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Affordable Care Act Program

Sustainability @ the Library

One-On-One Computer Tutorials

Artist Henry Ossawa Tanner

Crafternoons

Family Movie Night

Book & Movie Discussions

Busy Builders

Read to the Dogs

January Storytime Classes

Book Sales

English Language Civics Classes

Socrates Cafe

Schedule Changes

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Montgomery County Job Resources

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Library Board Meeting

The Board of Directors of the Cheltenham Township Library System will hold its next meeting on

Wednesday, January 29 at 7:00 pm at the Township Administration Building. Members of the public are invited to attend.

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Hardcover Bestsellers

December 15, 2013

Fiction

1. Sycamore Row (Grisham)
2. Command authority (Clancy)
3. Cross my heart (Patterson)
4. The first phone call from heaven (Albom)
5. Dr. Sleep (King)
6. Takedown twenty (Evanovich)
7. The goldfinch (Tartt)
8. Innocence (Koontz)
9. The gods of guilt (Connelly)
10. The longest ride (Sparks)
11. King and Maxwell (Baldacci)
12. Inferno (Brown)
13. Dust (Cornwell)
14. S (Abrams & Dorst)
15. And the mountains echoed (Hosseini)

Non-Fiction

1. Things that matter (Krauthammer)
2. Killing Jesus (O'Reilly & Dugard)
3. Guinness book of world records 2014
4. George Washington's secret six (Kilmeade)
5. Miracles and massacres (Beck)
6. David and Goliath (Gladwell)
7. The Pioneer Woman cooks (Drummond)
8. The bully pulpit (Goodwin)
9. Si-Cology 1 (Robertson)
10. I am Malala (Yousafzai)
11. Let me off at the top! (Burgundy)
12. Humans of New York (Stanton)
13. The Duck Commander devotional (Robertson)
14. The Daniel plan (Warren)
15. Happy, happy, happy (Robertson)

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ISSUE: # 64

JANUARY 2014

FROM THE DIRECTOR, CARRIE TURNER

Happy New Year! I hope 2014 brings everyone health and happiness. Needless to say, the library is a great place to start that quest. We lend everything you need (except willpower) to support your resolutions.

My work resolutions for the New Year include increasing the number of library cardholders in our community and making sure that everyone knows what their library has to offer. For example, did you know that we purchase additional copies of bestselling books and dvds for our Readers Express and Video Express collections? And that these collections cannot be put on hold? That means you could walk into one of our branches and find the newest and most popular titles sitting on the shelf. Instant gratification. You can check the status of RE and VE copies in the online catalog.

In support of our Strategic Plan, we will be surveying our community about many aspects of library services throughout the year. Our first questionnaire focuses on Collections. Please take a moment to respond to this short but important survey. Paper copies will also be available in our branches. Thank you!

You asked for it. We have added Consumer Reports and Novelist Plus to our online digital collections. You can find buttons for both resources on our homepage. Your library card barcode number is the key to accessing these databases.

Consumer Reports is the electronic version of the popular magazine. Read reviews and recommendations before you purchase electronics, appliances, etc.

Novelist Plus is for readers. This resource explores genres, read-alikes, series, fiction and non-fiction titles to help readers discover new authors and find their next great read.

As a new initiative, Elkins Park is offering a series of sensory storytime classes beginning in January. The program is designed for children ages 3 to 5 who are not comfortable in large groups and who are sensitive to sensory overload. Children on the autism spectrum or with other special needs are invited to participate. Space is limited and registration is required.

Finally, I would like to express my appreciation to our public services staff and those behind the scenes who made 2013 such a successful year. We are already planning some amazing programs for 2014. It is a real pleasure to work in a community like Cheltenham Township. Thank you for your support!

See you at the library!

Carrie Turner

Director

What I am currently reading: The Blood Gospel by James Rollins and Rebecca Cantrell.

What I am currently listening to: White Fire by Douglas J. Preston and Lincoln Child, read by Rene Auberjonois.

AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
East Cheltenham branch Monday, January 27 @ 6:30 pm Registration requested. Certified counselors from Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) will present an information session on the ACA. Assistance with enrollment will be available after the presentation.

SUSTAINABILITY @ THE LIBRARY
Glenside branch Knit/Crochet Club Tuesday, December 3 @ 7 pm All skill levels welcome. La Mott branch Knit/Crochet Club Tuesdays @ 12 pm Bring your UFOs (unfinished objects) and WIPs (works in progress). Get help or share your expertise. Learn new stitches. Swap patterns and yarn.

ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER TUTORIALS

During the month of January, we are setting aside specific blocks of time for individualized computer assistance at each branch:

Glenside - Tuesday, January 14 @ noon to 3 pm
La Mott - Wednesday, January 15 @ noon to 3 pm
East Cheltenham - Thursday, January 16 @ noon to 3 pm
Elkins Park - Friday, January 17 @ noon to 3 pm

To book your 1 hour one-on-one session, contact Jeremy (215-885-0457) or call your local branch.

