Storytime

Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.

Children must be 3 - 6 years old to attend.

Storytime is a great way to introduce 3 - 6 year old children to the library.  Each 30 minute session consists of a special theme and sometimes a related craft. Occasionally a snack is provided.  We also have special costume events and holiday parties. Your child will be introduced to group participation, new books & authors, and gain some independence before going to pre-school and/or Kindergarten.

Registration is not required.  

Chess Club

Tuesdays

January  8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th 2019

3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Open to children and youth in grades First and up.  Please bring your chess board with you.  

Fridays, 10:30 a.m. - Noon

Moms with babies & toddlers are welcome to join our playgroup.

Toys will be available to play with. Bring your own snacks.  

Registration is not required.

Family Movie Night

Friday, January 11th at 5:30 p.m.

Spend some time with your family at GCCL!  Come and enjoy family movie night.  This event is for children/youth and their parents/guardians Popcorn is provided.  Bring your own drink.

A SPECIAL WORKSHOP WITH AUTHOR

Johnathan Auxier

Monday, January 14th

Workshop #1:  is for Junior Writer’s Group

 Time:  3:00—4:00pm Kids in grades 4th –6th

Workshop #2:   is for the Creative Writer’s Club

     Time: 4:00—5:00  for teens in grades 7-9th

Mr. Auxier will be conducting a workshop on the writing process and how to get started with your stories and journals.

Bookworm Babies

Wednesdays

January 16th - February 20th, 2019

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Bookworm Babies is for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years.  There is a limit of 15 children per session, and advanced registration is required* (724-458-7320).  An adult is required to stay with their child, and some Bookworm Babies activities require the child and adult to interact.  A variety of children’s books are read and sometimes a special puppet character comes to visit.

* Bookworms Babies is provided at no cost to our tax base service area (GC Boro, Pine Twp., Liberty Twp., Springfield Twp., and Wolfcreek Twp.).  There is a $10.00 fee per child outside of these service areas.  This fee must be paid a least 1 week prior to the start of the session or the reservation will be given to a child on the waiting list.  

*When registering for Bookworm Babies, please be aware of the session dates.  You must try to attend all sessions.  If you miss the first session with out contacting the library, you forfeit your space and any money you have paid for the session.

Middle School Book Club

Thursday, January 17th at 3:30 p.m.

For grades 6th—8th  

Featured title: The Apothecary by Maile Meloy.

If you need a copy of the book, it will be available at the front desk.
Bring a snack with you and be prepared to have a good time discussing the book.    

**Registration is required**

Pokémon Club

Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.

For kids in 1st grade and up.  Bring your cards and bring a friend.  

Registration not required

Brown Bag Book Club

Friday, January 25th at 5:30 p.m.

Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster by Jonathan Auxier

For Kids in grades 3 - 6. Participants are to bring their own brown bag supper.  We will discuss our book selection while eating supper together.  If you need a copy of the book, please contact the library at 724-458.7320.

Registration is required!

Graphic Novel Book Club

Wednesday, January 30th at 3:30 p.m.

         

For kids in grades 4th thru 7th!

Each month we will feature a different type of graphic novel along with activities such as creating and drawing our own graphic novel stories.

**Registration required**

A Night at Hogwarts

It’s that magical time of the year when Hogwarts letters will be sent out and students will arrive at the “Library Hogwarts Event.”

Friday, February 15th  @  6:00 p.m.

Students in grades 4th thru 6th

Students may arrive no earlier than 5:30 p.m.

Sorting into houses will promptly begin at 6:00 p.m.

Students MUST register to attend this event, space is limited!

Hogwarts students will enjoy a magical night of visiting

 Honeydukes Candy Store, have Butter Beer at the Three Broomsticks, attend 5 Hogwarts classes and make a project at each, and finish off the evening in the Great Hall with magical treats.

Friday, January 4th at 6:00 p.m.

For boys and girls in grades 3rd— 6th. Learn how to make different snacks, decorate cupcakes and cookies, learn basic kitchen rules and much more. Please bring your own apron to wear.  

**Advance registration for Winter/Spring sessions required**

 Grove City Community Library Children’s and Youth Programming Cancellation Policy

It is a priority of Grove City Community Library to ensure the safety and well-being of children and youth attending library programs. When there is inclement weather, the library will cancel children’s and youth programming according to the Cancellation Policy.

Miss Heather’s Charm Club

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.

Special craft & hang-out day!  Bring your lunch.

For young ladies in grades 6th - 8th.

Charm School basics include: learn how to present yourself confidently in public, how to write a proper thank you note, personal style, grooming, dressing appropriately, how to sit and stand properly, taking care of your skin and make-up application, plus tea and dining etiquette!  

Advance registration required!