Thursday, December 30, 2010

Local Libraries Must Reduce Hours for 2011

Effective January 4, 2011, all of Franklin County Library System’s libraries will be forced to further reduce weekly hours of operation. Due to the loss of State Aid to public libraries, seven libraries must close an additional total of 19 hours per week.

“We held out as long as we could. Staff members were stretched to the ultimate in 2010 trying to maintain the majority of library operation schedules. The additional staff cuts necessary just would not allow normal hours of operation,” apologetically states Library System Executive Director Bernice Crouse.

This is the unfortunate result of unavoidable cuts in staff hours, totaling 300 hours from the 2009 to 2011 time frame, reflecting $250,000 loss annually in state revenue. The changes are necessary to remain fiscally responsible and are intended to impact patrons as minimally as possible. In addition, the libraries will all be closed Friday, December 31, 2010 Saturday, January 1, 2011 and Monday, January 3, 2011.

2011 library hour changes are as follows:

Coyle Free Library, Chambersburg, hours have been reduced by 3 hours a week.
New hours:
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9-8
Tuesday: 9-8
Wednesday: 9-8
Thursday: 9-8
Friday: 9-8
Saturday: 9-2

Grove Family Library, Chambersburg: reducing 3 hours a week.
New hours:
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9-8
Tuesday: 9-8
Wednesday: 9-5
Thursday: 12-8
Friday: 9-5
Saturday: 9-1

Lilian Besore Memorial Library, Greencastle: reducing 4 hours a week.
New hours:
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 1-8
Tuesday: 9-8
Wednesday: 9-5
Thursday: 9-8
Friday: 9-5
Saturday: 9-1

St. Thomas Library reducing 4 hours a week.
New hours:
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 2-6
Tuesday: 2-6
Wednesday: 10-6
Thursday: 2-6
Friday: 2-6
Saturday: 9-12

Fort Loudon Community Library reducing 2 hours a week.
New hours:
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 3:30 – 7:30
Tuesday: 3:30 – 7:30
Wednesday: 3:30 – 7:30
Thursday: 3:30 – 7:30
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9-12

Alexander Hamilton Library reducing 1 hour a week.
New hours:
Sunday & Monday:
Tuesday: 9-5
Wednesday: 9-7
Thursday: 9-5
Closed Friday: 9-5
Saturday: 9-2

Blue Ridge Summit Free Library reducing 1 hour a week.
New hours:
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 3 – 8
Tuesday: 3 – 8
Wednesday: 3 – 8
Thursday: 3 – 8
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 10 - 2

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Chambersburg Reads Inspires in November

Chambersburg Reads to Inspire Service winds up in November with a Catch a Volunteer photography display, a showing of “The Blind Side” movie, a Volunteer Opportunities Fair, and The Conococheague Players visiting Chambersburg Area School District elementary schools to present Greg Mortenson’s, Listen to the Wind, based on a school-building project in the Middle East.

“Caught in the Act” photographs and art of volunteers in action are on display in the Grove Family Library art gallery through the end of November. Framed additions are welcome to the collection. If you have a framed work of a volunteer in action to display, contact Bernice Crouse at (717) 709-0282 ext. 212.

On Thursday, November 11, at 7:00 p.m., The Blind Side movie is showing on the big screen at Capitol Theatre for FREE. The movie will be introduced at 6:45 p.m. by a performance of Chambersburg H.Y.P.E, a local student hip-hop team. A discussion of mentoring opportunities in Franklin County will follow the movie. Door prizes are included. Sponsors include Healthy Communities Partnership, The Capitol Theatre Center, Cumberland Valley School of Music, Reach! of Carlisle, and Chambersburg Reads.

On Saturday, November 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Chambersburg Reads is hosting a Volunteer Opportunities Fair at the Chambersburg Mall. Nonprofit organizations are welcome to contact Bernice Crouse to request a free table to recruit volunteers for their work in the community. All organizations must submit proof of insurance. The “Fair” will also offer musical and dance entertainment by Cumberland Valley School of Music and the Shippensburg University Step Team. There will be brief presentations by at least 6 community organizations between the musical performances. Sponsors for this event include Chambersburg Mall, Cumberland Valley School of Music, Shippensburg Step Team, and Chambersburg Reads.

