility for a need-based Pennsylvania State Grant is May 1 or August 1 for first-time students entering programs of study at community colleges, business, trade or technical schools, and hospital schools of nursing. However, families should submit their FAFSA as early as possible after January 1 to ensure meeting earlier financial aid deadlines that may be required by selected schools. The FAFSA is used to determine if students qualify for almost all forms of need-based financial assistance, including the Pennsylvania State Grant, Federal Pell Grant, many scholarships, work-study programs, many school-based awards, and low-cost federal student loans. Register for this program online, at the library's circulation desk, or call 724-941-9430.

PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY GO GREEN CLUB

Meeting dates: 3rd Monday of the month (next meeting: February 20, 2012)
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.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE U.S. CITIZENSHIP TEST

When:

Wednesday, February 22, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. OR
Saturday, February 25, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

The 2010 census shows an increase of immigrants residing in the Washington County area. Many may wish to become U.S. citizens and need help preparing to take the U.S. Citizenship test. Advantages to becoming a U.S. citizen include the right to vote, the chance to reunite families, and the ability to protect children’s rights to remain in the U.S. Part of becoming a U.S. Citizen is passing the naturalization test, in which up to 10 questions from a list of 100 will be asked – at least 6 must be answered correctly to pass the test. Join us to help yourself or a loved one prepare for the test and feel more confident when entering the naturalization interview. Register for this program at the library's circulation desk, or call 724-941-9430.

PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY "LETS COOK TOGETHER!" COOKING CLUB

When: 1st Thursday of the month (next meeting March 1, 2012)
Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Cost: $5.00 per meeting payable at time of registration to defray the cost of food samples and plates/utensils. Cash or check payable to "Friends of Peters Township Public Library."
Topics:

March 1, 2012: Irish Cookery (registration required by February 27, 2012)
April 12, 2012: The Incredible, Edible Egg (registration required by April 9, 2012)
May 3, 2012: Our Favorite Casseroles (registration required by April 30, 2012)
June 7, 2012: Summer Picnic Recipes (registration required by June 4, 2012)
July 12, 2012: Fabulous Fruits (registration required by July 9, 2012)
August 3, 2012: Annual Potluck Dinner (registration required by July 30, 2012)
September 6, 2012: French Cookery (registration required by September 3, 2012)
October 4, 2012: Asian Cookery (registration required by October 1, 2012)
November 1, 2012: Chili Cook-off (registration required by October 29, 2012)
December 8, 2012 (Saturday, 10:00 a.m - Noon): Fresh Pasta (registration required by December 3, 2012)

MECHANICS OF STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS

When: Thursday, March 8, 2012
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Presented by: Representatives from the University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center

Starting a small business can be an exciting and challenging adventure. Attend this event for help with financing, to learn about business structures, accessing helpful resources and understanding the forms to establish your successful business. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn about effecting strategies for launching your new small business!

This program is graciously offered at no cost through the combined efforts of the Peters Township Public Library, the Peters Township Chamber of Commerce and the University of Pittsburgh Small Business Development Center. As space is limited, reservations are required by March 6, 2012. Register for this program at the library's circulation desk, or call 724-941-9430.

PETERS TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY LAUGHTER CLUB

When:

Thursday, March 15, 2012
Thursday, June 21, 2012 (register online here)
Thursday, September 20, 2102 (register online here)
Thursday, December 13, 2012 (register online here)

What is a Laughter Club? Laughter Clubs promote laughter inside to support happiness outside. Participants get together to use laughter to improve health and outlook, as laughter can reduce stress, strengthen your immune system, and lower your blood pressure. Laughter Clubs utilize a systematic activity approach that is based on a foundation of practices, such as yoga, meditation, and modern medical science. Members of Laughter Clubs are engaged in active and interactive participation. In addition to registering online (see above), you may also register at the library's circulation desk, or call 724-941-9430. Drop-Ins are also welcomed!

WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF PITTSBURGH PROGRAM

When: Thursday, March 15, 2012
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Presented by: Dr. Steven E. Sokol, President of the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh

Please join us for an always informative and insightful program from the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh. Please check back regularly for more information about topic.

PALACE OF CULTURE: ANDREW CARNEGIE'S MUSEUMS AND LIBRARY IN PITTSBURGH

When: Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Presented by: Robert J. Gangewere, former editor of Carnegie Magazine and adjunct professor of English at Carnegie Mellon University.

