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February 17, 2013
| Fiction
1. A week in winter (Binchy)
2. Guilt (Kellerman)
3. Until the end of time (Steel)
4. Gone girl (Flynn)
5. Private Berlin (Patterson & Sullivan)
6. The power trip (Collins)
7. A memory of light (Jordan & Sanderson)
8. The tenth of December (Saunders)
9. Touch & go (Gardner)
10. The racketeer (Grisham)
11. The fifth assassin (Meltzer)
12. A deeper love inside (Souljah)
13. Suspect (Crais)
14. The night ranger (Berenson)
15. The dinner (Koch)
1. Life code (McGraw)
2. Killing Kennedy (O'Reilly)
3. The legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia (graphic novel)
4. My beloved world (Sotomayor)
5. Shred (Smith)
6. Coolidge (Shiaes)
7. Slim for life (Michaels)
8. Francona: the Red Sox years (Francona)
9. No easy day (Owen)
10. I delcare (Osteen)
11. The future (Gore)
12. Drinking & tweeting (Glanville)
13. Long shot (Piazza)
14. The Barefoot Contessa Foolproof (Garten)
15. Manology (Gibson)
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| FROM THE DIRECTOR, CARRIE TURNER |
|  Many of this month's activities at our libraries betray a longing for spring. The Friends of the Library at East Cheltenham are hosting their annual pansy sale and we have several master gardener programs scheduled. We are also preparing the Glenside library garden for another season of planting, growing and harvesting. Families are invited to join in on March 20 at 4 pm.
Beginning March 1, library users can pay for fines and lost or damaged materials with their credit card. Because of security protocols this can only be done from home. The minimum payment amount is $5 and there is a flat $1 fee for each transaction to help offset the costs to provide and maintain this service. Of course, payments can still be made by cash or check at your local library without incurring a fee. We hope this new service will prove convenient to our customers.
Several people have asked me about the status of our grant application for a digital media lab that would provide equipment and software to create, preserve and format pictures and other documents. The grant is competitive and funded by the federal government. Until the sequester issue is resolved, the process is in limbo.
Over 1,000 residents participated in our strategic planning process which is close to completion. Stay tuned for more information on its unveiling.
The Glenside branch recently added a new museum pass to its collection for the Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University. The pass may be borrowed by any Cheltenham resident with an active library card and can be used to admit up to two adults and five children free-of-charge. It can also be used for a 10% discount in the Academy Shop and Cafe. For availability of other museum passes, simply enter the search term "museum pass" in our catalog, I have also listed them below. Passes may be borrowed for a period of 3 days. This program is funded through the generosity of the Friends of the Library.
See you at the library!
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SUSTAINABILITY @ YOUR LIBRARY
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Glenside branch
Seed-Starting
Tuesday, March 12 @ 7 pm
Master Gardener Susan Dobimaier covers all aspects of starting seeds for beginners and offers helpful hints for seasoned pros. Free seeds for all attendees.
Cooking With Your Garden
Tuesday, March 19 @ 7 pm
Master Gardener Julie Phillips discusses easy-to-grow vegetables and herbs for quick and healthy meals. Demonstration and tasting.
Spring Clean-up in the Library Garden
Wednesday, March 20 @ 4 pm
Families are invited to help get our gardens ready for spring planting.
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WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH @ YOUR LIBRARY
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 East Cheltenham branch
A Visit With Betsy Ross
Wednesday, March 6 @ 6:30 pm
Registration required. All ages.
Portrayal of Betsy Ross recounting the story of how our flag came to be.
 Elkins Park branch
Phillis Wheatley: Voice of Freedom
Monday, March 18 @ 7 pm
Registration required. Ages 8+
Pennsylvania Humanities Council Commonwealth Speaker, Amanda Kemp introduces family audiences to Phillis Wheatley (c.1754-1784) an enslaved woman who was an international celebrity and the first African-American woman to publish a book of poetry. The program includes readings from her poems and letters, spirituals and historical commentary.
