Library LINK Newsletter
May 2023                                                               Volume 20, Issue 3
 
Banner for Summer Reading 2022 with a submarine, coral and seaweed
 
ALL TOGETHER NOW
 
Summer Reading 2023 

Summer is almost here and with it comes our annual summer reading challenge! With this year's emphasis on kindness, unity, and inclusiveness, there's something for everyone -- babies through adults.
 
Some old favorites, like "Where in the Library is Archie?" and Hot Dog Fridays are back. And we've added some new activities too, like "Sing, Play, Move" which joins students from Slippery Rock University  with early learners to go on a journey rich in song, movement, and sound exploration. 
 
Registration for all of the reading challenges opens via the library's Beanstack app on June 12.
 
Children's JUNE program registration
opens up on May 30.
 
Children's JULY program registration
opens up on June 20.
ADULT PROGRAMS
 
In addition to our ongoing book clubs, CPL offers a wide variety of programs for adults. Visit our Events Calendar for a complete list of programs and to register.
 
Coronation:
A House of Windsor Mystery

Wednesday, May 3 @ 6:00pm
 
Get ready for the coronation and join us as local author Eileen Enwright Hodgetts discusses her novel Coronation: A House of Windsor Mystery.
England, 1952. As the royal jewelers prepare for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, they discover that the historic jewels in the Imperial State Crown have been replaced with fake stones. The real jewels had been removed from the crown at the beginning of World War II, to preserve them in case of invasion, but they are no longer in their hiding place. Where are they now? Only one man knows, but he has disappeared. Inspired by true events.
 
A Super Program: The History of the Pittsburgh Steelers

Tuesday, May 9 @ 6:30pm
 
From the decades-long struggles to the decades of Super Bowl crowns, this lively and illuminating program will take you on a roller coaster ride through the history of one of the most storied franchises in the NFL. Author and veteran sports writer Marty Gitlin, who covered the NFL in the newspaper field and for CBS Sports, will discuss and show videos of the greatest and most interesting players, teams, events and moments since the team was known as the Pirates, including the years of perennial championships since the early 1970s. 
CHILDREN'S, TWEENS & TEENS
During the month of May our Youth Services Staff is busy behind the scenes putting the final touches on planning and preparing for our packed summer reading program schedule!
We can wait to see you in June!
THE FORGE: MAKERSPACE EVENTS
 
There's so much going on in The Forge that we can't fit everything in The Library LINK! Just a few highlights are included here. For the complete list of classes, appointment times, and workshops, sign up to receive regular email updates from The Forge!
 
Yelena's Watercolor:
Flowers for Mother's Day

Thursday, May 4 @ 5:30pm
 
Create a beautiful watercolor painting for Mother's Day. Using an ink and wash technique, you'll draw and paint a watering can full of wildflowers. Presented by local artist Yelena Kunkel. Please note: there is a $20 materials fee which must be paid upon registration.
Pysanky Eggs with Dee Ruckert
 
Tuesday, May 9 @ 5:30pm
 
 
Learn the Ukranian art form of pysanky with local artist Dee Ruckert! In this class, participants will complete a 5-color traditional egg while using wax and kistka and working over open candle flame. 
There is a $20 material fee due upon registration.
Cookiecad: 3D Printing

Monday, May 8 @ 6pm
 
Learn and play with Cookiecad software to design your very own custom cookie cutter! We'll also guide you through the steps to get them printed in The Forge. Class includes a cookie cutter to be picked up after the class. This class is presented by expert maker Alan Bachmann.
Registration is required with a program fee of $10. 
Participants are asked to bring a windows laptop and mouse.
Intro to Corel Draw &
Mini Workshop
 
Friday, May 12 @ 11:30am-1:30pm
 Are you interested in learning how to create designs for our laser engraver? Join makerspace manager Mary Frances for an introduction to CorelDraw! After learning the basics of the software, you'll have a chance to play around with it during a "mini-workshop." Class is free, but registration is required. Space is limited. Check the online calendar for additional days and times.
FOCUS ON ONLINE RESOURCES
 
 
 
Can't wait for storytime to start back up? Watch, read, and learn with BookFlix! A fun way to read for kids in PreK through 3rd grade. You can even find films and books in Spanish. Please note: You'll need your library card barcode number.
 
Looking for more reliable online information?
Visit the Electronic Resources section on our website, where the library is open 24/7!
 
Cranberry Public Library
2525 Rochester Road, Suite 300
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania 16066
(724) 776-9100
www.cranberrylibrary.org