Join us as we welcome Robert J. Gangewere, who will discuss his new book Palace of Culture: Andrew Carnegie’s Museums and Library in Pittsburgh, Andrew Carnegie believed that education and culture were important for everyone, not just the wealthy. He created the “Free to the People” Carnegie Library in 1895, followed by the Carnegie Institute in 1986 which included a music hall, art museum and science museum. In this first history of The Carnegie Museums and Library of Pittsburgh, Gangewere details the political turmoil, budgetary constraints, and cultural tides that have influenced the caretakers and the collections along the way. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing after the program. Register for this program at the library's circulation desk, or call 724-941-9430.

LINKING UP: PLANNING YOUR TRAFFIC-FREE BIKE TRIP BETWEEN PITTSBURGH, PA AND WASHINGTON, D.C. (OR JUST LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS ABOUT THE GREAT ALLEGHENY PASSAGE AND THE C & O TOWPATH)

When: Thursday, March 29, 2012
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Presented by: Mary Shaw, Ph. D. and Roy Weil

Husband and wife team Mary Shaw and Roy Weil will give practical advice on planning a traffic-free bike trip between Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. on the Great Allegheny Passage and the C & O Canal Towpath. Participants will learn how to select an itinerary, whether to go with an organized trip or travel independently, options for transportations to the trailheads, choosing between camping and indoor lodging, equipment selection and preparation, and the cost of the trip. They will also discuss physical demands of the trip, how to prepare, and what resources are available along the way.

Mark Imgrund, President, Friends of the Montour Trail in Peters Township, will also comment and answer questions about our local trails. Dr. Shaw is the Alan J. Perlis University Professor of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University, and Roy Weil is a Civil Engineer for Baker Corporation. They have jointly authored the publication: Linking Up: Planning Your Traffic-Free Bike Trip Between Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, D.C. via the Great Allegheny Passage and the C & O Canal Towpath. Copies of the newest edition will be available for purchase after the program; proceeds will go towards trail development. Register for this program 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:

INTRODUCTION TO CROCHET

Duration: 4 weeks, March 5 - 26, 2012
When: Mondays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $30.00 per 4-week session (includes a start-up kit with crochet hook and yarn)
Maximum: 6
Instructor: Cathy Layton

Join us for a 4-week class to learn the basics of this old, now-new-again art of crochet. We'll enjoy learning about the originality of this craft and see how to use it in decorative and creative ways that are limited only by your imagination. It's not just about afghans! Register at the library's circulation desk.

COMPUTER PROGRAMS

DUE TO THE HIGH DEMAND AND LIMITED CLASS SIZES, THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES ON COMPUTER CLASSES HELD AT THE LIBRARY. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE.

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.

ONLINE BANKING

When: Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Cost: $5.00
Limit: 12
Instructor: A representating from a local bank

Online banking makes it easy and convenient to check account activity, transfer funds, and pay bills. Learn how to easily navigate these features, now commonly available, with a guest speaker from a local bank. Registration is not complete until payment is received; register at the library's circulation desk.

POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS

When: Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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.

BOOKS TO GO: EBOOKS AND EAUDIOBOOKS

When: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Limit: 25
Instructor: Peter Stamoolis

Join us for a demonstration of how to use the library’s Digital Media Collection to download eBooks and eAudiobooks to various electronic devices. Please note: there is no charge for this class. Register for this program online, at the library's circulation desk, or call 724-941-9430.

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF E-MAIL

When: Tuesday, February 28, 2012
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.

WORD PROCESSING 1

When: Tuesday, March 6, 2012
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, March 13, 2012
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, March 20, 2012
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.

PROTECTING YOUR COMPUTER

When: Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Time: 7:00 - 8:45 p.m.
Cost: $5.00
Limit: 25
Instructor: Peter Stamoolis

A menagerie of software is trying to hurt you through your computer. They do everything from destroying your hard drive to stealing your identity. Learn how to fight back. This presentation covers viruses, Trojan horses, worms, spam, pop-ups, and spyware. Pre-registration is required. Registration is not complete until payment is received; register at the library's circulation desk.

ONGOING PROGRAMS

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 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, with the exception of videos and DVD's, which cannot be renewed.

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!