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
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SPRINGBORO - “SPL” has a great selection of new and classic books for Presidents Day. We have a great display for Lincoln as we celebrated his birthday on the 12th. And we have something on all your favorite presidents from then until now.
Stop by and let us guide you to the latest and greatest in new fiction and non-fiction books at the front of the library. We always have a new Danielle Steel on the shelves. This month, we have “Moral Compass” and Child’s Play”. There are also new fiction books from Jess Montgomery, David Baldacci and Clive Cussler. New non-fiction titles include: “Lincoln’s Spies” by Douglas Waller and “Born Survivors”, a Holocaust survivor story by Wendy Holden. We also have new books for kids of all ages as well as new movies and magazines.
We are currently having a “Best Seller Sale”. Hard back books and paperbacks are on sale for a small donation. Come in and find your favorites to keep.
Did you know that if you get cell phone reception, you can check out internet access from your library? All you need is a library card and you can get internet for free. Our new “Hotspots” operate through T-mobile and work in conjunction with your cell phone. It’s as easy as going into the settings of your phone to access. The hotspot devices can be checked out like a book, for two weeks. Just another great service provided for our community. Take advantage as soon as possible. Some libraries have a two week waiting list!
Libraries have experienced significant growth in programming since 2012. Community outreach from small libraries, like ours, continue to be a lifeline for some. Patrons here can enjoy all types of media for free and use our computers for free. We also offer many programs throughout the year for all ages. 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.
Our Children’s Corner recently got a bit of a face lift. In January, our former director painted it blue, rearranged it and added more toys. The kid’s have a great selection of books. And there are building blocks, magnatiles, coloring books, a chalk board, puzzles and audio-books. We know that not all kids learn best through print books. We offer a great selection of learning materials to check out or sit and enjoy in the comfort of our quiet space.
And remember to bring the kids every Saturday morning for pre-school story time at 10 am and “Kids Create” at 11 am. These two hours are designed to help kids with all the activities they participate in at school. Small children can learn how to safely use scissors and glue and even to tell time.
Our craft workshop night still meets on the third Thursday of every month. Two more upcoming events have been scheduled. Our next workshop will be a bead craft workshop on February 20, at 6 pm. Then, for Easter, we are planning a string art workshop. Keep up with our craft nights on facebook or on our website.
Our kids decorated 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.