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Inside this issue:

Ongoing Programs 2

Library Programs 2

New Books 2

2013 Officers & Committees 3

Friends’ News 3

From the Director’s Chair 4

Summer Reading Program 5

Friends’ Membership 6

Newsletter Deadlines 7

Regular Programs:

Story Time

Book Bingo

Adult Book Discussion

Computer Training

Quilting

Conversation Salon

Special Programs:

For Children: Summer Reading Program Science in the Summer

For more information on these programs, turn to page 2.

Summer 2013

Friends of the

Scott Township Public Library

Scott Township Public Library “A place to grow your mind.”

USED BOOK SALE--2013

How quickly the past year has gone by and that means the 2013 Used

Book Sale is only a few months away. The sale is scheduled for Thursday,

September 26, 2013 through Sunday, September 29, 2013. In advance of the sale and during the sale days there is a lot of work

required, as many of you know. A number of people have already been busy

during the past months transporting and sorting the books received at the

library throughout the year. Thank you so much for your time and effort!

I will be posting more information about the sale and volunteer sign-up

sheets on the “Friends Bulletin Board” in the library. When you are in the

library later this summer, please check it out.

I look forward to working with everyone again this year and hope you

can spare some time to support this major effort.

~ Annette McGanka

2013 Used Book Sale Chairperson

A Note from the President

Wow…June! Summer is almost officially here – and the Friends have been busy fundraising. The most recent efforts have been productive – the Bake Sale was great – especially for a primary election. We tried something new with the Max and Erma fundraiser – and we will be banking $159.23!! Twenty-eight coupons were turned in – the total spent was $796.14 – so our 20% cut is $159.23. I hope everyone enjoyed the meal. I know I did! A REALLY BIG THANK YOU – to Miriam Douglas who did the coordination with Max and Erma’s – and to Pat Maxwell for printing the flyers! Also thanks to everyone who helped to get the word out and especially everyone who dined with Max and Erma on May 30th. I think we’ll try this again in the fall. We still need volunteers for a couple of key Committee Chairs: Fundraising, Membership and Public Relations are currently vacant. If you think you might be interested – please let me or any of the FOL officers know and we’ll put you to work and welcome you to the team. Please remember – we accept donations for the used book sale year round – just drop them off at the library! Join us for our next meeting in August! Have a busy, but safe Summer! ~Mary

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Programs Confirmed & Considered:

Ongoing Programs

For Adults: (These programs will be

held in the Small Meeting Room.)

Book Discussion - 3rd Thursday of each month at 1:30 p.m. (except September and December) in the small meeting room. Books selected are: √ The Dove Keepers - June 20

by Alice Hoffman √ Lethal - July 18

by Sandra Brown √ Dreams of Joy - August 15

by Lisa See All adults, male and female, are welcome.

Conversation Salon - Second Monday, 1 - 3 p.m.

The two topics for discussion are suggested by participants at the prior session. They are then posted on Event Keeper on the library’s website:

(www.scottlibrary.org/eventkeeper)

The Finishers - 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.

One-on-One Computer

Training - (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)

Monday or Tuesday 8 - 9 p.m.. Thursday 11 a.m. - Noon The student specifies the skill to be addressed. There is a $5 non-refundable fee for this program.

Quilting 101 - Tuesday 6 - 9 p.m.

For Children:

(Please note changes of day and time.)

Story Times: (No pre-registration is necessary.)

√ Toddlers (ages 2-3 1/2) Mondays at 10 a.m.

√ Pre-school (Ages 3-6) Tuesday at 10 a.m. & 1 p.m. Wednesday at 1 p.m.

There will be no story times August 12-28.

Book Bingo: (All Ages) 2nd Thursday at 7 p.m. (Pre-registration is required.)

Library Programs

To see the most up-to-date listing, consult our website: www.scottlibrary.org/calendar. Children’s programs are also publicized through the schools.

New for Children: Please note: Pre-registration is required for all children’s programs other than Story Time: √ Summer Reading Club (Please see

the enclosed flier.)

√ Science in the Summer Monday, August 12 - Thursday, August 15. Scott Library is again fortunate to be able to host this GlaxoSmithKline program.

New Books at Scott Library If there is a book you want and it isn’t on the shelf at Scott Library, it can be borrowed from one of the many other libraries in the system.

Fiction: Just One Day

by Gayle Forman A very brief romance between Allyson and Willem changes Allyson from a conforming “good” girl to a reckless dreamer (Young Adult)

The Sin-Eater’s Confession by Ilsa Bick

Living in a small Wisconsin town, Jim-my was clearly different. Now he has been brutally murdered. Was the murderer the narrator? (Young Adult)

Bad Blood by Dana Stabenow. Kate Shugek, an Aleut living

on a homestead in a national park in Alaska, is called upon to help solve two murders which may be related to a longtime feud between

residents of two nearby villages. For the Love of Mike by Rhys Bowen

Molly Murphy, aspiring detective in New York, tries to solve two murders and comes to the attention of the underworld.

