Homestead Library

Annual Chess Tournament!

2012-01-16T11:55:00.002-05:00

Join us for the annual Chess Tournament at the library!
Grades K-8
January 28th at 9am. Please come into the library to sign up!
First and Second place winners in each age group win a trophy!

Homestead Library Open MLK Day!!!

2012-01-12T14:30:00.003-05:00

Hi everyone! Just a friendly reminder that your library will be open on MLK day! Looking for something to do? Come stop by, read a book, check out a DVD, or try one of our new PlayAways! Regular hours: 10AM-7PM

Our Music Hall ROCKS

2011-12-28T11:19:00.002-05:00

A concert held at Carnegie Library of Homestead's Music Hall was named Best Pop Concert of 2011 by the PG!

Read the story here:
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11356/1198384-51-0.stm

Happy Holidays!

2011-12-13T16:30:00.007-05:00

This year, members of the Friends of the Library donated their time to help 'spruce' up the Library for the holiday season!

New at Homestead

2011-11-16T15:10:00.003-05:00

We now have Playaway pre-loaded audio players! These portable players have audiobooks loaded on them. All you have to do is plug in a set of headphones and start listening to the latest Daniel Silva novel, or learn Italian with Italian for Dummies. Check one out today!

Introducing.....LaMonica Wiggins!

2011-11-15T16:17:00.002-05:00

We have a new staff member starting this week. LaMonica recently graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Master of Library Science.

If you see her around the library, be sure to say hello!

Ghost Hunters Screening at the Library!

2011-10-27T13:47:00.001-04:00

Ready for a true Pittsburgh-style haunting? The Carnegie Library of Homestead is featuring a special preview screening of a new "Ghost Hunters" episode called "Ghost of Carnegie" on Saturday, October 29.
Previously aired on the Scfy channel on September 20th, this is a unique opportunity to see it where it happened. The episode, which airs again on the SyFy Channel (Channel 680 on Verizon) at 11 a.m. on Halloween day -- Monday, October 31 -- follows the Ghost Hunters crew as they explore the Library and Music Hall in the middle of the night, and encounter disembodied voices shouting frantically, doors mysteriously closing, books moving by themselves on the Library shelves and the voices of ladies giggling in the basement locker room long after everyone has gone home.

Two screenings will be offered Saturday night, a matinee for families at 4 p.m. and an "after dark" 7 p.m. show.
Special tours of the Library basement, locker rooms, Music Hall and other sites of reported hauntings at the Carnegie Library will take place after the screenings.
Cookies and refreshments for kids will be served, and wine and beer will be available for adults.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children and will be available at the door.
Wear your costume for more fun!!

Ghosts at our library?

2011-09-23T12:31:00.002-04:00

Watch and decide for yourself!

2011-05-26T18:49:00.000-04:00

Hafiz
‎"One regret dear world, that I am determined not to have when I am lying on my deathbed is that I did not kiss you enough."

"A poet is someone who can pour light into a spoon, then raise it to nourish your beautiful parched, holy mouth."

‎"Never refuse any advance of friendship, for if nine out of ten bring you nothing, one alone may repay you."

"If someone sits with me
and we talk about the Beloved,
If I cannot give his heart comfort,
If I cannot make him feel better
About himself and this world,
Then, Hafiz, Quickly run to the mosque and pray --
For you have just committed the only sin I know."

"I have a thousand brilliant lies
For the question:
How are you?
I have a thousand brilliant lies
For the question:
What is God?
If you think that Truth can be known
From words,
If you think that the Sun and the Ocean
Can pass through the tiny opening
Called the mouth,
O someone should start laughing?
Someone should start wildly laughing --
Now!"

Renovations!

2011-03-18T12:14:00.003-04:00

Well, we are still on the move here at CLoH!

The new circulation desk is being installed as we speak! It should be ready by march 25th! The new Teen Space mural is completed and we are now ready for seating, lighting and bookshelves! The unused kitchen space on the second floor has been turned into Aunt B's Coffee Shop!

All of these renovations were made possible by some very generous foundations. We had the best interest of all of our patrons in mind when planning for the changes. The committee met countless times at 8am (we drank lots of coffee!) on Fridays for the past two years. Come check out all the changes at the library!

Check out the pictures on our flickr page!

Teen Tech Week

2011-02-14T17:41:00.003-05:00

Hi teens! We're planning a Teen Tech Week event for a Saturday in March, and we need your input! We have several program options, so please take this short survey found here to let us know what you're interested in. Let Miss Emily know that you've completed our survey and she will give you gold stars.

Thanks for helping us to plan a program specifically for you!

(Survey link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RS63ZDF)

It's that time of year again!

2011-02-08T18:17:00.005-05:00

CLoH's 2011 Chess Tournament!

(Our winners from 2010! )

February 19th at 10am

Kids 8th grade and younger.

Call the circulation desk at 412-462-3444 option 3 to register or email Miss Emily

at salsberrye@homesteadlibrary.org

Visit this site to gear up for the big day!

http://www.chesskid.com/

Websites for Kids

2010-12-10T12:10:00.003-05:00

Great educational AND fun website for kids of all ages!

http://www.firstinmath.com/
http://www.meez.com/
http://www.funbrain.com/
http://www.carnegielibrary.org/kids/
http://www.carnegielibrary.org/kids/storymaker/
http://4kids.org/
http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/
This site includes educational, multi-player games. Show off your math skills to win the race! Play against the person sitting right next to you or someone across the country.
http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/Comix/
Make your own comics right here! Write your own dialogue and choose from a variety of characters.
http://mazeworks.com/home.htm
MazeWorks has a lot of brain-teasers and mazes to test your skills.
http://pbskids.org/
http://www.smartygames.com/
This website provides activities like memory, dress-up, money, connect the dots!
http://kids.tate.org.uk/games/
This creative website allows you to make your own art! Or help restore priceless art!

Winter Wonderlands at the Library!!

2010-12-09T18:22:00.002-05:00

Wishing all of our patrons a Happy Holiday and hope that you will stop into the Library to see all the work we have been doing on our renovations!
You can curl up by the fireplace in the Reading Room with one of our new bestsellers!
Stay Warm!!

''Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.
My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.
He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound's the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.
The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.''