La Mott branch
Women and the Underground Railroad
Saturday, March 16 @ 2pm
Ages 6 to adult.
Presented by Emma Marie Trusty author of The Underground Railroad, Ties that Bound Unveiled. Sponsored by the La Mott Free Library and Community Center.
Visit the official Women's History Month website for more resources.
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READ ACROSS AMERICA
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 Elkins Park branch
Thursday, March 7 @ 6:30 pm Ages 3+ No registration required. An annual celebration of reading and Dr. Seuss' birthday (March 2) with storytelling, refreshments, sing-a-longs and a Dr. Seuss treat bag. Our special guest is author/illustrator Matt Phelan ( Flora's Very Windy Day, Around the World, Very Hairy Bear). The Cheltenham Library Players will perform License to Read.
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FRIENDS' SPRING PANSY SALE
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 East Cheltenham Friends
Rowland Community Center
Thursday, March 21, 10 am to 5 pm Friday, March 22, 10 am to 5 pm Saturday, March 23, 10 am until sold out Beautiful pansies for spring planting. Shop early for the best selection. Available until sold out.
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SPRING BREAK VIDEO GAME DAY
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La Mott branch
Monday, March 25
Ages 5 to 18
Have fun playing our Wii and Xbox 360 games. Sponsored by the La Mott library and community center.
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BIG TRUCK DAY
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 Glenside branch Saturday, March 9 @ 11 am Explore an awesome array of big rigs in the library parking lot.
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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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CRAFTING UKRAINIAN EGGS
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Glenside branch
Thursday, March 21 @ 6:30 pm
Ages 8+. Adults also welcome.
Registration required. Space is limited.
Program led by Halina Ryskalczyk. Create your own Ukrainian style eggs.
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POETS & POETRY PROGRAM
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Elkins Park branch
Wednesday, March 27 @ 7 pm
This Arthur Krasnow Poets & Poetry program features 1999 Montgomery County Poet Laureate Yolanda Wisher. Attendees are also encouraged to bring their own work to share at the open mike.
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READ TO THE DOGS
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 Elkins Park branch
Tuesdays, March 12 & 26 @ 4:30 pm (please note new day)
Registration required for 20 minute session
For readers up to age 10.
Glenside branch
Tail Waggin' Tutors
Tuesday, March 12 @ 4 pm
Practice reading with therapy dog Maji. For beginning and reluctant readers.
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| MARCH STORYTIME CLASSES | |
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 (except March 9 & 30)
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 @ 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 @ 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.
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| BOOK AND FILM DISCUSSIONS |
 East Cheltenham branch
Based on the Book Movie Discussion
Registration requested. Adults.
Wednesday, March 13, screening @ 6 pm, discussion @ 8 pm
Join us as we view and discuss Girl With a Pearl Earring (rated PG-13) based on the book by Tracy Chevalier.
Elkins Park branchBook Discussion Thursday, March 21 @ 1 pm Discussion of the short stories The Gift of the Prodigal by Peter Taylor and Three Million Yen by Yukio Mishima. New readers welcome. Coffee and dessert served. For adults.  Glenside branchTuesday, March 26 @ 7 pm Coffee, conversation and a discussion of The End of Your Life Book Club by William Schwalbe.
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FAMILY MOVIE SHOWINGS
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Glenside
Thursday, March 28 @ 6:30 pm
Newly-released PG animated 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, March 7 @ 2 pm
Tuesday, March 19 @ 7 pm
Join your neighbors in a discussion of provocative issues.
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| MARCH BOOK SALES |
East Cheltenham branch
Booksale
Tuesday, March 12, 7 to 8:45 pm Wednesday, March 13, 7 to 8:45 pm
Thursday, March 14, 7 to 8:45 pm
Friday, March 15, 1 to 4:45 pm
Saturday, March 16, 10 am to 3:45 pm
Elkins Park branch
Booksale
Friday, March 1, 7 to 9 pm
Saturday, March 2, 10 am to 3:30 pm
Sunday, March 3, 1 to 3:30 pm
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