Mystery Lovers’ Book Club

Wednesday, April 17th @ 2:30 p.m.

The Cabin  by Natasha Preston

“ A weekend partying at a remote cabin is just what Mackenzie needs. She can't wait to let loose with her friends. But a crazy night of fun leaves two of them dead―murdered.  With no signs of a forced entry or struggle, suspicion turns to the five survivors. Someone isn't telling the truth. And Mackenzie's first mistake? Assuming the killing is over....”– Amazon.com

Everyone who has read the book is invited to attend. If you need a copy of the book, please stop by the front desk, call, or email the library to reserve a copy.

Does Not Compute

Beginning Computer Class

Thursday, April 18th, 8:30-9:45 a.m.

Introduction to Microsoft Publisher: Acquire introductory familiarity with Microsoft Publisher 2013, including creating editing, printing, and saving a file.

Class is intended for adults.  

***Advance registration is required.***

Kindred Spirits Book Club

Thursday, April 25th @ 10:30 a.m.

Family Tree by Susan Wiggs

"Annie Harlow knows how lucky she is. The producer of a popular television cooking show, she loves her handsome husband and the beautiful Los Angeles home they share. And now, she’s pregnant with their first child. But in an instant, her life is shattered. And when Annie awakes from a yearlong coma, she discovers that time isn’t the only thing she’s lost.  Grieving and wounded, Annie retreats to her old family home in Switchback, Vermont, a maple farm generations old. There, surrounded by her free-spirited brother, their divorced mother, and four young nieces and nephews, Annie slowly emerges into a world she left behind years ago: the town where she grew up, the people she knew before, the high-school boyfriend turned judge. And with the discovery of a cookbook her grandmother wrote in the distant past, Annie unearths an age-old mystery that might prove the salvation of the family farm.  Family Tree is the story of one woman’s triumph over betrayal, and how she eventually comes to terms with her past. It is the story of joys unrealized and opportunities regained. Complex, clear-eyed and big-hearted, funny, sad, and wise, it is a novel to cherish and to remember. "-- Amazon.com.

Everyone who has read the book is invited to attend. If you need a copy of the book, please stop by the front desk, call, or email the library to reserve a copy.

Does Not Compute

Beginning Computer Class

Thursday, April 25th, 8:30-9:45 a.m.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel:  Acquire introductory familiarity with fundamental spreadsheet features of Microsoft Excel 2013.

Class is intended for adults.  

***Advance registration is required.***

Pub Trivia Night

Thursday, April 25th @ 6:00 p.m.   

Eat! Drink! Think! Win!

B.Y.O.B  and a snack to share

  

 

Lighting Round:  Star Wars vs. Star Trek

Must be 21 years & up to attend

Sci-Fi Book Club

Monday, April 29th from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

I, Robot by Isaac Asimov

“The three laws of Robotics:

1) A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm

2) A robot must obey orders given to it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.

3) A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.

With these three, simple directives, Isaac Asimov changed our perception of robots forever when he formulated the laws governing their behavior. In I, Robot, Asimov chronicles the development of the robot through a series of interlinked stories: from its primitive origins in the present to its ultimate perfection in the not-so-distant future—a future in which humanity itself may be rendered obsolete.– Amazon.com  

Everyone 18 and older who has read the book is invited to attend. If you need a copy of the book, please stop by the front desk, call, or email the library to reserve a copy.

“Cooking the Books” Book Club!

Monday, April 29th @ 6:30 p.m.

Modern Lunch by Allison Day

“Modern Lunch is the new lunchtime hero for time-strapped, budget-conscious, and salad-fatigued people everywhere. Focusing on healthy, quick--and, yes, Instagrammable--recipes, Allison takes readers on a feasting journey inspired by fresh flavors and ingredients, her travels, and minimal effort. Meals in jars and adult-appropriate lunchboxes will actually make you look forward to lunch….”–Amazon.com

To participate: 1) Stop by the front desk and “reserve” (sign up for/copy) a recipe from the featured cookbook, and 2) Bring your completed recipe(s) to the library and we will swap, sample dishes, and share great conversation!

Writers’ Group

Monday, May 6th @ 6:00 p.m.

Are you a writer looking for a group that shares your passion for writing?

We are an upbeat and friendly bunch with an emphasis on sharing as well as learning and critiquing.  If you have every dreamed that you could be a write but were afraid or didn’t know where to start, this group is for you!

May writing prompts available here.  Remember to keep you word count at 500 or less.

Ages 18 and up.

New members always welcome!

Monday Night Book Group

May 13th, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom

“Orphaned while onboard ship from Ireland, seven-year-old Lavinia arrives on the steps of a tobacco plantation where she is to live and work with the slaves of the kitchen house. Under the care of Belle, the master's illegitimate daughter, Lavinia becomes deeply bonded to her adopted family, though she is set apart from them by her white skin. Eventually, Lavinia is accepted into the world of the big house, where the master is absent and the mistress battles opium addiction. Lavinia finds herself perilously straddling two very different worlds. When she is forced to make a choice, loyalties are brought into question, dangerous truths are laid bare, and lives are put at risk. The Kitchen House is a tragic story of page-turning suspense, exploring the meaning of family, where love and loyalty prevail..”– Amazon.com

Everyone who has read the book is invited to attend. If you need a copy of the book, please stop by the front desk, call, or email the library to reserve a copy.

Make a Difference

Knitting & Crochet Group

Thursday, May 9th @ 1:30 p.m.

Do you like crocheting, knitting, and other needlework?  Do you want to make a difference in our community?   Join the knitting and crochet group at the Grove City Community Library.  This casual group is open to members of any age, gender or ability!   Currently members are working on afghans, wash cloths, socks, and more for Mercer County Aware and Three Rivers Hospices.  Come and kick back with your needles, hooks and yarn and Make a Difference in our community!

Concert Fundraiser

May 11, 2019 6:00 - 9:00 PM at Grove City Masonic Lodge

Tickets: $5.00 at the Door

Join us for an evening of fun and music featuring local band Treebeard Brown!

All money raised will go toward purchasing new carpet for the children’s area.

50/50 Raffle

Chinese Auction Items

Refreshments

Book a Tech Hour

Need tech help?  One-on-one assistance is offered by appointment for those interested in becoming more confident using computers, navigating the Internet, or just figuring out how to use your own e-Reader or smart phone.  Please remember to bring any needed logins and passwords.  If you are bringing in you device, please bring all needed parts including power cords and cables.  We are unable to provide support for computer viruses, performance issues, or hardware maintenance.  Call 724-458-7320 to schedule your appointment.

Bookshelf Bookshop

Friends of the Library

Year-Round Booksale

The bookshelf, conveniently located to the left of the circulation desk, now shelves "like-new" condition books for sale.  Most titles range in price from $1.00 - $5.00. Some books, such as rare and antique literature, are priced accordingly– still well below market prices!  Simply find a title that interests you, bring it up to the desk for purchase and it's all yours!