Down in the dumps?

Try Life’s Little Instruction Book for 511 suggestions, observations on how to live a happy and rewarding life. (170 BRO)

Entertaining for New Year’s Eve?

We’ve got some party plus ideas!

Munch and crunch a bunch for lunch!

Do the diet drama delay! Doctors Phil, Oz, Atkins, and others are waiting for you at Mengle Library in January.

Holiday Videos

Looking for adult and children’s holiday videos? Mengle Library has a wide selection of entertaining films about Christmas.

Bedtime Stories

The Christmas Treasury (394.2 CHR) offers timeless, classic stories for the entire family to enjoy together.

Brockway’s got game!

It’s Gaming Day at 1 p.m. for the Young at Heart.

Mark your calendars

The Evening Book Group will be discussing "Eat, Pray, Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert on Tuesday, January 18th at 6:00 pm.

Santa Claus

Better be good, better not cry, I’m tell’n you why…Santa Claus is coming to town! He’ll be at Mengle Library on Tuesday, Dec. 14th at 6 p.m.

National Brownie Day!

Bake a batch of brownies! We’ve got award-winning brownie recipes from Paula, Martha, Rachel, Sandra, and all the best bakers!

A Day that will live in infamy!

Mark the remembrance of Pearl Harbor by reading a historical account by those who lived it. (940.54)

Find the artist in you!

Join premier painter Dick Pasi and create a lovely winter watercolor in 2 hours today, beginning at 1 pm.

Happy Hanukkah

It’s the second day of Hanukkah. Learn about this important Jewish festival by reading about Judaism in our many books.

Decorating for the holidays?

The library is loaded with “how to” books that celebrate the season with ideas for wreaths, greenery boughs, ornaments, candles, garlands, and topiaries.

How about making this year’s Christmas cards?

The magazine Craft ‘n Things has instructions for fun greeting cards that take 30 minutes or less to create.

Closed

Remember, the library will be closed Wednesday and Thursday for Thanksgiving.
The children's room and teen room will be closed next week (Monday, November 29 through Saturday, December 4th) for construction.

Are you ready for the Holidays?

For the perfect Thanksgiving feast we have the perfect cookbooks, holiday magazines, and entertaining “how to” books…Read your way to perfection!

Monday at 1pm

Come to Monday’s “Young at Heart” movie “The Blind Side,” a touching true story of a family who transforms a young man’s life –1pm

Happy Veterans Day!

Thank a Veteran for our freedoms! Read about their struggles in our war books.

60 is the new 40

Mah jongg is the new game in town. Learn to play. Instructors on site every Tuesday and Thursday from 5 to 8.

What are you doing on Saturday?

Countdown to National Gaming Day @ Your Library—5 days away!

Do you like to read?

Tomorrow is Book Lovers Day! Be a novel lover!

Monday's Program

Is your family tree a twig? Come hear Leah Green problem solve genealogy issues at 1 pm. @ Monday’s Young at Heart Program

Genealogy Problem Solving

Monday, November 8th at 1:00 pm presentation by Leah Green of DuBois. Tips and tricks on what to do when you have come across a problem in your genealogy research.

Brockway and Little Toby Valley

Take a virtual tour of Brockway and Little Toby Valley through John Keith’s book.

Do you have your Halloween costume

Need Halloween costumes ideas asap? The library has plenty of booooooks.

To Kill a Mockingbird

Are you reading To Kill a Mockingbird? Plan to join the discussion group on November 16th at 6 p.m.

Poetry

Dylan Thomas, the Welsh poet is born on this date in 1914. Celebrate with his poetry.

GoodSearch.com

Would you take a minute to help Mengle Memorial Library win $1,000? GoodSearch.com is sponsoring a contest that will give an extra $1,000 to each of the five organizations that have the most toolbar downloads (and $100 to each of the first 100 charities to reach 100 downloads!) With the GoodSearch toolbar, every time you search online or shop at more than 1,500 stores (from Amazon to Zazzle!), a donation will be made to Mengle Memorial Library — all you have to do is add our toolbar to your computer.

