In This Issue
Sustainability @ Your Library
National Library Week
Crafting @ Your Library
Financial Literacy @ Your Library
Spring Break Video Game Day
One Book, Every Young Child Pajama Storytime
Teen Movie Night
Poem in Your Pocket Tuesdays
The Three Tellers
Music & Movement Class
One-On-One Computer Tutorials
Book & Movie Discussions
Busy Builders
Read to the Dogs
April Storytime Classes
Book Sales
English Language Civics Classes
Socrates Cafe
Schedule Change
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March 23, 2014
 
Fiction
1. Missing you (Coben)
2. Power play (Steel)
3. The bootlegger (Cussler & Scott)
4. Raising steam (Pratchett)
5. The goldfinch (Tartt)
6. The invention of wings (Kidd)
7. The Auschwitz escape (Rosenberg)
8. Private L.A. (Patterson & Sullivan)
9. Be careful what you wish for (Archer)
10. The chase (Evanovich & Goldberg)
11. Night broken (Briggs)
12. Words of radiance (Sanderson)
13. Concealed in death (Robb)
14. Stone cold (Box)
15. Sycamore Row (Grisham)

1. The body book (Diaz)
2. The blood sugar solution 10-day detox diet (Hyman)
3. Grain brain (Perlmutter)
4. The promise of a pencil (Braun)
5. Not cool (Gutfeld)
6. Uganda be kidding me (Handler)
7. Killing Jesus (O'Reilly & Dugard)
8. 10% happier (Harris)
9. Things that matter (Krauthammer)
10. William Shakespeare's The empire striketh...(Doescher)
11. Making sense of the bible (Hamilton)
12. David and Goliath (Gladwell)
13. Dark souls II (Future Press)
14. The future of the mind (Kaku)
15. Lean in (Sandberg)
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Building Community - Transforming Lives 
ISSUE: # 67
 APRIL 2014
FROM THE DIRECTOR, CARRIE TURNER 
This year's National Library Week theme is "Lives Change @ Your Library".  Over my career, I have witnessed many examples of how true that is.  One of the great joys of public librarianship is making a difference for the better - whether it is helping a person start a business, deal with a difficult family situation, navigate a heath crisis or ace a school project.  Tuesday of National Library Week (April 15th) is National Library Workers Day which recognizes the contributions of all library workers.  Many thanks to all of the dedicated staff at CTLS who help "Lives Change @ Your Library".

As a community building project, we are introducing Food for Fines from April 1 to 13th.  Bring in non-perishable food items and receive $1 credit per item towards existing fines for a maximum credit of $5.  The credit cannot be applied to fees for lost or damaged materials or to future fines.  Items will be donated to local community food banks to help our neighbors in need.  We are happy to accept donations from library users without fines too!

Links to JobGateway, a statewide resource for job seekers and employers has been added to the Power Library and to our Online Resources. 

   

I regularly read and listen to books written for teens.  As a librarian, I try to stay on top of trends and read all sorts of things outside my comfort zone that are popular with the public at large.  On the downside that once led to a Robert Ludlum binge summer but it also led me to Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Rainbow Rowell.  Adults reading YA literature has become a phenomenon and has helped fuel the popularity of Twilight, The Hunger Games, The Book Thief and Divergent, among others.  It seems like a million articles have been written explaining the wherefors and whys but if you subscribe to the Reader's Bill of Rights, it doesn't matter.  For those of you who love YA, here is NPR's 100 Best-Ever Teen Novels.  Enjoy.

Many of our program descriptions listed below include the caveat "space limited, registration required".  We have become the victims of our own success and the limited programming space available in our buildings.  Some types of programs have become so popular that we will be enforcing participation limits in order to maintain a safe environment and a quality experience for attendees.  If required, please register in advance by phone, by email or in person and follow the age guidelines for each program.  Lastly, if your plans change, let us know so we can offer your spot to another person.  Thanks!

Finally, in a month that welcomes spring and celebrates libraries and poetry, you can still find tax forms at your local branch for that other April hallmark.

See you at the library!