~ Robert Frost

Stress Reduction Health Talk

2010-11-08T17:03:00.002-05:00

Stressed??

Winter Blues hitting you hard already??

On Monday, November 22nd from 1-2pm, CLOH will be hosting a Health Talk featuring a representative from Steel City Chiropractic, who will give tips about STRESS REDUCTION

If interested, please sign up at the circulation desk or call 412-462-3444 ext 3

This event is FREE to the public.

A Book Club With Bite!

2010-11-03T16:16:00.003-04:00

Miss Amanda is starting a Vampire Book Club at CLoH! Whether you are a fan of the Twilight series or if you prefer Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles, there will be choices to delight every kind of vampire lit fan!

We will be meeting the first Saturday of every month beginning on December 4th from 2-3 pm.

If you would like more information, email smitha@einetwork.net or ask at the Circulation Desk.

Warren Miller's Wintervention

2010-10-26T16:31:00.004-04:00

Warren Miller's Wintervention

Sat. Nov 6, 2010 at 7:00pm

Carnegie Library Music Hall

510 East 10th AvePittsburgh, PA 15120 View map

Ages: All agesPrice: $ 10.00

Get ready for Warren Miller Entertainment's 61st Ski & Snowboard film!Do you have a skiing or snowboarding problem? Do you always take "just one more" run? If you answered “yes” to either of these, it may be time for a Wintervention. Narrated by skiing icon Jonny Moseley, Warren Miller’s Wintervention is the definitive solution for the snow-obsessed. Wintervention takes riders like Chris Davenport, Jonny Moseley and Lindsey Vonn on a global tour of Alaska, Norway, Canada, Antarctica and beyond… delivering a successful Wintervention for all of us in need. Warren Miller films attract a cult-like following and mark the official start of winter for sports enthusiasts everywhere. Warren Miller premieres are an experience, a party and a phenomenon not to be missed.

For tickets please visit http://www.warrenmillerpgh.com/

Building For The Future!

2010-10-09T12:19:00.005-04:00

Building for the future
Story and photos by Jack Ruskin
Thursday, October 7, 2010 “The Valley Mirror”

In year’s gone by, when the high-tech items such as cell phones, computers, and plasma screen televisions were only a dream, many people visited their neighborhood library to have access to great books, newspapers and magazines, and a few social events such as club meetings.
The Carnegie Library of Homestead (CloH) has a storied history with its swimming pool that was the training ground for an Olympic Medalist, and a Music Hall that featured many well-known speakers and entertainers from a different era.

Housed in a magnificent building along Tenth Avenue, CLoH has been undergoing a unique transformation over the past few years, uncovering much of its interior greatness that was boarded over and hidden for several decades.

The current Board of Directors, lead by businessman/councilman Dan Lloyd, has helped guide the reconstruction of the building to keep pace with society; suggest services the library can offer the public; and to have a vision for years to come.

“One of our main projects in the past year has been the installation of an elevator providing access to our lower level for use of the swimming pool, and the upper level with the gymnasium, health fitness and weight rooms, as well as a few other areas that are currently under development,” Dan remarked.

He explained that as with any enterprise, funding is important, but in an effort to save on expenses, the board, which meets almost every Friday, has been able to call upon skilled volunteers to help with project such as painting, minor mechanical needs, and some design work. He explained that having such meetings and talking to other people has reduced expenditures by as much as 30 percent.

“One of our goals is to seek help from the public. Renovations that are costly will have to be funded by foundations, companies and organizations that can see what we are doing and believe in our goals, but small “visions” will be dependent upon the average citizen.” Dan continued.

Library visitors who climb the stairs near the front entrance have always been greeted by a wall as they reached the second floor. Most individuals weren’t aware of the usable space that is currently under construction to house “Aunt B’s Coffee Shop.”

“The idea was presented to my aunt Betty Lloyd, and after a while she told me she was able to come up with the necessary money to help us complete the project. Here is just a regular citizen who believes in what this library is and can be, and she has given us approximately $10,000.
When people see our vision, we hope they will also be willing to make donations and monetary gifts for the continued growth of CloH.” Dan continued.

Another major project is to convert the main desk area on the first floor into a Welcome Center. “This library services a large number of diverse groups, and just like a hotel needs a central meet and greet information station, CloH should have a place that can direct people to the various sections of this facility. We have taken down some of the wall material and uncovered windows that were a part of the Library’s original charm. We intend to install a large digital screen over the new circulation desk that is being modeled after the original construction of 100 years ago,” Dan continued.

Dan outlined another new project, which is to establish a “Teen Room” that will meet the demands of youth in that age bracket.

He added that the music hall has also been a positive element of the facility allowing people who travel from great distances for entertainment to discover the great aspects of the library.
“This Library has been stable for some time now, and we have areas that are constantly on the upswing. Book circulation has grown by more than 20 percent. The remodeled Children’s section is always in demand, and when it opened only had two computers, but now has six, and that isn’t enough. Computers are what people are using, so that is why we opened the computer room a year and a half ago,” he mentioned.

Dan said that in addition to musical performances, the music hall would soon present live stage productions/plays.

He concluded by stressing that while many libraries are feeling the economic crunch and cutting back on hours, CloH is looking to the future to provide the public with a centralized location where they can have access to literature, athletic activities, entertainment, social activities, and a place to hold meetings for groups of all sizes.

TSI's 4th Annual Art Show and Sale : 2 p.m. Saturday, October 16, 2010

2010-10-08T09:27:00.006-04:00

TSI's 4th Annual Art Show and Sale
Transitional Services, Inc. Presents:

"Between You And Me" A Collaboration Of Local Artists

Transitional Services, Inc. is removing the walls from its Annual Art Show and Sale by bringing the festivities outside and into the heart of Homestead. The Carnegie Library of Homestead and adjacent Kennedy Park will play host to TSI’s fourth Annual Art Show and Sale event. The fun begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 16, 2010.

The primary feature of the event will be the artistic works created by artists receiving services at TSI combined with that of other artists from the local community. In addition to the art, Roots Revival Singer/Songwriter, Cathasaigh will be performing, a family art station will be set up to allow kids of all ages to play around with crafts, and light refreshments will be available. The night wraps up with a reception and awards ceremony that will award prizes to the top three pieces of art as voted on by event participants.

