Library Activities For The Week Of October 22

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, OCTOBER 23

10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. – “Family Laptime,” designed for babies as young as 6 month of age, toddlers, and preschoolers.  This is an interactive, family event and features stories, songs, games, finger plays and more.  Registration is requested.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24

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.
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.
6:00 p.m. – “Movie Night for Adults,” featuring new-to-DVD films and refreshments.  These monthly events are free and open to all area adults.  Call the library for more information or to discover the title of the film to be shown.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 

10:00 a.m. – “Preschool Storytime,” for preschoolers 3 to 5 years old.  Those participating must be potty-trained.  Stories, songs, games and finger plays are featured.  Registration is requested.
3:00 p.m. – “Food for Thought Book Group” The group will discuss the book, “All American Boys” by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely.
6:00 p.m. – “Adult Knitting Group,” which meets weekly to work on individual projects. New members are welcome.

SAVE THE DATE

The library’s Annual Literary Luncheon will be held on Saturday, November 3, at the Connoquenessing Country Club. The Event, which is sponsored by WesBanco, features a full luncheon menu along with home-baked cookies for dessert.  A highlight of the day is the annual literary centerpiece game.  Tickets are available for the luncheon at a cost of $25 each and may be obtained at the library.  Seating is limited, so get your tickets now.  Call the library for more information.

The library is planning a holiday Canvas Paint Party for Friday, November 16^th.  The evening will feature a holiday theme along with food and wine.  Seating is limited so call the library to obtain a ticket or for more information.

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

• In memory of Karen D. Bentel from R.J. Schill Manor
• In memory of John Boariu, Jr. from the Hungarian Home, Doris Keane, Bonnie McConahy, Phyllis and Tim Mulhollen, and Liz Pratt
• In memory of William Boy from John and Ruth Mizik, and Chris and Linda Thompson
• In memory of Anna J. Butchellli from Samuel Teolis Funeral Home, Inc.
• In memory of Ellen J. “Chick” Cintani from Vilma Bellissimo
• In memory of Albert B. Contino from the Bruce Bellissimo Family
• In memory of Dawn Cheri Contrucci from Kathy and Merel MacDonald
• In memory of Arlene Kovacs Csoman
• In memory of Theresa M. Klep DiPlacido from Ellwood Area Egg Hunt Committee