Protect your identity!

Play it safe with your identity. Attend S&T Bank’s presentation at 1 p.m. on Monday, October 25th about Identity Theft. Learn how you can protect your identity. Find out easy tips about how you can prevent identity theft. Learn some of the slick ways con artists try to get information from you.

Dear Ralph

Think ahead for Veterans’ Day…Buy a copy of Dear Ralph, a tribute to our WWII vets.

Mah jong instruction

The Mah jong Mavens are at it again, teaching others at 5 p.m. how to play the ancient Chinese game. Mah Jongg Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:00 pm throughout October & November. Come and join us for lessons in one of the mysteries of the Orient, the ancient Chinese board game Mah Jongg!

Evening Book Group

Dog lovers unite! Come to the book discussion of Marley and Me by John Grogan, beginning at 6 p.m.  Evening Book Group Tuesday, October 19th  

Story Time

Join us for Story Time on Monday at 10:30 am tailored for parents and children under the age of 5.  Includes stories, songs, and crafts. 

Upcoming Library Events

Evening Book Group Tuesday, October 19th at 6:00 pm We will be discussing Marley and Me by John Grogan. 

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Board Games and Socialization Monday, October 18^th at 1:00 pm.

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Identity Theft Monday, October 25th at 1:00 pm presentation by Bobbie Klingensmith of S&T Bank.  Learn how you can protect your identity. Find out easy tips about how you can prevent identity theft. Learn some of the slick ways con artists try to get information from you.

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Watercolor Painting Instruction, November 1st at 1:00 pm by the Brockway Artists Connection.

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Genealogy Problem Solving Monday, November 8th at 1:00 pm presentation by Leah Green of DuBois.  Tips and tricks on what to do when you have come across a problem in your genealogy research. 

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Movie “The Blindside” Monday, November 15th at 1:00 pm.

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Evening Book Group Tuesday, November 16th at 6:00 pm

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Readers Group Wednesday, November 17th, at 1:15 pm Members will exchange comments and opinions on books they’ve read.  New members welcome!

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Board Games and Socialization Monday, November 22nd at 1:00 pm.

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Technology Demonstration on Webcameras & Skype, Monday, November 29th at 1:00 pm.

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Mah Jongg Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:00 pm throughout October.  Come and join us for lessons in one of the mysteries of the Orient, the ancient Chinese board game Mah Jongg! 

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Story Time Mondays at 10:30 am tailored for parents and children under the age of 5.  Includes stories, songs, and crafts. 

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Teen programs Mondays at 3:30 pm

Upcoming Events

Project Linus Monday, September 20, 2010 at 1:00 pm - Presentation on Project Linus, which provides handmade blankets to children in need.
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September Story Hours on Monday at 10:15 am
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Mah Jongg – Weekly instruction Tuesdays & Thursday at 6:00 pm. Come and join us for lessons in one of the mysteries of the Orient, the ancient Chinese board game Mah Jongg!
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Evening Book Group Tuesday, September 21st at 6:00 pm - We will be reading Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Stout. The library has copies of this book available for you to borrow. At this meeting we will be discussing what books we will read in the coming months.
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Genealogy: Could you be a Mayflower Descendant? Monday, September 27, 2010 at 1:00 pm. The Society of Mayflower Descendants in Pennsylvania (SMDPA) will be hosting a genealogy program on how to use the 29-volume set entitled Five Generations Project Publications that traces descendants of the Pilgrims to the birth of the sixth generation children.

Come for a demonstration on how to use the books, learn about other places where information may be found, and the documentation that is required (i.e., primary, secondary, probable) to prove your family line.
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Watercolor Instruction for Beginners Monday, October 4th at 1:00 pm. The Brockway Artists Connection will resume the monthly watercolor class for beginners. The library will provide all needed materials.
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The Library will be closed on Monday, October 11th.