One of the primary goals with this exhibit is to connect the TSI sponsored
artists with established artists in the community to enable persons with disabilities to recognize that their art can stand upon its own merit. This opportunity will enable
them to be included in the arts community as artists with a disability, not "disabled" artists. Aligned with our vision of transforming communities through the contributions of the people we serve, TSI seeks to do this in a welcoming atmosphere that encourages the audience to mingle with the artists and with each other in order to develop a more vibrant, artistic presence in the local area.

All of this is made possible through the generous funding support of the Steinsapir Foundation and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.

For more information please http://www.transitionalservices.org/news-and-events.php

Miss Victoria's Favorite Quotes of the Week

2010-10-05T17:03:00.004-04:00

Edgar Allan Poe

"Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night"
Edgar Allan Poe, "Eleonora"

"All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream."
Edgar Allan Poe, Dream Within a Dream

"There are certain themes of which the interest is all-absorbing, but which are too entirely horrible for the purposes of legitimate fiction."
Edgar Allan Poe, The Premature Burial

“Words have no power to impress the mind without the exquisite horror of their reality.”
Edgar Allan Poe

“I became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity.”
Edgar Allan Poe

Miss Victoria's favorite quotes of the week

2010-10-01T14:38:00.004-04:00

Anne Rice

‎

"We shall live even in this state of living death, we shall love, we shall feel, we shall defy all who would judge and destroy us." — Anne Rice

‎"Whatever will happen will happen, but choose your companions with care. Choose them because you like to look at them and you like the sound of their voices, and they have profound secrets in them that you wish to know. In other words, choose them because you love them. Otherwise you will not be able to bear their company for very long."

-Anne Rice-

"The truth is, laughter always sounds more perfect than weeping. Laughter flows in a violent riff and is effortlessly melodic. Weeping is often fought, choked, half strangled, or surrendered to with humiliation."

— Anne Rice

"Don't you see? I'm not the spirit of any age. I'm at odds with everything and always have been! I have never belonged anywhere with anyone at any time!"

— Anne Rice (Interview With the Vampire)

Miss Amanda's New Favorite Books!

2010-09-30T17:59:00.003-04:00

If you are looking for some interesting new books to read, allow me to put my two cents in and review a few of the titles that I have recently finished!

Zombie by Joyce Carol Oates

I think that Joyce Carol Oates is one of the few living female authors that I can rank alongside Stephen King as being gifted with the rare ability to glean insight into the darkest aspects of the human psyche. Very disturbing, yet somehow absorbing, Zombie is a major accomplishment.

Oates has managed to write a demented, chilling novel told from the first-person perspective of a serial killer who desires to create the perfectly obedient human slave (a zombie) by kidnapping, torturing, and lobotomizing his victims. This book gave me nightmares, yet was like a train wreck—I could not look away until I reached the end.

Oates is a very gifted writer, and I have been a longtime fan, but out of all her novels and short stories, Zombie rattled me the most. It is impressive, but be forewarned, it is not for the faint of heart.

I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb

Lamb is most famous for his novel She’s Come Undone, which impressed audiences and critics both because of the poignancy of the narrative—in the voice of an obese young woman who has been traumatized and abused.

I Know This Much Is True is Lamb’s second novel, and the narrative is similarly jarring and absorbing, due mainly to the fact that the narrator is difficult to like, yet you find yourself greatly sympathizing with him.

Unlike Oates’ Zombie, where you feel no compassion whatsoever for the narrator and hope in fact that he meets a terrible end, Lamb’s narrative voice, while annoying and at times obnoxious and selfish, does seem familiar and human at least.

The main focus of the story is on identical twin brothers, one severely schizophrenic, and one ‘‘sane.’’ We hear the narrative voice of the ‘‘sane’’ brother throughout this novel, telling the story of what happened to his brother, taking us from the present back to their childhood, and even further back to stories of their mother and grandfather, somehow tying everything together as he tries to come to terms with what has happened to both his brother, and himself.

This is a very lengthy but worthwhile book, and you may find yourself nodding at some of the observations of a troubled family dynamic.

More next time!!!!

Two Hearts in a Melting Pot

2010-09-28T17:38:00.003-04:00

Two Hearts in a Melting Pot
We are excited to announce that Paul Kolesar’s book “Two Hearts in a Melting Pot” is being sold at the Carnegie Library of Homestead; hardbacks are being sold for $5.00 and soft backs for $3.00. A Homestead native and former St. John’s Cathedral parish member, Paul Kolesar dedicated his life to art and writing. Over the years he won many awards for his works, both literary and artistic. We would like to thank his wife Florence and her sisters Elaine Gerasi and Jean Repine for their generous donation of his novel “Two hearts in a Melting Pot.”

Summary of book
“Two Hearts in a Melting Pot is the story of John Chelovick and his wife, Annah, immigrants from the mountain region of Austria-Hungary who come to the United States in search of freedom and a better life. The dream of America that has motivated and sustained them however comes into conflict with the realities of life in their new homeland, including ethnic inequality. Paul Kolesar commented in the Library Journal: ‘notably, it is a drama of struggle and pain of laughter and triumph; the heroic exploits of an early steelworker who deserves a high place on any roster America’s builders who turned this country into a powerful nation…From its rich cultural treasure every ethnic group made a sizeable contribution to American culture just as Annah and John who migrated to America made to the small world of Two Hearts in a Melting Pot’” (From Contemporary Authors Volume 105.)

Carnegie Library of Homestead Silver Sneakers Health Fair and Flue Shot Clinic

2010-09-20T14:32:00.004-04:00

The Annual CLoH/SilverSneakers® Health Fair & Flue Shots

Friday, October 15th 2010

10:00am-2:00 pm

CLoh Shuffleboard Room

The Carnegie Library of Homestead and SilverSneakers® will be holding the Annual Health Fair. Health Screenings and Flu Shots will be administered from 10am-2pm in the Shuffleboard Room of the Library. Screenings include cholesterol, blood pressure, bone density, visual acuity, body fat, pulse oximetry, and more! SilverSneakers® members receive flu shots for free! Non SilverSneakers members can receive flu shots for $ 30, and pneumonia shots for $50.
Stop in the Athletic Club Office before October 15th
or call ahead (412-462-3444 ext. 225) to sign up for a flu shot time.

