Star Party, Bigfoot & More!

Library Programs - October 2022

October is jam-packed full of fun and learning at Chartiers-Houston Community Library. We have our annual Star Party, a Bigfoot presentation, and a new program called Maker Monday for All. Take a look inside this newsletter for more information on October programs.

Annual Star Party - Saturday, October 8th at 7:00 pm

The library will be hosting the annual Star Party on October 8^th at 7pm. This is always a popular event at CHCL, so be sure to mark your calendar. We will hear a presentation at 7:00 pm by the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh and then get to view the night sky through their equipment immediately following.

Storytimes with Mrs. Susan

Storytimes will be held each Thursday and will include activities for our preschoolers, as well as board books, puzzles, and puppets for all ages (babies-5 years old). We have our line-up set through the end of October and are very excited for what's on the schedule.

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

Storytimes are set for 11:30 am on Thursdays 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. If the weather is conducive to being outside, we will hold stories and songs outdoors in the side yard next to the parking lot and then come inside for crafts, activities and social time.

Book Club

Tuesday, 10/18 at 5:30 pm

Join us the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm for Book Club!

September's book is A Hiss Before Dying by Rita Mae Brown. Reserve your copy of this month's book by calling the library at 724-745-4300. Coffee, pastries, 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!

Teen Night - Monday, October 10th from 4-7 pm!

We will be holding a Blacklight Bingo for pre-teens/teens ages 10-17 only on Monday, October 10^th from 4-7 pm. Registration is not required but recommended so we can prepare for attendees.

Wear your neon or white attire. Glow in the dark accessories will be provided. Prizes will be glow items or teen theme giveaways.

*Please note: this Bingo is strictly a pre-teen/teen library event. No cash prizes will be given. This event is in no way competing with or connected to any regular Bingo events in our area. Thank you.

Bigfoot Presentation - Thursday, October 20th @ 5:30pm

We will be hosting Doug Waller, Bigfoot Investigator and Author, on Thursday, October 20^th at 5:30 pm. Doug has been researching and writing about bigfoot for many years. Come learn more about the unique bigfoot creature at our FREE event.

"Doug Waller has been fascinated with the legend of Bigfoot for over thirty years. In 2006 he began seriously researching sightings of Bigfoot in his home state of Ohio, with particular interest in southeastern Ohio, where he lives. He began interviewing witnesses and compiling their accounts which led to his series of books Standing in the Shadows (2013), Hidden Encounters (2015), Screams in the Night (2017), Bigfoot Reports (2018) and his newest book, Silent Forest: More Bigfoot Mysteries (2020)." ~ Taken from Mr. Waller's bio information

For more information or to register for this event, call the library at 724-745-4300.

Fall Card-making - Grown-ups ONLY! Event

We will have a Grown-ups Only Card-Making Night on Thursday, October 13th from 4-6pm. We have a few different options this month, so don’t miss this FREE crafting and social event. Registration is not required but helpful to plan enough materials. Call the library to reserve you seat and materials. This program is for ages 18 and up.

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

New Program - Maker Monday for All - 10/24 4-6 pm

Our new Maker Monday program will be held once a month. Staff will choose a subject or art materials and place them out for anyone to come in and create. October’s Maker Monday will be Blackout Poetry. All supplies will be made available. Stop in anytime on October 24^th between 4-6 pm and show us your take on Blackout Poetry. We will supply the materials, you supply the creativity. (Please note, we will have easier activities for younger participants. This Maker Monday is for all ages. Make it an individual event, or a family event. It is up to you!)

Need more information? Talk with a staff member about this new program.

Keep watching our posts and flyers for November's Maker Monday details. Date: Monday, November 28th from 4-6 pm.

Tuesday Family Nights Are Back!

The Fall sessions of our Tuesday Family Nights will begin on September 27th from 4-7pm. Join us for some family fun including STEM, arts & crafts, Lego challenges, scavenger hunts and more. Family Nights will run each Tuesday through December 6th.

Also, be sure to register your young reader for our Fall Reading Challenge that runs through December 21st. The leaves are already falling inside the library! We hope to reach or surpass last year's recorded hours of reading. Are you up for the challenge?

Teen Volunteer Opportunities

TEENS (13-17) ONLY:

Our teen volunteers have been hard at work helping staff prepare for programs. 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?

If you know of a teen who would like to join our group of volunteers and Teen Advisory Group, have them get in touch with Mrs. Susan 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.