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Summer Reading @ Your Library

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party

Crafting @ Your Library

Resume Workshops

Poets & Poetry

Family Movie Night

Computer Tutorials

Book & Movie Discussions

Safe Food Handling

T'ai Chi & Qigong for Beginners

Science in the Summer

Knit & Crochet Club

Read to the Dogs

Storytime Classes

Book Sales

English Language Civics Classes

Socrates Cafe

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Montgomery County Job Resources

Also check out Learning Express at the bottom of our homepage for resume, interview and job hunting help. This resource can be used from home or in the library with your library card. Reference USA (also on our homepage) also has a new job module.

Pennsylvania offers JobGateway, a database for job seekers and employers.

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Library Board Meeting

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

Wednesday, June 25 at 7:00 pm at the Township Administration Building. Members of the public are invited to attend.

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May 18, 2014

Fiction

1. Unlucky 13 (Patterson & Paetro)
2. Field of prey (Sandford)
3. The target (Baldacci)
4. The goldfinch (Tartt)
5. Natchez burning (Iles)
6. The collector (Roberts)
7. The kill switch (Rollins)
8. The skin collector (Deaver)
9. Any other name (Johnson)
10. Chestnut Street (Binchy)
11. Walking on water (Evans)
12. The son (Nesbo)
13. All the light we cannot see (Doerr)
14. I've got you under my skin (Clark)
15. The invention of wings (Kidd)

Non-Fiction

1. Capital in the twenty-first century (Piketty)
2. Finding me (Knight)
3. Think like a freak (Levitt & Dubner)
4. Good call (Robertson)
5. Instinct (Jakes)
6. Spartan up! (Desena)
7. Where does it hurt? (Bush)
8. Stress test (Geithner)
9. Everybody's got something (Roberts)
10. The closer (Rivera)
11. No place to hide (Greenwald)
12. Flash boys (Lewis)
13. The doctor's diet (Stork)
14. The tapping solution for weight loss (Ortner)
15. Everything I need to know I learned from a little golden book (Muldrow)

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ISSUE: # 69

JUNE 2014

FROM THE DIRECTOR, CARRIE TURNER

Save money by using your library card when you travel this summer. Our digital collections make it easy to take reading and listening titles with you without adding extra weight to your luggage. You can download from any location that has an Internet connection. You can also renew physical items that way or email us if you need assistance. We are only a little jealous when we hear from residents on vacation in Paris. Share a picture of yourself reading in front of the Eiffel Tower and we just might post it on Facebook!

FYI - we check the holds list on Overdrive at least once a week. If the waiting list is long, we add additional copies to our Advantage account which is restricted to Cheltenham residents. Be sure to log in before you search in order to 'see' the Cheltenham Advantage titles displayed. We have also tried to add as many titles from the School District's summer reading lists as possible.

Summer Reading Club is not just for kids anymore although it is a wonderful way to fight the summer slide. We have a great line-up of programs and activities for all ages. Check out our events calendar this summer.

Our consortium, MCLINC, will be upgrading the network at all member libraries this summer. This will result in better and faster connectivity for library staff, library computers and public wifi. We can't wait.

CTLS is governed by a seven member Board of Directors appointed by the Township Commissioners. This summer the Board will be interviewing candidates for a recent at-large vacancy. If you would like to know more about this volunteer position and the responsibilities it entails, check our website or email me for an information packet and application.

Many thanks to the Friends of the Library for funding special projects and programs that fall outside our operating budget. The latest improvement is a display screen at the Glenside branch that highlights upcoming programs. The Friends also make most of our summer activities possible.

Finally, please consider donating to the library via our annual fundraising letter or PayPal. We are also accepting costume jewelry donations for a fall Bling for Books sale. Thank you for your generosity!

See you at the library (and on Facebook)!

Carrie Turner

Director

What I am currently reading: The Enchantment Emporium by Tanya Huff.

What I am currently listening to: Notes from a Small Island, written and read by Bill Bryson.

Resources for Readers

Suggestions for Summer Reading include those from:

The New Republic

New York Times Survey of Summer Books

Check out the June 2014 Library Reads list for books librarians around the country love.

AudioFile magazine has a new tool for finding your next audiobook. It is also available for mobile devices.

SUMMER READING @ YOUR LIBRARY
We have a Summer Reading Club for everyone: Read-to-Me - babies to age 5 I Can Read - 6 to 8 Tweens - 9 to 11 Teens - 12 to 17 Adults - 18+ Sign-up beginning June 26 to win great prizes including the grand prize of a Kindle Paperwhite for the Tween, Teen and Adult Clubs. Science is the theme. Details are available at your local branch.

SUMMER READING PARTY
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party Thursday, June 26 @ 7 pm Elkins Park branch Sign-up for the Summer Reading Club and enjoy musical entertainment by Lolly and YoYo.

CRAFTING @ YOUR LIBRARY

Glenside branch
Mosaics Crafternoon
Thursday, June 5 @ 4 pm
Space is limited. Registration required.
For ages 7+ with adult supervision for young crafters.

Father's Day Cards Crafternoon

Thursday, June 12 @ 4pm
For crafters of all ages
Space is limited. Registration required.

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.