September Events

The Library will be closed on Monday, September 6th in observance of Labor Day

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Mah Jongg Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6:00 pm Starting: Tuesday, Sept. 7th & Thursday, Sept. 9th.  Come and join us for lessons in one of the mysteries of the Orient, the ancient Chinese board game Mah Jongg! 

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Story Time Mondays at 10:15 am starting Monday, September 13th.

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Marcellus Shale presentation by Tom Ransel On Monday, September 13th at 1 pm, join us for a presentation on leasing gas rights for Marcellus Shale.

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Readers Group Wednesday, Septermber 15th at 1:15 pm We will be discussing Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel

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Project Linus Monday, September 20, 2010 at 1:00 pm Presentation on Project Linus which provides handmade blankets to children in need.

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Evening Book Group Tuesday, September 21st at 6:00 pm We will be reading Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Stout.  The library has copies of this book available for you to borrow.  At this meeting we will be discussing what books we will read in the coming months.

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Genealogy: Could you be a Mayflower Descendant?  Monday, September 27, 2010 at 1:00 pm. The Society of Mayflower Descendants in Pennsylvania (SMDPA) will be hosting a genealogy program on how to use the 29-volume set entitled Five Generations Project Publications that traces descendants of the Pilgrims to the birth of the sixth generation children.

Come for a demonstration on how to use the books, learn about other places where information may be found, and the documentation that is required (i.e., primary, secondary, probable) to prove your family line. 

August Events

Kindergarten Bus Trip --Thursday, August 26th at 10:00 am

Take a bus trip with your child from the library, to the school, and back to the library.   This event is held on the same day as the School Tour for incoming Kindergartners and their parents.  This will give your child an opportunity to adjust to the new experience of riding the bus before the first day of school.

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Story Hour on Tuesday at 11 am -- August 10, August 17 and August 24

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Upcoming Young at Heart Programs --

August 16th at 1:00 pm - Digital Photo Editing

August 23rd at 1:00 pm - Movie “The Great Gatsby”

August 30th at 1:00 pm - Board Games

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Teen and ‘Tween Programs --

August 17th at 2 pm - Fun with Photos

August 24th at 2 pm Movie - Alvin and the Chipmunks the Squeakquel

Mengle Memorial Library presents “What a Treasure!”

Mengle Memorial Library presents “What a Treasure!”

Thursday, April 29th at 6:00pm 

Hear a reading of the story and participate in fun activities.  Every child gets a free copy of the book!

What a Treasure!, a picture book by Jane and Will Hillenbrand for children ages 3 to 6, is Pennsylvania's One Book, Every Young Child 2010 selection.  This is the fifth year of the program, which highlights the importance of early literary development in preschool aged children.

You're Invited!

You're Invited to the Mengle Memorial Library's Young at Heart Expo
Monday, April 12th at 1:00 pm.

Special musical performance by Dr. Paul Fehrenbach of Penn State DuBois will begin at 2:00 pm.

April Events

Celebrate National Library Week

April 12-18

Young at Heart Expo

Monday, April 12^th from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Dr. Paul Fehrenbach will be performing “Celtic Music” at 2:00 pm

The expo will be featuring organizations that offer services to adults over the age of 55.  Recently Mengle Memorial Library was awarded a Library Service & Technology Act (LSTA) Senior Spaces Grant.  This grant provided funding to be used in the purchasing of various materials for programs targeted to adults over the age of 55.  The library has been holding programs entitled “Young at Heart” every Monday at 1:00 pm for adults in this age group since November 2009.  As part of the Senior Spaces grant, this expo at the library will be the Kick-Off event for the official opening of our “Young at Heart” space that features materials specific to ages 55+.

