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Family Night at the Playground June 29 - South Hills Playground (Christie Ave.), 6-7:30pm July 13 - Institute Hill Playground (E. Jefferson St.), 6-7:30pm August 3 - South Hills Playground (Christie Ave.), 6-7:30pm August 10 - Institute Hill Playground (E. Jefferson St.), 6-7:30pm
Meet up with the library at a playground for an Oceans of Fun Family Night. We'll have activities for families available from 6-7:30pm - stay a little, or stay a lot! |
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Adopt a Pet Shell July 1-31 Children's Department Stop in and pick our your very own pet shell to adopt. Be sure to pick up a brochure that includes tips on care and feeding, and your adoption certificate! For more information, contact Ms. Tiffany, tharkleroad@bcfls.org |
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Kids Summer Reading ChallengeWeekly Programs: June 21-Aug 11 Basement Meeting Room In-person Summer Challenge activities return! Register for your age group on Beanstack butlerlibrary.beanstack.org to log your progress. Read books, do activities, earn badges, win prizes! Each week we will have a grab and go kit, themed storytimes, and a K-3 age program. Ocean Science Week July 5 - Grab and Go Kits July 5 - Toddler Ocean Science Storytime, 10:30am July 6 - K-3rd Mad Science Pittsburgh Visit, 10:30am July 7 - Preschool Ocean Science Storytime, 10:30am Mythical Sea Creatures Week July 11 - Grab and Go Kits July 12 - Toddler Mermaid Storytime, 10:30am July 13 - K-3rd Mermaid Encounter, 10:30am July 14 - Preschool Mermaid Storytime, 10:30am Beach Fun Week July 18 - Grab and Go Kits July 19 - Toddler Beach Storytime, 10:30am July 20 - K-3rd Beach Arts and Crafts, 10:30am July 21 - Preschool Beach Storytime, 10:30am Boat Week July 25 - Grab and Go Kits July 26 - Toddler Boat Storytime, 10:30am July 27 - K-3rd Magic Show, 10:30am July 28 - Preschool Boat Storytime, 10:30am |
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Tweens and Teens Programs
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YA Summer Reading Challenge Weekly Programs: June 21-Aug 11 YA Zone In-person Summer Challenge activities return! Register for your age group on Beanstack butlerlibrary.beanstack.org to log your progress. Read and log books, do activities, earn badges, win prizes! Weekly activities and make and takes in the YA Zone Wave Cafe, movies, and more. |
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The Wave - YA CafeTuesdays, June 14-August 9, 1-3pm YA Zone In addition to weekly summer challenge programs, we are excited to introduce The Wave, your very own YA Zone Café! You can stop by for Luau Week for a Tropical Fruit Kebab, or visit during Sand and Surf to pick up a Hang-o Ten-go Mango Tango!
While you enjoy your cafe drink or confection, you can join in the weekly activity, set up in the game room, get crafty with make-and-takes, squeeze in some reading time, or take it on the go...The choice is yours!
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Sharkbite Cinemas - YA Movie Days
Thursdays, June 23-August 11, 1pm YA Zone Tweens and teens can stop by every week of Summer Reading to watch a movie at our YA Zone Theater, Sharkbite Cinemas! Snacks will change each week, so be sure to stop by so you don't miss them! For more info, contact Tristyn at tparker@bcfls.org |
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YA Water Relay Race July 5, 1-3pm YA Zone Help your team get all the water in a bucket from start to finish by filling up a sponge and passing it down the line! There will also be materials available to create your own resistance spray paint masterpiece using white crayons and spray bottles loaded with watercolors! Drop-in anytime from 1-3pm to join in this week's fun!
The Wave will be open with drinks and snacks! |
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YA Create-A-Creature July 12, 1-3pm YA Zone At our Create-A-Creature lab, you'll receive prompts about a new sea monster's traits and habitat...The rest is up to you! Design the perfect ocean animal, and bring it to life as a plushie! We'll also have materials to make squid ink slime to take home with your new plushie friend! Drop in anytime between 1 and 3pm to join in the fun!
The Wave will also be open with drinks and snacks! |
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YA Mini Golf @ the BAPL July 19, 1-3pm YA Zone We're creating a pop-up mini golf course right here at the library! Choose your putter, grab a ball, and try to stay under par! We'll also have materials available to create your own beach bag or flip flops using duct tape! Drop in anytime between 1 and 3pm to join in the fun!
The Wave will also be open with drinks and snacks! |
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YA Shipwreck Survival June 28, 1-3pm YA Zone At our shipwreck survival stations, you'll make a real water filter using rocks and sand, create container-less water pods with algae, build a working raft, and more! We'll also have materials to create your own ocean sensory jar or wooden nautical sign! Drop in anytime between 1 and 3pm to join in the fun!
