Carnegie Free Library
of Swissvale
UPCOMING EVENTS
September is “Love Your Library”
Month!
Donations made to the Swissvale Library
during the month of September will be
matched on a pro-rated basis, thanks to a
generous grant from the Buncher Foundation.
There are many ways that you can contribute,
including shopping at the Friends’ Book
and Bake Sale (Sept. 26 to 28; see below for
details), contributing for a book to honor or
memorialize someone (forms at the desk),
buying a chocolate bar at the front desk and
simply making a contribution. Thank you!
FRIENDS’ FANTASTIC FALL BOOK AND
BAKE SALE
Thursday, 9/26, to Saturday, 9/28
One way to show your library love is to
patronize the Swissvale Library’s book and
bake sale. Our Friends group hosts its twice-
yearly sale of bargain books and bountiful
baked goods, with all proceeds to benefit
children’s programs and purchasing new books
and DVDs. The sale runs from Thursday from
4 to 8 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come early
for the best selection of books and baked
goods; get a whole BAG-O-BOOKS for $2 on
Saturday.
FIRST ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF
PENNY AUCTION (although donations are
also welcome). Where else can you buy really
interesting stuff (e.g., games, original artwork,
baked goods, kitchen items) for only pennies?
You never know what you’ll find. Bargain hunters,
get your Christmas shopping done early!
Children & Teen Programs
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
for children ages 3 to
5 – Stories, games and
crafts!
Monday mornings,
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
BOARD GAMES for
school-aged children –
Bingo on every first Monday!
Monday afternoons, 4 to 5 p.m.
SATURDAY FUN for children of all ages – Crafts,
games and friends!
Saturday afternoons at 1 p.m.
CHILDREN’S BOOK LUNCH for children of all
ages and their parents.
Saturday, 10/12, at 1 p.m.
Enjoy pizza and hot dogs while discovering
new books to explore. Plus, earn extra Book
Bucks!
ANIME CLUB for teens and tweens – Friends,
food and anime!
Second and Fourth Tuesdays, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, 9/29, from 1 to 3 p.m.
Another way to love the Swissvale Library
this September
is to take part in
our first-ever Chili
Cook-off. Chili
CHEFS, sign up
by 9/21 to enter
the cook-off and
show off your
favorite chili recipe. Limited to 12 entrants.
Chili EATERS, sample these delicious chilis
and vote for your favorites. Only $2/person
(free for children under 6). Prizes will be
awarded to the favorite chilis in different
categories. Details available at the front desk. Adult Programs
PENNY AUCTION Warm up with a rousing book discussion by
joining one of our five book discussion groups!
New members may join at any time, without
any commitment on your part. If you also enjoy
cooking, check out our newest Yummy Book
Friday, 10/18, at 7 p.m.
Come to the Swissvale Library on Friday,
10/18, and bring lots and lots of pennies. This
is the only currency accepted at the annual
TUESDAY TECH TUTORING FOR ADULTS
Tuesdays from 1 to 5 p.m.
Our volunteer tech wizard Carolyn Luck
provides free half-hour sessions on using your
smartphone, tablet, or computer. Registration
is required; please sign up at the front desk or
call for a reservation.
KNIT AND CROCHET CLUB
Second Thursday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m.
Would you enjoy knitting or crocheting
with other friendly yarn enthusiasts? All
are welcome to join our monthly night of
yarn crafting—suitable for amateurs to
professionals.
Book Discussion Groups
Club, where you read a designated book each
month and then bring food relating to that
book or time period. Lists for all five clubs and
extra books are available at the desk. Check our
website for all the details.
First Thursdays, 7 p.m. – Evening Eclectic
group; meets in library.
Second Sundays, 1 p.m. – Yummy Book
Club (combining books & food); meets
in library.
Second Thursdays, 3 p.m. – Afternoon
Eclectic group; meets downstairs in
Senior Center.
Fourth Mondays, 2 p.m. – Afternoon
Mystery group; meets in library.
Fourth Mondays, 7 p.m. – Evening
Mystery group; meets downstairs in
Senior Center.
Programs for Everyone
LIVE LOCAL MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY
THIS FALL
Local musicians
entertain one Saturday
each month here at
the Swissvale Library.
All performances are
free and open to the
public. Get ready for
some toe-tapping good
times with friends and
neighbors! Here’s our
fall line-up:
Saturday, Oct. 26, 1:30 to 3 p.m.:
Melissa Alliston Rai (Latin music)
Saturday, Nov. 23, 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.:
Teresa Hawthorne (jazz/dance)
ART AT THE LIBRARY, TOO
Throughout September, we also have two
wonderful art exhibits. “Handmade Paper
Quilts” by Katy DeMent, the Paper Lady, are
robust explorations of texture and color crafted
through handmade cast papers embellished
with a variety of media: collage, sewing, printing
and painting with encaustics (melted beeswax).
The Braddock Library has generously loaned
artwork by the teen students of the community.
Come see what the Paper Lady and our talented
local teens have created! If you are an artist and
would like to have your art displayed at the
Swissvale Library, see Kate.
WOODLAND HILLS
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