The Senior Spaces grant was awarded to only six libraries in Pennsylvania, and will be recognized throughout the country in an upcoming American Library Association book and national convention.  Dr. Fehrenbach’s performance is part of a partnership between the Pennsylvania Humanities Council (PHC) and the Penn State Institute for the Arts and Humanities (IAH).

What a Treasure!

Thursday, April 29^th at 6:00 pm the library will be having a special One Book Every Young Child program.  What a Treasure! by Jane and Will Hillenbrand is the featured book for the 2010 “Pennsylvania One Book One Child” program.  A special guest will be reading the story and there will be various activities for children to participate in.

In its fifth year, the “Pennsylvania One Book” program highlights the importance of early literacy development in preschoolers.  Studies have shown that children need to be engaged in activities and discussions centered on a book for children to fully receive the benefits of early reading. 

Active reading to young children provides the cornerstones of literacy needed for them to excel in school.  Only 47.8% of children ages 0-5 are read to daily, and only 36% of Pennsylvania students are “proficient” or above in reading by the time they are in the 4^th grade.  The “Pennsylvania One Book Every Young Child” program is designed to give parents the ability to interact with their children when reading stories, giving children skills they need to succeed in school and life.  To find out more about the “Pennsylvania One Book” program go to: www.paonebook.org.  

 Between the Pages

for Ages 9-18
Held every Wednesday at 4:00 pm

April 7th -- Craft– Magnetic Creations
April 14th -- What are you reading? (Discuss the books you love or hate)
April 21st -- Movie—Planet 51
April 28th – create a mini movie


Between the Pages -- Wii gaming

Saturday, April 10th (2:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
Saturday, April 24th (2:00 pm – 4:00 pm)

Got a great board game, multiplayer game or a handheld system like PSP or Nintendo DS?   Bring it with you!  (All multiplayer games for the Wii must be rated "E")

Painting Class

            As part of the Young at Heart program, members of the Brockway Artists Connection will be teaching a monthly painting class at the library.  The next class will be held Monday, April 19th at 1:00 pm.  Young at Heart programs are held every Monday at 1:00 pm for adults over the age of 55.  Check out the library’s webpage (http://menglelibrary.org) for more information or pick up a calendar of events at the library.   

Other Young at Heart Programs

April 8th – Movie – To Kill a Mockingbird
April 12th – YAH Expo

April 22nd -- Wii and board games 

Computer Class

Every Thursday at 1:00 pm or by appointment.

Readers Group

            The Readers Group will meet on Wednesday, April 28^th at 1:15 pm.  Come discuss your ideas and opinions on the books you have recently read.  New members welcome.

Evening Readers Group

            The evening readers group will meet Tuesday, April 20th at 6:30pm.  The group will be discussing “TH1RTEEN R3ASONS WHY” by Jay Asher.  When Clay Jenson plays the cassette tapes he received in a mysterious package, he's surprised to hear the voice of dead classmate Hannah Baker. He's one of 13 people who receive Hannah's story, which details the circumstances that led to her suicide. Clay spends the rest of the day and long into the night listening to Hannah's voice and going to the locations she wants him to visit.

Fine Free Week

In celebration of National Library Week, the library will be forgiving the fines of all library patrons who come to the library.

March Events

Young at Heart Events
Every Monday at 1:00 pm

March 1st -- Movie-Darby O’Gill and the Little People
March 8th -- Wii and board games
March 15th -- Water color painting class taught by the Brockway Artists Connection
March 22nd -- Learn more about cell phones, the different types of plans available, texting, how to add phone numbers and more.


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Between the Pages
for Ages 9-18
Held every Wednesday at 4:00 pm

March 3rd -- Movie– Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
March 10th -- What are you reading? (Discuss the books you love or hate)
March 17th -- Movie—Alvin and the Chipmunks
March 24th -- create your own comic
March 31st -- Board Games

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Between the Pages
Wii gaming

Saturday, March 6th (2:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
Friday, March 19th (4:00 pm – 7:00 pm)
Saturday, March 27th (2:00 pm – 4:00 pm)

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Computer Basics Classes Held every Thursday at 1:00 pm
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Evening Book Group

Tuesday, March 16th at 6:30pm

The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls

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Readers Group
Wednesday, March 24 at 1:15 pm
Share your opinions and thoughts on the books you have recently read.
The group will be meeting upstairs in the main part of the library.