Volunteer Bartenders Needed!

2010-09-20T13:29:00.004-04:00

Want to help the library, have fun, socialize and hear some great music?
Well, we need help! This Wednesday and Saturday night we need some people to help us bartend at the Dark Star Orchestra concert and National Concert. All of the proceeds benefit the Carnegie Library of Homestead! Email Emily if you can help out!

Check out the Music Hall website for more information.

Historical Fiction Must Reads!

2010-09-17T09:46:00.002-04:00

Do you like historical fiction? Need a new book to curl up with when the weather gets colder? Then take a look at some of these titles!

Girl With a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier
The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley
The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough
The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje
Possession by A.S. Byatt

Toddler Storytime!

2010-09-15T13:16:00.004-04:00

We are staring up the next round of storytimes!

Come every Wednesday at 11:30am to hear stories and create something special!

This is also a great time to socialize with other parents and caregivers!

Toddler Storytime
Wednesdays at 11:30am
Children 2-4 years old

We Are So Proud of Our Beautiful Library!

2010-08-24T14:55:00.005-04:00

These are pictures that Miss Amanda took of our library. Our beautiful adult reading room....

10th Avenue

On a pretty autumn day...

Look at the way the sun shines...

We hope that you drop by and visit and that you love our library as much as we do!

Fall Reading Challenge!!

2010-08-24T14:48:00.002-04:00

If you are already bored after adult summer reading ended, then consider taking the Nora Roberts Fall Reading Challenge!!

The object of the challenge is to read as many Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb titles as you can between September 13th and November 1st. Make sure that they are ones that you have not read yet! For every 2 books that you read, you can enter your name for a prize drawing.

If you would like to sign up and see a complete listing of Nora Roberts' novels, come to the circulation desk.

Adult Summer Reading Ends!

2010-08-20T11:57:00.002-04:00

It is almost the end of the summer, and sadly this also means that adult summer reading must come to an end.

We'd like to thank everyone who participated and we hope that you had fun. Names have been drawn for the prize baskets and the winners have been notified.

Our library always has a great selection, so stop by often and promise to keep reading long into the fall and winter!

Community Fair

2010-08-12T16:46:00.003-04:00

Come join us for the Community Fair on Saturday, August 14th at Noon!
We are going to have
bubbles
water games
free books for kids
crafts
carnival games
free food
music
and there will be a few local organizations as well.
This annual event is always a blast!

Closing Again Because of Heat

2010-08-11T14:33:00.005-04:00

The library will be closing today at 4pm because of extreme heat in the library.

We apologize for any inconvinence this causes. If you need to drop off books, you can use the drop box by the front door.

Library Closing Early Today! Hot! Hot! Hot!

2010-08-10T15:40:00.001-04:00

The library is closing at 5:30 pm today, August 10th.

It is too hot and we just found Miss Amanda in a puddle. The librarians are melting! We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes, if you need to return books there is a book drop by the front door.

Thanks,
Miss Emily

Rufus Wainwright this Sunday!

2010-08-05T12:32:00.003-04:00

Rufus Wainwright will at our Music Hall for the second time this Sunday evening!

Don't miss this intimate show with the famous singer/songwriter. Purchase tickets and

find out more details here.

Magic Show!

2010-07-26T10:11:00.002-04:00

Come to this free event in our Music Hall!

The famous Dox Dixon will be here to perform his magic act!

Monday, August 2nd at 1pm.

Need Something New To Read?

2010-07-22T12:06:00.002-04:00

Whether you’ve signed up for adult summer reading at CLOH and are trying to get your hands on as many books as you can, or if you’re just in the mood to sit back and relax with a great story, here are some recommended titles that we think you’ll really like:

Whiplash by Catherine Coulter
The latest installment in the author’s series of FBI thrillers featuring Agents Dillon Savich and Lacey Sherlock. If you have not yet read the others: The Cove, The Maze, The Target, The Edge, Riptide, Hemlock Bay, Eleventh Hour, Blind Side, Blow Out, Point Blank, Double Take, TailSpin, and Knock Out, then you better get busy, because this is one awesome series that you don’t want to miss!

Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich
More chaos in store for Jersey Girl bounty hunter Stephanie Plum in Evanovich’s latest addition to the beloved series. From One for the Money all the way through Finger-Lickin Fifteen, these books are addictively fun.

Private by James Patterson

Patterson’s newest thriller, full of murder, revenge, and intrigue. You won’t be able to put it down!

The Lion by Nelson DeMille
Thrilling sequel to DeMille’s 2000 novel The Lion’s Game.

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
Soon to be a movie starring Julia Roberts, this memoir follows the author’s travels around the world as she searches for inner peace, answers to life’s big questions, and of course, lots of good food!

The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest by Steig Larsson
The last in the author’s exciting Millenium trilogy about a computer hacker. If you have not already, pick up the first two: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, and The Girl Who Played With Fire. You’ll be hooked!

Summer Fun

2010-07-22T11:01:00.009-04:00

Painting a still life at Art Time.

Art Time happens every Tuesday at 1:30!

Miss Jenny created a life-sized Candyland for the kids.

Huge bubbles at BUBBLE STORYTIME!

Toddler Storytime!

Come every Wednesday at 11:30!

Some stuffed animals having fun at our Stuffed Animal Sleepover.

2010-07-13T18:28:00.002-04:00

If you’re an adult, participating in the summer reading program, then you know that you get extra drawing entries if you read a water related book. Here is a review of one book that would fit that description!

Review of Water for Elephants (4 out of 5 stars)

As a young man, Jacob Jankowski was tossed by fate onto a rickety train that was home to the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth. It was the early part of the great Depression, and for Jacob, now ninety, the circus world he remembers was both his salvation and a living hell. A veterinary student just shy of a degree, he was put in charge of caring for the circus menagerie. It was there that he met Marlena, the beautiful equestrian star married to August, the charismatic but twisted animal trainer. And he met Rosie, an untrainable elephant who was the great gray hope for this third-rate traveling show. The bond that grew among this unlikely trio was one of love and trust, and, ultimately, it was their only hope for survival.

bubbles!

