 Storytime Sessions – Monday evenings & Thursday mornings
Our story times are held on Monday evenings at 5:30 pm and Thursday mornings at 11:30 am. Our storytimes are set up as a Family Style session where grownups are encouraged to attend and participate with their child. Sessions include stories, songs, the calendar and activities for our preschoolers, as well as board books, puzzles, and puppets for all ages (babies-5 years old). We have a lot of fun planned for this month! The Chartiers-Houston Community Library is proud to be a PA Forward Gold Star Library. For more information about PA Forward and the Five Literacies, speak with a staff member or visit the PA Forward website.
*Thursday Storytimes are set for 11:30 am and take place prior to opening to the public. For more information or to get on our participate list, please contact library staff at 724-745-4300
. LEGO Bricks Club – 5/1@ 5:30 and 5/3 @ 2:00
LEGO Bricks Club is for ages 6 and up (ages 6-9 will work best with grown-up assistance); teens are invited to try the challenge as well. Twice a month, we will set up a specific LEGO Bricks challenge for anyone ages 6 and up to try. Generally, there is no right or wrong way to build the challenge. We want to see your perspective!
Are you up for this month’s challenge: Build a Pastry/Baked Good
Adults are invited to join in our LEGO Bricks challenges. Just ask staff for the challenge materials when you visit on one of the two dates.
 Teen Night – Monday, May 12th from 4-6 pm! For students ages 10-18 only
The Great Teen Fake Off – This is a teens only event. Supplies will be provided for teens to make ‘fake cakes’ that they will be able to keep. Decorating tips and tricks will be given by Ms. Heather. Real snacks will be provided!
PLEASE REGISTER YOUR TEEN FOR THIS EVENT, AS SUPPLIES WILL BE LIMITED.
All Teen Nights are FREE and open to any students ages 10-18. To register or for more information call the library at 724-745-4300
 Saturday Special Event – May 24, 2025 1-3 pm
Dojo Jamboree!
The library will be hosting a Saturday Event this month called Dojo Jamboree. We will have several Karate themed activities/crafts, scavenger hunt, and a special visitor from Kinder Karate. Be sure to visit them in our Program Room during this event for some personal instruction. Call ahead and reserve your spot for our Dojo Jamboree!
 Chronicles of Yarnia – Monday 5/19/2025 4-6 pm
The next meet-up for Chronicles of Yarnia will be May 19th. We have materials to work with for any beginners to the craft. Check out supplies from our Fiber Arts Collection before buying your own. See staff for more details.
This month, Heather will continue with ongoing instructions. New members are welcome to join us to begin learning a new fiber art.
Younger members should be registered to be sure we have enough hands to help with beginners. Easier projects and basic stitch instructions are available for beginners. Ms. Heather enjoys working with beginners, so do not shy away… everyone can learn to crochet!
Book Club – Thursday 5/15/2025 at 5:30 pm
Please note change in week for this month!
Book Club is held the second Thursday of the month at 5:30 pm. This month’s book is The Measure by Nikki Erlick. We have some great discussion questions ready!
Reserve your copy of this month’s book by calling the library at 724-745-4300. Coffee, snacks, and great discussion will be provided!
Speak with a staff member, if you have any questions or have suggestions for future books you’d like to see on our Book Club list.
 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ADVENTURERS LEAGUE – TUESDAY, 5/6/2025 & 5/20/2025 @ 5:30 PM
THIS LEAGUE IS NOW FULL – CALL TO GET ADDED TO A WAITLIST FOR EXPANSION TEAMS
This is a reminder for current members. Our May campaign dates are 5/6 and 5/20. Tech 101 for Adults – NEW PROGRAM! Thursday, May 29, 2025 @ 5:00 pm
Adults who would like to learn some of the newest technology, get help with computers, tablets, phones or smart watches, or just want some basics in specific programs such as Word, Excel, or Power Point… this program is for you!
We will meet once a month to provide some one-to-one assistance. Bring your device and any passwords with you. For more information, please speak with library staff.
 Craft Night – Ages 18 and up 5/22/2025 from 4-6pm
Please note change in week for this month!
We will have a Grown-ups Craft Night on Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 4-6pm. We will be crafting Upcycled Puzzle Mosaics. This program is for ages 18 and up. No one under 18 permitted into program.
Program is free. Small donations to help off-set the cost of materials will be accepted but not required.
For more information or to register, please contact the library at 724-745-4300 or speak with staff.
 Maker Monday for All – Returns this Fall
We are taking a small break to focus on Summer Family Nights. Our Maker Mondays will return this Fall in September.
Afternoon Tea! – May 28, 2025 2:00-4:00 pm
This group meets the last Wednesday of each month from 2:00-4:00 pm. New members are always welcome.
This month, take a Walk Down Memory Lane with one of our Bi-Folkal Kits. We will be Remembering the 1950s. Call the library for more information. 724-745-4300
Teen Science Cafe – Saturday, May 10, 2025 1:00 pm
We encourage all teens in the area to register for our Teen Science Cafe events. These sessions are ‘for teens – by teens’ to bring in various presenters in the STEM field. Students will get to do hands on activities, talk one-on-one with an expert, and learn how their interests can lead to work in STEM related careers.
No experience is necessary. Just register and join us on May 10th for the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium and a free Taco Bar.
Teens do not need to be a member of our library or even have a library card. Anyone ages 13-18 in our surrounding areas welcome!
*Teen Science Cafes are made possible by a grant through the Teen Science Cafe Network. All funds used for presenters, materials and food come from that grant. No library general funds are used for these events.
 New Seed Library – Located in our old card catalog
We are happy to announce our new Seed Library! One of our story time moms has graciously volunteered to set up and maintain our seed library. The idea is to have seeds continually donated at harvest time in order to keep the seed library self-sustaining. We have a starter kit that can be checked out from the library that includes a hand trowel, hand rake, knee pad and garden gloves. When you are ready to start your indoor seeds, stop by and see if we have what you are looking to plant.
 Teen Volunteer Opportunities – TEENS (13-17) ONLY:
Our teen volunteers work hard on preparing items for programs, setting up for events and holidays, and just lending support where needed. We can always use a few extra young hands and ideas here at the library. Teens who need hours for school or other organizations can work their time at the library. We have some wonderful young adults in the Chartiers-Houston Community! Would your teen like to join them here and have fun while helping out?
If you know of a teen who would like to join our group of volunteers and/or Teen Advisory Group, have them get in touch with Mrs. Susan or Ms. Heather at (724) 745-4300 or email chcommunitylibrary@gmail.com.
Teens who need legal community service hours are also welcome to contact the library. Please speak with Mrs. Susan about the paperwork required to sign up for volunteer time.
Can’t get to the library during our regular hours? Try our locker service for item pick-up. Did you know your library card offers many free online resources? Just head to our website or Power Library and log in with your card number. Curbside services and our Locker Service are always available, we can bring the library to you! Call 724-745-4300 for curbside pickup or for use of a locker for your library materials.
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