New members welcome!

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Legos in the Library
Thursday, March 25, 2010 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm.

Legos in the Library is a monthly program where children and their parents use Legos to build different objects. Every month the program features a different theme. The theme for February will be “castles.”

Do you have Legos you no longer play with? The library is still collecting Legos of all sizes.

This program is for children ages 3 to 12 and their parents.

The programs will teach children: Creative Problem Solving, Concentration & Perseverance, Designing, Planning & Organizing, Teamwork, Communication, and Independent Thinking

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Book Reviews
Have you read a great book lately and would like to recommend it? The library is looking for book reviews to add to the library's webpage.

Please send your recommendations to menglereads@gmail.com

Include: Title of book, Author, a rating between 1-5 (1 being the worst, 5 being the best), a brief description of the book, your first name and your age.

February Events

Winter Wednesdays
Wednesday, February 3rd from 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Wednesday, February 10th from 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

It is time for the 7th annual Winter Wednesdays at the Brockway library!

Started in 2004 as a fund raiser following state wide funding cuts, it has continued as a popular mid-winter event. Members of the Friends of the Library prepare homemade soups and desserts for patrons’ enjoyment for dining “in” or for “carry out.” In addition, the sale of quality used books is featured. The Friends’ goal is to promote library awareness and raise funds in an entertaining and community based style.

Surprise Saturday
Saturday, February 13th from 11:00am – 1: 00pm

Featuring author Jan Sady and her book “Mr. Bernie’s Most Favorite Place.” Kids will also enjoy face painting, coloring, and a visit by Tigger.

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Young at Heart Events
Every Monday at 1:00 pm

February 1st -- Technology Gadgets (Kindle, GPS, FlipRecorder, iPod)
February 8th -- Wii and Board Games
February 15th -- Painting class taught by the Brockway Artists Connection
February 22nd -- Online Genealogy Research (Ancestry.com)

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Between the Pages
for Ages 9-18
Held every Wednesday at 4:00 pm

February 3rd -- Digital Picture Editing
February 10th -- What are you reading? (Discuss the books you love or hate)
February 17th -- Duct Tape Crafts
January 27th -- Movie – G Force

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Between the Pages
Wii gaming

Saturday, February 13th (2:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
Friday, February 19th (4:00 pm – 7:00 pm)
Saturday, February 27th (2:00 pm – 4:00 pm)

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Computer Basics Classes Held every Thursday at 1:00 pm
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Evening Book Group
Tuesday, February 16th at 6:30 pm
“The Book Thief” by Marcus Zusak
Teens welcome to attend!
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Readers Group
Wednesday, February 24 at 1:15 pm
Share your opinions and thoughts on the books you have recently read.
The group will be meeting upstairs in the main part of the library.

New members welcome!

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Legos in the Library
Thursday, February 25, 2010 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm.

Legos in the Library is a new monthly where children and their parents use Legos to build different objects. Every month the program features a different theme. The theme for February will be “boats.”

Do you have Legos you no longer play with? The library is still collecting Legos of all sizes.

This program will be for children ages 3 to 12 and their parents.

The programs will teach children: Creative Problem Solving, Concentration & Perseverance, Designing, Planning & Organizing, Teamwork, Communication, and Independent Thinking

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Book Reviews
Read a great book lately and think other people should read it? The library is looking for book reviews to add to the library's webpage.

Please send your recommendations to menglereads@gmail.com

Include: Title of book, Author, a rating between 1-5 (1 being the worst, 5 being the best), a brief description of the book, and your age and first name.