During the month of November, The Conococheague Players are visiting selected classes in elementary schools in Chambersburg Area School District to present a readers’ theatre version of “Listen to the Wind”, the picture book version of Greg Mortenson’s school-building project in the Middle East. The presentations will be used as a springboard for student reading and writing projects in the classroom. This program is sponsored by the Rotary Foundation of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Humanities Council, Chambersburg Area School District, and Chambersburg Reads.

For more information, contact Bernice Crouse at bdcrouse@fclspa.org.

Free Computer Classes at the Chambersburg and Greencastle Libraries

The Franklin County Library System is pleased to present more free Computer Classes. Walt Szczotka, Technology Reference Librarian, will instruct the classes on the following days and locations:

When: November 10, 2010
Where: Lilian S. Besore Memorial Library (Greencastle)
12:30 - 2:00: Computer Basics
2:15 – 3:45: Internet Basics
4:00 – 5:30: Open Questions and Answers

When: November 15, 2010
Where: Grove Family Library (Chambersburg)
12:00 – 1:30: Computer Basics
2:00 – 3:30: Internet Basics
4:00 – 5:30: Making the Most of Your Online Experience

When: December 1, 2010
Where: Coyle Free Library (Chambersburg)
12:30 - 2:00: Computer Basics
2:30 – 4:00: Internet Basics
4:30 – 6:00: Internet Safety

To sign up for November 10, contact Besore Library at (717) 597-7920
To sign up for November 15, contact Grove Family Library at (717) 264-9663
To sign up for December 1, contact Coyle Free Library (717) 263-1054

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Holiday Sale to Benefit Tween Group at Grove Family Library

Grove Family Library is having a Holiday Sale on Saturday, November 13, from 9 am – 2pm to benefit the library’s Tween Advisory Group. There will be a number of vendors including Mary Kay, Pampered Chef, 31 Purses, Tastefully Simple, Silpada, Scentsy, and Lia Sophia. In addition, there will be handmade jewelry, paintings, a bake sale, door prizes and a raffle for a homemade crocheted blanket.

The Tween Advisory Group is made up of tweens ages 9 to 14 who meet regularly at Grove Family Library to plan programs and events for children their age. The fundraiser is to raise money so the group can continue to plan and participate in events like a library sleepover, scrapbooking for kids and a gingerbread house contest.

The Holiday Sale will be held in the Community Room at the library at 101 Ragged Edge Road South, in Chambersburg. For more information, contact April Cole at alcole17@hotmail.com.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Philosophy Club

Back for the fall, the Monday Night Philosophy Club will meet the last Monday of every month at Coyle Free Library, on Main Street in Chambersburg. Interested philosophers will meet from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. on October 25th and discuss any topic presented at the meeting. Coffee, tea and snacks provided. For additional information, contact Jill Yaich at jyaich@fclspa.org or call 263-1054 ext. 205.

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Chambersburg Reads 2010

Chambersburg Reads to Inspire Service kicks off Monday, September 13 (National Literacy Day), 7:00 p.m. at Franklin Firehouse, with "Rising Stars: Celebrate Community Volunteerism". Join me there to hear award-winning motivational speaker Kathy Silks. You may know her from WITF, one of the organizers of the local "Reading Rainbow" programs of the 1990s. She is terrific! We will also present awards to 11 deserving local community volunteers and get a glimpse of their personal inspirational stories.

This event is being sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Franklin Fire Company, RSVP Capital Region, and the Chambersburg Reads Partners.
The next scheduled event is a Mural Painting Workshop at Grove Family Library on Saturday morning, September 25. Marti Yeager of Fayettville is the instructor. Please reserve your spot by September 20. (click website link below)
For more information on the calendar of events, recommended reading, organizations that need volunteers, and our sponsors visit Chambersburg Reads website . Chambersburg Reads is a two-month regional community reading program for Franklin and Fulton Counties.

