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January 20, 2013
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1. The memory of light (Jordan)
2. The fifth assassin (Meltzer)
3. Gone girl (Flynn)
4. The tenth of December (Saunders)
5. The husband list (Evanovich & Kelly)
6. The third bullet (Hunter)
7. The racketeer (Grisham)
8. Collateral damage (Woods)
9. Kinsey and me (Grafton)
10. Cross roads (Young)
11. The twelve tribes of Hattie (Mathis)
12. Forgotten (Baldacci)
13. Threat vector (Clancy & Greaney)
14. Mrs. Lincoln's dressmaker (Chiaverini)
1. Shred (Smith)
2. Killing Kennedy (O'Reilly)
3. My beloved world (Sotomayor)
4. Eat more of what you love (Koch)
5. I declare (Osteen)
6. No easy day (Owen)
7. Plan (Recitas)
8. End of diabetes (Fuhrman)
9. The Barefoot Contessa Foolproof (Garten)
10. The Virgin diet (Virgin)
11. Fat chance (Lustig)
12. Thomas Jefferson (Meacham)
13. Going clear (Wright)
14. World until yesterday (Diamond)
15. Weight Watchers new complete cookbook
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Building Community - Transforming Lives
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ISSUE: # 53
| FEBRUARY 2013
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| FROM THE DIRECTOR, CARRIE TURNER |
|  Greetings! Many thanks to the community members and Friends of the Library who donated to CTLS in 2012. Your contributions over the past three years have offset losses in government revenue and have helped us avoid cuts in hours and services. We are fortunate to serve a community that is so generous and supportive. On February 15, all CTLS branches will be hosting a Community Appreciation Day. Drop by and enjoy some light refreshments and appreciation @ your library.
Our branches have an exciting line-up of programs for all ages celebrating Black History Month. These are listed below. For information on Township-wide activities, checkout the listings on their website.
FYI - February is also Library Lovers' Month. There are many ways to 'love' your library besides providing financial support (although that is much appreciated). If the library is important to you and your family, share that information with elected officials and spread the word to your neighbors that the library has something for everyone.
Readers might enjoy browsing through the popular book review publication, Book Page, which is distributed free through our branches and which also has a website where you can find read-alikes and information about new releases.
 Finally, before last year, I had always failed at my attempts to bake a great loaf of bread at home. Then a co-worker introduced me to the now-famous No-Knead method pioneered by Jim Lahey of the Sullivan Bakery in New York City. Lahey's technique was chronicled in an article by Mark Bittman in the New York Times and in his book My Bread. If you have ever yearned to make delicious homemade bread, this technique makes it possible for you to astonish your friends and family. The library has a number of interesting and informative books for the home bread baker including: Kneadlessly Simple by Nancy Baggett and Flour, Water, Salt, Yeast by Ken Forkish.
See you at the library!
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SUSTAINABILITY @ YOUR LIBRARY
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East Cheltenham branch
Young Explorers Club: Going Green
Saturdays, February 9 & 23 @ 1:30 pm
Registration required. Ages 5-8
Science-based programs about saving the environment. Books, hands-on activities and crafts.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH @ YOUR LIBRARY
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 East Cheltenham branch
Meet Bessie Coleman
Wednesday, February 6 @ 6:30 pm
Registration required. All ages.
Portrayal of Bessie Coleman (1896-1926), the first African American aviator.
 Black History Month Film Discussion Series
February 13 - Freedom Writers (rated PG-13)
February 27 - Underworld (unrated, 1937 version)
Elkins Park branch
Opera Comes to the Library
Monday, February 25 @ 6:30 pm
Registration required. Ages 4+
Opera North of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania's only African American opera company, presents an interactive Black History Month performance for children.
Glenside branch
 Exploring Black History Through Poetry
Tuesday, February 19 @ 7 pm Ages 12 through adults Ronda Sharpe will present Black history though the lens of African American poetry from the Colonial Period to the Modern Era. La Mott branchExploring Black History Through Poetry Wednesday, February 13 @ 7 pm All ages Ronda Sharpe will present Black history though the lens of African American poetry from the Colonial Period to the Modern Era.  Samuel Burris and the Underground RailroadSaturday, February 16 @ 2:30 pm All ages Joseph Becton portrays Samuel D. Burris, a conductor on the Underground Railroad. (Portrait courtesy of The House Divided Project, Dickinson College)
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLIFFORD!
