Laughlin Memorial Library

The following will be our hours/services starting in February: INSIDE LIBRARY Appointments (Computer/Fax/Copies/Choosing Books):... Wednesday 10 am 3 pm Thursday 1 6 pm Saturday 10 am 3 pm Must call ahead to schedule, 724-266-3857. Patrons limited to 1 hour per day. OUTSIDE LIBRARY Grab and Go (underneath front porch)/Curbside Pickup: Monday 1 6 pm Tuesday 10 am 3 pm Wednesday 10 am 3 pm Thursday 1 6 pm Friday 10 am 3 pm Saturday 10 am 3 pm Our Book Sale is currently not open. Limited books are for sale upstairs. Stay tuned for any additional changes to our hours/services in the coming weeks.

In Wednesday's story time, Rosie Revere, Engineer used her curiosity to solve her "smelly" problem. These are books about women who are excellent at solving problems. Some became famous and some did not. But they all have an interesting story to tell. Celebrate National Women's Month by reading one of these stories!

https://youtu.be/Q7TLqqct42M Curious Girl + Science Explorer + Astronaut = Ada Twist Scientist in Space! Listen today as Astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor reads, from the International Space Station, Ada Twist, Scientist, written by Andrea Beatty. Can you float in the air upside down while reading a really good book? Maybe someday you will! You could grow up to be a scientist, like Ada Twist, or an astronaut like Serena. Check out the other books in this series available in Beaver County Libraries.

Here's Holly! Some Irish tunes to get you in the mood!

It's MUSIC MONDAY! Please join us virtually beginning at 5 pm! Holly Mathias - singer/songwriter/guitarist will be performing live! Don't miss it. Stay tuned each Monday for additional March Madness Musicians! (Say that three times fast!) March 15 James Tobin Music and James Tobin & The Dewey Decimators March 22 Meg Smith Quintessential Acoustic March 29 Leanne Regalla - Livin' Out Loud Music... If you or someone you know is interested in performing in upcoming Music Mondays (in-person or virtual) please contact the library director, 724-266-3857.

NOTE: Change to Services Effective December 15 Contactless Pickup Options ONLY until further notice. NO APPOINTMENTS at this time. ... Curbside Pickup/Grab and Go Hours: Tuesday, December 15 from 10 am 3 pm Wednesday, December 16 from 10 am 3 pm Thursday, December 17 from 1 - 6 pm Friday, December 18 from 10 am 3 pm Saturday, December 19 from 10 am 3 pm Call to arrange your pickup via Curbside or Grab and Go table, 724-266-3857. CLOSED the following days: December 21-January 3 Our book drop remains open for all returns. All due dates have been extended until January 18. Stay tuned for any additional updates in the new year. Remember: We are still serving you virtually though our online resources and services 24/7! Visit www.beaverlibraries.org and keep an eye on our Facebook page!

In order to continue to safely serve our patrons through the next month, beginning Thursday, December 10 the library will be open by appointment only for computer/fax/copy services. We will offer curbside pickup and grab and go services for new library item requests during the hours listed below. Our book drop will be open for returns. Please call to arrange, 724-266-3857. Hours for Curbside pickup/Grab and Go Station/Computer Appointments through December 30 are as follows: ...Monday 1 - 6 pm Tuesday 10 am - 3 pm Wednesday 10 am - 3 pm Thursday 1 - 6 pm Friday 10 am - 3 pm Saturday 10 am - 3 pm Closed December 24-26. December 31 open 10 am - 3 pm. Closed January 1. Thank you for your understanding. We will reassess at the end of the month and keep you posted on any additional changes. Remember to download our new CloudLibrary app to continue to enjoy a wider selection of eBooks from home! Let us know what you think!

From all of us at the library, we wish you a happy and healthy holiday season!

December 21, 2020 Virtual Music Monday Funding for this program has been provided by the Pennsylvania Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020.

This year we had a different fall fundraiser. Our board decided that they wanted to give back to the small businesses in our community to show our support, as each year they support us with ads for our annual Taste of Autumn fundraiser which we obviously could not hold. They purchased gift cards for several local restaurants and establishments. We will continue to look for ways to work together with our community to make us all stronger, together. Thanks to all who our purchased tickets and are helping to contribute to our fund drive. Congratulations to Dana Hallisey who was the big winner of our Bountiful Harvest raffle based on the Thanksgiving 7pm number. #ambridgehasheart

We are pleased to partner with Sewickley Valley YMCA to provide this free pantry for our community. Take what you need! Leave something if you have extra! In addition to the YMCA, thank you to Sewickley Presbyterian Church and Sewickley Valley Community Fund for making this possible. The pantry is located in the back of our library near our bookdrop. Please spread the word to those who may be in need, especially during the colder months. There are toiletries and gloves and some other practical items in addition to food items. It's all free.

Get ready to tune in for some holiday tunes beginning at 2 pm! Check out the event for the livestreams! Lineup: 2 pm Meg Smith Quintessential Acoustic 2:45 pm James Tobin & The Dewey Decimators and James Tobin Music ... 3:30 pm Holly Mathias - singer/songwriter/guitarist See more

Thanks to everyone who sent letters! Tune in to Beaver County Library System page on Saturday to hear if yours is read!

https://youtu.be/Q9OkhC7jNDI Pete the Cat is back! Sing along with Pete and his friends in Pete the Cat's 12 Groovy Days of Christmas by Kimberly & James Dean. Thanks to Pete's friends at Harper Publishers for a fun version of The 12 Days of Christmas. Which day is your favorite? Personally I find the sloths a-mazzzzzz-ing! Don't forget to call ahead to reserve books for Christmas reading. We'll gladly bring them right to your car. What better way to bring holiday cheer than with a good book! Enjoy!

LIVE drawing of the lucky winner of our Limited Edition Nutcracker Sugar Plum Fairy American Girl Doll!! Winner will be contacted and arrangements made to pick up or mail! Thank you all for supporting the Laughlin Memorial Library! Have a wonderful holiday season!

Don't forget to tune in at NOON today to see who wins the Nutcracker Sugar Plum Fairy American Girl Doll!Don't forget to tune in at NOON today to see who wins the Nutcracker Sugar Plum Fairy American Girl Doll!

Our Gingerbread House craft is still available! Give us a call and we'll put one on our Grab 'n Go table for you. This is so cute. And perfect for our Virtual Story, The Gingerbread Baby, by Jan Brett. We hope you enjoy the yummy gingerbread cookie included! Tune in on Wednesday for our next Story Time video. Coming soon, bead tree ornaments to make.