Writers’ Group

Monday, February 4th @ 6:30 p.m.

At our last meeting, we met author David Drayer and he gave us this writing prompt:

A boy, age 7; A girl, age 9.  Both are selling lemonade next to a park and sales are not going well.  A man approaches them, gives them a knife, and tells them to ask a lady (in the park) for her necklace.  Keep in mind that the perspective of this story can come from anyone or anything.   There will definitely not be two stories alike.  The finished submissions will be read at our next meeting.

Please limit your submission to a 500 word count.

Ages 18 and up.

New members always welcome!

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.

Monday Night Book Group

February 11th, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

The Book Club by Mary Alice Monroe

Mary Alice Monroe invites you to meet five remarkable characters as she explores the power of friendship with tenderness, honesty and understanding.  On the surface, it is a monthly book club. But for five women, it is so much more.  They are five women from different walks of life, embracing the challenge of change. And as they share their hopes and fears and triumphs, they will hold fast to the true magic of the book club—friendship.

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, February 14th @ 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!

Mystery Lovers’ Book Club

Wednesday, February 20th @ 2:30 p.m.

The Woman in the Window  by A. J. Finn

Anna Fox lives alone—a recluse in her New York City home, unable to venture outside. She spends her day drinking wine (maybe too much), watching old movies, recalling happier times . . . and spying on her neighbors. Then the Russells move into the house across the way: a father, a mother, their teenage son. The perfect family. But when Anna, gazing out her window one night, sees something she shouldn’t, her world begins to crumble—and its shocking secrets are laid bare.

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.

Sci-Fi Book Club

Monday, February 25th from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson

“In reality, Hiro Protagonist delivers pizza for Uncle Enzo’s CosoNostra Pizza Inc., but in the Metaverse he’s a warrior prince. Plunging headlong into the enigma of a new computer virus that’s striking down hackers everywhere, he races along the neon-lit streets on a search-and-destroy mission for the shadowy virtual villain threatening to bring about infocalypse”– 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, February 25th @ 6:30 p.m.

The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Come and Get It! By Ree Drummond

“Reality check! Okay, let's face it: With school, sports, work, obligations, and activities pulling us in a million directions, not many of us can not spend a long time time in the kitchen preparing a meal! What we really need are simple, scrumptious, doable recipes that solve the challenge of serving up hearty, satisfying food (that tastes amazing!) day after day, week after week without falling into a rut and relying on the same old rotation of meals. Cooking should be fun, rewarding, and it definitely should feed your soul (and feed the people in your household in the process)!  With a mix of categories and flavors that will please everyone, this book has everything you need to whip up delicious, down home recipes that you can get on the table without a lot of stress”–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!

Kindred Spirits Book Club

Thursday, February 28th @ 10:30 a.m.

Feature title: Broken Road by Richard Paul Evans.

"Chicago celebrity, Charles James can’t shake the nightmare that wakes him each night. He sees himself walking down a long, broken highway the sides of which are lit in flames. Where is he going? Why is he walking? What is the wailing he hears around him?  By day, he wonders why he’s so haunted and unhappy when he has all he ever wanted-fame, fans and fortune and the lavish lifestyle it affords him. Coming from a childhood of poverty and pain, this is what he’s dreamed of. But now, at the pinnacle of his career, he’s started to wonder if he’s wanted the wrong things. His wealth has come legally, but questionably, from the power of his personality, seducing people out of their hard-earned money. When he learns that one of his customers has committed suicide because of financial ruin, Charles is shaken. The cracks in his façade start to break down spurring him to question everything: his choices, his relationships, his future and the type of man he's become. Then a twist of fate changes everything. Charles is granted something very remarkable: a second chance. The question is: What will he do with it?"-- 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, February 28th @ 6:00 p.m.   

Eat! Drink! Think! Win!

B.Y.O.B  and a snack to share

  

 Lighting Round:  Monty Python

Must be 21 years & up to attend

Old Hollywood Adult Prom

Saturday, March 30th from 6-9 p.m.

Free Event for the Community age 21+!

Come dressed in costume from any Old Hollywood era.  Prizes will be awarded.  DJ will be provided so you can dance the night away!

BYOB and a snack to share!

 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!

Tax Forms

During the tax season (end of January-April), the library maintains a supply of federal forms as a convenience to the public.  If the library does not have the form you need, it may be printed from the Internet at a cost of $.20 cents per side.  Forms can be found at the U.S. Dept. of Internal Revenue, the PA Dept. of Revenue, and the Local Earned Income Form. While we provide tax forms as a convenience, library staff is not qualified to give tax advice.