Friday: October 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 is required**

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, September 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th

 

3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

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

Bookworm Babies

Wednesdays

September 4th - October 9th

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.

Pokémon Club

Saturdays, September 7th,  14th, 21st, 28th

10:00 - 11:00 am

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

Registration not required

Mondays

September 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th

3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

For children in grades Kindergarten and up.

Bring your Legos or use ours.

Junior Writers’ Club

 

Thursday, September 12th

3:30 p.m.

Informal writing club for kids in grades 4th - 6th

All materials provided.  Registration required!

Brown Bag Book Club

Friday, September 13th @ 5:30 p.m.

Treasure Hunters by James Patterson

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

                                   Registration is required!

American Girl Doll Club

Wednesday, September 18th @ 3:30 p.m.

Feature American Girl: Blaire Wilson

Girls in grades 1st thru 5th are invited to join our American Girl Club.   Enjoy activities, crafts, food, history, and more. Please bring a doll of your choice.

Each month will feature a different American Girl. There will be 15 minutes of free play at end of each  meeting.

**Registration required**  

** Remember … when signing up for the club, you are making a commitment to attend. Crafts, food, and other items are prepared in advance. Please let us know if you have registered but are unable to attend.

Miss Heather’s Charm Club

Thursday, September 19th,  3:30-4:30 p.m.

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!

Graphic Novel Book Club

Wednesday, September 25th  @ 3:30 p.m.

Bring your favorite super hero graphic novel to share!

         

For kids in grades 4th - 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**

Kids’ Drive-In Movie Night

Friday, September 27th, 5:00—7:30 p.m.

Join us for drive-in movie night at the library!  Come at 5:00 and decorate a box to make a car or make your own at home. Prizes will be awarded to the coolest car at the drive-in!

Then drive into the room and enjoy a screening of the Pixar classic, Cars– Rated G. Pizza, popcorn and drinks will be available. The movie starts at 5:30 p.m.

 There is no fee for this event. Registration required!

8th Annual Star Wars Invasion

Saturday, October 19th @ 3:00 p.m.

Starkiller Garrison of Dearth Vader’s 501st Legion will be visiting and will be available for pictures & interaction with the kids.  Children and adults are encouraged to dress as their favorite Star Wars Character!  Miss Heather’s Mos Isley Cantina of snacks will be open!

Free Family Movie Night

Friday, August 30th @ 5:30 p.m.

Feature: Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties

Rated PG

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.