Weather Closing

Urgent Notice:  Franklin County Library System libraries are now CLOSED for Monday, October 30.  Heavy rains are due to arrive early this morning, followed soon by the winds  If we receive a direct hit from the storm, there is a likelihood the libraries may also be closed on Tuesday.  Please check ahead by phone before venturing out into the storm to visit a library.  Please stay safe.

Bookmobile  and book buggy runs are also cancelled for Monday and Tuesday.

Part Time Opening -- August 16:

Preschool Bookmobile Assistant – Ability to drive 30 ft. bookmobile.  Experience working with preschoolers and teachers.  Must lift 40 lb. totes and use library computer system.  HS diploma required. Day shifts 18 hours/week. $7.50 - $8/hour. Send resume to: Human Resources, Franklin County Library System, 101 Ragged Edge Road South, Chambersburg, PA 17202

Summer Reading Kick-Off Photos

Chambersburg Public Library Summer Reading Program Kick-Off With General Foolishness Paul Hadfield at CAMS South

St. Thomas Library Receives $1000 for Summer From American Legion Post 612

Detrich-Brechbill American Legion Post 612 donated $1000 to the 2012 summer reading program “Dream Big Read” at St. Thomas Library. 

Pictured in photo:  Deanna Leach, Branch Manager, St. Thomas Library; Terry Fuller & Robert Zullinger from Detrich-Brechbill American Legion Post 612; Bernice Crouse, Executive Director, Franklin County Library System.

First Friday, June 1

Due to the severe weather forecast the library will NOT have a stand at Chambersburg 1st Friday event tonight, June 1.  Rain and wind does not work well with books, papers and our planned children's crafts.  Hope to see you at Healthy Communities Partnership Drug-Free Summer Kick-Off event in Waters Park on June 11, beginning at 4:00 p.m.

A Home Tour Too Good to Miss!

June Home Tour Benefits Chambersburg Libraries

Tour Books are available now for the annual Home Tour that benefits the Coyle Free and Grove Family Library Building Funds.  The tour date is Sunday, June 3, 2010, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Visit historic homes on Philadelphia Ave., new construction in Maple Run, an in-town garden, a classic farm-style house in the city and a home with a panoramic view of the countryside.  Get your booklets now at Coyle or Grove Libraries for just $20 each.  Thanks to our printing sponsor Graphics Universal, all proceeds go to the libraries!

House #1) The Sheep Home                                                       862 Philadelphia Avenue

This Queen Anne style home in the north end of Chambersburg was built in 1880’s  by Dr. George Hull.  Presently owned by Dr. Robert and Diane Sheep, some of the home highlights include a circular turret, a stained glass window and a wrap-around porch.

House #2) The Schiwek Home                                                   662 Philadelphia Avenue

This home was built prior to 1930 for William Hoerner, a widower.  It has also housed two prior Deans of Wilson College.  Of special note in this two story brick home with a slate roof is a significant art collection and over 2000 books.

House #3) Bowers Home                                                                             169 Tobin Drive

This Maple Run duplex, owned by the Bowers sits on a large lot and has a sunroom.  Home highlights include international décor and a basement with a surprise: a magic show!

House #4) The Smith Home                                                                        1055 Lincoln Way East

The home of Rick and Joan Smith also houses two businesses:  the Inside Out salon and the Hot Java coffee shop.  Since purchasing the home in 2002, much remodeling and landscaping has transformed the property.   The home’s garden offers a delightful atmosphere to enjoy outdoor live music offered over the summer.   

House #5) The O’Connor Home                                                                523 Guilford Avenue

The O’Connor Home is over 100 years old and was originally built by George Geyer Sr., who owned Geyer Lumber.  He and his wife lived in the house for 70 years.  The home has also been previously owned by Chambersburg mayor Pete and his wife Kay Lagiovane.  This classic Americana “farm” style house has a large country kitchen, a winter garden, and an extensive collection of art and books.

House #6) The Diller Home                                                                       3674 Pampas Circle

The Diller home, off Falling Spring Road, was built on 3.5 acres.  Views from the home capture a panoramic view of the countryside.  Of special interest is the home’s large foyer and cozy family room.

