Programs at the Area Public Libraries Spring 2017
Programs at the Area Public Libraries Spring 2017
C. C. Mellor Memorial
Library
1 Pennwood Avenue, Edgewood • 412.731.0909 Monday through Thursday 10 a. m. to 8 p. m.; Friday 10 a. m. to 5 p. m.; Saturday 9 a. m. to 4 p. m.
Forest Hills Branch • 444 Ave. D, Forest Hills, PA 15221 • 412.824.3567 Monday, Friday, Saturday 10 a. m. to 2 p. m.; Tuesday, Wednesday 4 to 8 p. m.
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CLOSINGS Library closed Good Friday, April 14, and Memorial Day Monday, May 29.
LIBRARY BOOK SALE
This is our biggest fundraising weekend with at least 10,000 items for sale— books, movies, music CDs and books on CD for all ages. Come and get some great items at great prices! We’ re still accepting books and looking for volunteers. Ballroom Edgewood Community House, 1 Pennwood Ave., Edgewood. Friday, March 17- 6:30 to 9:30 p. m. Preview Party $ 20 a person. No scanners. Saturday, March 18, and Sunday, March 19- 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. Monday, March 20- 9 a. m. to 8 p. m. and Tuesday, March 21- 9 a. m. to noon. Bag sale. Check ccmellorlibrary. org for more details.
Mobile Hotspots C. C. Mellor Library is now loaning Wi-Fi hotspots to cardholders. A Wi-Fi hotspot is a device you can use to connect a mobile-enabled device, such as a laptop, smartphone or tablet, to the Internet. The hotspots are easy and convenient to use. Each one is packaged as a kit that includes a case, a charger and step-by-step instructions. The hotspot is portable, so it goes where you go within the U. S.— on the bus, in a park or at home. It’ s perfect for business and leisure travel too. With the hotspot, users no longer have to contend with roaming charges and spotty internet access while on the road. For more information about the Wi-Fi hotspots, visit the library’ s website.
Mobile Printing CCM patrons are now able to send print documents from any smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop to library printers. Printing includes email attachments, picture and websites. Costs for the prints are $. 20 for a black and white copy and $. 50 for a color copy. Instructions for accessing the printing service are on the library’ s website.
PROGRAMS AT FOREST HILLS BRANCH
Children Story Hour Mondays at 10:30 a. m. Block Party Stop by the Forest Hills Library at story time or any time to test out our amazing new collection of preschool blocks purchased for the library through a generous grant by the Wee Build Program.
Homework Help School-age children are invited to bring their homework from 4 to 6 p. m. every Wednesday to work collaboratively with others. Drop in for 15 minutes or stay the whole time.
Science Fridays On the third Friday morning of each month at 10:30 a. m., participate in hands-on science experiments. This program is geared toward school-age home-schooled children. Call by the previous Wednesday to secure your spot, or email Forest Hills Library to be placed on the email reminder list.
Intergenerational Craft Night meets on the first Wednesday of each month 6:30 to 8 p. m. Craftspeople of all ages are invited to drop by with a favorite hand-work project for crafting and company. Work could include knitting, crochet, or anything else portable that you’ d like to bring. Crafting books will be available to learn more. All skill levels are welcome. Upcoming dates: April 5, May 3 and June 7.
ADULT PROGRAMS
Fourth Tuesday Book Club Join the conversation of recent fiction and non-fiction at 1 p. m. All are welcome!
Gadget Workshop Forest Hills Library will soon be equipped with Wi-Fi. If you have a digital wireless device that you would like to learn more about, you are welcome to attend the first Gadget Workshop on Friday, April 7, 10:30 to 11:30 a. m. Bring your device and questions.
PROGRAMS FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES AT CC MELLOR / EDGEWOOD
Please register online for these programs.
STEM Sprouts Ages 3 to 5 Using an inquiry-based approach, this biweekly program will explore a science topic with hands-on exploration stations and stories. Mondays at 10:30 a. m. March 13, 27; April 10, 24; May 8, 22.
Messy Art Madness Ages 5 to 8 We had such an overwhelming response to our Messy Art Day last year that we are making it one Saturday a month at 11 a. m. Don’ t wear anything you can’ t get messy! March 25 Clay April 2 Glow in the Dark May 13 Finger-painting
Crazy 8’ s Math Club Ages 5 to 8 Jump over laser beams, chase pirates and more! One Saturday a month at 10 a. m. April 8 Pirate Treasure May 6 Ninja Training
Maker Morning Ages 8 to 12 Use your design and engineering skills to make stuff! One Saturday a month at 11 a. m. April 8 Electromagnetics May 6 Electronic Clothes
EcoGeeks Ages 5 to 8 Love animals, nature and the environment? Third Friday of the month at Forest Hills and fourth Tuesday of the month at Edgewood at 10:30 a. m. March 17( FH), March 28( EW)
Hawaii: How Did Life Emerge? April 21( FH), April 25( EW)
African Savanna May 19( FH), May 23( EW) Watersheds and Wetlands
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