RESUME WORKSHOPS
Glenside branch Saturdays, June 21 & 28 @ 1 to 3 pm Adults Limited to 10 participants. Registration required. Bring your current resume or work/education history and get advice on formatting a resume to reach your career goals.

POETS & POETRY
Elkins Park branch Wednesday, June 25 @ 7 pm Featuring the "Poetry and Percussion" team of Joanne Leva and John Mosemann. Followed by open mike. Bring your own poems to share.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Elkins Park branch Monday, June 30 Lego party @ 5:30 pm, movie screening (rated PG) @ 6:30 pm Ages 5+ Light refreshments. Glenside branch Thursday, June 19 Lego party @ 6 pm, movie screening (rated PG) @ 6:30 All ages Light refreshments.

COMPUTER TUTORIALS
Glenside - Tuesday, June 10 @ 1 to 4 pm La Mott - Wednesday, June 11 @ noon to 3 pm East Cheltenham - Thursday, June 12 @ noon to 3 pm Elkins Park - Friday, June 13 @ 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 branch
Based on the Book Film Discussion
Wednesday, June 18 @ 6 pm
Discussion begins at 8 pm
Registration requested
Join us as we view the film Children of Men (rated R) based on the book by P. D. James. Popcorn provided.

Elkins Park branch
Book Club
Thursday, June 19 @ 1 pm
A discussion of the novella, Hey, Have You Got a Cig, the Time, the News, My Face? by Barry Hannah. Coffee and dessert provided.

Glenside branch
Book Club
Tuesday, June 24 @ 7 pm
Join us for coffee and a discussion of A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving. New members welcome.

SAFE FOOD HANDLING
La Mott branch Saturday, June 28 @ 1 pm Drs. Lihan Huang and Andy Hwang from the USDA will address safe food handling for restauranteurs, caterers, and family and institutional cooks.

SNEAK PEEK - NEXT SEASON'S BESTSELLERS
Elkins Park branch Monday, June 16 @ 7 pm Registration required Lynn Rosen, author and publishing professional, unveils forthcoming books for summer and beyond.

SCIENCE IN THE SUMMER
GlaxoSmithKline's Science in the Summer will focus on Chemistry for students entering second through sixth grades in the fall. Space is limited and participants may be chosen by lottery. The schedule of classes is as follows. Please contact your local branch for registration information. Elkins Park - July 14-17 Glenside - July 14 - 15 La Mott - July 16 - 17

KNIT & CROCHET CLUB
Elkins Park branch Wednesday, June 18 @ 7 pm Glenside branch Tuesday, June 3 @ 7 pm La Mott branch Tuesday, June 10 @ 8 pm All skill levels welcome.

READ TO THE DOGS

Elkins Park branch

Wednesday, June 18 @ 4 pm

Glenside branch

Tail Waggin' Tutors

Tuesday, June 3 @ 4 pm

Tuesday, June 24 @ 10:30 am

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

JUNE 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, June 16, 23 & 30 @ 10:30 am

For children ages birth to 3. With an emphasis on science.

Preschool Class

Tuesdays, June 17 & 24 @ 10:30 am

For children ages 3 to 5. With an emphasis on science.

Babies Bop
Saturdays, June 7 & 28 @ 10:30 am
Registration requested.
For children ages birth to 24 months. Music-based class with songs and interactive books.

Night Out With Daddy Pajama Storytime
Wednesday, June 11 @ 7 pm
Ages 6 and under
Registration required. Stories, music and a keepsake craft. Grandfathers and others are welcome to attend. Light refreshments.

Elkins Park

Teensy Tales Storytime Class

Tuesdays, June 17 & 24 @ 10:30 am

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

Once Upon a Storytime Class
Wednesdays, June 18 & 25 @ 10:30 am

Stories and crafts for ages 3 to 5

Glenside

Toddler Storytime Class

Mondays, June 2 & 30 @ 10:30 am
For children ages 1 to 2

Also open to infants and their caregivers.

Preschool Storytime Class

Tuesday, June 3 @ 10:30 am
Thursday, June 26 @ 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
Elkins Park branch Half-Price Used Book Sale Sunday, June 1, 1 to 3:30 pm Monday, June 2, 2 to 8 pm Tuesday, June 3, 2 to 6 pm Wednesday, June 4, 2 to 8 pm $5 a Bag Used Book Sale Friday, June 6, 2 to 9 pm Saturday, June 7, 10 am to 3:30 pm Sunday, June 8, 1 to 3:30 pm Monday, June 9, 2 to 8 pm Tuesday, June 10, 2 to 6 pm Wednesday, June 11, 2 to 8 pm

ENGLISH LANGUAGE & CIVICS CLASSES

Glenside branch
Thursdays @ 6:00 pm (except June 12)

Saturdays @ 10 am (except June 14)

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, June 5 @ 2 pm Tuesday, June 17 @ 7 pm Join your neighbors in a discussion of provocative issues.

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I would like to help! Enclosed is my donation for $______. Name: _______________________________ Address: _____________________________ _____________________________ Donations should be made payable to "Cheltenham Twp. Library System" and can be dropped off at any branch or mailed to: CTLS, 215 S. Keswick Ave., Glenside, PA 19038. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.