Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library

As we wrap-up National Library Week, we are grateful to all of our families who support our efforts at the library. Stop in next week and say that you saw our program and receive a copy of The Wheels on the Bus Take a Trip to the zoo. Enjoy the weekend!

Join us in celebrating National Library Week as we hold a book giveaway. Special thanks to the Philipsburg Kiwanis Club for their generous donation to our PA One Book Program. Watch the video and be sure to stop in the library to receive your very own copy of the two featured books! Enjoy the warm weather.

The first ever Easter Egg Grab was a huge success! Thanks to all the families who brought their children to the library. The library will reopen on Monday with regular hours. This coming week we will celebrate National Library Week with two special programs and a book giveaway. Have a very Happy Easter!

The library will be closed on Friday, April 2nd and Saturday, April 3rd in observance of the Easter Holiday! The library will reopen on Monday with regular hours! HAVE A HAPPY EASTER!The library will be closed on Friday, April 2nd and Saturday, April 3rd in observance of the Easter Holiday! The library will reopen on Monday with regular hours! HAVE A HAPPY EASTER!

The library will host it's first ever Easter Egg Grab on Thursday, April 1st from 10am - 7pm . Children 10 & Under will select an egg from our basket and receive a prize! Happy Easter!The library will host it's first ever Easter Egg Grab on Thursday, April 1st from 10am - 7pm . Children 10 & Under will select an egg from our basket and receive a prize! Happy Easter!

On Wednesday, April 7th, the library will join forces with the Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging to bring the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's program to the library. This one-hour program will cover typical age-related changes, common warning signs, early detection and so much more. The program will be held in the library conference from 10:30 - 11:30 am . All social distance guidelines will be observed along with the need to wear a mask. The program is limited to 10 participants. Please call the library today 765-3271 to reserve your spot.

Tomorrow marks the last day to take a tag from the Treasures for Children tree. We have 4 that remain. Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far. We will continue to collect canned goods for the food pantry in exchange for waiving a fine of up to $2. Our mitten tree still needs a few more items. Finally, we have 3 tags that remain on our Shining Star Tree that helps bring a little Christmas cheer to a nursing home resident. Let us share our blessings with others!

The Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library will kick off a month long season of giving tomorrow! Please help us support those in need this holiday season. There is so much that you can do to brighten the lives of area children, senior citizens, and families this year. We have the treasures for children tree that allows you to buy a gift for a child. The shining star tree that brings a little Christmas cheer to our seniors in nursing homes. Our mitten tree through your donation of hats, mittens, and scarves will keep children warm this winter. And finally, the library will forgive fines up to $2 for a donation of canned goods to the local food pantry. Together we can make a difference in the lives of many in our community!

Happy Thanksgiving to all our library patrons and their families. May you all be well until we can be together again!

This week's featured story is Click Clack Boo by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin. Betsy is an author and illustrator who was born right here in Clearfield! This is a great story to read as we prepare for the Trick or Treat weekend. The staff at the library would like to remind you to dress warm, carry a flash light, and be safe! Thanks for tuning in! If you have a favorite book or author, let us know and maybe we will feature it on a upcoming story time.

Radar would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and to wish all the hunters a safe hunting season! The PAWS Program will resume in January after the holiday season!

Thanks to all the families who joined us for our very first Trunk or Treat at the library! We had a great time! Special thanks to CNB, Children & Youth, and the Little Free Library for making it special! We would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Halloween.

This week's featured book is a favorite of mine by Eric Carle. Enjoy a reading of The Very Lonely Firefly! Be sure to join us tomorrow for our first ever Trunk or Treat event held in the library parking lot from 5 - 7 p.m. Don't forget to wear your costume! It will be a scary good time!

The Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library will hold a Trunk or Treat instead of our annual Halloween Parade. Join us Friday, October 23rd from 5 -7 pm in the library parking lot. Wear your costume!The Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library will hold a Trunk or Treat instead of our annual Halloween Parade. Join us Friday, October 23rd from 5 -7 pm in the library parking lot. Wear your costume!

The Shaw Public Library seeks a part-time Library Clerical Assistant: 25 hours/week with one Saturday a month Qualifications: Current Act 34, 114, & 151 clearances; high school diploma or equivalent Skills: Customer service, excellent communication, flexibility, computer & technology skilled Starting wage 7.25/hour ... Send resume and cover letter to Shaw Public Library, 1 South Front Street, Clearfield, PA 16830 by October 30th or email to [email protected].

The Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library will resume fall story time virtually this Thursday, October 15th. We encourage families to stop in to register and pick up craft bags that you can follow along at home.The Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library will resume fall story time virtually this Thursday, October 15th. We encourage families to stop in to register and pick up craft bags that you can follow along at home.

https://gantdaily.com//shaw-library-cenclear-partnership-/ Free childhood screenings for children under 3 are available at the library. Visit the library this Tuesday from 10 a.m. until noon.

Radar is back and ready to see children at the Shaw Public Library. The PAWS for Reading program allows children the opportunity to read one-on-one to a therapy dog so they may improve their reading aloud skills. Radar will be at the library this Tuesday, September 15th and Tuesday, September 22nd from 5 - 6:30 p.m. Each student will be given 20 minutes to read. If you are already enrolled in the program or would like to be, call the library at 765-3271 or message us. Children will be scheduled on a first-come basis. Children are asked to wear a mask when visiting the library. They are asked to wash their hands before and after petting Radar. Children who are not feeling well are encouraged to reschedule. Come out and see Radar!

Are you worried that your baby should be smiling, crawling, or talking, but isn't? Are you concerned about behavior, feeding, and communication issues? If so, the Shaw Public Library has partnered with CenClear to provide free early childhood screenings for children under 3. Screenings are available this Thursday, August 20th from 10 - Noon. Interested families can call the library at 765-3271 to set up an appointment time.Walk-ins are also welcome. Parents are asked to wear masks while in the library. The Penn Room will be set-up to provide the free and confidential screening one family at a time. If you are unable to attend, you may call CenClear at (814) 342-5678 ext. 2237. They will be able to answer questions you may have regarding your child's development.

The staff at the Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library would like to thank the Walmart Distribution Center #6027 for their generous donation of disinfecting wipes. These wipes will be used to disinfect all public areas after each individual use. The staff is committed to the safety of our patrons. Patrons can stop in or request curbside services!

Congratulations to boy scouts from Troop 2 and 20 who learned about the library and performed community service while they worked towards their merit badge. Good luck boys!

We are happy to announce that beginning this Saturday, August 15th, the library will be open from 10 - 3 p.m. Stop by and pick up a good book!We are happy to announce that beginning this Saturday, August 15th, the library will be open from 10 - 3 p.m. Stop by and pick up a good book!

Our final scavenger hunt photo was taken at Lock Haven University Clearfield Campus. Congratulations to everyone who guessed correctly! Thank you for participating in our online programs this summer. Be sure to check for upcoming details on fall storytime!

Week 6 of our photo scavenger hunt! This our last week of Summer Reading! You have until Thursday, August 6th to tell us where this photo was taken in Clearfield County. All correct guesses will be rewarded with 5 chances to win a laptop, trampoline, Nintendo Switch, gift certificates for Scotto's Pizza, Dairy Queen cake, Old Town Road sweet treats, 2021 child's pool pass to the community pool, puzzles, and more. Turn in all your reading logs and incentive sheets by Thursday. The drawing will be on Friday. Thank you to everyone who participated and to those who contributed prizes.