Library Hours
Monday - Thursday 10AM - 8PM
Friday 10AM - 5PM
Saturday 10AM - 4PM
Sunday 1-4PM
Library Closings
Sunday, September 1 &
Monday, September 2 - Labor Day
Monday, October 14 - Staff In-service Day
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Forthcoming Titles
Lots of new best selling authors have books coming out this fall. The following titles will be new to our collection in September or October.
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Nothing Ventured
Archer, Jeffrey
The Testaments
Atwood, Margaret
Elevator Pitch
Barclay, Linwood
What Rose Forgot
Barr, Nevada
Unscripted
Bunn, T. Davis
No Judgments
Cabot, Meg
Lost and Found
Card, Orson Scott
The Alienist at Armageddon
Carr, Caleb
A Single Thread
Chevalier, Tracy
The Christmas Boutique
Chiaverini, Jennifer
Blue Moon
Child, Lee
The Night Fire
Connelly, Michael
A Book of Bones
Connolly, John
Quantum: A Thriller
Cornwell, Patricia Daniels
A Bitter Feast
Crombie, Deborah
The Titanic Secret
Cussler, Clive
Hart's Hollow Farm
Dailey, Janet
The Girl Behind the Red Rope
Dekker, Ted
The Deserter
Demille, Nelson
Met Her Match
Deveraux, Jude
Strangers She Knows
Dodd, Christina
Death's Dark Valley
Doherty, P. C.
Lethal Agent
Flynn, Vince
The Lying Room
French, Nicci
The Shape of Night
Gerritsen, Tess
The Stalking
Graham, Heather
The Guardians
Grisham, John
What Happens in Paradise
Hilderbrand, Elin
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Full Throttle: Stories
Hill, Joe
The World That We Knew
Hoffman, Alice
Takes One to Know One
Isaacs, Susan
Sins of the Fathers
Jance, J. A.
The Institute
King, Stephen
Christmas Shopaholic
Kinsella, Sophie
Agent Running in the Field
Le Carre, John
The Timepiece
Lewis, Beverly
A Mrs. Miracle Christmas
Macomber, Debbie
To the Land of Long Lost Friends
Mccall Smith, Alexander
Spirit of the Season
Michaels, Fern
The Giver of Stars
Moyes, Jojo
Pursuit
Oates, Joyce Carol
Girl
O'Brien, Edna
The Dutch House
Patchett, Ann
Killer Instinct
Patterson, James
The 19th Christmas
Patterson, James
Death in Focus
Perry, Anne
Vendetta in Death
Robb, J. D.
Quichotte
Rushdie, Salman
Boundless
Salvatore, R. A.
Bloody Genius
Sandford, John
Ghost Fire
Smith, Wilbur
Child's Play
Steel, Danielle
Olive, Again
Strout, Elizabeth
Let It Snow
Thayer, Nancy
Ice Cold Heart
Tracy, P. J.
Stealth
Woods, Stuart
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Special Thanks to our Friends!
Did you know that the Friends of Cranberry Library underwrites all of the programs that the library hosts throughout the year? Via a variety of fundraisers "the friends" contribute significantly -- both financially and by sharing their time and talents -- so that our library can continue not only to grow, but to thrive!
Thank you, Friends!
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Join them at their next meeting on September 25 at 6:30PM
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Adult Program Highlights:
September
Adult Discussion Group
Thursdays, September 5 & 19 @ 10AM
Enjoy talking about the current events that are shaping our world? This is the group for you. The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. No registration is required, simply stop in for lively, open-minded discussion.
First Editions Book Club
Monday, September 9 @ 6:30PM
This month's selection is
The
100 Year Old Man
Who Climbed out the Window and Disappeared
by Jonas Jonasson. Book should be read prior to the discussion. Copies are available at the library's Circulation Desk.
Genealogy: Family History Searching Intro & Basics
Tuesday, September 10 @ 6PM
Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for instruction on how to do genealogy searching online using library resources. All skill levels and ages welcome. Please bring your own laptop or other device so you can participate in hands-on searching. Registration is required.
Next Chapter Book Club
Wednesday, September 18 @ 10AM
September's Selection is
Born a Crime
by Trevor Noah. Pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk and come ready to discuss it at the meeting.
