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The leaves aren't the only thing changing this fall!
The library will be closed for renovations from October 10-22.
During that time, we will offer curbside pickup for books and other materials. Library staff will be available to answer questions by phone or email, print files sent to us by email, as well as make photocopies, fax, and scan for walk-up visitors.
Adjusted curbside service library hours during renovation will be:
Monday-Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 8am-12pm
Place books, movies, CDs, and more on hold for pickup in your library account, on our app, or by calling 724-287-1715.
During this renovation, flooring will be replaced in the library entrance, computer lab, children’s department, and basement meeting room. We will also add an automated opener to the second floor computer lab entrance doors.
The door automation project and flooring replacement in the children’s department, computer lab, and basement are supported by matching funds through the 2021 Keystone Grants for Public Library Facilities program.
There are still plenty of events happening in October - check out the full list below! |
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Pumpkin Guessing Game:
October Passive Program
All month long
Library Lobby
All month long, a very special pumpkin will be located in the library entryway. This pumpkin is actually a jar full of waterbeads! Your job is to guess the number of water beads in the jar. Fill out one of the guessing game forms and drop in the box for a chance to win a prize!
For more info contact Tiffany, tharkleroad@bcfls.org. |
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Activity Kits
Pick up in Lobby
October 3 - Solar Leaf Print Kits
October 17 - Bubble Print Pumpkin Kits
Activity kits will be available in the entryway on the above dates due to renovation schedule. Kits are on a first come, first serve basis.
For more info contact Tiffany, tharkleroad@bcfls.org. |
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Make Way for Duck Eggs Storytime
October 5, 6pm
Children's Department
We are super EGG-cited to hatch duck eggs at the library this fall. The eggs are arriving on October 5, and we are having a special storytime to celebrate. Join us at 6pm in the children's department for this special program. It will be so much fun you will QUACK up laughing.
For more info contact Tiffany, tharkleroad@bcfls.org. |
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Something to Crow About
Family Fall Festival
October 8, 10am-12pm
Library Courtyard
Join us for Something to Crow About! Donut be an out-cider...fall into some fun with games, crafts, a magic show at 10:30am, an alpaca visit, and more. It's a family fall festival you won't want to miss. |
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Caffeinated Storytime
October 10, 10:30am
October 17, 10:30am
Vintage Coffee House, 209 S. Main St.
During library renovations, join us for storytime in the community! Families with kids of all ages are invited to join Ms. Tiffany at Vintage Coffee House, 209 S. Main St., Butler for two very special storytime sessions.
Please contact Tiffany at tharkleroad@bcfls.org for more info. |
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Creepy Crawlies: Reptiles and Amphibians
October 27, 6pm
Basement Meeting Room
Families with school aged children are invited to an interactive environmental program about reptiles and amphibians. This program, presented by naturalist April Claus, will include live animals.
Contact Tiffany, tharkleroad@bcfls.org for more info. |
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Trick or Treat at the Library
October 31, 11am
Families are invited to participate in the 2022 Library Trick or Treat. Little ones can move from station to station within the library to collect goodies. Costumes encouraged, but not required.
Contact Tiffany, tharkleroad@bcfls.org for more info. |
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Fall Storytimes
Due to library renovations, we will have an abbreviated Fall Storytime season starting November 1.
All Ages Evening Storytime
Tuesdays, November 1, 8, and 15, 6pm
Children's Department
Toddler Storytime
Wednesdays, November 2, 9, and 16, 10:30am
Basement Meeting Room
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays, November 3, 10, and 17, 10:30am
Basement Meeting Room
All Ages Saturday Storytime
Saturday, November 12, 10:30am
Basement Meeting Room
Contact Tiffany, tharkleroad@bcfls.org for more info. |
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Tween/Teen Activity Kits
Pick up in Lobby
October 3 - Clay Owls
October 17 - Felt Fox Drink Cozies
New kits for tweens and teens in grades 4-12 will be available on the above dates. Kits are available on a first come, first serve basis. Pick up in the lobby - one kit per person please!
For more info contact Tristyn, tparker@bcfls.org. |
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Interactive Spooky Movie
October 29, 1pm
YA Zone
Tweens and teens in grades 4-12 are welcome to join us for a special showing of a Halloween classic! Watch the story of three witchy sisters amok on a revenge kick. Festive snacks will be provided, and costumes encouraged.
Contact Tristyn at tparker@bcfls.org for more info. |
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Genealogy Saturdays
October 1, 8am-4pm
Genealogy Department
The Genealogy Department is always open for self-directed research on Saturdays, but one Saturday a month we also have staff "office hours" in case you need extra one-on-one help with your family tree and can't make it in to work with a librarian on a weekday.
