out all cataloging and lending procedures. Programming partnerships continued
throughout the summer. The Library collaborated with several community
organizations such as the Murrysville Garden Club and the Murrysville Recreation
Department. An example partnership, Tuesdays at Townsend, headed by
the Recreation Department, brought a new summer concert series to our
community.
Collaborative (MSC) to develop preK-3 STEM learning in libraries with Storytime
STEM-packs™ products. MCL was the lead library for AIU MSC’s formative
development of Storytime STEM-packs under the National Science Foundation
(NSF), The Pittsburgh Foundation, and PPG grants. The project is now prepared
to expand across the state with a pending request for major 2019-21 NSF
funding. The larger goal is to introduce Storytime STEM-packs on the national
level.
As its mission, Murrysville Community Library strives to inspire ideas, enrich
lives, and create lifelong opportunities for learning, literacy and enjoyment. In
support of our mission, the Library is open 58.5 hours each week, including three
evenings and Saturdays.
2019 Statistics
• 129,773 Items circulated, including e-books, magazines, audio books,
music CDs, and DVDs
• 74,624 Library visits
• 10,870 Library card holders
• 10,739 Individuals attended Library
programs
• 3,170 Patrons accessed public computers
• 2,657 Volunteer hours contributed
• 2,617 Free Wi-Fi sessions
• 601 New Library cards issued
The Library receives its funding from a variety of
sources, including the Municipality of Murrysville,
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the
Westmoreland County Commissioners, and the Murrysville Community Library
Foundation. Local corporate sponsors include Applebee’s, Bondi Printing, Dunkin’,
Energy Swing Windows, Murrysville Veterinary Associates, Penn-Franklin
News, Price Financial, Inc., S&T Bank, and Wes Kindelberger Insurance Agency.
Additional funding comes from civic organizations, grants, and very generous
individuals and families. We received several grants this year that afforded us the
opportunity to: build our collection with space-themed titles, develop garden/
health programming for children’s summer reading, and install panic buttons
to better ensure the safety of staff and patrons. We are very thankful to all who
make it possible for the Library to provide resources and services that enhance
the quality of life for all residents of the community.
December: The Library welcomed over 357 visitors at the sixth annual
Jingles ‘n’ Gingerbread holiday open house, featuring Franklin Regional and
Newlonsburg Music Academy music groups which included international
customs and food tasting. The Library participated in the Murrysville Recreation
Department’s Santa at Sardis, a new festive holiday event. Mrs. Amy Riegner was
hired as Library Director to replace E. Beaver. Please continue to visit the Library, attend programs, and check out library
materials. Together, we are building an amazing future for the Murrysville
community. Our monthly board meetings are open to the public, and all are
encouraged to attend to learn more about the Library and our vision for the
future.
Multi-year project: Since 2014, Murrysville Community Library, led by
former Library Director Jamie Falo and Board Trustee Chuck Greenberg, has been
working closely with the Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU), Math & Science If you have not been to the Library lately, please stop in! Receive your free
Library card and take advantage of all the free services available to you. For more
information, visit the Library’s website at www.murrysvillelibrary.org or call us at
724-327-1102. We look forward to serving you in 2020!
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