Chess Club, redux

Chess Club is continuing through the rest of the year, but on a once-a-month basis.  With a break during July, we'll be back the first Saturday of the month after that.  It's open to anyone (kids, teens, adults) who wants to play.  Want to learn?  We'll teach you.  Already know how to play?  Come play against different level players.  Need to brush up on some strategy?  Our instructors can help you there, too!  So, bring your chess set if you have one (if not, we've got extras), and join us for the next Chess Club meeting.

The Genealogical Society of Southwestern Pennsylvania

Presents

Our Annual General Membership and Holiday Luncheon

with Guest Speaker

Marilyn Holt, Head of the PA Department of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, President Elect of the Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society

When: Saturday, December 7th

Time: 12 Noon

Cost: $15 per person

Where: Citizens Library

Menu:

Baked Chicken; Stuffed Shells; Parsley Potatoes; Green Beans with Bacon; Salad, Desserts; Beverages

RSVP by December 1st

Preschool Story Time is open to children ages 3 years* through Kindergarten age.  (*Children must be 3 by September 1.)  This group meets on Tuesday afternoons at 2:00, from October 1 through December 10.  The literacy-based half-hour program includes 1–3 stories, rhymes, songs, an occasional short movie or easy craft, and a snack each week.

Enrollment is limited, and registration, starting September 10, is required for Story Times.  A “Parent’s Guide to Story Time” brochure is available at the Children’s Dept. desk.  For more information, please call the Children’s Dept. at 724-222-2400, ext. 235, or go to our website and click on the “Children’s Page.”

Tuesday, Dec. 10, 6-7:30pm  Located downstairs in MP2

Design your own “Gingerbread” creation! Make a traditional house or think outside the box. Awards for most traditional, book tie-in, most creative, and teens’ choice!

All materials and snacks provided.

Registration Requested. Grades 6-12.

Call 724-222-2400, ext 260, e-mail TeenCitizens@gmail.com, or visit the Teen Department at www.washlibs.org/Citizens.

There are two Toddler Story Times that meet on Wednesday mornings.  The 10:30-11:00 group is for children ages 1½ - 2 years; the 11:30-12:00 group is for 2½ - 3 years.  Both groups will run from October 2 through December 11, and a parent or adult caregiver must accompany each child.  These literacy-based half-hour programs include 1–3 interactive stories, rhymes, songs, circle games, an occasional easy craft, and a snack each week.

 Enrollment is limited, and registration, starting September 10, is required for Story Times.  A “Parent’s Guide to Story Time” brochure is available at the Children’s Dept. desk.  For more information, please call the Children’s Dept. at 724-222-2400, ext. 235, or go to our website and click on the “Children’s Page.”

HEALTH INSURANCE GOT YOU DOWN?

We are here to educate and assist you in applying for and selecting the right insurance plan to meet your health care needs and budget. The information is provided by Christina Livingston, a Certified Application Counselor from Cornerstone Care.  There will be a table set up at Citizen’s Library, December 12th, from 2pm to 4pm.  The  Help Line number for this information is 724-825-4411.

Annual Family “HOLIDAY FUN DAY”

The family program event for December is “Family Holiday FUN Day” on Saturday, December 14, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.  The program is a casual, relaxed afternoon of holiday stories, movies, craft, and refreshments.

Family Holiday FUN Day is FREE and open to the whole family. 

Registration is requested by Thursday, December 12, so we know how many to prepare for.

For more information, or to register, please stop in or call the Children’s Department at 724-222-2400, ext. 235.

Adam Sutch on dulcimer, Holiday Music  

Tuesday, December 17th, Sutch Sounds Featuring Adam Sutch on the Dulcimer.  The program is free.  Lunch is available for $5.00 after the program.  Sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Citizens Library will CLOSE AT 5pm for the Christmas Holiday.

Citizens Library is CLOSED for the Christmas Holiday.

Tom Northrop, Book Review- Title TBA

Chuck Finder, author of "The Steelers Encyclopedia"

Stan Gordon, UFO expert

Laura Engel, Jane Austen expert

Greg Kenney as Jackie Robinson

Thom O'Schell, Master Gardner

Dr. James McMurty Longo, Author of "From Classroom to the White House: The Presidents and First Ladies as Students and Teachers"

Jack Bogut, Friends of Citizens Library Annual Meeting

Jonathan A. Gottshall, Author of "The Storytelling Animal: How Stories Make Us Human"