Cranberry Township Community Apiary presented by Mason Miller
Thursday, September 19 @ 6PM
Cranberry’s Pollinator Garden is designed to be a community resource for education about pollination and beekeeping. A part of Cranberry Highlands’ Audubon Sanctuary certification program, the garden provides a bee-friendly habitat adjacent to the municipal golf course for honey beehive placement and instruction. The Pollinator Garden is a joint project of Cranberry Township-which owns the facility-together with Cranberry Highlands and Burgh Bees. Discover how you can become involved with the local community apiary. Whether you want to become a bee keeper, a sponsor, or just want to help, we will find a niche for you.
Registration Required.
Adults Crafter Dark
Tuesday, September 24 @ 6:00PM
Adults are invited to come and get crafty with us! We'll be making autumn leaf candles and pipe cleaner squirrels. Materials provided, registration required.
4th Thursday Book Club
Thursday, September 26 @ 10AM
Copies of
Pachinko
by Min Jin Lee can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.
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Adult Program Highlights:
October
Adult Discussion Group
Thursdays, October 3 & 17 @ 10AM
Enjoy talking about the current events that are shaping our world? This is the group for you. The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. No registration is required, simply stop in for lively, open-minded discussion.
First Editions Book Group
Monday, October 7 @ 6:30PM
This month's selection is
The Orphan's Tale
by Pam Jenoff. Book should be read prior to the discussion. Copies are available at the library's Circulation Desk
Genealogy: Family History Searching Intro & Basics
Tuesday, October 8 @ 6PM
Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for instruction on how to do genealogy searching online using library resources. All skill levels and ages welcome. Please bring your own laptop or other device so you can participate in hands-on searching. Registration is required.
Adults Crafter Dark
Tuesday, October 15 @ 6:00PM
Adults are invited to come and get crafty with us! This month we'll be making a Halloween themed craft. Registration required.
Next Chapter Book Club
Wednesday, October 16 @ 10AM
October's Selection is
And the Mountains Echoed
by Khaled Hosseini. Pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk and come ready to discuss it at the meeting.
4th Thursday Book Club
Thursday, October 24 @ 10AM
Copies of
Endurance: Shakleton's Incredible Voyage
by Alfred Lansing can be picked up at the Circulation Desk.
Bigfoot in Pennsylvania
Thursday, October 24 @ 6:30PM
Brian Seech is a researcher and investigator of the unexplained, including bigfoot. Learn about the history and local sightings of this mysterious creature. Afterwards, there will be a question & answer session and eyewitnesses can come forward with their sightings.
Registration is required.
Witches of Western PA: Occult History & Lore
Tuesday, October 29 @ 6:30PM
CPL is pleased to welcome back local author, professor, and archivist, Thomas White! This time Tom will be speaking all about the history of witches and witchcraft in Western PA. Please join us for this seasonally appropriate evening of chills and thrills! Please register, as space is limited.
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Registration for September/October sessions starts on September 3.
Registration for the October/November sessions starts on October 15
Infant Storytime
Mondays, September 16 - October 7
Mondays, October 28 - November 18
10AM or 11:00AM
Babies and their caregivers can join us for 20 minutes of books, songs, and rhymes, followed by 20 minutes of interactive play. Recommended for ages birth - 18 months.
Online Registration is required.
ABC Storytime
Tuesdays, September 17 - October 8
OR
Wednesdays, September 18 - October 9
Tuesdays, October 29 - November 19 OR Wednesdays, October 30 - November 20
10AM or 11:30AM
Children and their adults will enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and manipulatives and movement, followed by a craft. Recommended for ages 19 months - preschool age.
Please register for only 1 session.
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CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
Homeschool Crafternoon
Thursdays, September 12 & October 10
1:00-2:00PM
For children ages 6-11. Stop by and make a craft in the Children's Department on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Leave when you've finished the craft, or stay and hang out with other homeschoolers! This is a drop in program, no registration required.
Craft-A-Connection Book Club
Thursdays, September 12 & October 10
6:00-7:00PM
Once a month we'll discuss a book, learn some stuff, and create a craft that goes along with the story. Copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk to read
BEFORE
the book club meets. Open to children in 1st-3rd grade. Registration is required.
