3rd Annual Pi Day Fundraiser Begins!

Once again, we will be filling the fish bowl with donations to be used for our summer reading programs. If we raise $314 before March 14th (Pi Day), Mrs. Susan will get a pie in the face from one lucky attendee of our special family night on Thursday, March 14, 2024. All monies raised will be used for summer program materials. Can we beat last year's total? Can we double it and give Mrs. Susan TWO pies in the face? Let's get those donations coming in for our Pi Day Fundraiser!

Donations can be made by cash or check made out to Chartiers-Houston Community Library. Please mark "Pi Day" in the memo of the check.

Storytimes with Mrs. Susan (Sessions Resume 1/18/24)

Our storytimes are held on Monday evenings at 5:30 pm and Thursday mornings at 11:30 am. Sessions will be the same each week. Our storytimes are set up as a Family Style session where grownups are encouraged to attend and participate with their child. Sessions include stories, songs, the calendar and activities for our preschoolers, as well as board books, puzzles, and puppets for all ages (babies-5 years old). We have a lot of fun planned for this month! The Chartiers-Houston Community Library is proud to be a PA Forward Gold Star Library. For more information about PA Forward and the Five Literacies, speak with a staff member or visit the PA Forward website.

Registration is not required, however it is recommended in case we would need to contact participants of any schedule changes.

Thursday Storytimes are set for 11:30 am and take place prior to opening to the public in order to keep the health and well-being of all our youngest readers in mind. For more information or to get on our participant list, please contact library staff at 724-745-4300.

LEGO Bricks Club - Thurs.1/11 5:30-6:30 pm & Sat. 1/13 2:00-3:00 pm

LEGO Bricks Club is for ages 6 and up (6-9 will work best with grown-up assistance); teens are invited to try the challenge as well.

Twice a month, we will set up a specific LEGO Bricks challenge for anyone ages 6 and up to try. Generally, there is no right or wrong way to build the challenge. We want to see your perspective!

Are you up for this month's challenge? Ms. Heather will be introducing some new pieces to the mix this month! Mark you calendar and join us on one or both of the dates above.

Adults are invited to join in our LEGO Bricks challenges. Just ask staff for the challenge materials when you visit on one of the two dates.

Teen Night - Monday, January 8th from 4-6 pm!

For ages 10-17 only

Mini Golf Event

Did you ever want to play mini golf inside a library? Now is your chance! Grab a friend and join us for this fun evening. All Teen Nights are FREE and open to any students ages 10-17. Registration is not required but would be very helpful to prepare enough supplies.

To register or for more information call the library at 724-745-4300.

Chronicles of Yarnia - *Monday 1/22/24 4-6 pm

The next meet-up for Chronicles of Yarnia will be January 22^nd. We have materials to work with for any beginners to the craft. Check out materials from our Fiber Arts Collection before buying your own. See staff for more details. Please note the change in Monday due to holiday closure.

Book Club - Tuesday 1/16/24 at 5:30 pm

Book Club is held the third Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm. This month’s book is The Glorious Cause by Jeff Shaara. Reserve your copy of this month's book by calling the library at 724-745-4300. Coffee, snacks, and great discussion will be provided!

Speak with our staff member, Leslie, if you have any questions or have suggestions for future books you'd like to see on our Book Club list.

Can't get to the library? Read along with us online!

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ADVENTURERS LEAGUE - TUESDAY, 1/9/24 & 1/23/24 @ 5:30 PM

The D&D Adventurers League meets twice a month. New members are welcome. Our next battles/campaigns of the Dungeons & Dragons Club (ages 10-17) will be held on January 9th & 23rd. Registration is recommended. Walk-ins will be accepted with parent/guardian permission for those ages 10-14. Come join in where the “adventure hinges on more than just a throw of the dice.” 

Please note the change in our regular meeting days due to holiday schedules.

Craft Night - Ages 18 and up 1/18/24 from 4-6pm

We will have a Grown-ups Craft Night on Thursday, January 18, 2024 from 4-6pm. We will provide the materials to create February greeting cards. This program is for ages 18 and up. No one under 18 permitted into program.

Program is free. Small donations to help off-set the cost of materials will be accepted, but not required.

For more information or to register, please contact the library at 724-745-4300 or speak with staff.

Maker Monday for All - 1/29/2024 4-6 pm

Want to learn how to make beautiful dimensional snowflakes? Come in for Maker Monday this month to make some winter decor. Share with the library or take them home for your own use. We will provide materials and instructions. These are perfect for all ages, however small hands may need some grown-up assistance!

This program is for ALL ages and we encourage families to attend and work together!

Maker Mondays are held the last Monday of each month. No registration is necessary; supplies/materials will be available while they last.

The Library will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

Teen Volunteer Opportunities

TEENS (13-17) ONLY:

SPECIAL PROJECT - TEENS NEEDED

We are looking for teen volunteers to help us get things moved and ready for our upcoming Teen Corner. From December 27th through January 15th, we would like to invite teens in to get volunteer hours by helping us move books, relocate some shelving, and have a voice in the layout of the Teen Corner in the rear of the children's department. If you have a teen interested in helping, please call or stop in to speak with Mrs. Susan or Ms. Heather. There are volunteer forms that need filled out and signed by a parent/guardian.

Our teen volunteers work hard on preparing items for programs, setting up for events and holidays, and just lending support where needed. We can always use a few extra young hands and ideas here at the library. Teens who need hours for school or other organizations can work their time at the library. We have some wonderful young adults in the Chartiers-Houston Community! Would your teen like to join them here and have fun while helping out?

If you know of a teen who would like to join our group of volunteers and/or Teen Advisory Group, have them get in touch with Mrs. Susan or Ms. Heather at (724) 745-4300 or email chcommunitylibrary@gmail.com.

Teens who need legal community service hours are also welcome to contact the library. Please speak with Mrs. Susan about the paperwork required to sign up for volunteer time.

Chartiers-Houston Community Library

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