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December Holiday Schedule
The library will be closed on Saturday, December 3rd for a library event.
The library will be closed Saturday, December 24th through Monday, December 26th for the winter holiday season; and, on December 31 for New Years Eve. |
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Butler Area Public Library Presents A Trip Through Narnia
This very special family event will feature games, a story, crafts and refreshments inspired by The Chronicles of Narnia.
Families are invited to register for a tour of Narnia at the library from 1-3 PM and 5-7 PM on Saturday, December 3. Space is limited, so schedule your tour right away.
To experience a bit of the magic of C.S. Lewis' beloved classics, register with Ms. Tiffany at tharkleroad@bcfls.org.
The Butler Area Public Library will be closed to the public on December 3rd in order to host this event.
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Lego Donation Drive
Throughout December
The library is in need of donations of new and used Lego blocks for programs in the coming year. If you, or someone you know, has outgrown or lost interest in a cache of Legos, please consider contributing to the library's Lego collection.
For details or to donate Legos, contact Dianne at dmccauley@bcfls.org or 724-287-1715.
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Candy Fundraiser
While Supplies Last
Just in time for the holidays! See's Candies are on tap again and proceeds benefit the library. Selection includes peanut brittle, milk chocolate bars, walnut squares and a box of assorted chocolates. Stop by the Circulation Desk to stock up on these tasty treats.
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Gingerbread in Disguise Program
All month long
Children's Department
During December, kids can pick up a gingerbread template to decorate in disguise. Disguises can mimic book or movie characters, friends or family, community helpers, or anyone. Turn in decorated/disguised gingerbread people to Tiffany by December 30 to have them displayed in the new year.
For more info contact Tiffany, tharkleroad@bcfls.org. |
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Activity Kits
Pick up in Children's Department
December 12 - Ugly Holiday Sweaters Kit
December 27 - Snowball Catapult Kit
Activity kits will be available in the children's department on the above dates. Kits are on a first come, first served basis. For more info contact Tiffany, tharkleroad@bcfls.org. |
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Gingerbread Storytime
December 15, 6pm
Basement Meeting Room
Families with children of all ages are invited to hear stories, do crafts, and decorate gingerbread cookies. Space is limited, so registration is required. To register, contact Tiffany at tharkleroad@bcfls.org. |
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Tween/Teen Activity Kits
Pick up in lobby
December 5 - Melty Bead Snowmen
December 19 - 3D Snowflake Ornaments
Activity kits will be available in the lobby on the above dates. Kits are on a first come, first served basis.
For more info contact Tristyn, tparker@bcfls.org. |
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Guided "Happy Little Tree" Painting
December 17, 1pm
YA Zone
Teens grades 4-12 are welcome for this follow-along painting session. Supplies will be provided to create a beautiful wintry landscape scene.
Limited spots are available, so advance registration is required. Please contact Tristyn at tparker@bcfls.org to register. |
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No Shelf Control Book Club
December 1, 6pm
Basement Meeting Room
Book club meets 1st Thursday of every month. We vote on what kind of book to read each month.
December theme: Read any book of historical fiction.
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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Tai Chi Demonstration
December 6, 6pm
Basement Meeting Room
Presented by Bill Weber, Certified Tai Chi Instructor. Tai Chi is considered very safe for people of all ages, depending on the type of Tai Chi being practiced, as it exercises joints and muscles without placing too much stress on them.
A participation waiver is required. Please wear loose fitting clothing and athletic shoes.
For more information contact Dianne at dmccauley@bcfls.org or 724-287-1715. |
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Local Author Talk: Janet Gall Piper
December 7, 6pm
Basement Meeting Room
Join author Janet Gall Piper, writing as Juliette Godot, for a book talk and signing of From the Drop of Heaven, her novel of historical fiction.
For more info contact Dianne at dmccauley@bcfls.org or 724-287-1715. |
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Crafty Adults
December 14, 6pm
Basement Meeting Room
We're making ornaments. Lots and lots of ornaments!
Space is limited, registration required by contacting Dianne at dmccauley@bcfls.org or 724-287-1715. |
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Free Blood Pressure Screening
December 20, 2pm
Sun Room
MA visiting nurse, courtesy of the Jean B. Purvis Community Health Clinic, will be on hand for free blood pressure screenings from 2-3 p.m.
For more info contact Dianne at dmccauley@bcfls.org or 724-287-1715. |
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Golden Fox Club (55+)
December 22, 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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Literary Classics Book Club
December 27, 6pm
Sun Room
Book club focusing on classic literature, meets 4th Tuesday of every month.
December book: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.
Copies available at the library or through our e-resources Libby and Hoopla.
Contact Dianne at dmccauley@bcfls.org with questions. |
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December Exhibit |  | Fiber Arts Exhibit
Throughout December
2nd Floor Showcases
Year-end Exhibit to Inspire Warm & Cozy Feeling
Library display celebrates Butler Spinners and Weavers
Butler Area Public Library presents “From Fluff to Fabric: 40 Years of Fiber Arts” exhibited by the Butler Spinners & Weavers Guild. The display features a variety of textiles and fibers with descriptions, images and props illustrating the cloth-making process.
From cotton and linen to cashmere and angora, swatches of fabric are mingled with samples of woven, knitted, felted and crocheted textiles. Exhibit visitors will discover an assortment of looms and spinning tools as well as a range of fiber art creations, such as clothing, bowls, handbags, bracelets, and decorative art pieces.
Included is some history of the Guild started in 1982 by four weavers and spinners interested in sharing, teaching and promoting fiber arts. In those days, the Guild met at the Butler Area Public Library. Today, the Guild meets monthly at the county extension office and includes about 50 members from Butler, Armstrong, Allegheny, Westmoreland, Mercer, Clarion, Indiana and Washington counties.
The work of artists and artisans is featured in the second-floor showcases at the Butler Area Public Library, 218 North McKean St., Butler. For information, contact 724-287-1715 or visit www.facebook.com/ButlerAreaPublicLibrary.
| Friends of the Library Update |
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Regular Book Shop Hours: Mondays 11am-3pm, Wednesdays 12-2:30pm, Thursdays 2-5pm
Special Holiday Hours: Saturday, December 10, 10am-2pm.
Not to scare you but the gift giving season is upon us and the Friends of the Library’s bookstore is a great way to shop for your favorite reader. For the month of December, we are offering two specialty sales— beautiful books that would make great presents, and books with a Christmas theme—crafts, recipes, kid stories, and romance. And making this sale even better—ALL paperback FICTION will be ON SALE, 3 books for $1.
All other genres in paperback will continue to be 50c each, and as always, kid books are 25c. Books wrapped together are priced separately and not part of the sale.
Finally, we have opened the bookstore on Wednesdays, from noon to 2:30 pm. So the bookstore is open three days a week: Mondays from 11 am to 3 pm and Thursdays from 2 to 5 pm. We are also going to open the store on Saturday, December 10th, from 10 am to 2 pm.
Best wishes from the Friends of the Library for a wonderful holiday season and a safe and sane 2023. |
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