Summer Reading 2019  Libraries … The Final Frontier!

For children birth through 12th grade

Summer reading sign-ups continues into July during regular library hours.  All summer reading logs are due July 30, 2019!

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

Meets Weekly on Tuesdays

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

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

Junior Writers’ Club

Thursday, September 12th

3:30 p.m.

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

All materials provided.  Registration required!

Middle School Lunch Bunch

Book Club

Bring your lunch and talk about books with other readers!

Thursday, July 25, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.

For grades 6th—8th  

Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colver

If you need a copy of the book, it will be available at the front desk.

**Registration is required**

Pokémon Club

Fridays 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, July 19th at 5:30 p.m.

Space Case by Stuart Gibbs

For Kids in grades 3rd - 6th.  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, July 24th  @ 11:00 a.m.

Ghostopolis by Doug TenNapel

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**

Fridays: August 2nd 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**

Miss Heather’s Charm Club

Thursday, July 18th @ 1:00 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!

Bookworm Babies

Wednesdays

July 3rd - July 24th

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.

Free Family Movie Night

Friday, July 26th @ 5:30 p.m.

Feature: The Cat From Outer Space

Rated G

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.

Summer Reading Honor

Free Party Movie Event

Tuesday, July 30, 2019

 Doors open at 9:30 a.m.  Movie starts at 10:00 a.m.

Join us at the newly renovated Guthrie Theatre for a FREE showing of Monsters vs Aliens.  Rated PG

Admission to the theatre is free.  You are responsible for your own concessions

FREE Westminster College Planetarium Show

July 18th @ 11:00 a.m. at Westminster College

For kids in 3rd-6th  grades (no younger siblings please!)

Earth. It’s now a small world. The human race is connected better and faster than ever before. But what about elsewhere? Could we one day be part of a Galactic community sharing our knowledge and ideas? Or is Earth the only planet with life?

Explore how our understanding of life on Earth guides the hunt for alien life elsewhere in the Universe. Visit Mars, Europa and distant Exoplanets to help answer the ultimate question, “Are we alone?” Narrated by Rupert Grint (Harry Potter), and finely balancing science, education and family entertainment, “We Are Aliens!” takes you on an epic ride.

Due to limited seating in the planetarium, there will be 37 seats available and will be filled on a first come, first serve sign-up. Please call the library to do so.

Parents are responsible for transporting their own children.

Thursdays

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

For children in grades Kindergarten and up.

Bring your Legos or use ours.

Junior Space Camp

July 10th @ 1:00 p.m.

Kids in grades 1st - 5th are invited to participate in fun, space related activities with special guest Mrs. Krenzer.

Registration is required!

2nd Annual Charm Girls Bake Sale

Monday, July 15th

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Featuring gourmet desserts made by the teen Charm Girls.

TEEN Fun Craft Day

July 22nd @ 1:00 p.m.

Make galaxy shoes, book markers and coasters that are out of this world.

Please bring an inexpensive pair of white canvas tennis shoes (WalMart has the best price).  All other supplies provided.

For 6th - 12th grades

Registration required.

TEEN T-Shirt Night

July 12th @ 5:00 p.m.

Bring a new dark navy blue or black t-shirt.  All other supplies provided.

For grades 6th - 12th

Registration required.

Two STEM-by-the-Hour space programs coming to GCCL from the Carnegie Science Center.  

Monday, July 8th @ 1:00 p.m. : “Space as Home Base”

Grades K-2  Content Themes:  Astronomy, Physics, Forces and Interactions

Explore space, gravity and distance between objects in space.

Thursday, July 11th @ 1:00 p.m.: “Rockets”

Grades K-5  Content Themes: Astronomy, Space Systems, Physics, Chemistry

Reach for the stars by shooting off stomp rockets, Alka-Seltzer rockets and hit your target every time.

Each program is limited to 30 children.  Registration required!

American Girl Doll Club

Wednesday, July 17th @ 1:00 p.m.

Feature American Girl: Meet Addy

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.