FOL Annual Used Book Sale

Monday, August 5th - Friday, August 16th

Early Bird Admission, Monday, August 5th from 9:00-10:00 a.m. For $5.00

Pricing: August 5th-August 10th

Monday, August 12th-Wednesday, August 14th purchase a bag of books for just $5.00

Thursday, August 15-Friday, August 16th purchase a bag of books for just $1.00

Adult Books

Paperbacks: $1.00

Hardbacks: $2.00

Children’s/Teen Books:

Paperbacks: $.25

Hardbacks: $.50

Audio/Visual:

DVDs: $2.00

CDs: $2.00

Monday Night Book Group

August 12th @  6:30 p.m.

The Promise: How One Woman Made Good on Her Extraordinary Pact to Send a Classroom of First-Graders to College by Oral Lee Brown

“This marvelous and inspiring book is the amazing story of one woman's unending desire to make a difference. And if once was not enough, in 2001 Brown made the same promise to three new classrooms of first-, fifth-, and ninth-graders. Brown and her foundation are now committed to adopting a new crop of kids to send to college every four years.  Brown’s pledge to the students was not without great personal and public sacrifice. Her promise turned her life upside-down—it strained her relationships, and at times required her to work several different jobs. Brown also developed a strong emotional attachment to the children—for many of these students Brown was the one consistent adult in their lives.  In a world short on heroes, altruism, and dedication, THE PROMISE shows that it is still possible to change lives for the better. This book will encourage, uplift, and inspire every reader.”– 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.

Joyous Home Organizing

Monday, August 19th @ 6:00 p.m.

If you want to get organized or are downsizing and you are not sure where to start, this program is for you!

Join us as Dianne Warner, owner of Joyous Home Organizing, provides practical advice about decluttering, downsizing, and organizing!

One lucky attendee will win a gift basket!

Registration required!

Mystery Lovers’ Book Club

Tuesday, August 20th @ 2:30 p.m.

A Fine Line  by William G. Tapply

“Walt Duffy was a world-renowned ornithologist, outdoorsman, and nature photographer who spent his life traveling and taking some of the most highly regarded photographs of birds in their natural habitats. Until, that is, over a year ago, when a climbing accident left him paraplegic. Now he spends his time in the backyard of his brownstone in Boston, with only his dog and his teen-aged son Ethan for company.  Brady Coyne, Walt's long-time friend and attorney, handles his routine legal affairs and is asked by Walt to deliver a set of Meriweather Lewis letters to a rare book dealer for authentication. Shortly after, responding to a call from Duffy, Coyne stops by after work only to find Walt dead - murdered - in his backyard. Robbery is dismissed as a motive when the only thing that turns up missing is Walt's laptop. Equally disturbing is the fact that Ethan, Walt's son, is missing without a trace, any sign of struggle, or any clue to where he may have gone. There is also evidence that Walt was somehow involved in a notorious eco-terrorist group that is currently taking deadly action around the Boston area.  With the FBI and the Boston police watching him closely, the eco-terrorists escalating dramatically, and Ethan still missing, Brady finds himself in the center of an increasingly dangerous plot. With the death toll mounting, Brady realizes he has to find the missing Ethan and unravel the complex puzzle before either of them becomes the latest victim.”– 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.

Pub Trivia Night

Thursday, August 22nd @ 6:00 p.m.   

Eat! Drink! Think! Win!

B.Y.O.B  and a snack to share

  

 

Lighting Round:  Unknown Factoids

Must be 21 years & up to attend

Sci-Fi Book Club

Monday, August 26th from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

The Mist by Stephen King

“In the wake of a summer storm, terror descends...David Drayton, his son Billy, and their neighbor Brent Norton join dozens of others and head to the local grocery store to replenish supplies following a freak storm. Once there, they become trapped by a strange mist that has enveloped the town. As the confinement takes its toll on their nerves, a religious zealot, Mrs. Carmody, begins to play on their fears to convince them that this is God’s vengeance for their sins. She insists a sacrifice must be made and two groups—those for and those against—are aligned. Clearly, staying in the store may prove fatal, and the Draytons, along with store employee Ollie Weeks, Amanda Dumfries, Irene Reppler, and Dan Miller, attempt to make their escape. But what’s out there may be worse than what they left behind.”– 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, August 26th @ 6:30 p.m.

Movie Night Menus: Dinner and Drink Recipes Inspired by the Films We Love (Turner Classic Movies)

“Looking for a great idea for date night or to entertain friends? Why not cue up Casablanca with some French 75s and a Moroccan-themed spread? Turner Classic Movies: Movie Night Menus spotlights thirty crowd-pleasing films from the 1930s through the '80s, paired with signatures drinks and dishes that appear in, or are inspired by, each film's setting and stars. Filled with entertaining tips and background on each film, dish, and cocktail, the book offers a unique culinary tour of movie history, including menus inspired by The Thin Man, The Philadelphia Story, Sunset Boulevard, Some Like It Hot, American Graffiti, Moonstruck, and many more.  Fully illustrated with luscious food photography and evocative film stills, Movie Night Menus provides the perfect accompaniments and conversation pieces to round out a fun-filled evening”– Amazon.com.

For ages 21 and up.  To participate: 1) Stop by the front desk and “reserve” (sign up for/copy) a recipe(s), and 2) Bring your completed recipe(s) to the library and we will swap, sample dishes, and share great conversation!

Make a Difference

Knitting & Crochet Group

Thursday, September 12th @ 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!

Writers’ Group

Monday, September 9th @ 6:30 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!

The writers’ prompt for the August meeting is available here.  Remember to keep you word count at 500 or less.

Ages 18 and up.

New members always welcome!

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, 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!