What's Happening @ the Library
HOLIDAY HOURS
Wednesday, November 25 - Closing @ 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 26 - CLOSED
VACANCY
Library Board of Directors
The Whitehall Public Library is currently accepting letters of interest and resumes for two available Library Board positions, term beginning January, 2010.
Applicants should have a sincere interest in the welfare of public libraries.
Applications may be submitted to:
Michael Romano
President, Whitehall Public Library Board
100 Borough Park Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Application deadline is November 30, 2009
SARRIS HOLIDAY CANDY SALE
Order forms are now available for the library's next fundraising event. Please pick up your brochure today and return it on or before Friday, November 20, 2009.
SPECIAL NOTE: We are now able to offer for sale Bar Candy & Chocolate Covered Pretzel Rods. They can only be purchased by the case. Bars are available in Almond, Crisp, Milk or Dark Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Creamy Caramel and the new Salted Pretzel.
Please see our display in the library or kiosk at the Caste Village mall area for brochures and Bar/Pretzel Rod order forms to include with your Sarris order.
ORDER PICK UP
Sunday, December 6 |
8 - 11 a.m.
Whitehall Community Room
ONGOING BOOK SALE - SPECIAL
Friday, November 27 to the end of the year
Inside the library during regular hours
Starting Thanksgiving weekend through the end of the year we will have additional items out as part of our ongoing book sale.
Best of the best - don't miss it!
THE YEAR IS COMING TO AN END! - Last chance to donate gently used books, CDs, DVDs, audio books and Children's material and receive a tax donation for 2009. Bring in your items as soon as possible for our upcoming Holiday Sale.
GREAT GIFT IDEAS
Looking for something extra to complete your holiday shopping? Check out the items available by the library and the Friends of Whitehall Public Library.
- Tote bags [going green $3.00 / canvas or vinyl $5.00]
- Coffee mug w/logo[$5.00]
- 2010 Enjoy coupon book [$27.00]
- A History of Whitehall Borough And its Government by Ed Brennan [paperback $20]
LIBRARY NEWS
November - Program Calendar
Also check the Events Calendar to see what's coming up at the library. For more information or to register for a program, call us at 412-882-6622.
If you would like email notification of our programs, send us your email address.
HOT TITLES BOOKLIST - Revised 11/1/09 - New books and DVDs coming soon. Call the library to reserve your copy or order yours online by way of The Catalog.
NEW BOOKS PURCHASED / OCTOBER 2009
NEWSPAPER ARTICLES:
- Creative sides revealed in library fundraiser - South Hills Record 11/5/09
- Food party perfect recipe for book group / South Hills Record 9/3/09
- Library staff brings program to youths / South Hills Record 8/6/09
- Source: Hennen's American Public Library Rating
- Whitehall library listed among top 25 in state / South Hills Record 7/16/09
- Libraries offer more than just books / South Hills Record - Letter to Editor 7/23/09
HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR - 2009
Our 1st Holiday Craft Show was a great success! Thank you to everyone who participated and came in support for the library.
Click here to view some pictures from this event.
HALLOWEEN HAPPENING - 2009
This year's successful Halloween Happening was cooperation at its best!
We had staff members, board members and library friends all pitching in, much to the delight of all who attended. Thank you to everyone who helped to make this such a special event, and many thanks for your continued support for the library.
Click here to view some pictures from this event.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
We would like to thank all of our loyal patrons for submitting postcards on behalf of support for public libraries during the course of the Pennsylvania State Budget impasse. Over 300 postcards were mailed from Whitehall Library users!
Budget cuts were made, and that's hardly cause for celebration, however your voices were heard and the proposed 54% public library subsidy cut was reduced to 20.1%. Drastic cuts were made to programs funded through Library Access and the Electronic Catalog line items, so we must wait and see how those cuts impact the library.
We appreciate your voice and your support.
Click here to view a chart comparing last year's budget to this year's budget.
ADULT SPECIAL DAYS
Adult Coffee Mornings - Wednesdays / 9 - 11 a.m. - Adults are welcome to come in for our Coffee Time. It will be served and allowed only in the reading area by the fireplace and magazines.
Blood Pressure Screening - First Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
HCR Manor Care Health Services will be at the library to do blood pressure and accu-check screenings.
Conversation Salon - Second Wednesday each month @ 1:00 p.m. Come and join us for a special group meeting to discuss current events. To learn more click here.
Play Scrabble - Fridays / 1 - 4 p.m. Come play the game at the library. You don't have to be an expert to play and you will meet new friends and have an enjoyable time. It's never too late to join this great group of people who meet each Friday at the library.