2010-07-13T12:11:00.002-04:00

Come join us for Bubble Storytime on Tuesday, July 20th at 5:30!

We will read a few stories about bubbles and then create our own huge bubbles!

2010-07-06T16:04:00.004-04:00

History, Romance, and the Paranormal

Reviewed by Abby DeVuyst (3 out of 5 stars)

If you are looking for something to do this summer, why not slip into a new world, created by Libba Bray. Her trilogy, starting with A Great and Terrible Beauty, is a surprising delight set in Victorian England, in the late 1800s. A headstrong and suppressed girl, named Gemma Doyle, is shocked to find that she has powers that allow her to enter a magical land, known as the realms. After being shipped off to boarding school, Gemma finds herself thrown into an unlikely friendship with three of her fellow classmates. The four girls find themselves thrust into the strange beauty of the realms, a land that holds as much danger as it does delight.

Deciding who to trust, the Rakshana (a mysterious brotherhood sworn to protect the natural world from the realms), or the Order (the group of woman who ruled the realms and its magic in the past), may be the least of her worries. With a chill coming from the forbidden winter lands and the looming of an unknown enemy Gemma must hurry to control her new powers. Before something terrible happens…

Vampires at the Library!

2010-06-24T18:29:00.003-04:00

This summer might be too warm already, but vampires are always cool. Excited about the movie premiere of Eclipse on June 30th? I know we are! In case you did not already know, the Twilight saga by Stephenie Meyer began as a series of books: Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn. All of these titles are available through the library, so come on in and check ‘em out!

…And if you loved the Twilight series, you might also be interested in the Vampire Diaries series by L.J. Smith, (which is now a hit TV show) and the Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead.

Book Review

2010-06-15T11:04:00.003-04:00

High On Arrival by Mackenzie Phillips
Reviewed by Amanda S.

If you are looking for a Hollywood fairy tale, then Mackenzie Phillip’s memoir High On Arrival is not the story for you. However, if you are looking for an arresting, painfully honest account of lost innocence, then look no further. Phillip’s tale recounts her days growing up in the dark shadow of her rock star father, surrounded by drugs, alcohol, and the pressures of fame. Her story is not for the faint of heart; much of what Phillips reveals is both shocking and heart-breaking. Still, through it all, she maintains a sense of dignity and personal strength that is ultimately inspiring. She forces the reader to ponder the high cost of fame, the iron grip of drug addiction, and the desire for family and a sense of self. One cannot read this book without cringing, while also feeling an overwhelming surge of compassion and awe. It is mind-boggling how Phillips survived to tell her story, as she had no one to save her and was forced to save herself. It is the autobiography of a woman with a remarkably strong soul, and it is sure to make a lasting impression on the reader.

Our first Book Review!

2010-06-08T18:23:00.006-04:00

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Review by Abby DeVuyst

This is one of the first YA novels that I would recommend to everyone of every age. Well, maybe not the really young ones (I’ll go into more detail later, but the whole premise is kind of grim), but it is a must read for readers 12 and up. A well written story that is full of adventure, lessons in love and friendship, and nail biting suspense! This dystopia will suck you and hold you right to the very end (when you will promptly go out and buy the sequel Catching Fire).

Out of the ruins of modern day North American grows the nation of Panem, a faultless Capitol that is surrounded by twelve subservient districts. The Capitol is a cruel place that forces the surrounding districts to send one boy and one girl, between the ages of 12-18, to compete in the annual Hunger Games. However, this isn’t your normal friendly competition. During the mandatory, nationwide, live, TV broadcast of the games, these 24 contenders must fight to the death leaving only one winner.

Katniss Everdeen thinks her place in the games is a death sentence, but she has had to fight for survival before, and she plans on doing everything in her power to end up on top. Will she be able to make the choices that weigh survival against humanity and life against love? Read it and find out…

(Don’t worry skeptics there are no vampires involved!)

New Computer Classes Starting!

2010-06-07T13:51:00.003-04:00

As always, CLOH will be offering basic computer classes for beginners, with our next 8-week session starting on July 7th.

The classes will meet every Wednesday from 7/7 through 8/25 from either

10:30-11:30 or 11:30-12:30.

Do not worry if you have no previous computer experience, we begin at an extremely basic level, learning about the different parts of the machine and what they do. As the weeks progress, students will learn about different programs such as Microsoft Word, how to save and locate files, how to browse the Internet, send email and more!

If interested, please sign up at the circulation desk in the library or contact Amanda Smith at 412-462-3444 ext 3 or smitha@einetwork.net

Around the Library...

2010-05-27T12:18:00.007-04:00

Pictures from around CLoH!Elevator Project! Not much to see right here, but digging has begun in the basement for our new elevator. Why do we need an elevator? Access to the pool and the Athletic Club!

The elevator will open up the entire building to people with mobility issues.

Have you ever noticed this sign on 10th ave? It commemorates the Olympic swimmers who trained in our Library's pool. Read more here.

The flowers are in full bloom in our garden.
Feel free to check out a book and relax on the bench.

The rooms are ready for all the activities this summer will bring!

The Adult Reading Program is BACK at CLoH!

2010-05-24T15:24:00.004-04:00

We are once again offering a summer reading program for adults here at the library. This year we want you to “water your mind,” and add some books to your list of summer plans. The goal is for participants to read 20 books in the next few months, with a chance to enter a prize drawing after every two novels you finish. Sticking with the theme, and giving you even more chances to win, make one of those two books water related and get an additional entry into the drawing! There will be three different gift baskets filled with a ton of wonderful prizes, so stop by the circulation desk after June 19th to sign up for this fun opportunity!

(picture found on May 24th 2010 @: http://papercuts.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/08/07/recommended-reading/)

Summer Reading Starting Soon!

2010-05-24T14:23:00.005-04:00

We will have Summer Reading Programs for all ages this summer.

Adults can enter for a chance to win one of our gift baskets.

Teens will have the chance to win Kennywood Tickts and Target gift certificates.We will have a pool party at the end of the summer for participants!

Children win small prizes all summer and will be invited to a pool party when they complete the program!

Stop in at the Circulation Desk anytime after June 19th to sign up!

The pool is open!

2010-05-12T11:07:00.003-04:00

After being closed for a week, our 112 year old pool has been

fixed and is ready for swimmers!

