Stone Memorial Library
CONNEAUTVILLE - Stone Memorial Library is now offering Curbside Pickup Service! You may reserve books online using our “holds” feature, or by calling us at 814-587-2142 and make your request over the phone during our updated business hours. Please note that all online hold requests will not be filled until the next business day. We will contact you to schedule a pickup time once we have filled your request. All pickups will be bagged and ready for you in front of the library at the agreed upon time. We are unfortunately not able to offer any service inside of the building at this time, including computer access, materials browsing, or copying. We do still provide free WiFi, which can be accessed outside of our building. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 814-587-2142. We are willing to work with you during this time and do what it takes to get our books in the hands of those who want to read them!
The last day to log your progress for our Summer Reading Program “Imagine Your Story” will be August 10! Prizes will be awarded during the week of August 17.
We are also happy to announce that we will be reopening our doors for limited library services on Monday, August 17. Masks will be required for entry into the library. If you are unable to wear a mask due to medical reasons, we ask that you continue to use our Curbside Pickup Service option, which we will continue to offer. Appointments will be recommended, especially for the use of our computers. Computer use will be limited to a maximum of 45 minutes, and we ask that our patrons try to limit their browsing time to a maximum of 15 minutes. We also graciously ask that our patrons continue to respect social distancing while in the library. If you have any further questions about our limited library services, please feel free to give us a call at 814-587-2142. In spite of the limitations, we look forward to seeing you all again soon!
Our Virtual Storytimes will continue through the end of our Summer Reading Program. On Tuesdays at 10 am, Ms. Julie will be performing her always fun Story Hour geared towards preschoolers and families, including themed stories, crafts, and snack suggestions. We will also be kicking off our “Read Aloud Rendezvous” virtual story times for older children. Join us again via Facebook on Thursdays at 2 pm as Ms. Julie reads stories appropriate for our “growing readers” - ages 6 to 8 years old - and on Tuesdays at 2 pm as Miss Lauren reads stories for the tweens - ages 9 to 12 years old. Hop on over to our Facebook page - http://facebook.com/StoneMemorialLibraryConneautville - or our website - http://stone.ccfls.org - for more information.
We would also like to note that we will be participating yet again in this year’s Crawford Gives! During this exciting 48-hour giving opportunity, a portion of the prorated match pool will be added to each donation you make to Stone Memorial Library. Your donations will go towards supporting our lovely little library in continuing to grow our collection, improve our facilities, and meet the needs of our community. You can donate to us online on August 11 & 12 via http://crawfordgives.org You can also donate via check this year! Checks can be mailed to the Crawford Heritage Community Foundation, PO Box 933, Meadville PA 16335. Better yet, deliver your gift to the office of the Crawford Heritage Community Foundation at 415 Chestnut Street, Meadville PA 16335 to ensure it is logged during the program! Please contact Christian Maher, executive director at 814-336-5206 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions.
As always, we thank our community and our patrons for their support during this unprecedented time. We look forward to speaking with you and seeing you again in whatever way we can.
The Community News is also now available for purchase here at our library! New copies are put out each Monday, ensuring Conneautville has access to their local news source. Pick up your own paper copy at Stone Memorial today!
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” will return to our regular opening hours on August 17th! Our library will be opening at noon Monday through Friday and at 9 am on Saturdays. The hours will be posted at the front door.
The summer reading program is still going on!! The program runs through August 16th. But anyone can still register and earn a few prizes. Everyone needed to register online this year. Books must also be reserved online. If you are not able to register online, please call us to make arrangements.
The theme this year is “Imagine Your Story” and features all the imaginary creatures such as gnomes, fairies, dragons and characters that are consistently popular entertainment. However, any topics that have been read from other books count towards earning prizes.
We have some great prizes this year for all ages. There are games, toys, totes, adult and teen coloring books, journals, travel mugs and much more.
When visiting the library for pick ups, please adhere to our state /city regulations by wearing a mask and keeping your distance. Patrons can pick up their check outs just inside the main entrance of the library. All returns must be put in the book drop on the side of the building. They will be quarantined and sanitized before going back into circulation.
New books have finally arrived!! We now have two new orders in and on the shelves. The latest fiction titles include books from C. J. Box, David Baldacci, Sarah J. Maas, Louise Endrich, and Chris Bohjaian. New non-fiction titles include: “The Power of Bad”, “The Lincoln Conspiracy”, “Almost Keto” and “Rust - A memoir of Steel and Grit”.
Some new movies should be in this week as well. And our next order has already been placed. Check out the list posted on our window by the front door.
And remember, pre-school story time will be on our Facebook page during the lock down. Our “Ms Ginger” has had a great response to the virtual storytime posted every week. The videos are designed to help kids with all the activities they participate in at school. They have been getting hundreds of views. Kids and parents can safely participate and/ or sing along without leaving home.
Until August 17th, there will be no faxes or copies done here at the library. We are also not able to use the public computers yet. These services will resume as soon as we get the green light from Crawford County.
All online services will continue. Take advantage of our Universal classes and get some free education credits! All classes are free. They are great for anyone interested in learning a new career or advancing knowledge of a favorite hobby? Check out our website’s Power Library as well. You can find many resources for research and writing. This is great for students and 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 programs for our community.
Until September, we are purging the shelves to make room for new materials. Stop by and check out our front room for best sellers. Some used books, movies, magazines and CDs will be given away also.
For more information on our temporary system for Covid-19, 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.
Library hours are : Monday and Wednesday, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m, Tuesday and Thursday 2:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Friday, 12:00 p.m. -4 p.m. and Saturday hours are 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Closed Sundays.
All online services will continue. Take advantage of our Universal classes and get some free education credits! All classes are free. They are great for anyone interested in learning a new career or advancing knowledge of a favorite hobby? Check out our website’s Power Library as well. You can find many resources for research and writing. This is great for students and authors. All you need is a library card.
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 programs for our community.