Monday, May 10, 2010

Ft. Loudon Community Library May and June 2010

Coffee, Tea, and Books!
An American Album Book Discussion
This free program is for adults who like to read and chat about books! Thursday, May 13, 2010, 6:30 p.m. we’ll be discussing the book, Cast Two Shadows by Ann Rinaldi. So pick up a copy now at the library, read it, and join us for coffee and tea on May 13th to discuss the book! This will be our last book discussion till fall!

Cake Bingo
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. Price of admission is a cake or a copy of your favorite recipe. Donations are always welcomed. Door prizes and refreshments.

Franklin County Library Week
May 23-29, 2010
Fun for the whole family!
Come celebrate Franklin County Library Week!

New Books & DVDs
Many new books and DVDs have been arriving at the Fort Loudon Library. Look for them throughout the library. The following list is just a sampling of what has been received.

Adult Fiction:
Under the Cajun Moon by Mindy Starns Clark
To Love Again by Dody Myers
Lucid Intervals by Stuart Woods
The Killing Edge by Heather Graham
The 9th Judgment by James Patterson
The Shadow by Mary Higgins Clark

Adult Non-Fiction
Tea with Hezbollab by Ted Dekker
Finding Grace by Donna VanLiere

Juvenile Fiction:
Stormy Weather by Debi Gliori
Mine, All Mine! By Claire Hawcock
Looking Like Me by Walter Dean Myers

DVDs
The Widows Might
Love Takes Wing
Route 30
The Blind Side

Make a Splash—Read!
2010 Summer Reading Program

This year children, teens and adults will be able to register on line from home or at the library or anywhere you have access to a computer!
Registration begins June 1st!
After you register start reading some great books then log in the books you’ve read into the
computer beginning June 14th!
Don’t have a computer, just come to the library and use ours. We’ll help you!

Children theme: “Make a Splash, Read!”
Teen theme: “Make Waves”
Adult theme: “Water Your Mind”
So sign on and set your sail for the Fort Loudon Library this summer!
Children will explore the world of water and water fun through stories, songs, games, crafts and other activities about oceans, rivers, lakes, and pools and creatures that live there.
The Summer Reading Program is open to young people, 0-12 years of age, teens and adults, with programs, prize drawings, story hours and more.
The programs are FREE and open to children with all abilities.
For an ocean of fun, programs are on:
Tuesdays—Family Fun
Thursdays—Make and Take Crafts
Saturdays—Story Hour
First activity begins on Tuesday, June 22.
Look for a complete copy of all the activities to be handed out at school and at the library in May.
A schedule of Teen and Adult activities will also be available.
We hope you and your family will enjoy looking at books and reading together and that you discover the treasures of your library.


Blast From the Past! will start up again in the fall.

Library Hours:
Monday through Thursday 3:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 9 to 12
Phone: 369-4704

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Coyle Free Library

COYLE FREE LIBRARY YOUTH ROOM
http://coylekidsnews.blogspot.com
May 2010

Infant/Toddler Laptime: No programs in May—begins again June 23.
Pre-school Storytime: No programs in May—begins again June 25.
After-school Fun Club: 5 – 6 pm
Ages 6 – 8 : Tues. May 4 & 18
Ages 9 – 12: Tues. May 25

American Girls Club: Ages 8 – 12. Tues. May 11 4:30 – 5:30 pm

Family programs: 2:00 pm—all ages (children must be accompanied by an adult.)
Sat. May 15: Family Game Day
Kindly Canines: Ages 6 – 12--Come & read to a registered therapy dog.
Sat. May 1: 11 am – 12 noon
Please pre-register for all Youth Room programs (except Infant/Toddler Laptime and Family programs) either in person, by calling 717-709-0303, or by email at coylekids@gmail.com.