Not an Athletic Club Member? Visit our Athletic Club page for more information!

Spring at the Library!

2010-05-04T13:13:00.007-04:00

At the past two Art Time for Homeschoolers, we created gorgeous gardens and

practiced mixing secondary colors!

Our garden cared for by Billie.

Work began on the elevator project!

St. Therese students came to a special storytime in our Children's Room for

Turn Off the TV Week.

River City Brass Band - This Thursday Night!

2010-04-26T12:26:00.003-04:00

River City Brass Band presents a "preview" concert at the Carnegie Library of Homestead's Music Hall on April 29th. These concerts serve as a more informal "dress rehearsal" to which the community is invited. The Library was designed in the French Renaissance style and sits on a hillside overlooking the great expanse of the former location of Andrew Carnegie's Homestead Steel Works along the Monongahela River. This venue is handicapped accessible - however, there is limited wheelchair seating. This "preview" concert is a general admission event -- tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door the evening of the performance. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Purchase online here http://www.rcbb.com/buy_tix.php

Mind Relay Race!

2010-04-15T15:20:00.003-04:00

Come to the library on Monday, April 19th at 4:30 for a new kind of race!

A Mind Relay Race!

Complete puzzles and brain teasers to move through the race.

Winners receive prizes.

Grades 1-5

Call or email Miss Emily with questions

412-462-3444 ex224

salsberrye@homesteadlibrary.org

2010-04-12T14:58:00.009-04:00

Chornomors’k Central Public Library

Meet Our Sister Library!

The Coast

In contrast to the southern coast of Crimea, The
Chornomorske County (region) does not have a large flora.

However, it has many other advantages which makes the area a great

resort. One of them is our long and gradual coast of sand beaches.

Parents love to spend time here with their children.

There is an amusement park right next to beaches. People who
enjoy quieter places can relax on our less populated beaches.

Slowly Crimea is becoming a famous and popular resort.

New restaurants and clubs are

emerging and enriching the night life of our town.

Jakob Dylan Concert Tonight! Tickets still available!

2010-04-09T11:44:00.003-04:00

Click here for ticket information!

New Book Club!

2010-04-07T11:26:00.002-04:00

We are starting a NEW BOOK CLUB!

Join us this Saturday, April 10th at 1pm for the club.

We will decide which books we would like to read during the first meeting.

George Winston

2010-03-31T12:51:00.018-04:00

George Winston

Saturday April 3rd, 2010 @ 8 P.M

Tickets still available!

http://www.librarymusichall.com/ for more information!

Community Storytelling Workshops

2010-03-29T14:05:00.002-04:00

On April 10th and 14th, the Steel Valley Arts Council will be sponsoring a free storytelling workshop, as well as a spoken word event on April 16th and 17th at ArtSpace 105, 105 E. Eighth Ave in Homestead. Both events will center around work and identity in our region. There will also be a 30 minute presentation on the changing face of labor in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Parents and relatives are greatly encouraged to bring older children to the events and to share stories about work and their families. For more information, please contact Chuck Lanigan at workpgh@sanepractices.com or visit http://workingpittsburgh.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!8F32E0206149A401!205.trak .

GO LaQuan!!

2010-03-29T13:12:00.008-04:00

As you may have already heard, LaQuan Deen won a trip to Wrestlemania.

He was there this past weekend and he won ringside tickets! Not all Wrestlemania finalists were lucky enough to sit ringside at Wrestlemania, only 3 teens had that honor!

LaQuan had all these opprotunities because he participated in the Wrestlemania Reading Challenge at our library. 1,800 libraries accross the country partcipated in the contest. We are
so proud that LaQuan represented our library in this contest!

Congrats LaQuan!

Toddler Storytime!

2010-03-25T14:46:00.002-04:00

This Wednesday's storytime will be all about CLOUDS.
Bring your 2-4 year old to Toddler Storytime! Join us every Wednesday at 11:30am.
We will explore the new room, hear stories and create a craft!

LaQuan is a finalist in the Wrestlemania Reading Challenge!

2010-03-23T15:55:00.007-04:00

LaQuan, a teen who comes to our library often, is a finalist in the Wrestlemania Reading challenge! The contest was sponsored by the WWE and YALSA. LaQuan will be flying to Phoenix Arizona to compete for ringside tickets to WWE. He also won the library money to be spent on teen books! (Thanks LaQuan!)To become a finalist, LaQuan read 10 books, created a bookmark and made sure Miss Emily sent it in on time! :)

Congratulations LaQuan!

The Coffee Hour

2010-03-03T13:07:00.003-05:00

Carnegie Library of Homestead Presents:

The Coffee Hour

This is a time for adults to come to the library for some caffeinated

chitchat about a variety of topics!

Meetings will be held on the second and third tuesday of the month.

Starting March 16th, 2010 from 1:30-2:30 in the adult reading room.

We'll bring the coffee if you bring the conversation!

Art Time for Homeschoolers!

2010-02-18T16:04:00.003-05:00

On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 1:00 pm, Miss Emily will be having Art Time just for homeschooled children ages 4-12.

Kids will have the chance to use different mediums, learn about famous artists, and have lots of fun!

The first class will be held on March 9th.

We hope to see you there!

New Computer Classes Starting!

2010-01-28T14:34:00.003-05:00

Our next 8-week session of Introduction to Computers classes will begin on

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010.

This is a great opportunity to learn basic computer skills in a supportive environment. No experience at all is necessary. We will cover everything from turning on a computer through surfing the web and sending email.

Classes meet every Wednesday morning for 8 weeks at 10:30-11:30 or 11:30-12:30.

Please choose the time that is most convenient for you!

You can sign up at the circulation desk or by calling 412-462-3444 ext. 3

We hope to see you there!

Memorial Book Program

2010-01-21T17:17:00.002-05:00

If someone that you love has recently passed away and you would like a special way to remember them or if you would like to commemorate an important event, one good way to do this is with a Memorial Book at the Carnegie Library of Homestead.

Come into the library and fill out a form with all of the information, and the Memorial Book Coordinator will gladly assist you. You can choose how many books you would like, and what genres or subjects you would prefer.

