Friends of the Library Annual Used Book Sale

August 6th: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.  Early bird shopping. $5.00 entrance fee.

August 6th- August 11th: Regular Prices

August 13th - August 15th: $5.00/bag

August 16th - August 17th: $1.00/bag

A large selection of fiction, non-fiction, children’s and antiquarian books as well as DVDs and audio books will be available at bargain prices.  Come early for the best selection.

Make a Difference

Knitting & Crochet Group

Thursday, August 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!   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!

The group meets the second Thursday of each month from 1:30—3:00 p.m.

Monday Night Book Group

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

Into the Wild by John Krakauer

In April 1992 a young man from a well-to-do family hitchhiked to Alaska and walked alone into the wilderness north of Mt. McKinley. His name was Christopher Johnson McCandless. He had given $25,000 in savings to charity, abandoned his car and most of his possessions, burned all the cash in his wallet, and invented a new life for himself. Four months later, his decomposed body was found by a moose hunter. How McCandless came to die is the unforgettable story of Into the Wild.  This portrait of Chris McCandless chronicles his decision to withdraw from society and adopt the persona of Alexander Supertramp, offering insight into his beliefs about the wilderness and his tragic death in the Alaskan wilderness.

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, August 15th @ 2:30 p.m.

The Passenger by Lisa Lutz

“Forty-eight hours after leaving her husband’s body at the base of the stairs, Tanya Dubois cashes in her credit cards, dyes her hair brown, demands a new name from a shadowy voice over the phone, and flees town. It’s not the first time.  She meets Blue, a female bartender who recognizes the hunted look in a fugitive’s eyes and offers her a place to stay. With dwindling choices, Tanya-now-Amelia accepts. An uneasy―and dangerous―alliance is born.  It’s almost impossible to live off the grid in the twenty-first century, but Amelia-now-Debra and Blue have the courage, the ingenuity, and the desperation, to try. Hopscotching from city to city, Debra especially is chased by a very dark secret. From heart-stopping escapes and devious deceptions, we are left to wonder…can she possibly outrun her past?  The Passenger’s white-knuckled plot and unforeseeable twists make one thing for certain: the ride will leave you breathless. “When the answers finally come, they are juicy, complex, and unexpected. The satisfying conclusion will leave readers rethinking everything and immediately turning back to the first page to start again. Psychological suspense lovers will tear through this thriller” (Library Journal, starred review).”–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.

To Infinity and Beyond Book Club

Saturday, August 18th @ 10:30 a.m.

Come and take a trip through your imagination to new and exciting places in two undermined genres of the literary community.  Introducing Sci-Fi/Fantasy Saturdays at GCCL!

Feature title: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

“In the year 2045, reality is an ugly place. The only time teenage Wade Watts really feels alive is when he's jacked into the virtual utopia known as the OASIS. Wade's devoted his life to studying the puzzles hidden within this world's digital confines—puzzles that are based on their creator's obsession with the pop culture of decades past and that promise massive power and fortune to whoever can unlock them”– Amazon.com.  Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read

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.

It Was A Book First Series

Read the Book, Watch the Movie

Monday, August 20th @ 6:00 p.m.

Our new IT WAS A BOOK FIRST series allows us to examine the differences between a book and a movie.  We will review the book on August 13th at our regularly scheduled Monday Night Book Club.  The following Monday, August 20th at 6:00 p.m., we will watch the movie to observe the differences in book vs. movie!  It’s a fun night and anyone who has read the book is invited to attend.

 Free popcorn will be served!

Ages 18 & Up

Kindred Spirits Book Club

Next meeting is August 23rd from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Feature title: Miles to Go by Richard Paul Evans

“Alan Christoffersen, a once-successful advertising executive, wakes one morning to find himself injured, alone, and confined to a hospital bed in Spokane, Washington. Sixteen days earlier, reeling from the sudden loss of his wife, his home, and his business, Alan left everything he knew behind and set off on the cross-country journey of a lifetime. But a vicious roadside stabbing has interrupted Alan’s trek and robbed him of his one source of solace: the ability to walk. Homeless and facing months of difficult recovery, Alan has nowhere to turn—until a mysterious woman enters his life and invites him into her home.  An astonishing tale of life and death, suffering and healing, love and second chances, Miles to Go picks up the story of The Walk, continuing this unforgettable bests selling series about one man’s unrelenting search for hope” – 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

August 23rd @ 6:00 p.m.   

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Eat! Drink! Think! Win!

Lightning Round: Back to School

as your knowledge is tested!

BYOB and a snack to share!

For ages 21 and up.

“Cooking the Books” Book Club!

Monday, August 27th @ 6:30 p.m.

Magnolia Table: A Collection of Recipes for Gathering by Joanna Gaines

“Magnolia Table is infused with Joanna Gaines' warmth and passion for all things family, prepared and served straight from the heart of her home, with recipes inspired by dozens of Gaines family favorites and classic comfort selections from the couple's new Waco restaurant, Magnolia Table.  Jo believes there's no better way to celebrate family and friendship than through the art of togetherness, celebrating tradition, and sharing a great meal. Magnolia Table includes 125 classic recipes—from breakfast, lunch, and dinner to small plates, snacks, and desserts—presenting a modern selection of American classics and personal family favorites. Complemented by her love for her garden, these dishes also incorporate homegrown, seasonal produce at the peak of its flavor.  Full of personal stories and beautiful photos, Magnolia Table is an invitation to share a seat at the table with Joanna Gaines and her family” – Amazon.com.

Each participant should “reserve” a specific recipe in order to avoid duplications and can copy the recipe page(s) free of charge from this month’s featured cookbook.

Grove City Writers’ Group

Tuesday, September 4th @ 6:30 p.m.

In the world of publishing, manuscripts are accepted 4-6 months in advance.  Although it can be quite a challenge to get into that holiday mood during the summer months,  if you want to see your work published, you have to work ahead!  That’s why this month’s assignment will be to write a Christmas/holiday story that has the ambiance and spirit of the season.

 This assignment will have no specified word count so feel free to sit back, sip some cocoa and string a few lights.  

This is an adult writing group.  Participants must be 18 years & up.

Open to anyone ages 18 and up.  New members are welcome!

American Girl Superstar VIP Experience Package

Fundraiser

Sunday, February 10, 2019 @ 1:00 p.m.

Byham Theatre in Pittsburgh

Second Row Orchestra Seats

VIP Experience includes:

• One (1) premium ticket in one of the best seats in the theatre
• One (1) reservation for the exclusive Pre-Show Party, scheduled for 90 minutes prior to the performance.
• One (1) exclusive American Girl Live Party Pack
• Access to an exclusive American Girl Live! themed post-show Photo Opportunity.

Winners announced December 7th

Tickets on Sale Now

$5.00 each or 6 for $25.00

Proceeds benefit GCCL Children’s Department.

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!

Volunteer Position Open

Are you the type of person who enjoys organizing fundraisers and coordinating and working with people of ALL ages and abilities?

Currently the Friends of the Library is seeking applications for the position of President.  This is a volunteer (unpaid) position that works closely with Friends of the Library members and library staff to organize and coordinate various fundraising events to support GCCL including the annual used book sale.

If interested, please complete an application (click here for application) and return it to the library.  You can return it to the main circulation desk or email it to us at gccl@grovecitypalibrary.org.

Help support GCCL and volunteer your time!  We need you!