Monday Night Book Group

December 10th, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

“In Shaker Heights, a placid, progressive suburb of Cleveland, everything is planned – from the layout of the winding roads, to the colors of the houses, to the successful lives its residents will go on to lead. And no one embodies this spirit more than Elena Richardson, whose guiding principle is playing by the rules.  Enter Mia Warren – an enigmatic artist and single mother – who arrives in this idyllic bubble with her teenaged daughter Pearl, and rents a house from the Richardsons. Soon Mia and Pearl become more than tenants: all four Richardson children are drawn to the mother-daughter pair. But Mia carries with her a mysterious past and a disregard for the status quo that threatens to upend this carefully ordered community.  When old family friends of the Richardsons attempt to adopt a Chinese-American baby, a custody battle erupts that dramatically divides the town--and puts Mia and Elena on opposing sides.  Suspicious of Mia and her motives, Elena is determined to uncover the secrets in Mia's past. But her obsession will come at unexpected and devastating costs.  Little Fires Everywhere explores the weight of secrets, the nature of art and identity, and the ferocious pull of motherhood – and the danger of believing that following the rules can avert disaster..”–Amazon.

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.

“Cooking the Books” Book Club!

Tuesday, December 11th @ 6:30 p.m.

Bring Your Favorite Holiday Dish

Join us as we celebrate the holiday together and share our favorite dishes with friends.  Do you have a recipe that you make each holiday that keeps your family running to the table?  We would love to try it!  In exchange, we will share our favorites with you.  We will all sit  and chat while we eat a delicious dinner together.

Make a Difference

Knitting & Crochet Group

Thursday, December 13th @ 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!   Works created can go to women’s shelters in Mercer County run by the Mercer Aware Program, or for your own favorite charity.  Come and kick back with your needles, hooks and yarn and Make a Difference in our community!

Sci-Fi Book Club

Monday, December 17th from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Feature title: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood

“It is the world of the near future, and Offred is a Handmaid in the home of the Commander and his wife. She is allowed out once a day to the food market, she is not permitted to read, and she is hoping the Commander makes her pregnant, because she is only valued if her ovaries are viable. Offred can remember the years before, when she was an independent woman, had a job of her own, a husband and child. But all of that is gone now...everything has changed.   

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.

Mystery Lovers’ Book Club

Wednesday, December 19th @ 2:30 p.m.

I See You by Clare Mackintosh

“It all starts during her commute home one night. Zoe Walker glances through her local paper and sees her own face staring back at her in a classified ad. With the grainy photo is a phone number and a listing for a website called FindTheOne.com.  In the following days, she sees other women in the same ad, a different one every day, and nearly all of them show up in the newspapers as victims of increasingly violent crimes—including murder.  With the help of a determined cop, Zoe uncovers the ad’s twisted purpose…And suddenly, the man on the train sitting across the car—the one smiling at Zoe—could be more than just a friendly stranger. He could be someone who has deliberately chosen her and is ready to make his next move.”–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.

Writers’ Group

Monday, January 7th @ 6:30 p.m.

Grove City Writers’ Group welcomes David Drayer, author of: Wayward Son, Attachment, A Noble Story, Something Fierce, and Strip Cuts.  

David will talk about the process of turning his ideas and life experiences into books.

Ages 18 and up.

New members always welcome!

Kindred Spirits Book Club

Thursday, January 24, 2019 @ 10:30 a.m.

Feature title: Every Secret Thing by Ann Tatlock.

"When Elizabeth Gunnar accepts a teaching position at the preparatory school she attended as a girl, she revisits ghosts of the past and old self-doubts. But she is returning to more than a place–to memories, mysteries, and an old love. Once there, she meets unexpected challenges—and challenging new people—and she is reminded of the faith that first captured her heart in what she called her “moments of being.” A rich, complex weave of character, mystery and divine epiphanies, “Every Secret Thing” will have you turning the pages late into the night"-- Amazon.com.

The novels featured in this book club incorporate religious, inspirational themes and Christian characters into stories that can range in genre from mainstream fiction to science fiction to historical romance to mystery. These stories do not contain profanity, strong violence, or explicit sexual content. 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

Pub Trivia Night

Thursday, January 24th @ 6:00 p.m.   

Eat! Drink! Think! Win!

B.Y.O.B  and a snack to share

  

 Lighting Round:  The 1990s

Must be 21 years & up to attend

Librarians’ Ball

Saturday, February 9th in the Year 2019

6 to 9 p.m. at the Grove City College Carnegie Alumni Center

Please dance with us in roughly the style of Jane Auseten’s Regency England!

The Ball is open to adults and students in grades seven and above

Regency attire is encouraged; formal/semi-formal dress is required.

Tickets available beginning on January 2nd: $10 per person

ALL PROCEEDS DIRECTLY BENEFIT THE LIBRARY!

Download Registration Packet.

 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.

Intro to Tech Drop-In Hour

One-on-one assistance is offered 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.  Two laptops will be available for patrons to use during this time on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Registration is encouraged if you have very specific topics or programs to cover; otherwise, please just drop in by the front desk!

Every Wednesday

from 1-2 p.m.

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!