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

____________________________________

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.