Franklin-Fulton Reads From Here to There...Coming September 8

Conococheague Players, Lincoln Highway Association.  Franklin County LEARN and Healthy Communities partners, schools, and libraries are developing activities for families with children of all ages.  Additional featured books include Richard Paul Evans' series "The Walk" (now 3 titles long), nonfiction books about Lincoln Highway, the Appalachian Trail, and Forbes Road, Rules of the Road by Joan Bauer for teens, Country Crossing by Jim Ayelsworth and many other great titles for children.

Please visit our website at http://www.chambersburgreads.org/ to learn more as the plans develop.

May Computer Classes

May  17  Fulton County Library                                                       Phone:  485-5327

Individual Computer Sessions.  11 am – 7 pm

Individualized 45 minute session with a reference librarian.  Potential topics for training are help with e-readers, social networking, online job application assistance, basic computer skills, uploading picture and more.  Participants may bring their own portable devices such as laptops and e-reader devices.

May 21 Grove Family Library, Chambersburg                               Phone: 264-9663

Basic Computer 3-4 pm

E-Book 4-5 pm

Please bring devices and cords

Internet Basics 5-6 pm

Email Basics 6-7 pm

Participants need to bring email addresses and passwords

May 22  Coyle Free Library, Chambersburg                                   Phone:  263-1054

Computer Basics 10-11 am

May 22  Besore Memorial Library, Greencastle                              Phone:  597-7920

Individual Computer Sessions 11 am -7 pm

May 23  Alexander Hamilton Memorial Library, Waynesboro      Phone:  762-3335

Individual Computer Sessions 11am -7 pm

May 24  Coyle Free Library, Chambersburg                                   Phone:  263-1054

Internet Basics  / Email 5-6 pm

May 30  Blue Ridge Summit Library                                                Phone:  794-2240

Individual Computer Sessions 3-8 pm

Please sign up for computer sessions at the branch library holding the class. For more information contact your branch library or jyaich@fclspa.org 717-263-1054 ext. 205.

Author Peter Troy Coming to Coyle Free Library

Coyle Free Library and its book club welcome Peter Troy as he presents his debut novel May the Road Rise Up To Meet You at Coyle Free Library at Main Street in Chambersburg on May 15, at 6 pm.   Troy will be joining the Coyle Free Library Book Club to read an excerpt from his book and to discuss the novel. 

May the Road Rise Up to Meet You was published in February 2012 by Doubleday.  The novel is a passionate and deeply absorbing American epic told from four distinct perspectives, two immigrants and two slaves, amidst the backdrop of the Irish Famine, the Abolitionist Movement and the Civil War. There are several scenes in the novel pertinent to Chambersburg and the surrounding area.

Peter Troy is a former journalist and high school history teacher.  He lives in New York State where he is currently at work on the second book in a trilogy that will span one hundred sixty years of American history when it is completed.

More information about the book can be found at http://www.maytheroadriseuptomeetyou.com/.  Copies of the book can be purchased at Coyle Free Library for $16.00 before and during the event.  The author visit is free and open to the public.  Refreshments will be provided.

For more information, contact Lisa Brown, Circulation Manager, Coyle Free Library at (717) 263-1054 or email her at lbrown@fclspa.org.

Grover's Den Grand Opening

On Friday, April 27^th, Grover’s Den officially opened at Grove Family Library on Ragged Edge Road in Chambersburg.  In attendance at the grand opening for the ribbon cutting was Representative Rob Kauffman, several of the Grover’s Den planning committee volunteers, and staff.

Grover’s Den is a comfortable area within the library designated for those over the age of 55 to sit down, relax, sip coffee, read large print books, meet new people, research subjects of special interest on a large screen monitor.

In conjunction with the Den, several programs have been implemented geared toward seniors. 

May 15^th 10 -11 am Nutrition & Diet

June 6^th 2 pm Floral Design (First Wednesdays program)

June 13^th 10 am Jazzercise

For a complete list of programs stop by Grove Family Library and pick up a Grover’s Den brochure.

Grover’s Den is partially funded with federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds administered by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries.

For more information, please contact Joan Peiffer, Director Grove Family Library, at 717-264-9663 or email her at jpeiffer@fclspa.org.   

April Email News

Read our April News Email by clicking http://us4.campaign-archive1.com/?u=03478e9c5a94d3f15bf39b03f&id=fb459e7df4 .

One on One Computer Classes

Individual Computer Classes Promoting Information Literacy
at Your local library Branch

Finding it hard to search the internet?
Create a document?
Format a sign for your community function?
Turn on your e-reader?

Do you have someone to talk to?

