COMMUNITY LIBRARY OF CASTLE SHANNON
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Our VISION at the Community Library of Castle Shannon is … to be the center for information and discovery by providing resources for lifelong education and enjoyment for our community .
We are pleased to announce that our library is FINE FREE !
The Summer Reading Program will officially kick off on Friday , June 9 , with a party on our front lawn ! The theme is “ All Together Now .” Everyone , no matter what age you are , is encouraged to participate this summer !
CHILDREN ’ S PROGRAMS
LEGO CLUB First Friday of the month at 3:30 p . m . June 2 Ages 5-12
Lego bricks will be provided and there will be a free hour to build whatever you ’ d like ! All creations built must be deconstructed and put away at the end of the event . Registration is not required .
BOARD IN THE LIBRARY May 30 at 6 p . m . All Ages
Drop in the library for an evening of board games ! Registration is not required .
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
BOOKWORM BABIES Mondays at 11 a . m . Through May 15
Bounce , sing and hear a story all while working on the earliest skills of literacy at this storytime ! For caregivers and their children , 6-18 months . Registration is not required .
TIME FOR TOTS Wednesdays at 11 a . m . Through May 17
A storytime that is specially designed for toddlers and their grown-ups ! We will hear stories , sing songs and may have a special activity for tots , 18-36 months . Registration is not required .
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
We Accept Credit Cards with a $ 5 Minimum Purchase
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME Thursdays at 11 a . m . Through May 18
Join us every Thursday for Preschool Storytime at the library . We listen to stories , sing songs , and sometimes have a craft for 3- to 5-year-olds ! Registration is not required .
CRAFTERSCHOOL Mondays at 3:30 p . m . Through May 22 Ages 5-12
Join us after school for a free craft ! Registration is not required .
SPRING STEM PROGRAM Tuesdays at 3:30 p . m . Through May 30 * Ages 8-12
Explore fun experiments at this afterschool STEM program . Registration is not required . * No STEM 5 / 16
GAME ON ! Thursdays at 3:30 p . m . Through May 25 Ages 8-14
Join us after school for a mixture of board games , card games and video games ! Registration is not required .
Our Little Free Pantry is Available ! Give What You Can ... Take What You Need .
• Personal Care Items
• Paper Products
• Nonperishable Food Located in the back of the library .
You can help make our wishes come true ! A donation to the library benefits the whole community . Purchasing an item from our Amazon wishlist is a meaningful way for you to shop and donate items directly to the library .
View our wishlist at : a . co / 8rwG2kw .
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS FOR ADULTS & SENIORS
Crafternoon / Crafterdark ( 18 & Older ) Join us from 1:30 to 3:30 p . m . or 6:30 to 8:30 p . m . for some fun crafting with friends . We meet the third Wednesday of the month . A $ 3 donation is appreciated . Please sign up at the front desk , or by calling the library at 412.563.4552 , or emailing castleshannon @ castleshannonlibrary . org . May 17 – Tea Cup Candles Turn a vintage tea cup into a candle ! June 21 – Reverse Coloring Color backward and destress ! July 19 – Retro Design Planters Use clay to make an ordinary planter look “ retro .” August 16 – Let it Bee Design some bee wall hangings .
Evening Writers Café
A group for creative writers of all levels . We meet monthly on the third Thursday of the month from 6:30 – 8:00 p . m . A time for sharing , and a time for writing ! Coffee and tea provided . May 18 , June 15 , July 20 , Aug . 17 , Sept . 21
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