The Wave will also be open with drinks and snacks! |
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Adult Summer Reading Challenge
Through August 31 We're "Kraken the books" for the 2022 Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Challenge. Read books, write reviews, complete activities, and win prizes! |
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Smoke Free for Life
Tuesdays, June 7-July 26, 6pm Sun Room Quitting isn't easy, but it can be done! Join the ranks of quitters. Unlock the door to a healthier, wealthier, more energetic you! Courtesy of the Jean B. Purvis Community Health Clinic, presented by Linda Reichart, RN, CDE. For more info, contact Dianne at dmccauley@bcfls.org. |
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No Shelf Control Book Club
July 7, 6pm Sun Room
July theme: a Hugo Award winning book
Meets 1st Thursday of every month at 6pm. A book club to challenge *yourshelf* in 2022! Each month we will vote on what kind of book to read from a list of suggestions. Come back to book club to tell us what you read for the month. The good, the bad, the best, we want to hear it all...but please no spoilers! Meet new people, talk about books, read what you want - pretty easy, right? Adults 18 and over welcome to join. For more details, contact Dianne at dmccauley@bcfls.org. |
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Genealogy Saturdays July 9, 8am-4pm Genealogy Department We know you can't always make it on a Monday-Friday to get personalized help with your brick walls! The genealogy department is always open, but one Saturday each month, Genealogy Department staff will also have "weekend office hours" - drop in and get extra help with your research questions, or pre-reserve an appointment by contacting Margaret at mhewitt@bcfls.org. |
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Crafty Adults July 13, 6pm Basement Meeting Room We're making ocean picture frames! All materials will be provided, but space is limited so please register with Dianne at dmccauley@bcfls.org or 724-287-1715.
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Author Talk: J.V. Hilliard July 14, 6pm
Basement Meeting Room Local author J.V. Hilliard will discuss The Last Keeper, the first in his epic Warminster series. Copies of the book will be available to purchase. |
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Beginner's Tai Chi July 19, 1pm Basement Meeting Room Join us for a free beginner's Tai Chi class, courtesy of Rothrock's Kung Fu & Tai Chi. Please wear loose fitting clothing and athletic shoes. Registration and participation waiver required - to register, contact Dianne at 724-287-1715 or dmccauley@bcfls.org. |
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Author Talk: Michael Dittman July 20, 6pm Basement Meeting Room Local author Michael Dittman will discuss his fourth book, Who Holds the Devil. Copies of the book will be available to purchase. |
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Custody Information PresentationJuly 21, 6pm
Basement Meeting Room Join us for a free legal custody information session, presented by Neighborhood Legal Services. Forms to assist you in representing yourself will be provided at the session. Contact Dianne at dmccauley@bcfls.org with questions. Legal information about custody will be provided. We do not intend this information to be legal advice regarding your specific case. By providing this information, we are not acting as your lawyer. Always talk to a competent lawyer, if you can, before taking legal action.
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Genealogy 101: Start Your Family Tree July 25, 6pm Basement Meeting Room Curious about your family's past? We'll give an introduction to family history research and the library's collections, and show you ways to start building your family tree. |
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Blood Pressure Screening
July 26, 2-3pm August 23, 2-3pm September 20, 2-3pm
Sun Room
Courtesy of the Jean B. Purvis Community Health Center, a visiting nurse will be on hand for free blood pressure screenings.
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Literary Classics Book Club
July 26, 6pm Basement Meeting Room Join us for a new adult book club focusing on classic literature. Meets the 4th Tuesday of every month at 6pm.
July's pick is Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen. Available from the library system (ask at the front desk), or as an ebook or audiobook through Libby or Hoopla. |
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Golden Fox ClubJuly 28, 1-3pm Basement Meeting Room Drop by our new monthly program for adults ages 55+, held every 4th Thursday, in conjunction with the Butler Seniors Club. Coffee, conversation, games, and more! 724-287-1715.
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Friends of the Library Update
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Regular Book Shop hours: Mondays 11am-3pm Thursdays 2pm-5pm Thank you to everyone who made our big June book sale a success! We had plenty of happy customers. And a hearty welcome to all the new Library Friends who signed up and helped with the sale, setting up, working it and then taking it down. We old-timers appreciate you newbies! We are never out of books, and right now, we have TONS of sports books. NASCAR, golf, baseball, football and even hunting. We are extending our 25c sale for all sports books through July. We are also including all the Large Print books, which will also be 25c a book for the entire month of July. We can only take cash or a local check with proper ID. We do not have Credit Card technology. Mark your calendars for the next big two-day book sale, which will be Friday, September 30th and Saturday, October 1st. Hours are 9 am to 3 pm both days and of course, Saturday is $5 a bag. Feel free to bring your own canvas bags! Remember, Christmas is not so far away, and we have a lot of LIKE NEW books, DVDs and CDs which make perfect gifts. |
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