 

Carrie Turner

Director

 

 

What I am currently reading: Concealed in Death by J. D. Robb.





 

 

 

What I am currently listening to:  The Indigo Notebook by Laura Resau, read by Justine Eyre.   

 

 

 

 

Also check out the April 2014 Library Reads list for additional reading suggestions. 

SUSTAINABILITY  @ YOUR LIBRARY
wooly-bell-sheep.jpgKnit/Crochet Club
All skill levels welcome.  Get help or share your expertise.  Learn new stitches and swap patterns and yarn.  All skill levels welcome.

Elkins Park branch
Wednesday, April 16 @ 7 pm

Glenside branch
Tuesday, April 1 @ 7 pm
 
La Mott branch
Tuesday, April 8 @ 8 pm (new time)

Glenside branch
Library Garden Club
Wednesday, April 23 @ 4 pm
Children and their families are invited to plant seeds in the librry garden.

Colorful Shade Gardening
Tuesday, April 29 @ 7 pm
Master Gardener Mary McKnight will discuss ways to incorporate color in shady areas of your landscape.

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK - APRIL 13 - 19, 2014
LIVES CHANGE @ YOUR LIBRARY
J Blume NLW PSA
Judy Blume on the value of libraries.

Elkins Park branch
National Library Week Scavenger Hunt
April 13 - 19
For children, ages 5+.
Drop-in any day during National Library Week to complete a Dewey Decimal scavenger hunt.  Finish and get an "I Can Dewey It!" button.
CRAFTING @ YOUR LIBRARY
greyscale-pottery-wheel.jpg Elkins Park branch
Adult Pottery Class
Wednesday, April 23 @ 7 pm
For adults.  Registration required.
Bring a picture of a flower and use clay to interpret it as a plate or bowl.  All supplies included.  Instructor will fire projects for a later pick-up date.

Glenside branch
Pysanky - Ukrainian Egg Decoration
Thursday, April 10 @ 7 pm
Space is limited.  Registration required.
For ages 8+ (youth must be accompanied by an adult)
Learn about dyes and decoration techniques to create your own egg. 

Poetry Collage Crafternoon
Thursday, April 24 @ 4pm
Ages 5+
Registration required.
Celebrate National Poetry Month with poetry collages in handmade books.  Supplies provided.

Rainbow Loom Club
Mondays @ 4 pm
Ages 5+
Work on your Rainbow Loom project in a group setting and swap tips and techniques.  Some supplies provided.  Bring your own loom and bands.
FINANCIAL LITERACY @ YOUR LIBRARY

Elkins Park branch
Budgeting & IRAs
Wednesday, April 30 @ 7 pm
Erica Beck, CPA with Waterhouse Coopers, will discuss budgeting basics, financial planning tips and IRAs.  Ms. Beck is a member of the Speakers' Bureau for the PA Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Glenside branch
Financial Aid for College & the 529 Savings Program
Tuesday, April 1  @ 6:30 pm
Presented by PHEAA & the PA Dept. of the Treasury in cooperation with Rep. Steve McCarter. 

These programs support PA Forward's financial literacy initiative.

SPRING BREAK VIDEO GAME DAY
computer-mouse-abstract.jpg La Mott branch
Monday, April 14 @ 1 pm
Ages 5 to 18.
Fun, refreshments and prizes.


PA ONE BOOK, EVERY YOUNG CHILD PAJAMA STORYTIME
East Cheltenham branch
Wednesday, April 16 @ 7 pm
For ages 3 to 6
Registration required.
Join us for a Animals in Stripes Pajama Storytime Party featuring this year's One Book, Stripes of All Types by Susan Stockdale.  Enjoy stories, songs, games and other activities.  Each household will also receive a copy of the book (while supplies last).
TEEN MOVIE NIGHT
Glenside branch
Thursday, April 17, craft @ 5:30 pm, screening @ 6 pm
For ages 13+
Space is limited. 
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (rated PG-13).  Come @ 5:30 pm to create your Capitol-inspired make-up look.  Wigs optional, costumes encouraged.