For more information, please contact

Amanda Smith

Carnegie Library of Homestead

510 East 10th Ave.

Munhall, PA 15120

412-462-3444 ext 3

Let's Speak English

2010-01-20T16:07:00.007-05:00

Let’s Speak English
The Carnegie Library of Homestead will
be providing an English Conversation Group for all levels.

Come Join us in the

Reading Room for lively English Conversation.
We will be meeting on the first and third Saturday of each month

from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm starting March 6, 2010

We hope to see you there!

For more information please contact Victoria Ramey at 412-462-3444
or at rameyv@homesteadlibrary.org, check dates on the events calander at http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=HOMESTEAD

Programs Programs Programs!

2010-01-07T14:08:00.006-05:00

Check out all the programs that are happening at your library!

On-going Programs
Toddler Storytime
Ages 2-4. Read stories and create a craft! Every Wednesday at 11:30 am.

Kid’s Corner
Each week we do something different, art projects, games and more. Every Thursday at 5:00pm.

Game Nights
The fourth Tuesday of every month at 5pm. We will have a wii or a guitar hero for these nights!

PJ Storytime!
The third Tuesday of every month at 6:00pm. Come in your pajamas to hear a story and Create a craft. Ages 2-6

Adult Computer Classes
This introductory 8 week session will give an overview of the parts and functions of a computer, programs like Microsoft Word and Excel, and also the Internet. This class is meant to be an introduction to computers for those who have very little or no experience and would like to have a good starting place. Students will also set up an email account and learn about some of the valuable resources available on the Internet. They will also become familiar with the library's online catalogue and other databases. There are two sessions to choose from, either 10:30-11:30 or 11:30-12:30. Choose the time which is the most convenient for you! There is a non-refundable $5.00 fee for this class. Pay on the first day or when you sign up for the class.
Contact: Amanda Smith 412-462-3444 smitha@einetwork.net

One Time Events!
Martin Luther King Celebration
Monday, January 18th at 1pm (no school SV!).
Grades K and up

African Games
Tuesday, February 9th at 5:30 pm
Come celebrate Black History Month by
learning about some games played by
African Children
K-8th grade

Create a Valentine!
Friday, February 12th at 3pm (no school SV!)
Miss Emily will have tons of Valentine's Day themed craft materials for
you to create something special for a loved one! All Ages.

2009 ACLA Chess Tournament Finals
Saturday, February 13th at noon
You MUST sign up for this event! Call the circulation desk to sign up. 412-462-3444
Grades K-8

Chinese New Year!
Monday, February 15th at 1pm
(no school SV!) Come learn about the Chinese New Year
and create a craft to celebrate this holiday!
Grades K-5

Carnegie Library of Homestead
510 E 10th Ave
Munhall PA 15120
412-462-3444
http://www.homesteadlibrary.org/

Holiday Open House at the Cathedral of Learning

2010-01-05T18:19:00.012-05:00

Members of the English Conversation Group accompanied by Peter, my husband, and Amanda Smith the Reference Librarian

On December 26, 2009, the English Conversation Group had the opportunity to attend the Cathedral of Learning's Annual Holiday Open House. Once a year the Cathedral opens its 26 Nationality Rooms, which are elaborately decorated for the holiday season, to the public free of charge. The entire interior of the cathedral is filled with the food, dance and hand goods of the many ethnicities that are represented within. We spent our afternoon delighting in the sights and sounds of many countries and cultures, but the highlight of our afternoon was touring the Nationality Rooms one by one. We are hoping to attend this event again next year and make it a tradition of our own.

For more information concerning the Nationality Rooms please go to http://www.pitt.edu/~natrooms/pages/about_nr.html
For more information concerning the English Conversation Group please contact Victoria Ramey at 412-462-3444 or at rameyv@homesteadlibrary.org

Vendors representing Switzerland

The Austrian Room

The Ukrainian Room

In the news!

2009-12-21T11:40:00.002-05:00

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

Meet Our New Sister Library

2009-12-18T09:37:00.004-05:00

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

Christmas Parade

2009-12-07T14:22:00.005-05:00

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.

Meet Our New Sister Library

2009-12-01T16:05:00.012-05:00

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

New Computer Classes Starting!

2009-11-18T17:53:00.003-05:00

The library will be offering another 8-week session of Basic Computer Skills classes. This is a great opportunity to get acquainted with:

The parts of a computer
Email and the Internet
Typing and Microsoft Word

and more....

These classes are gearned towards learners with very little or no computer experience. They are taught at a relaxed pace and questions are encouraged!

I know that it sometimes seems overwhelming to be stuck in a world that is so dependent on technology, but it is really not all that bad once you start to learn. Then it does not seem nearly as scary, and becomes much more fun!

The classes meet every Wednesday at the library for 8 weeks, starting December 2nd. There are two times to choose from, either 10:30-11:30 or 11:30-12:30. If you would like to sign up, please call 412-462-3444.

We hope to see you there!

Did you know?

2009-11-13T15:29:00.002-05:00

The library visits several daycares and schools each

month to have storytime!

Miss Emily goes to

St. Agnes St. Therese Headstart MUSA Little Lambs Wilson Christian Academy Mother's Touch Pre-K Counts Homestead Park United Cassie's Cradle Noah's Ark

Do you know a little one that goes to preschool or kindergarten here? Ask what books Miss Emily has read to their class!

Children's Room Celebration!

2009-11-13T15:28:00.003-05:00

The Children's Room Project will be complete soon!

Come celebrate with us on December 15th from 4-7pm!
We will have light refreshments, a craft table and pictures with Santa.
Be sure to bring your library card to check out of children's materials!

Наша коллекция русскоязычных книг увеличивается!

2009-10-20T16:09:00.007-04:00

Adult Fiction and Nonfiction!!

Children's books and DVDs!!

Our Russian Collection is Growing!
We at the Carnegie Library of Homestead are excited to announce the
expansion of our Russian collection for both adults and children.

Библиотека Карнеги в Хомстеде только что пополнила свою коллекцию

русских книг. Теперь Вы можете найти у нас большое количество
русскоязычных книг для детей и взрослых.

We will be ordering books from such authors as
Борис Акунин, Дина Рубина, Дмитрий Быков, Полина Дашкова,
Э. Елинек, Ф КАФКА, Александр Бушков, Франсуаза Саган,
Татьяна Устинова Меир Шалев, У ЭКО, С. МАРШАК, А. МИЛН, and many more!!

