Events at the
C.C. Mellor Memorial Library
(December to March)
ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR
Join us for CCM’s annual curated fair
featuring arts, crafts and gifts made by
dozens of local artists. Find the perfect
something for your loved ones in our
wide selection of pottery, paintings,
photographs, fiber art, home goods,
jewelry and much more.
This year’s fair will be held for ONE
DAY ONLY on Saturday, December 8,
9 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the ballroom of the
Edgewood Community House.
RAFFLE. Take a chance and win
something special! Each local artist has
donated an item for a raffle benefiting
the library. Tickets are $1 for 1, $5 for 7,
and $10 for 20, available at the sale or at
CCM Edgewood through December 21.
Winners will be drawn December 21.
PROGRAMS AT CCM
FOREST HILLS
For Adults
CLIMBING YOUR FAMILY TREE:
BEGINNING GENEALOGY
Wednesday, February 6, at 6:30 p.m. at
CCM Forest Hills
Marilyn Cocchiola Holt will give an
introduction to the process involved in
searching for family roots: how to find
the who, when, and where of your family!
Resources discussed will include census
schedules, vital records and courthouse
resources, church and cemetery records,
military records, and immigration and
naturalization. This presentation is part
of the CCM Forest Hills Lecture Series,
in cooperation with the Western PA
Genealogy Association. Free to attend.
No registration required.
FOREST HILLS WRITERS GROUP
First and Third Thursdays beginning in
January at 7 p.m. at CCM Forest Hills
The Forest Hills Writers Group is
forming and will be meeting twice
monthly to discuss and encourage
work on members’ writing projects.
No registration required, but please
call CCM Forest Hills to indicate your
interest.
INTERGENERATIONAL CRAFT
NIGHT
Second Thursdays, 6 p.m. at CCM
Forest Hills
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.
TECH HELP
By appointment during library hours
at CCM Forest Hills
Get your computer questions
answered! A knowledgeable staff member
can provide assistance whether you need
help using Microsoft Office, creating an
email account, searching the internet or
using an e-reader. By appointment only:
to schedule a one-on-one appointment,
ask a library staff member or call CCM
Forest Hills, 412.436.2390.
For Children & Families
FAMILY STORYTIME
Mondays, 10:30 a.m. at CCM
Forest Hills
Ages 0-5. Come share books, songs,
rhymes and stories all geared toward early
literacy skills.
MAKER CORNER
First Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. at CCM
Forest Hills
This maker open house provides a
space for families to learn and work
together on inventive projects with their
school-age kids. We’ll have new ideas
each month, so bring your imagination!
No registration required.
AFTER SCHOOL STEAM
Tuesdays at 4 p.m. at CCM Forest Hills
Stop by the library after school for a
hands-on, fun activity exploring science,
technology, engineering, art, and math!
Make slime, race robots, play games,
and more! We’ll be meeting at the
Westinghouse Lodge whenever weather
permits.
n For a complete listing of upcoming programs and events, visit ccmellorlibrary.org.
Online program registration is at ccmellorlibrary.eventbrite.com.
n For adult programming, contact Megan Zagorski at [email protected].
n For children’s programming, contact Erin Tobiasz at [email protected].
TAPE TOWN
Saturday, February 16, 10 a.m. to
2 p.m. at CCM Forest Hills
ONE DAY ONLY, your library will
transform into a city’s worth of fun! Bring
your toy car or borrow one of ours to
drive our masking tape roads and explore
different stations around town. From the
car wash to the police station to the farm,
we’ll have books and activities all over the
children’s area, so cruise in any time!
PROGRAMS AT CCM
EDGEWOOD
For Adults
BOARD GAME NIGHT
Second Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. at
CCM Edgewood
Ready to move on from Monopoly?
We will be featuring a new strategy-based
game every month and will have old
favorites on hand as well.
For Children and Families
FAMILY STORYTIME
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. at
CCM Edgewood
Ages 0-5. Come share books, songs,
rhymes and stories all geared toward early
literacy skills.
KINDERGARTEN READINESS
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. at CCM
Edgewood
Ages 4-6. Join us for songs, stories,
games and activities designed to
develop skills to ease the transition to
kindergarten.
BABY LAPSIT
Fridays, 11:30 a.m. at CCM Edgewood
Ages 0-18 months. Stories, nursery
rhymes and books for babies.
MUSIC AND MOVEMENT
Fridays, 10:30 a.m. at the Churchill
Borough Building
Ages 0-5. Sing, dance, wiggle, and
shake with us every week at this active
story time! We’ll share a story, sing songs,
practice rhythm and movements, and
dance.
HOMESCHOOL BOOK CLUB
Chapter Chat: Second Fridays at 2 p.m.
at CCM Edgewood
Novel Ideas: Second Fridays at 3 p.m.
at CCM Edgewood
Homeschool students, join our new
book club starting this fall! Our Chapter
Chat readers will try a new first chapter
book series every month, while Novel
Ideas will tackle middle grade reads.
WOODLAND HILLS
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