Pysanky with Jeannie Curtis

Monday, April 9^th at 1:00 pm

Pysanky is a Ukrainian Easter egg, decorated using a wax-resist (batik) method. 

Learn about the history of this tradition and how it is done.

April Events

Pysanky with Jeannie Curtis - Monday, April 9th at 1:00 pm
Pysanky is the art of decorating Ukrainian Easter eggs, using a wax-resist (batik) method. Learn about the history of this tradition and how it is done.

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Stop Snoring Bernard!
Come to the library on Wednesday, April 11th at 6:30 pm for an activity filled program for young children featuring Stop Snoring Bernard! by Zachariah OHora.

For the seventh consecutive year, Pennsylvania's One Book, Every Young Child program will lead the way and highlight the importance of early literacy development in preschoolers ages 3 to 6. Stop Snoring, Bernard! follows the loveable sea otter Bernard as he tries to find a place in the zoo where his loud snoring won't disturb the other animals. Stop Snoring, Bernard! encourages young readers to appreciate what makes each of us different.

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Young at Heart - Mondays at 1:00 pm
April 9th – Pysanky with Jeannie Curtis

April 16th – Movie – The Secretariat

April 23rd – Games

April 30th – Movie - Courageous

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Teen Programs - Mondays at 3:30 pm
April 9th – Movie – Hugo

April 16th – Gaming

April 23rd – Craft – Magnet Fun

April 30th – Movie – The Muppets

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Readers Group - Wednesday, April 18th at 1:15 pm.
Come discuss your opinions on the books you have recently read. All are welcome to attend!

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Evening Book Group - Wednesday, April 25th at 6:30 pm.
We will be reading Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand.

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Mah jongg - Every Tuesday and Thursday from 4 to 8 pm.

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Chess Club - 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 2:30 pm.

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Facebook - For up-to-date information become Friends with Mengle Memorial Library on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mengle-Memorial-Library/156092201098407

March Events

Readers Group - Wednesday, March 18th at 1:15 pm.
This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. This monthly discussion group highlights the fiction and non-fiction titles read recently by participants. The group welcomes new members and is open to all people.

Evening Book Group - Wednesday, March 28th at 6:30 pm.
We will be discussing Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes. We have copies available for you to borrow.

Story Time - Mondays at 10:30 am

Young at Heart - Mondays at 1:00 pm
March 5th - Movie - The Help
March 12th - Wii gaming in the new room!
March 19th - Movie - Water for Elephants
March 26th - eReader Showcase and Q&A

Teen Programs - Mondays at 3:30
March 5th - Craft - Painted Bookends
March 12th - Game Central - Board Games, Bring your BeyBlades, or Wii gaming in the Teen Room
March 19th - Movie -Read Steel
March 26th - eReader What?!?

Mahjongg - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 4 pm.

Chess Club - 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month at 2:30 pm.

Thank you to everyone who helped make our Winter Wednesday events a success.

The lower level of the library is open. Thank you for your patience during the library's renovation.

Upcoming Events

Evening Book Group -- Wednesday, December 14th at 6:30 pm.  We will be discussing Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo.

Visit from Santa -- Monday, December 19th at 6:00 pm.  Christmas stories will be read and Santa will be available for pictures.  Don’t forget your camera! Remember to drop off at the library a wrapped gift from Santa for your child with their name clearly marked on it before the program starts.  Parents PLEASE sign your child up for the event by calling 265-8245 or by visiting the library. 

Happy Holidays! - The library will be closed Saturday, December 24th and Monday, December 26th for Christmas.  We will be closed Saturday, December 31st and Monday, January 2nd for New Years. 

Readers Group - Wednesday, January 18th at 1:15 pm.  This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.  This monthly discussion group highlights the fiction and non-fiction titles read recently by participants.  The group welcomes new members and is open to all people.  Call the library for more details at 265-8245.

Evening Book Group - Wednesday, January 25th at 6:30 pm.   We will be discussing Getting to Happy by Terry McMillan. 

Winter Wednesdays - Wednesday, February 1st and Wednesday, February 8th starting at 11 am.  Celebrating its 9th year the Friends of the Library transform the library into a café setting for which homemade soups, desserts, beverages, and quality used books are sold. Food may be eaten in the library or taken out. Winter Wednesdays have a café style dining from 11 am to 1:30 pm (or until the soup runs out!) with takeout available from 1:30 pm to 8 pm.

If you would like to donate soup, desserts, or your time please call the library at 265-8245.  We welcome the donation of quality used books as well. Rain, snow, or shine, these events will go on. We hope to see you in February!

Surprise Saturday- February 11th from 11 am to 1 pm - The library hosts a special day just for children and their families.  Surprise Saturday is a children’s day of fun events such as face painting, crafts, and storytelling. Every year we have a special guest come to take pictures with the children, in the past we have had Dora the Explorer, Tigger and Spiderman. Soup, desserts and books are sold this day as well so come hungry! 

Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to the Mengle Memorial Library on Monday, December 19, 2011 at 6:00 pm.  Christmas stories will be read and Santa will be available for pictures.  Don’t forget your camera! 

Remember to drop off at the library a wrapped gift from Santa for your child with their name clearly marked on it before the program starts.  Parents please sign your child up for the event by calling 265-8245 or by visiting the library.