Monday, March 8, 2010

Fort Loudon Community Library

March/April 2010

Once Upon a Time Story Hour
Fun for all ages!
Saturday, March 6, 2010, 10:00 –11:00 a.m.
Stories, Rhymes, Songs, Crafts and Snacks.
Next Story Hour will be April 10.
All story hours feature our new program, “ Music and Movement”. Preschoolers and elementary children, parents too, spend 10 to 15 minutes moving and grooving to music during
storytime with the introduction of safe physical exercises. Continue the fun at home long after
storytime is over!

One Book, Every Young Child
Saturday, April 24 at 10:00 a.m.
Spend some time with your child or children in your life and take part in Pennsylvania’s One Book, Every Young Child reading initiative—an important statewide effort that supports sharing and talking about books and stories with children. Featured book for this year:“What a Treasure” by Jane and Will Hillenbrand. Activities include craft and snack.

Blast From the Past!
Thursday, March 25, 2010, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
This is a family program for children in Kindergarten through Middle School. All activities are
centered around the time period of the book that’s discussed. Featured book: "Listen Up!" by Monica Kulling. Activities include book discussion, craft and snack. Come to the program and get the book FREE!
Next Blast program will be April 15.
Featured book: Goin’ Someplace Special by Patricia C. McKissack.

Coffee, Tea, and Books!
An American Album Book Discussion
This free program is for adults who like to read and chat about books! Thursday, March 11, 2010, 6:30 p.m. we’ll be discussing the book, Where the Heart Still Beats by Carolyn Meyer. So pick up a copy now at the library, read it, and join us for coffee and tea on March 11 to discuss the book! Next book discussion will be April 8.

Who’s Writing Your Story?
We love to read and listen to get a peek inside an author’s world but who’s writing your story? Memories fade and knowledge disappears in just two generations if we don’t record our experiences as a legacy for others. From the smallest and silliest family traditions to the history behind the family heirloom— or the family feud— it all combines to make us who we are and influences who the next generation will become. If you aren’t writing it down, who is?
Whether you’ve never scribbled a line in a crisp, new journal or whether you are already thinking about publishing your own book of recollections, spend sixty minutes with us to get some fresh ideas on how to capture your own story for generations to enjoy. See some examples of what others are doing—on paper and electronically— and explore some published titles to help spark your own ideas.
This discussion led by Fort Loudon resident Yvonne Butts-Mitchell, a career communications professional, wordsmith and tale weaver on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at the Fort Loudon Library will continue Tuesday, April 6 at 6:00 p.m. Please let the library know if you plan to attend.

Celebrate National Library Week!
April 11– 17, 2010
“Libraries, The Discovery Zone”

2010 Summer Reading Program
Plans are underway!
This year children, teens and adults will be able to register on line from home or at the library!
Children theme: “Make a Splash, Read!”
Teen theme: “Make Waves”
Adult theme: “Water Your Mind”
Watch for more details in the coming months!

Library Hours:
Monday through Thursday 3:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 9 to 12 Phone: 369-4704

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Coyle Teen Activities

February and March





February 27th, 2 - 4 pm
Disco Karaoke Extravaganza

Put on your best white leisure suit and
sing the night away.



March 13th, 2 - 4 pm
Casino Royale
Will luck be your lady this night? Come
play some classic casino games for fun
(fake money will be used).

Coyle Free Library Youth Room

March & April 2010

Infant/Toddler Laptime: Every Tues. & Wed. at 10:00 am.
Spring Session begins March 16 through April 28 (except for March 30 & 31.)
Music, stories & rhymes for ages 0 -3 with a caregiver. No pre-registration is needed.

Pre-school Storytime: Every Thurs. at 1:30 pm and Fri. at 10:00 am.
Spring Session begins March 18 through April 30 (except for April 1 & 2.)
Stories, rhymes & a craft for ages 3 – 5.

After-school Fun Club: 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Ages 6 – 8--Tues. March 2, March 16, April 6 & April 20.
Ages 9 – 12—Wed. March 23 & April 27.

American Girls Club: Ages 8 – 12. Tues.
March 9 & April 13 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm.

