Monday, December 21, 2009

In the news!

The Carnegie Library of Homestead has been in the news a lot lately!
With a new Children's Room, Athletic Club events and concerts in the Music Hall, there plenty to write about!

Children's room at Homestead library gets spruced up
Brian Wilson to play at Carnegie Library Music Hall of Homestead
Students flex political muscle in a forum with Pa.'s first lady

Friday, December 18, 2009

Meet Our New Sister Library

Meet Our New Sister Library!




Chornomors’k Central Public Library


Population of Chornomors'k


Chornomors'k is a small town, which is located in the
center of Chornomorsk County (region) in the republic
of Crimea, Ukraine. The town is located on Vuzka bay, one
of most ecologically clean coasts of Crimea. The population of
the town is 12. Residents represent a large number of ethnic
groups including Ukrainians, Russians, Crimea Tatars,
Bulgarians, and Greeks Greeks. They are good natured and hard
working people

Monday, December 7, 2009

Christmas Parade



On Saturday, December 6th the Carnegie Library of Homestead
participated in the Steel Valley Holiday Parade!

It was the first snow of the year, how perfect for a Holiday Parade!

We enjoyed waving to all the people, and handing out Curious George Visits the Library
to the about 150 youngsters!
A special thanks to our Board President, Dan Lloyd for creating the float and
donating to the event!
Abby, Amanda, Heather, Emily, Rachel and Victoria were also
on hand to wave and walk with the float.






Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Meet Our New Sister Library



Meet Our New Sister Library!

Chornomors’k Central Public Library

We at The Carnegie Library of Homestead are excited to announce our sister library, Chornomors’k Library. The town of Chornomors’k is located along the Black Sea on the
Crimea Peninsula in the Ukraine.


Join us as we venture to deepen cultural relations between our two libraries and the communities they serve!


Local History Museum in Chornomors’k
Local History
The area where the town is located has a rich history. The ruins of Ancient Greek colonies
reflect how life was here many centuries ago. All of the ruins are united under the National Historical-Archaeological Park “Kalos-Limen”. This park attracts many tourists who would like
to learn more about the life and culture of the ancient Greeks in the colonies. Visitors can do
this through tours which explore the architecture, traditions and rituals of the people who once
lived there. During archaeological digs scientists have discovered about six thousand artifacts which are now on display in the Local History Museum.

City Park

Ruins of Ancient Greek Colonies