Franklin County Library System is providing free one on one sessions with a reference librarian who will help you with your individual technology needs. Half an hour sessions with someone who will take the time to answer your questions, and follow up if needed.


Sessions will be held at your branch library on:

March 15, 2012 10 to 7 Fulton County Library McConnellsburg, PA

March 21, 2012 3 to 8 Blue Ridge Summit Library Blue Ridge Summit, PA

March 26, 2012 10-7 Grove Family Library Chambersburg, PA

March 27, 2012 10-7 Besore Memorial Library Greencastle, PA

March 28, 2012 10-7 Coyle Free Library Chambersburg, PA

PLEASE SIGN UP AT YOUR LOCAL BRANCH LIBRARY

For information please contact your local library or contact:
Jill Yaich
717-263-1054 ext. 205
jyaich@fclspa.org

Penn State Professional Development Classes at Grove Family Library

Take the lead...
Sharpen your Professional Skills
Penn State offers this proven series of half-day courses designed for the high-potential employee seeking that extra edge. We have two tracks—one for the individual who wants to develop his/her effectiveness in the workplace, and one for the emerging leader.
Take one class, one track, or mix and match to achieve your unique goals.
Workshops will be facilitated at the Grove Family Library,
101 Ragged Edge Road South, Chambersburg.
$169 per person/ per workshop. Lunch is included with your registration - see form attached.
Phone: (717) 749-4116
www.ma.psu.edu/ce
E-mail: ceclassinfo@ma.psu.edu
Other business and professional workshops offered by Penn State Continuing Education in spring 2012:
Project Management
A comprehensive series will be facilitated at Mont Alto Campus:
Level I
March 21 and 22, 2012
Level II
April 3 an 4, 2012
Level III
April 17 and 18, 2012
Supply Chain Workshop Series
Five half-day workshops will be facilitated at FCADC offices, Chambersburg:
Inventory Management - April 12
Physical Inventory - April 19
Material Planning - April 26
Distribution Management - May 3
Cycle Counting - May 10
Please contact us for more information:
(717) 749-4116 Business and Professional Skills Series
Communication Effectiveness - March 13, 2012 (8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
Sales Effectiveness - March 13, 2012 (12:30-4:30 p.m.)
Time Management Effectiveness - March 20, 2012 (8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
Customer Service Excellence - March 20, 2012 (12:30-4:30 p.m.)
Dealing with Conflict - March 27, 2012 (8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.0)
Emotional Intelligence - March 27, 2012 (12:30-4:30) p.m.
Leadership Series
Change Management - April 10, 2012 (8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
Teambuilding - April 10, 2012 (12:30-4:30 p.m.)
Leadership - April 17, 2012 (8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
Coaching - April 17, 2012 (12:30-4:30 p.m.)

Part Time Bookmobile Driver Needed

Part Time Position Available Immediately:

Bookmobile Driver/Library Assistant

Excellent driving record and people skills required.
Able to work flex hours as required. 14-18 hours per week.
Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. Pay range: $7.75-9.00/ hour.
Send resume to:
Human Resources, Franklin County Library System,
101 Ragged Edge Road South, Chambersburg, PA 17202

PA Forward

FOR RELEASE: February 13, 2012

Libraries Launch PA Forward Campaign

On February 13, at the Capitol in Harrisburg, the Pennsylvania Library Association launched a statewide library literacy initiative. PA Forward was launched to expand the role of libraries in the lives of the residents of Pennsylvanians and demonstrate the importance of libraries to their future. Libraries across Pennsylvania, including Franklin County Library System, are joining forces to implement this new initiative in 2012 and forever change the way people use and see their library.

The keynote speaker was award –winning and bestselling author, Ms. Lisa Scottoline. She is the PA Forward Advisory Board Honorary Chair and she spoke about how she personally values libraries and how they do so much more than provide reading materials. Scottoline talked about how libraries and book discussions connect people and inspire the imagination. Imagination and innovation are the keys to moving PA Forward.

PA Forward embraces the premise that 21st Century libraries are ideally positioned to be community centers of information, technology, and learning that will fuel educational and economic opportunities for all of our citizens. At the heart of PA Forward are five essential Literacies – Basic, Information, Civic and Social, Health, and Financial. Pennsylvania’s libraries are uniquely placed to help people of all ages garner the knowledge essential to function successfully in the 21st Century as citizens, parents, students, employers, employees, and consumers.

