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September/October 2016
Volume 14, Issue 1

Library Hours

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Monday - Thursday

10:00 AM - 8:00 PM



Friday

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM



Saturday

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM



Sunday 

1:00-4:00 PM 

(Sunday hours resume on

Sunday, September 11)
 






Library Closings: 


Sunday, September 4 



Monday, September 5

Labor Day


Friday, September 23

Staff In-service Day 
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Here's a list of  best selling authors who have new books being released in September & October. Cozy up with a fall read!




The Mirror Sisters

Andrews, V. C.


Isis Orb
Anthony, Piers


Hag-Seed
Atwood, Margaret


Pushing Up Daisies
Beaton, M. C.


The Terranauts
Boyle, T. Coraghessan


Cakewalk
Brown, Rita Mae


The Domino Effect
Bunn, T. Davis


Perfume River
Butler, Robert Olen


The Boy is Back
Cabot, Meg


Fates and Traitors
Chiaverini, Jennifer


Home
Coben, Harlan


Pirate
Cussler, Clive


Sunrise Canyon
Dailey, Janet


Because I'm Watching
Dodd, Christina


The Whole Town's Talking
Flagg, Fannie


Christmas Caramel Murder
Fluke, Joanne


Order to Kill
Flynn, Vince


The Trespasser
French, Tana


Darkest Journey
Graham, Heather


The Whistler
Grisham, John


Crimson Death
Hamilton, Laurell K.


All the Little Liars
Harris, Charlaine


Razor Girl
Hiaasen, Carl


Winter Storms
Hilderbrand, Elin


Downfall
Jance, J. A.


Night Watch
Johansen, Iris


Closer to the Chest
Lackey, Mercedes


The Wish
Lewis, Beverly


Twelve Days of Christmas
Macomber, Debbie


Precious and Grace
McCall Smith, Alexander


Nutshell
McEwan, Ian


Treachery's Tools
Modesitt, L. E.


Blind Sight
O'Connell, Carol


Commonwealth
Patchett, Ann


Woman of God
Patterson, James


Missing
Patterson, James


Kill or Be Killed
Patterson, James


Revenge in a Cold River
Perry, Anne


Small Great Things
Picoult, Jodi


The Obsidian Chamber
Preston, Douglas


Apprentice in Death
Robb, J. D.


Hero
Salvatore, R. A.


Escape Clause
Sandford, John


The Girl from Venice
Smith, Martin Cruz


Two by Two
Sparks, Nicholas


Sex, Lies, and Serious Money
Woods, Stuart
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FALL BOOKSALE!!


Come and pick up book bargains galore! 
All proceeds benefit Cranberry Public Library!


Friday, October 21
10AM - 4PM


Saturday, October 22
10AM - 3PM


Sunday, October 23
1-3PM
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Meet the Author at Cranberry Library


In a region that is among the most literate in the country, it is only natural that we have our fair share of local authors.  Over the past 2 years or so we've really ramped up our efforts to work with this local talent.


We've welcomed everyone from very local, Cranberry author, J. J. Hensley to the nationally known owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers Dan Rooney. Last spring, we met with much success hosting our very first author author expo.


We're not slowing our efforts down in this area and we're delighted to have quite the author lineup this fall!


September brings us Cranberry Township raised Kate Benz. A professional writer, her byline has appeared in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review as a weekly columnist and feature writer. Her recent book, Images of America: Cranberry Township, is certain to delight local history buffs. We've partnered with the Cranberry Township Historical Society to welcome Ms. Benz on Sunday, September 25 at 2pm. 


Did you know that New York Times Best Selling Author Nancy Martin lives right here in Pittsburgh? The author of 48 pop fiction novels in mystery, suspense, historical, and romance genres, Ms. Martin was nominated for an Agatha Award for Best First Mystery in 2002 and was the winner of the 2009 Life Time Achievement Award for mystery writing from Romantic Times Magazine. Come and meet Nancy Martin on Thursday, October 13 at 6pm.


October is also the time of year for all things that go bump in the night. Professor and Archivist, Thomas White, will be with us on Tuesday, October 18 at 6pm. The award winning author of 10 books, his passion is local lore and urban legends. His most recent book, Haunted Roads of Western Pennsylvania, takes us on a road trip of the strange and unnatural close to home. 


Come on out and meet the authors at Cranberry Public Library!
Program Highlights
September & October


Cranberry Public Library offers a wide variety of programs for children, families, teens, and adults. Please visit our program calendar for a complete list of programs with information.


September 2016


Cranberry Adult Discussion Group
Thursday, September 1 @ 10AM
If you enjoy talking about current events that are shaping our world this is the group for you. No registration required, simply drop in for lively, open-minded discussion.


SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 
LABOR DAY - LIBRARY CLOSED 


Tween Art Club
Tuesday, September 6 from 4-5PM
Kids in grades 4-6 are welcome to join Ms. Rachael for an art project.


Homeschool Crafternoon
Thursday, September 8 from 1-2PM
Come, make a craft, and hang out with other homeschooled kids! For children ages 6-11.


Intro to eBooks & eReaders
Saturday, September 10 @ 9AM
This class will focus on how to obtain free eBooks for your eReader from Cranberry Public Library and Overdrive. Join us for an introduction to eReader and eBook terminology, learn about the 3 Ps, and get a live demonstration of Overdrive. There will be time at the end of the class for Q&A and small group discussion.