MODERN SPIRIT: ARTIST HENRY OSSAWA TANNER
Elkins Park branch Wednesday, January 22 @ 7 pm The life and career of artist Henry O. Tanner (1859-1937) is the subject of this presentation by the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Tanner grew up in Philadelphia and became the first African American artist to have his work displayed in the White House.

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Elkins Park branch Monday, January 27 @ 7 pm Ages 3+ Wear red to celebrate the Year of the Horse. Make a dragon puppet and dance in a dragon parade. Light refreshments.

CRAFTERNOONS
Glenside branch Thursday, January 9 @ 4 pm Ages 3+ Registration required. Draw Your Dreams on cotton pillowcases. Thursday, January 23 @ 4 pm Ages 3+ Registration required. Snow Globes using canning jars. Participants are invited to bring their own treasures to add.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Glenside branch Tuesday, December 10 @ 6:30 pm Newly released PG-rated animated film featuring minions. Popcorn provided. Email us for details of this screening.

BOOK & MOVIE DISCUSSIONS

East Cheltenham branch
Film Feud Night
For adults
Two part program to discuss an original film and its remake. Screening of the film at 6 pm, discussion at 8 pm.
Wednesday, January 15
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner? (1967, NR)
Wednesday, January 22
Guess Who (2005, rated PG-13)

Elkins Park branch
Book Club
Thursday, January 16 @ 1 pm
A discussion of A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines. Coffee and dessert provided.

Glenside branch
Book Club
Tuesday, January 28 @ 7 pm
Join us for coffee and a discussion of Enduring Love by Ian McEwan. We will also be putting together our 2014 reading list. Bring your suggestions! New members welcome.

BUSY BUILDERS
East Cheltenham branch Wednesday, January 8 @ 6:30 pm Ages 6 months to 10 years Registration requested. Building and creating with blocks.

READ TO THE DOGS

Elkins Park branch

Wednesdays, January 15 & 29 @ 4 pm (new time)

Glenside branch

Tail Waggin' Tutors

Tuesdays, January 14 & 28 @ 4 pm

Practice reading with therapy dog Maji. For beginning and reluctant readers.

JANUARY 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 (except January 20)

For children ages birth to 3.

Preschool Class

Tuesday @ 10:30 am (except January 21)
For children ages 3 to 5.

Babies Bop
Saturday, January 4 & 18 @ 10:30 am
Registration requested.
For children ages birth to 24 months. Music-based class with songs and interactive books.

Elkins Park

Teensy Tales Storytime Class

Tuesdays @ 10:30 am (except December 17, 24, 31)

Stories, music, and fun for the under 3 set.

Once Upon a Storytime Class
Wednesdays @ 10:30 am (except December 18, 25)

Stories and crafts for ages 3 to 5

Special Needs Storytime
Thursdays, January 16 & 30, February 13 & 27, March 13 & 27 @ 10:30 am
Registration required.
For ages 3 to 5
Designed for children who are uncomfortable in large groups, on the autism spectrum, are sensitive to sensory overload or have other special needs that make traditional storytimes difficult. Must be accompanied by parent or caregiver. Call or email Miss Elizabeth to register.

Storytime @ Creekside Co-op
Thursday, January 9 @ 10 am
For children ages 2 to 5.
Meet in the cafe area for stories.

Glenside

Toddler Storytime Class

Mondays @ 10:30 am (except January 20)
For children ages 1 to 2

Also open to infants and their caregivers.

Preschool Storytime Class

Tuesdays @ 10:30 am (except December 24 & 31)
Stories, music and a craft for ages 3 to 5.

La Mott
Preschool Storytime Class

Thursdays @ 11:15 am
Stories, music and a craft for ages 1 to 4.
The January 16 storytime will celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr.

BOOK SALES
East Cheltenham branch Used Book Sale Tuesday, January 14, 7 to 8:45 pm Wednesday, January 15, 7 to 8:45 pm Thursday, January 16, 7 to 8:45 pm Friday, January 17, 1 to 4:45 pm Saturday, January 18, 10 am to 3:45 pm Elkins Park branch Used Book Sale Friday, January 10, 2 to 9 pm Saturday, January 11, 10 am to 3:30 pm Sunday, January 12, 1 to 3:30 pm

ENGLISH LANGUAGE & CIVICS CLASSES

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.

SOCRATES CAFE
Glenside branch Thursday, January 2 @ 2 pm Tuesday, January 21 @ 7 pm Join your neighbors in a discussion of provocative issues.

SCHEDULE CHANGES
All branches will be closed on will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 for New Year's Day and on Monday, January 20 for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday.

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