POEM IN YOUR POCKET TUESDAYS
Elkins Park branch
Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15 & 22 @ 3:30 pm
Ages 4+.
Drop-in poetry activities in the children's room.  Find your perfect poem and make a poetry pocket to wear on Poem in Your Pocket Day, April 24th.
THE THREE TELLERS
Glenside branch
Tuesday, April 8 @ 7 pm
For adults.
Join us for script-in-hand readings with Hazel Bowers, Dick Lee and Bill Wadlinger.
MUSIC & MOVEMENT CLASS
Elkins Park branch
Thursdays, April 3, 10, 17, 24 & May 1, 8, 15 @ 10:15 am
Ages 1 to 4 and caregivers
Space is limited.  Registration required. 
Explore Russian culture, musical instruments, movements and sounds with Miss Ouliana.

ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER TUTORIALS         

silver-keyboard.jpg During the month of February, we are setting aside specific blocks of time for individualized computer assistance at each branch:


Glenside - Tuesday, April 8  @ 1 to 4 pm
La Mott - Wednesday, April 9  @ noon to 3 pm
East Cheltenham - Thursday, April 10  @ noon to 3 pm
Elkins Park - Friday, April 11  @ noon to 3 pm

To book your 1 hour one-on-one session, contact Jeremy (215-885-0457) or call your local branch.
BOOK & MOVIE DISCUSSIONS
 
East Cheltenham brainch
Based on the Book Film Discussion
Wednesday, April 30 @ 6 pm
Registration requested
Join us as we view the film The Pianist (rated R) based on the book by Wladyslaw Szpilman.  Popcorn provided.



Elkins Park branch
Book Club
Thursday, March 20  @ 1 pm
A discussion of the novella, The Age of Grief,  by Jane Smiley.  Coffee and dessert provided.






Glenside branch
Book Club
Tuesday, March 25  @ 7 pm
Join us for coffee and a discussion of The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach.  New members welcome.


BUSY BUILDERS          

boy-playing-blocks.jpg East Cheltenham branch
Wednesday, April 2 @ 6:30 pm
Ages 6 months to 10 years
Registration requested.
Building and creating with blocks.

READ TO THE DOGS

Elkins Park branch

Wednesdays, April 9 & 23  @ 4 pm 

Register in advance for a 20 minute session.  For readers up to age 10. 

 

Glenside branch

Tail Waggin' Tutors

Tuesdays, April 8 & 22  @ 4 pm

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

   

APRIL 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
Tuesday @ 10:30 am
For children ages 3 to 5.

Babies Bop
Saturdays, April 5 & 12 @ 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             
Stories, music, and fun for the under 3 set.
  
Once Upon a Storytime Class
Wednesdays @ 10:30 am             
Stories and crafts for ages 3 to 5

Special Needs Storytime
Saturdays, April 5 & Fridays, April 25, May 9 & 25 @ 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. 

Glenside
Toddler Storytime  Class 
Mondays @ 10:30 am
For children ages 1 to 2
Also open to infants and their caregivers.

Preschool Storytime Class 
Tuesdays @ 10:30 am
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.    

BOOK SALES          

East Cheltenham branch
Used Book Sale
Tuesday, April 8, 7 to 8:45 pm
Wednesday, April 9, 7 to 8:45 pm
Thursday, April 10, 7 to 8:45 pm
Friday, April 11, 1 to 4:45 pm
Saturday, April 12, 10 am to 3:45 pm

Elkins Park branch
Used Book Sale
Friday, April 11, 2 to 9 pm
Saturday, April 12, 10 am to 3:30 pm
Sunday, April 13, 1 to 3:30 pm
ENGLISH LANGUAGE & CIVICS CLASSES

Glenside branch
Thursdays @ 6:00 pm     

Saturdays @ 10 am (except April 19)

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, April 3 @ 2 pm
Tuesday, April 15 @ 7 pm
Join your neighbors in a discussion of provocative issues.
SCHEDULE CHANGE
All branches will be closed April 18, 19 & 20.
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