Contact Margaret for more info, mhewitt@bcfls.org.
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Drivers License Revocation and Other Issues
October 5, 6pm
Basement Meeting Room
An attorney from Neighborhood Legal Services will provide an educational presentation about how to obtain, maintain, and restore driving privileges in Pennsylvania.
Registration required, please contact Dianne at dmccauley@bcfls.org or 724-287-1715. |
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No Shelf Control Book Club
October 6, 6-7pm
Basement Meeting Room
Book club meets 1st Thursday of every month. We vote on what kind of book to read each month.
October theme: Read any book with a school setting (Fiction or Nonfiction).
Tell us what you read, meet new people, and read what you want!
Contact Dianne at dmccauley@bcfls.org with questions.
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Visions of CommUnity: An Afternoon of Poetry
October 8, 2-5:30pm
Library Courtyard
Join us for a Poetry Walk, Poetry Slam, and Open Mic Session, with music by This is That With Washboard Tony and Rockin Rob.
Light refreshments will be served.
Part of the Butler Cultural District kickoff event.
Grand prize for the poetry slam: cash prize and selected works of poetry.
To register to participate in the poetry slam or open mic, to inquire about selling published poetry works at the event, or for complete rules, contact Dianne at dmccauley@bcfls.org or 724-287-1715. |
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Crafty Adults Kits
October 10
Pick up in Lobby
We're making book witches!
All materials will be provided in a grab-and-go kit starting October 10th, while supplies last.
Contact Dianne at dmccauley@bcfls.org or 724-287-1715 with questions. |
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Family History Fridays
October 21, 1:30pm
Virtual on Facebook and Youtube
Bite-size virtual genealogy lessons, on Facebook and Youtube. More than 25 past videos available on-demand.
October program: WWI Genealogy Research.
For more info contact Margaret at mhewitt@bcfls.org. |
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Literary Classics Book Club
October 25, 6-7pm
Basement Meeting Room
Book club focusing on classic literature, meets 4th Tuesday of every month.
October book: The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux.
Copies available at the library or through our eresources Libby and Hoopla.
Contact Dianne at dmccauley@bcfls.org with questions. |
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Golden Fox Club (55+)
October 27, 1-3pm
Basement Meeting Room
Monthly drop-in program for adults ages 55+, held every 4th Thursday. Coffee, conversation, games, and more!
For more info contact Dianne at dmccauley@bcfls.org or 724-287-1715. |
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Free Blood Pressure Screening
October 27, 2-3pm
Sun Room
A visiting nurse courtesy of the Jean B. Purvis Community Health Clinic will be available in the library Sun Room to offer free blood pressure screenings.
For more info contact Dianne at dmccauley@bcfls.org. |
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Ghosts and Legends of Western Pennsylvania
November 1, 6pm
Basement Meeting Room
Join author, historian, and folklorist Thomas White as he explores the history and cultural meaning behind some of our region's supernatural legends. Hear the story of whispering dead beneath the Black Cross, the ghostly woman of Summit Cut Bridge, and many other spooky tales.
For more info contact Dianne at dmccauley@bcfls.org or 724-287-1715. |
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Friends of the Library Update
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It’s here! Our big Fall two-day book sale, held in the downstairs meeting room. The dates are Friday, September 30th and Saturday, October 1st. Start times both days are 9 am to 3 pm. Saturday will be $5 to fill a bag and you are welcome to bring in your own canvas bags both days. We’ll have bags for you if you forget.
Please note we can only take cash or checks with local ID. We cannot take credit cards as we don’t have the technology.
And please, save your donations until after the sale so we can have fresh product.
We are featuring a Clearance table at this sale. All Religion, Health and oversized books are 25c.
And remember. Christmas is coming and this sale is a great way to shop for your favorite reader.
The bookstore is open Mondays from 11 am to 3 pm and Thursdays from 2 to 5 pm. As you know, the library is closing on October 8th for a bit of a face lift so of course the bookstore is closed. But, when the library reopens, we are offering an extra day of bookstore shopping, Wednesday, October 26th from 12-2:30 pm. We’re working out the bugs for opening the store on Wednesdays so stay tuned for updates.
Finally, this being October, the month of spookery, two of us Library Friends recommend a book that scared the bejeebers out of us. Titled Gallows Hill, by Darcy Coates, it’s about a winery built on haunted ground. Please remember we all have different opinions on book topics, so do a little research on this book before deeming it appropriate for you or your child.
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