Programs at the Area Public Libraries Winter 2016
Programs at the Area Public Libraries Winter 2016
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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The library has something for everyone ! Here ’ s a sampling of our offerings . Visit our web page for more details .
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR ADULTS
Arts and Crafts Fair C . C . Mellor Library will , once again , be hosting its Annual Holiday Sale . The sale features a wide variety of high-end crafts including photography , jewelry , pottery , leatherwork , clothing and home accessories . Thirty local artists will show and sell their unique handmade items on Saturday , Dec . 3 , and Sunday , Dec . 4 , from 10 a . m . to 4 p . m . in the ballroom of the Edgewood Community House . In addition , the Edgewood Garden Club will be selling greens . Orders can be made in advance and forms are available at the library . Edgewood Volunteer Fire Department luminaria kits will also be sold for $ 10 per kit . For more information , contact Sally Bogie at 412.731.0909 or bogies @ einetwork . net .
January Tea Party Join the fun on Saturday , Jan . 21 , at 1 p . m . in the living room of the Edgewood Community House for tea and a program . The Friends of the Library will serve scrumptious homemade tea sandwiches , scones and sweets . Cost is $ 20 . Proceeds benefit library programming . Make reservations by calling 412.731.0909 .
PROGRAMS FOR KIDS
Storytimes For toddlers and pre-school aged children and their caregivers . Forest Hills : Mondays at 10:30 a . m . C . C . Mellor Edgewood : Tuesdays at 10:30 a . m . and Wednesdays at 10:30 a . m . Churchill Borough Building : ( 2400 William Penn Highway ) Fridays at 10:30 a . m . C . C . Mellor Edgewood Baby Lapsit : ( Birth to 18 months ) Fridays at 11:30 a . m .
For Kids in Fred Rogers Children ’ s Room
Edgewood Gingerbread Houses Wednesday , Dec . 7 , from 6 to 7:30 p . m . Do you delight in family creative moments ? Come share one with the age-old tradition of gingerbread houses ! There is a $ 5 per family fee for this program . Please register online .
Breakfast with Mrs . Claus Saturday , Dec . 17 , 11 a . m . to 12:30 p . m . Come join Mrs . Claus for stories and pancakes . Please register online for this program .
Full STEAM Ahead In January , CCM is starting a new sciencebased storytime for pre-school children . We are still working out all of the details so please check our website for details .
Growing Readers A storytime especially for children learning their first reading skills . Growing Readers focuses on beginning reader skills through the lens of play . Recommended for children ages 3 to 5 . No registration necessary . Growing Readers is offered every Thursday at 10:30 a . m .
Maker Mornings STEM skills and making stuff ? What could be better ? Saturdays , Jan . 28 & Feb . 25 , 11 a . m . For children ages 9 - 12 . Please register online .
Crazy 8 ’ s Math Club Jump over laser beams , chase pirates and more ! Come have a blast while doing math . Saturdays , Jan . 28 and Feb . 25 , 10 a . m . For children ages 5 through 8 . Please register online .
EcoGeeks Love nature , animals and the environment ? Each month there is a new topic . Tuesdays , Jan . 24 and Feb . 28 , 10:30 a . m . For children ages 5 through 8 . Please register online .
Almost Camp Out Friday , Jan . 27 , from 7 to 8:30 p . m . Kids ages 5 through 8 with a grownup .
Join the fun for an after-hours program at the library ! Kids and caregivers will be building forts , roasting marshmallows and generally having an Almost Camp Out . Please register online .
FOR KIDS AT THE FOREST HILLS LIBRARY
Science Fridays On the second Friday morning of each month at 10:30 a . m ., come to the Forest Hills Library to 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 Craftspeople of all ages are invited to drop by with a favorite handwork project for crafting and company on the first Wednesday of the month from 6:30 to 8 p . m . 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 are Dec . 7 , Jan . 4 , Feb . 1 and Mar . 1 .
C . C . MELLOR ANNUAL APPEAL 2017 Please consider a gift to the library during the 2017 Annual Appeal . Your gift makes it possible to operate a branch in Forest Hills and to provide the materials and services that residents depend upon . Make your contribution by check or by credit card through PayPal . Check contributions should be sent to C . C . Mellor Library , 1 Pennwood Ave ., Pittsburgh PA 15218 or visit ccmellorlibrary . org , then click on “ donate .” If you are designating your gift for the Forest Hills Branch , please make a note . Your gift is welcomed throughout the year .
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