Holiday Schedule – Upcoming Closures
s Saturday , May 28 , through Monday , May 30 Memorial Day Holiday Weekend
s Saturday , July 2 , through Monday , July 4 Independence Day Holiday Weekend
s Saturday , September 3 , through Monday , September 5 Labor Day Holiday Weekend
s Monday , October 31 Halloween – Closing at 5 p . m .
s Friday , November 11 Veterans Day
s Thursday , November 24 , through Saturday , November 26 Thanksgiving Holiday
s Friday , December 23 , through Monday , December 26 * Closes at 5 p . m . on Thursday , December 22 Christmas Holiday Weekend
s Friday , December 30 , through Monday , January 2 * Closes at 5 p . m . on Thursday , December 29 New Year ’ s Day Holiday Weekend
Library Donations Accepted
The library accepts donations of gently used newer books , audio books , DVDs , music CDs , puzzles , board games and video games . Please place items in our RED DONATION BIN near the front door . Donations are either added to the library ’ s collection or sold at the Friends of the Library Book Sales to support the library .
Gifts and Memorials
The library is pleased to receive gifts of money designated for the purchase of library materials , equipment , or furnishings . You can also make a monetary contribution to the library for a book memorial to honor a friend or give a gift of a book in celebration of a birthday , anniversary , graduation or any other special occasion . Recommendations for books and other library materials are welcome . Contributions begin at $ 10.00 and you may suggest a specific book or general subject . A personalized bookplate is placed in each material with the name of the honored person and the name of the donor .
On receipt of your contribution , a letter will be sent to the family or individual and an acknowledgement will be sent to you .
Memorial forms are available at the library .
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS FOR ADULTS & SENIORS
Monday Night Book Discussion Group Join our Monthly Book Discussion group on the 2nd Monday of every month at 6:30 p . m . Request a copy of the book through the online catalog : librarycatalog . einetwork . net /. Download an electronic version through the Libby app from Overdrive : overdrive . com / apps / libby /. Copies of the book are available at the library .
Upcoming Dates : May 9 |
The Last Green Valley |
Mark Sullivan |
June 13 |
Can ’ t Wait to Get to Heaven |
Fanny Flagg |
July 11 |
The Four Winds |
Kristen Hannah |
August 8 |
Of Mice and Men |
John Steinbeck |
September 12 |
The Outsider |
Stephen King |
October 10 |
The Room on Rue Amelie |
Kristin Harmel |
November 14 |
An Anatomy of a Scandal |
Sarah Vaughan |
December 12 |
Bring Me Home for Christmas |
Robyn Carr |
Books & Brews
Like books ? Like beer ( or other beverages )? Come join us on Wednesday , May 11 , at 4:30 p . m . at Mindful Brewing Company for book discussions , beverages and food ! It ’ s a great way to meet new people , discover new titles and simply relax .
Appetizers are on us ; drinks are on you ! Feel free to buy additional food and drinks while we have our discussion . Registration is appreciated . Call 412.563.4552 or email castleshannon @ einetwork . net .
Mindful Brewing Company is located at 3759 Library Road , Castle Shannon .
Upcoming Dates : Wednesday , July 13 Wednesday , September 14 Wednesday , November 9
Due to a Castle Shannon Borough mandate , all visitors to the library must wear a mask no matter your vaccination status .
Crafternoon Crafternoon for adults will continue all summer on the third Wednesday of the month from 1 to 3 p . m . We will have fun this summer creating beach-themed crafts in honor of the Oceans of Possibilities summer reading theme . Please email castleshannon @ einetwork . net to register . For those 18 & older . A $ 3 donation is suggested .
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