Ellwood City Area Public Library Activities for Week of May 7

Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following:

Wednesday, May 9, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. “Coloring for Adults” is a program designed to help reduce the stresses of everyday life. Everyone is welcome, so call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information.

Wednesday, May 9, at 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, so call the library for more information.

Thursday, May 10, at 3:00 p.m. – “Just 4 Girls,” a book discussion group for girls in 9^th grade and up. The group meets once each month for book discussion and pizza. New members are welcome, so call the library for more information.

Thursday, May 10, at 6:00 p.m. — Adult Knitting Group whose members meet weekly to work on individual projects. New members are welcome, so call the library for more information.

The library is hosting a “teacup floral arrangement demonstration” at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16. Patti Kuhn, owner of Posie’s by Patti, will conduct the demonstration. Tickets for this library fundraiser are $25 and include a teacup and saucer for the arrangement, fresh flowers as well as various refreshments. Call the library for more information.

Plans for the library’s Summer Reading Program are in place and area students are welcome to call and register for the wide variety of activities planned. There are programs for babies, toddlers and preschools, as well as programs for elementary-aged students, junior high and high school students. Call the library for more information.

This month’s “Movie Night for Adults” will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23. The evening will feature a new-to-DVD film and refreshments. Call the library for more information or to discover the title of the film to be shown.

The library is now accepting book donations for the Annual Book Sale which is scheduled for October 1-6. Books of all types in good condition may be dropped off at the library during regular business hours. The library will NOT accept textbooks of any type, no magazines, no Readers’ Digest Condensed Books, no encyclopedias and no VHS tapes. Call the library for more information.

Sign up for the library’s colorful monthly free E-Newsletter to keep up with all programs and activities taking place. The newsletter is filled with future events and information on new books and materials. Call the library for more information.

Memorials

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

• In memory of Joanne Aiken from Ron Baker.
• In memory of Guy J. Aromatorio from Kevin and Debbie McElwain.
• In memory of Geraldine L. Barile from the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home Inc.
• In memory of Shirley L. Brown from the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home Inc.
• In memory of Carol A. Canterbury from Ginny Brest.
• In memory of Richard A. “Dick” Curry from Kathy Gorzkowski.
• In memory of Sergeant Brian S. Cuscino from Chuck and Sara Baumgartner.
• In memory of Mildred E. “Midge” Davidson from Ginny Brest; Judy Brooks; Gerry and Jane Crowley; William Kegel; Kevin and Debbie McElwain; and NOVA Chemicals and Employees.