Ellwood City Library Activities for Week of August 6

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities.  Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458.

Activities taking place this week include:

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. -“Teen Film Making Workshop,” an opportunity for students to try their hand at filmmaking.  A college student majoring in film production will be available to assist teens in using the green screen and video equipment.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8

10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public.  It is designed to help reduce the stresses of everyday life.  All adults are welcome.

12:00 Noon – “Book Bunch,” a book discussion group for kids who have completed third grade.  The group meets once each month for book discussion, pizza and activities.

1:00 p.m. – “Building Buddies,” a new program of fun and learning for toddlers and preschoolers.  This

Interactive program allows kids to explore building and socialization skills.  No registration is required.

3:00 p.m. – “Creative Writing Workshop,” for students in seventh grade and up.  The group meets twice each month to share their work and discuss writing tips and techniques.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9

12:00 Noon – “Hooked on Books,”  “Food for Thought,” and “Just for Girls,” groups will meet with author Jonathan Auxier to discuss his latest book, “Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard.”

6:30 p.m. – “Family Movie Night,” featuring a full-length, feature film for children and their families.  Since this is a family night event, all children must be accompanied by an adult.  No registration is required.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10

6:00 p.m. – “Open Mike Night,” for teens who have participated in library activities. Refreshments will be served.  Call the library for more information.

The library is currently accepting books for their annual book sale held in October.  No textbooks of any type, magazines, Reader’s Digest Condensed Books, encyclopedias or VHS tapes will be accepted.

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MEMORIALS

The following are memorial contributions received by the library during the month of May.  Memorials are published on a weekly basis in this column and represent a portion of the contributions received.

• In memory of John A. Folino from Randall Hutchinson
• In memory of Delores L. McMichael from Laura McMicMichael
• In memory of Concetta E. (Connie) Manzo from Helen Mantz and James Mantz
• In memory of Frank D. Martz from Gerry and Jane Crowley, Beverly and Sam Greenberg, and Doug and Janet Lockawich
• In memory of Josephine M. Massine from Samuel Teolis Funeral Home, Inc.
• In memory of Patricia Jean Maybray from Samuel Teolis Funeral Home, Inc.
• In memory of Joseph A. Mazzei, Jr. from Samuel Teolis Funeral Home, Inc.
• In memory of Walter Meyer from Samuel Teolis Funeral Home, Inc.
• In memory of Linda G. Moczan from Samuel Teolis Funeral Home, Inc.
• In memory of Jennifer L. O’Rock fromSamuel Teolis Funeral Home, Inc.