Tail Waggin' Tutors
Thursdays, September 5 & October 3
6:00-7:00PM
For elementary school children. Practice reading with one of our dog tutors on the first Thursday of each month starting in October. Join us at the Meet & Greet on September 5th.
Online registration is required for a 20-minute reading session
with a literature lovin' pup!
1st - 6th Grade LEGO Club
Tuesdays, September 17 & October 15
4:00-5:00PM
Join Ms. Janae in the Children's Department on the 3rd Tuesday of each month to work on the challenge of the month. Or, just free build with other LEGO enthusiasts. This is a drop in program, no registration is required. 1st-6th grades.
Drop-in STEAM Lab
Thursdays, September 19 & October 17
4:00-5:00PM
Stop in for our STEAM LAB. Create, learn, and explore during this drop-in program with a focus on STEAM. September's STEAM Lab is "Pirate Science," while October has us taking on "Spooky STEAM!" Takes place on the 3rd Thursday of each month. All ages welcome. No registration required.
Baby Cow Encounter
Thursday, September 26
1:00-3:00PM
Have you heard the MOOs? Stop by between 1-3 o'clock to meet a baby Marburger cow! There will be moovalous activities and crafts. Open to all ages. Registration is preferred, but not required.
Halloween Bash
Thursday, October 24
6:00-7:00PM
Stop in for some fun
Halloween crafts and activities. Feel free to wear your costume! No registration required, all ages welcome. Planned and presented by our fabulous Teen Advisory Board!
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Registering for programs online is easy!
For those who register for a lot of programs, you can either create an account or use a Facebook or Yahoo account.
Don't want to create an account? Guest registration is also an option.
Please be sure to check all program descriptions for registration requirements. Due to space limits, many programs require registration, but some of them are "drop in."
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Teens can test their scavenging skills by participating in our FIRST EVER Teen Literary Scavenger Hunt!
Sign up by September 22nd.
On the 23rd you will be emailed a list of items worth various points that you must find and take a picture with.
All photos are due by September 29th.
For teens in 6th-12th grades.
Registration is required!
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Stuff for
TWEENS & TEENS
Tween/Teen Open Game Night
Thursdays, September 5 & October 3
5:30 - 7:30PM
Come & test your gaming skills! This drop-in program is on the 1st Thursday each month for those in 4th-12th grades.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Mondays, September 9 & 23 and October 7 & 21
4:00-5:00PM
Be an important part of the community by helping to plan and run events for kids and teens! TAB members also provide suggestions for new teen book and AV purchases for the library. Group typically meets every other Monday. Teens receive volunteer hours for all TAB events. No registration. For grades 7-12.
Teen Writers Club
Thursdays, September 12 & October 10
6:30-7:30PM
Do you like to write short stories, poetry, or prose? Come share your work and get feedback from other teen writers. There will be optional writing prompts and activities. Snacks provided. For teens in grades 6-12.
Tween Pixel Art with Perler Beads
Wednesday, September 18
6:00-7:00PM
Join us for this awesome craft! Use perler beads to create your own pixel design. Come with an idea in mind or follow the pattern from a provided diagram. Registration is required. For tweens in grades 4-6.
Teen DIY
Thursdays, September 19 & October 17
4:00-5:00PM
Stop in the Teen Zone to create a different Do-It-Yourself project each month. This is a drop in program, so no registration is required.
Teen Book Club
Wednesdays, September 25 &
October 23
6:00-7:00PM
Teens, stop by the Teen Zone to discuss the book pick of the month or perennial teen favorites. Meet other teen readers and get recommendations. Snacks provided. No registration required.
Tween Frankentoys
Wednesday, October 16
6:00-7:00PM
Ask yourself, "what would Dr. Frankenstein do?" Come join us for an evening of Frankentoy creations. For tweens in 4th-6th grades, online registration is required and space is limited.
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All the money donated to the
Library's 2019-20 Annual Campaign
goes directly into the library's operating budget so we can bring you programs & services above and beyond what our township and state contributions allow us to provide.
We thank you for your past support and ask you to consider a gift to this year's campaign.
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