Library News:
SUMMER HOURS ARE HERE!
During the months of July and August, Moon Township Public Library will be open on Saturdays from 10am-3pm and will be closed on Sunday. Hours will go back to normal after Labor Day.
July 4th Closing!
Moon Township Public Library will be closed on Saturday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day! We wish you a safe and happy July 4th weekend, whether you're watching movies, reading books, or watching fireworks!
Summer Reading Club 2009
The summer reading programs will be starting soon! You can now register here! This link will take you to a page that will give you the option of registering for either the children's, teens', or adults' Summer Reading Club program. The theme this year is art, so get ready to be creative!
Iron Chef Competition
On July 8 at 6pm, teens are invited to Moon Township Library to show of their culinary talents! Come and try your hand at concocting tasty recipes using a few secret ingredients. Please register in advance!
View more information about our teens' summer programs.
Pint-Sized Polka Band
On July 7 at 6:30pm, Moon Library will be hosting a music event for families! Come join us for a polka performance by Uncle Mike and the Pint Size Polkas! Please register for this event so that we can have the best space available for all you music lovers!
View more information about our children's summer programs.
DIY Thermal Mug
Join us on July 23 at 7pm to make your very own personalized thermal mug! You'll have the opportunity to experiment with different colors and textures of paint to create a masterpiece that you can drink your favorite beverage out of! Because we have limited space, please register in advance at Moon Township Library!
View more information about our adults' summer programs.
Pennsylvania Libraries Need Your Help!
Updated May 18: The Pennsylvania Senate has passed S.B. 850, which proposes funding cuts that affect public libraries for up to 50%. The proposal will now go before the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Please contact all your local representatives before June 1st and ask them to say no to S.B. 850! If the House passes the proposal, then many of the library services that we offer you will be negatively affected. We ask for your help in asking members of the Senate to reconsider their proposal. Click the resources below for additional information:
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Advocacy
A projected amount of funding that is at risk
Listing of email addresses for Pennsylvania's members of the House of Representatives
Featured Web Links for July:
Current Weekly Observance
Dog Days of Summer
What are the dog days of summer?
Quiz for the whole family about the dog days of summer
Monthly Observances
Anti Boredom Month
Trip ideas for getting away from boredom
Online games at Boredom-Busters
Some ideas about holding boredom at bay on a rainy day
July is Anti Boredom Month. French philosopher and revolutionary Voltaire once quipped, "All kinds are good except the kind that bores you." July picked up the title of Anti Boredom Month when a parody institute known at the Boredom Institute started the trend. Even though the institute has been put to rest, we can still celebrate Anti Boredom Month because July is the most boring month. This is especially true with kids, who are furthest from homework at this time of the year and don't know what to do with themselves. But never fear! Peruse the links above and get some ideas on how to beat that boredom!
National Ice Cream Month
July is National Ice Cream Month!
Homemade ice cream recipes
A brief history of ice cream
What better way to combat the dog days of summer than with a delciious bowlful or coneful of ice cream! July is Nationa Ice Cream Month! So ignore that diet and go get yourself a tasty treat of ice cream in one of the many flavors that appeal to you! But remember to not let that scoop hit the ground, as author Jim Fiebig says,"Age does not diminish the disappointment of having a scoop of ice cream fall from the cone."
Recreation and Parks Month
National Recreation and Park Association
Activity ideas for Recreationa and Parks Month
Events at Pittsburgh's parks
What better way to celebrate the season opposite of winter by enjoying the outdoors! July is Recreation and Parks Month! Just because you don't like camping is no excuse to stay indoors all summer! Take a stroll through the local park for some fresh air and relaxation, or attend a local event taking place at the park!
These observations and more can be found at: Earth Calendar , Brownielocks and Healthfinder National Health Observances
Timely Topics
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh: Job & Career Education Center
CareerBuilder.com
Monster.com
WorkPittsburgh.com
The economy is the worst it has been in years. Unfortunately, many jobs have been lost because of this, including thousands in the region. These are only a few job resources that are available. You can also consult our web guide's Job & Career links for more resources.