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 East Cheltenham branchSaturday, February 2 @ 1:30 pm All ages. Registration required. Celebrate Clifford the Big Red Dog's 50th birthday with stories, crafts, games and other activities. Light refreshments. Elkins Park branchMonday, February 11 @ 6:30 pm Ages 7 and under and their families. Registration required. Mr. Malcolm presents an interactive performance created for this event. Birthday cake, a giant birthday card, prizes and other Clifford surprises.
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SURVIVOR COMPETITOR RUSSELL SWAN
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 Glenside branch Thursday, February 7 @ 7 pm Competitor from the CBS reality show Survivor discusses his experiences.
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MARCH COMPUTER CLASS FOR JOB SEEKERS
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Elkins Park branch
Tuesday, March 12 @ 2 to 5 pm
Registration required. Space is limited.
Introduction to job-seeking online.
To register contact Jeremy or call 215-885-0457.
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WHAT NOW? BOOMERS REINVENTING THEMSELVES
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Glenside branch
Tuesdays, February 5 & 12 @ 6:30 pm
Sandy Vanderloop will guide participants in the transition process from work/career to a reinvented you.
For adults. Registration suggested.
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READ TO THE DOGS
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 Elkins Park branch
Wednesday, February 13 @ 4:30 pm
Registration required for 20 minute session
For readers up to age 10.
Special Black History Month readings on Wednesday, February 27 @ 4:30 pm.
Glenside branch
Tail Waggin' Tutors
Tuesday, February 12 @ 4 pm
Practice reading with therapy dog Maji. For beginning and reluctant readers.
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Toddler and preschool storytime classes teach creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, and the foundation of reading and math through stories, songs and finger plays. Some of our classes also include sign language and crafts to reinforce these concepts.
East Cheltenham
Toddler Class
Mondays @ 10:30 am
For children ages birth to 3.
Preschool Class Tuesdays @ 10:30 am
For children ages 3 to 5.
Babies Bop
Saturdays @ 10:30 am
Registration required.
For children ages birth to 24 months. Music-based class with songs and interactive books.
Elkins Park
Teensy Tales Storytime
Tuesdays @ 10:30 am
Stories, music, and fun for the under 3 set. Once Upon a StorytimeWednesdays @ 10:30 am
Stories and crafts for ages 3 to 5
Glenside Toddler Storytime Mondays, February 4 & 11 @ 10:30 am For children ages 1 to 2
Also open to infants and their caregivers. Preschool Storytime Tuesdays @ 10:30 am Stories, music and a craft for ages 3 to 5. Parachute PlayThursdays, February 7 & 14 @ 4 pm Space is limited. Registration requested.Movement-based storytime designed to develop fine and gross motor skills. For ages 2 to 4.
La Mott
Preschool Storytime Thursdays @ 11:15 am
Stories, music and a craft for ages 1 to 4.
Chinese New Year Storytime
Thursday, February 7 @ 11:15
Celebrating the Year of the Water Snake.
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| BOOK AND FILM DISCUSSIONS |
 Elkins Park branchBook Discussion Thursday, February 21 @ 1 pm We will discuss Outliers by Norman Gladwell. New readers welcome. Coffee and dessert served. For adults.  Glenside branchTuesday, February 26 @ 7 pm Coffee, conversation and a discussion of The Paris Wife by Paula McClain.
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FAMILY MOVIE SHOWINGS
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Elkins Park
Monday, February 15 @ 6:30 pm
PG film for the entire family. Call or email for details. Ages 5+. Movie and light refreshments.
Glenside
Tuesday, February 14 @ 6:30 pm
G film. Call or email for details. All ages. Light refreshments.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE CIVICS CLASSES
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 Glenside branch
Thursdays @ 6:00 pm
Saturdays @ 10 am
For English language learners who plan to seek US citizenship. Classes include discussion, conversation, writing, current events, reading and more.
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SOCRATES CAFE
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Glenside branch
Thursday, February 7 @ 2 pm
Tuesday, February 19 @ 7 pm
Join your neighbors in a discussion of provocative issues.
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| FEBRUARY BOOK SALES |
East Cheltenham branch
Booksale
Tuesday, February 12, 7 to 8:45 pm Wednesday, February 13, 7 to 8:45 pm
Thursday, February 14, 7 to 8:45 pm
Friday, February 15, 1 to 4:45 pm
Saturday, February 16, 10 am to 3:45 pm
Elkins Park branch
Booksale
No sale this month.
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