Family programs: 2:00 pm—all ages (children must be accompanied by an adult.)
Sat. March 20: Family Movie Matinee
Sat. April 17: Family Game Day

Kindly Canines: Ages 6 – 12--Come & read to a registered therapy dog.
11 am – 12 noon—Sat. March 6 & April 10.

Please pre-register for all Youth Room programs (except Infant/Toddler Laptime and Family programs) either in person, by calling 717-709-0303, or by email at coylekids@gmail.com.

Monday, January 25, 2010

Ft. Loudon Library Jan/Feb 2010

Once Upon a Time Story Hour
Fun for all ages!
Saturday, February 6, 2010, 10:00 –11:00 a.m.
Stories, Rhymes, Songs, Crafts and Snacks.
Next Story Hour will be March 6.

I’m Moving @ the Library!
January brings a new program to our library!
Music and Movement! Preschoolers and
elementary children, parents too, will be moving and grooving during our Once Upon a Time Story Hour each month. The program supplements the 10 to 15 minutes of moving to music during storytime with the introduction of safe physical
exercises to do at home and materials to enable
parents to continue fun, music-related activities long after storytime is over.

Blast From the Past!
Thursday, January 21, 2010, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
This is a family program for children in Kindergarten through Middle School. All activities are
centered around the time period of the book that’s discussed. Featured book for January is Molly Bannaky by Alice McGill. Activities include book discussion, craft and snack. Come to the program and get the book FREE!
Next Blast program will be February 18.
Featured book: Reaching For the Moon by Buzz Aldrin.

Coffee, Tea, and Books!
An American Album Book Discussion
This free program is for adults who like to read and chat about books! Thursday, February 11, 2010, 6:30 p.m. The books are quick reads, mostly historical fiction, so they won’t take too much of your time. So join us at the Fort Loudon Library for coffee and tea and discuss the book A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly. Pick out a book to start reading for our discussion on March 11.

We Love Our Patrons Day!
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 9 to 12 noon.

Who’s Writing Your Story?
We love to read and listen to get a peek inside an author’s world, but who’s writing your story? Memories fade and knowledge disappears in just two generations if we don’t record our experiences as a legacy for others. From the smallest and silliest family traditions to the history behind the family heirloom— or the family feud— it all combines to make us who we are and influences who the next generation will become. If you aren’t writing it down, who is?
Whether you’ve never scribbled a line in a crisp, new journal or whether you are already thinking about publishing your own book of recollections, spend sixty minutes with us to get some fresh ideas on how to capture your own story for generations to enjoy. See some examples of what others are doing—on paper and electronically— and explore some published titles to help spark your own ideas.
This discussion will be led by Fort Loudon resident Yvonne Butts-Mitchell, a communications professional, wordsmith and tale weaver on Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at the Fort Loudon Library beginning at 6:00 p.m. Please let the library know if you plan to attend.

2010 Summer Reading Program
This year children, teens and adults will be able to register on line from home or at the library!
Children theme: “Make a Splash, Read!”
Teen theme: “Make Waves”
Adult theme: “Water Your Mind”
Watch for more details in the coming months!

Thank You!
Thanks to your many donations we are having our vintage love seat and chair re-upholstered by Barb’s Upholstery.


Library Hours:
Monday through Thursday 3:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 9 to 12 Phone: 369-4704

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Fort Loudon Library January 2010

Once Upon a Time Story Hour
Saturday, January 9, 10:00 a.m.
Fun for all ages!
Stories, Rhymes, Songs, Crafts and Snacks!
(Next Story Hour; February 6, 2010)

American Album Book Discussion
Coffee, Tea and Books!
Thursday, January 14, 6:30 p.m.
(Next Book Discussion; February 11, 2010)

Blast From the Past!
Thursday, January 21, 6:30 p.m.
For families with children in Kindergarten and Middle School.
Book discussion, craft and snack.
Each family will receive a free copy of the featured book.
(Next Blast From the Past!; February 18, 2010)

We Love Our Patrons Day
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 9 a.m. to 12.