Springboro Library happenings 02/10/20

Stone Memorial Library

CONNEAUTVILLE - Stone Memorial Library is where all are welcome to visit, read, study, participate, and chat! We provide access to books, audiobooks, DVDs, access to computers and the internet as well as WiFi, board games and puzzles, magazines, and more. We also have quite a few programs that are open and FREE for all those willing to participate.

We recently added some new technology to our collection! Our newest item type available to borrow is a hot spot, which uses the T-Mobile cell network to create a WiFi signal that you can use to access the internet wherever you are. Please contact the library for more details.

Bring the kids every Tuesday morning for Story Time. Come in around 10 am for a bit of socializing, playtime, crafting, interactive storytelling, and snacks, all put together by Julie Klingler. Each week we explore early learning and literacy with a new theme.

Our weekly Stitch Club meets weekly on Thursdays at 10 am. All skill levels and types of stitchery are welcome to join, from crocheting and knitting to embroidery.

Our monthly Book Club will be reading The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown for February. The next book club meeting will be held on Thursday, February 20, at 6 pm. Copies of the book are available to borrow at the library. Call or stop in for more information.

Saturday Crafternoons are here! On February 22, we will be offering a Woodburning workshop from 2 to 3:30 pm. Come get creative with us!

Thank you to all of those who continue to show support for our library. Without such strong support from our community, we would be unable to properly serve our community. The Community News can now be purchased at Stone Memorial Library. Stop by during library hours.

If there is a book or a program that you would like to see in our library, be sure to let our director Lauren Lowery know!

The Stone Memorial Library is located at 1101 Main St. Conneautville PA, 16406. We are open Monday & Friday, 1 – 6pm, Tuesday & Thursday, 9am – 6pm, and Saturdays 9am – 4pm. Feel free to also contact us via phone / fax at 814-587-2142.

Springboro Library happenings

- A Gold Level Library -

SPRINGBORO - This week our kids decorated all the windows with hand made hearts for Valentine’s Day. Ms. Ginger’s story time and kids create hour was busy. But we celebrate more than Valentines Day here at “SPL”. This month our little library has displays for Black History month and Abraham Lincoln’s birthday as well. Going online to look at this kind of history is not the same as checking out the huge variety of non-fiction and fiction books on these important topics. Stop by and let us guide you to the latest and greatest.

Other window displays include a winter display in our historic sleigh window and a window devoted to truth vs. fiction books on the same topics. All of the books in our displays are available for checkout.

For those of you who are loyal to the paper literature, we get new books in quite frequently. Come check out a different perspective. Some new fiction and non-fiction books at the front of the library this week are: Robert Bryndza with “Nine Elms”, Danielle Steel’s “Child’s Play”, Craig Johnson’s “Land of Wolves”, Owen Laukkanen’s “Final Option” and Heather Morris with “Cilka’s Journey”. We always have new books for all ages as well as new movies and magazines.

Public Libraries are playing an important role in the 2020 census. More than 6,000 library locations conducted Census Bureau outreach activities during the last census in 2010. This year, we expect even more. The aim is for libraries to be informed and represented in these activities.

Libraries have experienced significant growth in programming since 2012. Our community outreach continues to be a lifeline. Since 2012, the number of programs attended per capita has risen by 16.9%. These programs include helping patrons to locate health insurance, assisting those interested in higher education, programs from power companies, educational programs for kids such as visits from the zoo and helping seniors in our new environment of digital technology. Here at “SPL” we continue to inquire about what is most important to our patrons and our community and implement new services.

One program that never fails to draw a crowd is our craft workshop night. We meet on the third Thursday of every month. Two more upcoming events have been scheduled. Our next workshops will be bead craft and string art. Keep up with our craft nights on facebook or on our website. Most of our workshops are free. And we typically have a craft for kids under 12 as well.

We are giving our patrons more in 2020 than ever before. Did you know the library has audio books, music and e-books? Check out our website. We have way more than just books!!

Public libraries are a great asset to any community. We are continually upgrading our system and adding more services for our patrons. In addition to a first rate pre-school storytime and popular craft workshops we have had senior gadget classes, community chat evenings, lego club, book club and more. Most recently, we are adding hotspots. Hotspots operate on the T-mobile network and grant internet access to the patron. The library does not track your usage. But they can turn off usage if not returned on time. The new hotspots are available to check out for 14 days at all Crawford County libraries. Check out our website or Facebook page to see more.

Are you interested in learning a new career such as accounting? Or do you want to earn college credits? Check out our website’s Universal classes. All you need is a library card. All classes are free! There are also hobbies and special interest courses, such as geneaology and gardening on the Universal Class website.

DIRECTOR - The Springboro Public Library is currently accepting resumes for the position of Library Director. The position is part-time, 20-25 hours per week. Eligible applicants must have 60 college credits and either have, or be willing to obtain, 9 Library Science credits and obtain Child Abuse Clearances, Act 114 and Act 34 clearances.

Please attach resume and letter of interest and send to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by mail to Springboro Public Library, PO Box 51, Springboro, PA 16435.

Did you know that the typical American adult reads 4 books per year? According to the American Library Association, 65% of American adults read a print book last year. And 20% of American adults listened to an audio book. Either way, we have you covered!

Remember, it is free to get a library card for kids and adults. There are many benefits. Take advantage of all your library has to offer. We aim to provide the most current educational materials as well as entertainment media and crafts for our community.

Kids can also do crafts on Saturdays at 11 am when we hold “Kids Create” for kids from pre-school age to age 11. This workshop follows our pre-school story time. Kids Create and story time are led by an experienced Pre- K teacher. We welcome parents to stay and read or get on the internet or check out our CD selection or check out a movie, etc.

We have collection #4 of the rotating Playaways in. If you have never tried “playaways”, they are a nice alternative to books . Just plug in your head phones and settle in somewhere comfortable to listen. They are for all ages and include fiction and non-fiction.

Library hours are: Monday through Thursday, 12 pm. - 7:30 pm, Fridays, 12 pm - 4 pm and Saturday 9 am - 4 pm.

For more information on any events or activities, please call the library at 814-587-3901 or visit us on Facebook or our website www.ccfls.org/springboro.

The library is located at 110 South Main Street in Springboro, PA.