Locally, Franklin County Library System has planned at least one event for each Literacy over the coming weeks. The 5 Literacies with coordinating events are as follows:

Basic Literacy – Libraries can push Pennsylvania to achieve one of the highest literacy rates in the country, a better trained and more skilled workforce, and a growing tax base, economy, and population.

Events: PA One Book Every Young Child author Zachary OHora visits Grove Family Library at 10:00 a.m. and Besore Memorial Library at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 26, to talk to children about his book Stop Snoring, Bernard! Sponsored in part by a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Institute for Museum and Library Services administered by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries

Information Literacy – Libraries can help all Pennsylvanians learn how to use online resources and current technology to improve their education, to enhance their job skills, and to participate fully in a digital society.
Events: E-book Device Orientations at Coyle Free Library, on Tuesday, April 10 – 10:00 a.m. Kindle, 11:00 a.m. IPAD & IPHONE, 12:00 Noon NOOK; on Thursday, April 12 – 4:00 p.m. Kindle, 5:00 p.m. IPAD & IPHONE, 6:00 p.m. NOOK

Civic and Social Literacy – Libraries can give citizens of all ages the knowledge and skills they need to improve their lives, to contribute effectively in their communities, and to participate in civil discourse.

Events: Voter Registration at Coyle Free Library during all open hours from March 19 – 23
Civil War Author Bob O’Connor speaks at Fort Loudon Community Library, Thursday,
April 12, at 6:00 p.m.

Health Literacy – Libraries can play an important role in helping citizens actively manage their own and their family’s well-being, making them effective partners with their health care providers and reducing costs.

Events: Soul Surfer movie showing and discussion, Grove Family Library, Thursday, February 16, from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Popcorn and beverage for first 50 youth to arrive. Door prizes at 8:30
Sponsored in part by Healthy Communities Partnership

Family Place Care & Share Time series of workshops for children birth to age 3 and their parents/caregivers at St. Thomas Library, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10:30 a.m.

Financial Literacy – Libraries can help citizens become informed consumers and guide individuals, small businesses, and other organizations to contribute to the economic vitality of their communities.

Event: “ Right on the Money” program for ages 4 – 8 and their parents, Besore Memorial Library, Thursdays, April 12, 19, 26, & May 3 at 6:00 p.m.
Sponsored in part by Greencastle-Antrim Kiwanis and Penn State Extension

Many of the above programs require registration in advance. Please contact the host library to register:

Coyle Free 717-263-1054
Grove Family 717-264-9663
Besore Memorial 717-597-7920
St. Thomas 717-369-4716
Fort Loudon Community 717-369-4704

It is critical that all Pennsylvanians attain these literacies to be successful in the 21st century. Knowledge is power and your local libraries have the power to move Franklin County and Pennsylvania forward.

Civil War Presentation

Lilian S. Besore Memorial Library
305 East Baltimore Street
Greencastle, PA 17225
Phone: 717.597.7920

FREE Civil War Presentation
The Lilian S. Besore Memorial Library is having a civil war presentation and book signing on February 9, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.

Author Bob O’Connor will be presenting his most recent historical novel, A House Divided Against Itself. This book tells of a rare exception and follows two brothers, one in the 2nd Virginia, Stonewall Brigade, CSA and the other from the 87th Pennsylvania, USA as they fought against each other in two battles in the Shenandoah Valley during 1861-1863. The story is based on over 90 letters from the participants and other members of their regiments, the regimental records, and official records of the conflict.

Mr. O’Connor will be on hand to sell and sign his book, A House Divided Against Itself, for $16.00 plus tax after his presentation.

ESL Classes at Besore Memorial Library in Greencastle

2012 Computer Classes

The Franklin County Library System will be offering a variety of free one on one and group computer classes at 6 branches in 2012. New this year are 45 minute individualized sessions with a reference librarian. Potential topics for training are help with e-readers, social networking, online job application assistance, basic computer skills, uploading picture and more. Participants may bring their own portable devices such as laptops and e-reader devices.

Classes will be held for 45 minute sessions from 10:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the following locations:

January 31, 2012 - Grove Family Library, Chambersburg

February 7, 2012 - Besore Memorial Library, Greencastle

February 16, 2012 - Fulton County Library, McConnellsburg

To sign up for a session contact either Grove Family Library at 264-9663, Besore Memorial Library at 597-7920 or Fulton County Library at 485-5646.