COMMUNITY LIBRARY OF CASTLE SHANNON
COMMUNITY LIBRARY OF CASTLE SHANNON
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday , Tuesday & Thursday : 10:30 a . m . – 7:30 p . m . Wednesday & Friday : 10:30 a . m . – 4:30 p . m . Saturday : 10 a . m . – 5 p . m . Sunday : CLOSED
HOLIDAY CLOSURES Monday , February 17 – Presidents Day Friday , April 18 – Good Friday Saturday , April 19 – 10 a . m . to 2 p . m . Saturday , May 24 – 10 a . m . to 2 p . m . Monday , May 26 – Memorial Day Thursday , June 19 – Juneteenth Friday , July 4th – Independence Day
Give What You Can , Take What You Need ...
● Personal Care Items
● Paper Products
● Nonperishable Food Located in the back of the library .
Ways to Donate to the Castle Shannon Library
The library appreciates the generosity of its patrons . There are many ways to donate to the library ...
Make a monetary contribution in person , by mail , or online at castleshannonlibrary . org / donate .
Commemorate someone special for birthdays , weddings , anniversaries , graduations , retirement , holidays and other special events . You can also provide a memorial for a loved one . For each gift of $ 25 or more , the library will place a personalized bookplate in a new book in its collection .
Join the Friends of the Castle Shannon Library . Membership dues begin at $ 10 .
Contribute to the Friends of the Castle Shannon Library through the United Way . Please designate the Friends of the Community Library of Castle Shannon and use the code number 10319077 when making your contribution .
Consider a gift to the library in your will .
Library Donations Accepted
The library accepts donations of gently used newer books , audiobooks , DVDs , music CDs , puzzles , board games and video games . Please place items in the GRAY DONATION BIN near the lower-level elevator entrance . Donations are either added to the library ’ s collection or sold at the Friends of the Library Book Sales to support the library .
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS FOR ADULTS & SENIORS
EVENING WRITERS CAFÉ 3rd Thursdays , 6 to 8 p . m .
A group for creative writers , whether beginner or seasoned . Coffee and tea provided .
SECOND MONDAY OF THE MONTH EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION 2nd Mondays at 6:30 p . m .
Request a copy of the book through the online catalogue librarycatalog . einetwork . net , download an electronic version through the Libby or Hoopla apps , or pick up a copy at the library .
January 13 – The Secret Life of Bees February 10 – An American Childhood March 10 – Heartburn April 14 – In Cold Blood May 12 – Wish you Were Here June 9 – Once There Were Wolves July 14 – The Last House on the Street
BINGO FOR ADULTS 4th Fridays at 1 p . m .
Play 10 games of Bingo and win prizes ! It ’ s free to play . Registration is required by signing up at the front desk , calling 412.563.4552 , or emailing castleshannonlibrary . org .
LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH EVENING BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP 7 p . m .
Book selections will be posted in the library and on the website and social media .
CHAIR YOGA CLASSES 1st & 3rd Mondays from 1 to 2 p . m .
Yoga is for everyone ! Join Megan Biano for a gentle yoga practice seated in a chair , which includes grounding exercises , breath work , mindful movement and meditation . Accommodating postures for all skill levels and body types . Classes are free . Registration is appreciated , but not required .
PAGE TO SCREEN BOOK / MOVIE CLUB
A short discussion will follow the showing of a film . Light refreshments will be provided . Meets at 1 p . m . on the dates below . March 4 Where ’ d You Go Bernadette by Maria Semple June 3 It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover September 2 Dark Places by Gillian Flynn December 2 Skipping Christmas by John Grisham
WINTER WITH GATSBY : COLD- WEATHER READING & BOOK DISCUSSION OF THE GREAT GATSBY
First , read the book between Jan . 6 and Feb . 28 . Then join the in-person book discussion on Thursday , March 27 , at 7 p . m .
Participate in the Adult Winter Reading Activity as the library partners with Community College of Allegheny County for its One Book , One Community reading program .
Anyone who reads The Great Gatsby by F . Scott Fitzgerald and participates in the in-person book discussion will be entered into a prize drawing for one of two gift giveaways . Books for the reading will be available at the library .
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