Vandergrift Public Library

The Vandergrift Public Library has in person service Monday-Saturday at the hours posted below. Computer use and printing, copying and faxing and in-house browsing are available. We want to thank our patrons for their patience during this pandemic. Porch pick up is still available if desired. Please phone the library(724-568-2212) before visiting or at the door for this option. All items required for return are now being accepted at the desk. Guidelines: https://www.vandergriftpubliclibrary.org/covid-19-update/

We had a fun evening yesterday with GASP, Kona Ice of Butler and artist and educator, Dave English Families learned about the importance of clean air with engaging activities and puppetry! A big thank you to these amazing educators and Kona Ice for donating a portion of proceeds back to the library. Thank you to the Casino Theatre for letting us use their outside space!

Don’t forget to support the summer reading program & grab some things on our WISH LIST It is truly appreciated! https://www.amazon.com/registries//2SY203OPQPPLV/guest-view

PUZZLES,PUZZLES,PUZZLES!!! Thanks to a generous donor our puzzle shelf is filled and overflowing! Only $1.00 each! Hours of enjoyment for you and your family! At the Books and More Store at Vandergrift Public Library. Stop in soon while the selection is good!

Registration is FILLING up quick! Space is limited! 724-568-2212. Enjoy an evening with us on July 1st to kick off the Summer Reading Program! *Stuff and adopt your own animal: You will pick your Furry friend of choice, stuffing packet, rainbow wish star, and birth certificate. *Receive information on how to sign up for the free summer reading program (Runs July 1-Aug. 4) and get a free goodie bag (while supplies last).... *Mike the Balloon Guy will be here creating free balloons animals to take home! IF you cannot stay for the adopt an animal portion, feel free to stop in and get a balloon from 6-7pm). See more

Ever wonder what it’s like to be an engineer? From helping hospital patients to managing stormwater in your neighborhood, design, build, and test your solutions to real world challenges! Join us for GSK Science in the Summer with the Carnegie Science Center! This is a fun free STEM program in partnership with The Franklin Institute. http://scienceinthesummer.fi.edu For youth going into grades 2nd - 6th.... Each sessions will be limited to 10 participants and will be held virtually on Zoom with a Carnegie Science Center Presenter. Each child will receive their own STEM kit to use during their session. Session options(choose one): Wed. 8/4/21 11am-12pm Wed. 8/4/21 1pm-2pm Thurs. 8/5/21 2pm-3pm Fill out the form below for each child individually. Someone will be in contact with you to confirm session availability and your child's engineering kit pick-up date. Register for the virtual class here: https://forms.gle/6eXvcNg3CkJvhZkF7 We will post an update once all sessions are full. Please follow this event page(https://fb.me/e/anfPAGTDU) for updates as we get closer to the class dates

'Tis the Season of Giving! It is a HOLLY JOLLY RAFFLE TIME! Tickets are 1/$5.00 or 3/$10.00 Check out the list of items that are included in this basket. The picture does not do it justice! How it works:... Donation can be made by using Venmo @Vanessa-Groholski or stop into the library during operating hours (Mon.Tues.Thurs 2-7pm, Wed. 11-5pm, Fri. 11-1pm & Sat. 9-12pm). Please message us if you don't have these options for alternative arrangements. IMPORTANT: If purchasing via Venmo- please comment ONLY ON THIS POST with a screenshot of your payment confirmation or private message us. We will then comment back with your raffle ticket number(s). Winner will be announced on Facebook Live on Wednesday, December 16th at 1PM. Ticket orders will close at 10am on 12/16. All Proceeds Benefit the Library. As Always, Thank You For Your Continued Support! Thank you to Library's Board of Trustees and Pounds' Turkey Farm & Market for sponsoring this wonderful holiday basket. YOU MUST BE **21** YEARS OF AGE TO PURCHASE CHANCES!

These are the final days to get your tickets for the Holly Jolly Raffle! So many awesome goodies and supports the library. Stop in or purchase online! Ticket sales end Wednesday at 10am. Details below

Update to Library services BEGINNING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15. Please read for more information: https://www.vandergriftpubliclibrary.org/covid-19-update-1/ Lobby will be limited to three people at a time. Book Sale room will still be opened and limited to two people at a time. ... Please feel free to reach out directly with any questions. Please remember to wear a mask while in the lobby.