TAB Meeting
Monday, September 12 & 26 from 4-5PM
Our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) plays an important role in the Cranberry Library by helping to plan events and by giving input on new books, DVDs, and music for the teen collection.


First Editions Book Club
Monday, September 12 @ 7PM
Join us for a discussion of The House I Loved by Tatiana de Rosnay. Copies of the title are available for checkout at the Circulation Desk.


Move In, Move Out: Moving Made Simple

Tuesday, September 13 @ 6PM 
Getting ready for a move? Just thinking about moving? Join us as a realtor, a designer, and professional organizers share tips to simplify the moving process. Registration appreciated! 


Budding Builders
Thursday, September 15 from 4-5PM
For 1st-3rd graders. Meet on the third Thursday of each month with Ms. Rachael for an hour of free building with other LEGO enthusiasts. 


Tween Lego Club
Tuesday, September 20 from 4-5PM
Come and hang out with other kids who love LEGO for a full hour of laid back building. Tweens in grades 4-6.


Books and Bagels Book Club
Wednesday, September 21 from 10AM-Noon
The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd is September's selected title. Pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk to read before the discussion.


Fourth Thursday Book Club
Thursday, September 22 @ 10AM
September's book selection is The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan-Phillip Sendker. Copies are available in the library. All are welcome!


Meet the Author: Kate Benz
Sunday, September 25 from 2-4PM
In partnership with the Cranberry Township Historical Society, we are please to welcome author of the newly released book, Images of America: Cranberry Township, by Kate Benz. Reservations are appreciated.


Penn State Master Gardeners: Orchids
Tuesday, September 27 from 6-8PM
Our friends from the Penn State Master Gardeners are back to teach us all about orchids. Please join us.




OCTOBER 2016


Bigfoot and Strange Creatures of Pennsylvania
Saturday, October 1 from 1-3PM
Join us as Brian Seech of the Center for Cryptozoological Studies and Fred Saluga of the West Virginia Center for Unexplained Events present a program on Bigfoot in Pennsylvania. Lean the history, legends and sightings of these strange creatures in Pennsylvania.


First Editions Book Club
Monday, October 3 @ 7PM
A copy of the book, Crow Lake, by Mary Lawson, can be obtained at the library's Circulation Desk.


Tween Art Club
Tuesday, October 4 from 4-5PM
Kids in grades 4-6 are welcome to join Ms. Rachael for an art project.


1st-3rd Grade Book Club
Wednesdays, October 5, 12, 19, & 26 @ 7PM
1st-3rd graders meet each Wednesday in October to read from the same chapter book and then follow up the reading with a book related craft or activity. Join Ms. Rachael for the fun! Register online.


Cranberry Adult Discussion Group
Thursday, October 6 @ 10AM
If you enjoy talking about current events that are shaping our world this is the group for you. No registration required, simply drop in for lively, open-minded discussion.


Meet the Author: Nancy Martin
Thursday, September 13 @ 6PM
Pittsburgh author Nancy Martin has penned 48 pop fiction novels in mystery, suspense, historical, and romance genres. In 2002 she created the popular Blackbird Sisters series about three impoverished heiresses, which has been described as if "Agatha Christie had wandered onto the set of Sex in the City." Please join us as we welcome Ms. Martin to Cranberry Library! Reservations required.


Homeschool Crafternoon
Thursday, October 13 from 1-2PM
Come, make a craft, and hang out with other homeschooled kids! For children ages 6-11. 


TAB Meeting
Monday, October 17 & 31 from 4-5PM
Our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) plays an important role in the Cranberry Library by helping to plan events and by giving input on new books, DVDs, and music for the teen collection.


Tween Lego Club
Tuesday, October 18 from 4-5PM
Come and hang out with other kids who love LEGO for a full hour of laid back building. Tweens in grades 4-6.


Meet the Author: Thomas White
Tuesday, October 18 @ 6PM
University Archivist and Curator of Special Collections at Duquesne University, Thomas White also has a passion for local folklore and legend. The author 9 books, his most recent being Haunted Roads of Western Pennsylvania, will join us to share local tales of the strange and unusual variety! Join us ... if you dare!


Books and Bagels Book Club
Wednesday, October 19 from 10AM-Noon
Title to be determined.


Budding Builders
Thursday, October 20 from 4-5PM
For 1st-3rd graders. Meet on the third Thursday of each month with Ms. Rachael for an hour of free building with other LEGO enthusiasts. 


Fourth Thursday Book Club
Thursday, October 20 @ 10AM
All are welcome to pick up a copy of October's pick, Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult, at the Circulation Desk. Read the book and then join in on a lively discussion of the work.


The Return of the Psychic Sisters
Tuesday, October 25 @ 6PM
Once again Jean and Suzanne Vincent will be on hand to share over 25 years of experience as psychic profilers, ghost hunters, and criminal investigators. Registration for this always popular program starts on October 11 and fills up quickly!


 

 
INFANT STORYTIME
(Birth - 18 months)
Mondays, September 12 - October 10
10:30AM
Babies and their caregivers share smiles, stories, and more at storytimes for our littlest book lovers!




A-B-C COME READ WITH ME
(All ages)
Tuesdays, September 13-October 11
Wednesdays, September 14 - October 12
10:00AM or 11:00AM
Listen to stories, sing songs, make a craft and have a ton of fun at this storytime for all ages!


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