Library News
- Last Updated on Tuesday, 23 June 2015 22:13
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Need to make a photocopy or send a fax? These are services we provide for Library patrons.
Basic one-on-one computer assistance is available by appointment; call to schedule a session.
Need a place to do some work in peace; check out our “quiet spaces.” Tutoring rooms are available. Call to reserve.
July 3 – Library will be closed. Charleroi Borough 2015 Community Day activities will be held at the Market House and Chamber Plaza. Our Library staff and volunteers will be staffing the children’s activities area: From noon – 8 p.m. there will be balloons, games, children’s crafts, and a giant slide; at 3 p.m. the magic show begins; mad science will take place at 5 p.m.; and a petting zoo and pony rides are scheduled from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. For additional information all the day’s events see the Charleroi Borough website: www.charleroiboro.org/Documents/Forms/commday.pdf.
July 4 – Library will be closed to enable staff to spend the holiday with family and friends.
July 9 – Book Club – Selections for this month are: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, and Celeste Ng’s debut novel, Everything I Never Told You. Pick up your copies at the front desk. New club members are always welcome; join the discussion at 5:45 p.m. on the 9th.
Summer Lunch Program – Stop in any time Monday through Friday after 12:30 p.m. for lunch – one (1) lunch per school-aged child. Lunches, provided through the Charleroi Area School District, are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Summer Reading Program
“Superheroes to the Rescue!” – Wednesday, July 8, 5:30 p.m. Grab mom and dad and head to the Library for family night. Let Pittsburgh Puppet Works entertain you. There will be a photo booth; each child will get to do a superhero photo. To top off the evening, let’s have dinner.
“Heroes in History” – Wednesday, July 15, 11:30 a.m. Tall tales and Greek mythology meet to bring an afternoon of fun.
“Community Heroes” – Wednesday, July 22, 11:30 a.m. Visit with our local community heroes; examine a fire truck; talk to a policeman; check out an ambulance.
“Superhero Jam in the Park!” – Wednesday, July 29, 11:30 a.m. Wear your favorite superhero T-shirt/costume. Let’s have a blast. Lunch will be provided. Adult guardian attendance is mandatory.
John K. Tener Library
638 Fallowfield Ave.
Charleroi, PA 15022
724-483-8282
www.washlibs.org/john-k-tener
Library Director: Toni Zbyl