We would like to thank all of our patrons for requesting their favorite
titles and authors!

For more information or to suggest an author or title, please contact
Victoria Ramey at 412-462-3444 X 231 or at rameyv@homesteadlibrary.org

Everyday scenes from CLoH

2009-10-13T17:58:00.004-04:00

Storytime with MUSA Little Lamb's Daycare

We read about zoos and then the kids created their own zoo!

Ian Green painting the columns of the kid's room in dramatic fashion.

Silver Sneakers!

2009-10-05T15:50:00.002-04:00

The Athletic Club will be joining with the library to offer a SilverSneakers Open House from Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 9. Please feel free to stop by the Athletic Club at any time to hear about the SilverSeakers program and take a tour of the 111 year old building!Come tryout one of our SilverSneakers exercise classes between 9 am and 11 am Monday - Friday.

Wednesday, October 7 at 11 am in the Shuffle Board Room Rita Jennings from Jefferson Regional Hospital will be speaking on the effect of diet and exercise in relation to stroke. For more information regarding SilverSneakers Fitness program, stop by The Carnegie Library of Homestead with your insurance card, visit silversneakers.com, or call 1-800-295-4993.For more information concerning the SiverSneakers open house and/or the events occurring during the week please contact Victoria Ramey at the library by calling 412-462-3444 x 231 or Natelie Votaw at the Athletic Department by calling 412-462-3444 x 225

BOOK SALE

2009-09-22T16:36:00.003-04:00

The books are set up and ready for you to buy!

Carnegie Library of Homestead's book sale!

All proceeds will benefit the Children's Room remodel!
Thursday, September 24th 11am-6pm $12.00– fill a bag!
Friday, September 25th 10am-4pm $10.00-fill a bag!
Saturday, September 26th 9:30am-3pm $8.00-fill a bag!

Carnegie Library of Homestead
510 E 10th Ave Munhall PA 15120
412-462-3444
salsberrye@homesteadlibrary.org

Look how far we have come!

2009-08-28T12:05:00.007-04:00

The Children's Room will be done in about a month! Click here for more pictures from the progress so far. You will be amazed

at the transformation! (I am!)

-Miss Emily

Sights and Sounds of Summer at the Library!

2009-07-29T16:47:00.009-04:00

Sights from this summer!

There are still a lot of events planned, Check the events calendar!

Puppet Show by Studio Capezutti
Paintings in the style of Jackson Pollock!

Pop up books with a Keith Haring influence.

Reading to the animals at Stuffed Animal Sleepover!

One of the events at the Jump Rope Contest.

Releasing the butterflies into the wild.

Drawing our favorite thing to do on a sunny day.

Twitter

2009-07-17T11:04:00.004-04:00

We jumped on the bandwagon!

Everyone is on Twitter and now, so is CLoH!

Follow the library and Miss Emily!

Children's Room is looking very different!

2009-07-13T11:26:00.007-04:00

The Children's Room renovation began on July 6th!

We had some great volunteers help us take down the old shelving and carry it to the dumpster. I would like to thank Matt , Chris, Ken, Chuck, Heather, Mary Jo, Paula and the many others who helped us on demo day!

Time for the fun part, the pictures!

The Children's Room before demolition. The room looked very odd without books!

Here is Paula, cleaning our beautiful murals. The murals

now hang throughout the building.

Shelves are down!

Hard at work!

The aftermath.

Now, we are ready to start painting! Check back for more updates!

-Miss Emily

English Conversation Group

2009-07-11T10:50:00.006-04:00

Are You Learning English?

The Carnegie Library of Homestead is offering an
English conversation group for all levels.

Come Join us for lively English
conversation every other Friday
between 3:00-4:30 pm

We hope to see you there!

Our next meeting is on July 24, 2009

For dates and more information please contact Victoria Ramey at
412-462-4669 ext. 231 or visit the events calendar at http://www.homesteadlibrary.org/
Carnegie Library of Homestead: 510 East 10th Avenue Munhall, Pennsylvania 15120

Our Adult Reading Room!

2009-06-09T17:27:00.000-04:00

Have you stopped by to see our new Adult Reading Room?

It was finished in November of 2008 and is ready for you to stop by and relax,

read, study and use your laptop!

The project was financed by grants from the Donald A. Abraham Memorial committee and former Homestead native William Campbell.

More about the project on the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette website.
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08346/934272-55.stm

Our Russian Collection is Growing !!

2009-05-22T16:37:00.003-04:00

Our Russian Collection is Growing!
Наша коллекция русскоязычных книг увеличивается!

We at the Carnegie Library of Homestead are excited to announce the expansion of our Russian collection for both adults and children.

Библиотека Карнеги в Хомстеде только что пополнила свою коллекцию русских книг. Теперь Вы можете найти у нас большое количество русскоязычных книг для детей и взрослых.

For more information please contact Victoria Ramey at 412-462-3444

Children's Room Renovations

2009-05-22T11:51:00.003-04:00

CLoH is in the planning stage of the renovation of the Children's Room. This project also involves relocating the Circulation Desk, Teen Space and Adult Computers.

The grants for this project have been provided by the Allegheny Foundation and Janney Investments. The project will start this July and we hope to have it completed by September.

Some exciting new elements of the renovations are:

A stage area for toddler storytimes, puppet shows and plays.

A family seating area for a more comfortable storytime between parent and child.

More computers.

An area for a caregiver and toddler to be side by side. This area will allow the adult to use the computer and the toddler to explore the new space, while still being monitored by the adult.

A wonderful, colorful mural created by a Pittsburgh area artist.

New bookshelves.

The Children's Room as it looks today.

What would you like to see improved in the Children's Room?

Welcome to our Blog!

2009-05-21T14:55:00.008-04:00

Hello! This is the NEW blog for the Carnegie Library of Homestead. Want to know what is happening in the "Jewel of the Valley"? Sometimes our Eventkeeper just isn't enough. This blog will be where you can come to see upcoming events, learn about renovations that will be happening soon and more!

This building is becoming more and more busy with each passing month, so you will

want to check this blog often to keep up!

~Emily Salsberry
Library Services Coordinator/Youth Services Librarian