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LIBRARY BRIDGEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 505 McMillen Street, 15017 Phone: 412.221.3737 bridgevillelibrary.org OCTOBER Haunted Pennsylvania with Author Ed Kelemen Join us for a ghostly evening. Kelemen will describe characteristics of hauntings and discuss places in Pennsylvania that have experienced this phenomenon. He’ll also give us ways to distinguish between real and fake hauntings. Registration appreciated. Thursday, Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m. Celebrate PA Books with Host Brian Lockman Lockman, President and CEO of the Pennsylvania Cable Network, has hosted the show “PA Books” for 20 years. He’s interviewed numerous authors and books that deal with PA’s history, people and culture. He’ll share some of his favorite stories as well as lesser known aspects of PA history. Registration appreciated. Tuesday, Oct. 22, 6 p.m. Halloween at the Haunted Library Bring your children in their costumes for a night at the Haunted Library. This family- friendly event will feature fun games, crafts and more! Admission is $2.00. Children under 3 are free. Registration appreciated. Friday, Oct. 25, 6-9 p.m. Halloween Storytime Families are invited to join us in costume for a special storytime celebrating Halloween! Preschoolers and toddlers can enjoy slightly spooky stories and activities. Registration required. Thursday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. NOVEMBER Kids Paint Night Kids ages 6-12 are invited to explore their creative side in this step-by-step paint class. Registration required. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 6:30 p.m. Mon-Th: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri & Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Sundays Classic Gaming Do you enjoy Scrabble, Uno and Dominoes? Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of games! We’ll have many games to choose from. All ages welcome. Registration appreciated. Thursday, Nov. 7, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Ballet FUNdamentals Families are invited to join us for a Ballet FUNdamentals program from the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre! We’ll have a special storytime featuring “The Nutcracker,” meet a ballerina, and practice some ballet movements. Registration required. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2 p.m. BYOB Game Night Do you have a game that you love to play, but just don’t have enough players? Dying to play a game, but don’t own it? Grab your friends and come to Game Night at the library! For adults 21+, BYOB. Registration appreciated. Please bring a valid photo ID. Saturday, Nov. 9, 6-10 p.m. Library Mini Con A family-friendly celebration of comic books, movies, graphic novels, anime, comic art and more! We’ll have panels, crafts, activities and more! Costumes welcome, but not required. Registration appreciated. Saturday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. DECEMBER Annual Tree Festival Celebration Stay tuned for more details! Saturday, Dec. 14, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 4th Annual Cookie Exchange Enjoy baking for the holidays? Check out our exchange! We’ll swap recipes and treats, sample cookies and share holiday stories. Sign up at the circulation desk. Please bring a copy of your recipe and three dozen cookies to share. Thursday, Dec. 12, 6 p.m. Storytime with Auntie Claus Little ones and their families are invited to meet our special guest as Auntie Claus visits us for a story, craft and snacks. Registration required. Date: TBA ONGOING EVENTS Young Adult Book Club 2nd Monday of the month at Panera Bread on Washington Pike. 6 p.m. For fans of YA books. Please register. DIY Club For ages 11 and up. We’ll make different projects every week that you can take home! Registration required because supplies are limited for each project. Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. Kindergarten Readiness For children entering kindergarten in Fall 2020. Fun activities that practice kindergarten skills. Registration required. 2nd Tuesday of each month. American Girl Book Club Girls entering grades 2-5 are invited to read the book of the month and join us for crafts, games and fun activities. 1st Thursday of each month. Registration required. Teen Game Night Teens can bring a friend and check out our growing board game collection, or bring their own! Second Wednesday of each month, 6 p.m. For more information and registration, visit bridgevillelibrary.org. CHARTIERS VALLEY ❘ FALL 2019 31