Out of an abundance of caution and in light of recent state restrictions related to increased cases of COVID-19, the Vandergrift Public Library is reviewing the new public health restrictions and will be providing details on service changes soon. We will not be closing

As a reminder these are the library’s current hours. For more on your visit: https://www.vandergriftpubliclibrary.org/online-resources//

November’s Create a Story Grab & Go kit is now available at the library while supplies last! You’ll receive your own blank book to draw , write, and create in to make your own story. There are also storymaking ideas and supplies to decorate a for when you are reading and getting inspiration from other authors and illustrators . Also included are cool pencils and a Thanksgiving window cling! Suitable for ages Pre-K to age 10... One per family Please come into the library to claim your kit. They are available at the circulation desk. Kits are safely prepared

Dewey wants to know if you got your tickets for the Holly Jolly Raffle yet?!?! Last day is next Wed. Dec. 16 by 10am! Tickets are 1/$5.00 or 3/$10.00... How it works: Donation can be made by using Venmo @Vanessa-Groholski or stop into the library during operating hours (Mon.Tues.Thurs 2-7pm, Wed. 11-5pm, Fri. 11-1pm & Sat. 9-12pm). Please message us if you don't have these options for alternative arrangements. IMPORTANT: If purchasing via Venmo- please comment on original post (in comments below) with a screenshot of your payment confirmation or private message us. We will then comment back with your raffle ticket number(s). Winner will be announced on Facebook Live on Wednesday, December 16th at 1PM. Ticket orders will close at 10am on 12/16. All Proceeds Benefit the Library. As Always, Thank You For Your Continued Support! Thank you to Library's Board of Trustees and Pounds' Turkey Farm & Market for sponsoring this wonderful holiday basket. YOU MUST BE **21** YEARS OF AGE TO PURCHASE CHANCES!

All santa letters have been mailed today! If for some reason it does not arrive by next Wednesday(taking into consideration of any postal delays)- please let us know asap. If you placed an order yesterday through tomorrow- those letters will be mailed out early next week. Online orders are now turned off. If you wish to still order a Santa Letter- you may stop into the library tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 12th 9-12pm. Tomorrow is the last day! Thank you to everyone who supported this fundraiser! We hope the letters bring big smiles & magic to your Christmas!

Check out this week’s NY Times Best Sellers

SATURDAY hours are BACK beginning this weekend! We will be open 9:00AM-12:00PM every Saturday!

VHS tapes on Special Now at the Books & More Store! Disney, NASCAR and much more. BOGO FREE or $1.00 each!

Get out & VOTE today. Do you know where your polling place is? 1st Ward location is *not* the library this year. If you live in 1st Ward, it's The Center on Franklin Ave! And when you need a break from the constant media coverage, why not relax with a "Democracy Doodle" from children's author and illustrator Mo Willems.

We were so excited to see all the wonderful costumes this year and hope everyone had a fun Halloween! The winner of the Halloween Costume raffle is Allison Tarasevitsch(Luigi)- Amber Tarasevitsch. (Raffle spin video in the comments below). You may stop in to claim the prize during our opened business hours! Happy Halloween !

MONDAY CHECK-IN! Did you start logging your reading to get a chance at winning a $25 dollar Olive Garden Gift Card? Don't forget to sign up below and log your reading! As we near the end of a very unique year, now is a great time to slow down, take a deep breath, share some gratitude with those around you and READ! Take the Virtual Beanstack #ReadGrateful November Reading Challenge and log your own reads this November. Upon completing the entire challenge, you will be auto...matically entered in to win a $25.00 Olive Garden Gift Card. *Register here: https://vandergriftpubliclibrary.beanstack.org/reader365 *Adults 18 + *Challenge runs November 1-30th. *Raffle drawing is December 1st. (Eligibility: Readers who complete the entire challenge are the only ones entered into the raffle. The goal is to read 11 hours for the entire month!) Event page: https://fb.me/e/1LTnwUFRX

Fall into another Grab and Go kit for adults 18 + . Kits are available while supplies last. Each Kit includes air-dry clay, artificial leaves, and a magnet to create a beautiful fall leaf magnet! One per family. Claim one at the library circulation desk to take home!