Springboro Library happenings 03/18/19

Stone Memorial Library

CONNEAUTVILLE - March 28, we will be having a representative from Park Wentling’s office conduct a Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. The program will be held from 10:00 – Noon. For more information about what you need to bring with you call 587-2142.

Tax season has arrived and the forms are now available. We have some PA-40 forms but the supply is limited; and the Federal forms are here. Also, another resource for help filling out your taxes is available at Meadville Public Library. You need to call them and to set up an appointment. The number is 814-813-1350 or email them at VITA @ Allegheny.org.

Only one more week to read for our annual adult “Reading Challenge”. The drawing for the grand prize will be Thursday, March 21, The grand prize bag contains gift cards to the Conneautville Hardware, Sunoco Station, Cannon’s Chophouse, and various other prizes with the total value of more than $100.00! You can sign up and get the reading list at the library. For every book you read you will get a coupon to enter into the drawing. Book club will meet Thur., Mar. 21, at 6:30 p..

The library is once again offering technology classes. If you are in need of any help with your phone, iPad, or computer skills be sure to call so we can schedule a class for you.

If you are interested in Knitting or Crocheting we are beginning a class at the library on Thursday mornings at 10:00 with Debbie Clark. If you want to learn how to crochet you will be able to get some help from Debbie or if you already have a project started and would just like to join us that would be great!

Looking for a family activity with no cost involved? Why not come to the library Saturday, March 30, for an Escape Room activity. The activity will begin at 10:30 and go until Noon.

Stone Memorial Library is located at 1101 Main Street, Conneautville, PA. Our hours are Monday & Friday 1-6, Tuesday & Thursday 9-6, and Saturday 9-1. You can reach us at 587-2142.

Storytime continues on Tuesdays at 10:00. We have a great group of children and caretakers this year! Miss Julie continues to have exciting stories, crafts, and play stations for everyone. Storytime provides a time of getting to know one another better and it is a great time for learning socialization skills for the children.


Springboro Library happenings

SPRINGBORO - It’s Women’s history month! Come in to see all the books on display. Then check out your favorite for an interesting evening read. Then enjoy all that’s Irish this month as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

Our displays this month include everything from organic gardening to strength training to wood working to jewelry making. Come over and look up your favorite hobby.

The “NEW BOOK” shelves at the front of the library displays all our new fiction and non-fiction books from the past six months. This week we are featuring the new Lee Child, Charlaine Harris and Tom Clancy books.

Come sign up for one of our craft workshops. We do crafts on the 3rd Thursday of each month. This month we will be doing another wood craft. This free workshop will be on March 21, at 6 pm. There will also be a kid’s craft. Our main desk will have a sign up sheet.

Remember, we also have audio books to check out. Our rotating collection has all your favorite, best selling authors. The play aways include titles for all ages. They only require headphones to listen to your favorite novels on tape.

Check our website or facebook anytime for craft workshops, new movies and books. And let us know if you have an idea for a new craft, book or movie. We are always planning and adding to our collections in every genre’.

Libraries have more than just books! You can also borrow movies, magazines, music CDs, play aways or books on CD. We have a variety of materials and activities for the whole family. Patrons are welcome to come in and read or use the internet in a quiet, relaxing atmosphere.

Our children’s corner features books, audio books, games, toys and coloring supplies. Join us for pre-school story hour on Saturday mornings at 10 am followed by kids craft activities at 11 am.

Remember to LIKE us on facebook and check out our website. The website offers a variety of reference materials which are perfect for students of all ages who are writing papers for school or college. The website’s “power library” includes references, bibliographies and related articles on chosen topics. There are also a variety of e-books and free access to universal classes for over 500 subjects!

For more information on any events or activities, please call the library at 814-587-3901 or visit our website www.ccfls.org/springboro or check out the latest news on facebook. The library is located at 110 South Main Street in Springboro, PA.

Library hours are : Monday through Thursday, 12:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.