The Ashford Affair by Laura Willig

A family secret, hinted at during planning sessions for her grandmother’s ninety-ninth birthday celebration, brings a workaholic lawyer into her family’s past

Non-Fiction :

ASVAB: Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery

by Dr. Janet E. Wall The Exploding Phone: the Untold

Story of the Teenagers and Outlaws who Hacked Ma Bell

by Phil Lapsley The Millionaire Dropout: Fire your

Boss, Do what You Love, Reclaim Your Life!

by Vince Stanzione

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WHO’S WHO WITH THE FRIENDS OF

SCOTT TOWNSHIP LIBRARY

2013 Officers:

President,

Mary Dudenhoefer 412-302-7540

Vice President,

Annette McGanka 412-341-6018

Secretary,

Elaine Pribicko 412-429-0606

Treasurer,

Harold Rosenberg 724-693-2739

Committee Chairs:

Book Sale (Active Aug-Oct)

Annette McGanka 412-341-6018

Brick Sale

Pat Maxwell 412-279-5065

Budget & Finance

Harold Rosenberg 724-693-2739

Fundraising

Vacancy

Membership

Vacancy

Newsletter

Kathy Cunningham 412-279-8442

Phone Chain

Ruth Schreiber 412-279-1846

Public Relations

Vacancy

Volunteers

Pat Maxwell 412-279-5065

Welcome to the Community

Elaine Pribicko 412-429-0606

Chairpersons are always happy to

add members. Please call if you

would like to join a committee.

If interested in either vacant position,

please contact Mary Dudenhoefer

(412-302-7540) or Pat Maxwell

(412-279-5065). Thank you!

Bricks There are currently orders for five bricks, which means that we need at least five more before our next brick order can be submitted to Bricks ‘R Us. While most bricks on our wall have been memorials for deceased loved ones, engraved bricks are also appro-priate for birthdays, anniversaries, organizations, and businesses. The 4” x 8” size allows space for three lines of engraving, with up to eighteen characters per line and costs $100. The 8” x 8” brick allows space for four lines of engraving, with up to eighteen characters per line and costs $250. Since Friends is a 501(c)(3) organization, the donation for bricks is tax deductible. Forms are along the wall to the right, above the copy machine in the library.

Sarris Candy Sales Update and Changes The good news is that between Jan 1 and May 23, 2013, Friends sold 1102 candy items; our profit was $551. The bad news is that Sarris Candy Company is discontinuing the fundraiser program from which we’ve benefited. We’re considering how to best replace this worthwhile program.

Election Day Bake Sale You did it again! Bakers, callers, cashiers, packers – all helped us to earn $427.50, plus an additional $22 in Sarris Candy sales, toward our annual donation of $8,000 to Scott Library. There were cash donations of $33, some in lieu of baking, but most from customers who wanted to show additional support for the library. In Spring 2012, we earned $347.95, so our 2013 total is all the more impres-sive for a day on which voter turnout was anything but.

Volunteers

Volunteers were at the ready for the Election Day Bake Sale. The twelve members of Ruth Schreiber’s Phone Chain Committee re-minded our talented bakers that hungry customers were looking for-ward to their baked goods. Our bakers came through with a wide as-sortment of goodies. Seven volunteers packed and priced on Monday evening and ten volunteers staffed the table on Election Day. Friends will be looking for your help at the Used Book Sale in September. Sign-up sheets will be on the Friends bulletin board by August 19. In October our booth at Octoberfest and table at Wal-Mart will give additional opportunities to volunteer. More details will appear in the September newsletter.

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FRIEND’S MEMBERSHP The Friends of Scott Township Public Library thank all of our members for your support as members as well as your support of our fundraisers. Recently we had a very successful fundraiser at Max & Erma’s restaurant, which was possible only through the continued concern and support of loyal members, friends and families like you. The Friends are committed to raise additional funds for non-budgeted materials and programming for adults and children. Volunteers spend many hours helping the staff making it possible for your Scott Library to provide you with the very best service. Membership extends for one year from the date of your application. If you are uncertain of your expiration date, please check the date on your newsletter address label.

FRIENDS OF SCOTT TOWNSHIP MEMBERSHIP FORM

Yearly membership: Family - $20.00, Individuals - $10.00, Seniors - $7.00, Lifetime - $500.00 Donation $___________any amount is appreciated. Mr., Mrs.¸ Ms._____________________________________ (please circle one)

Telephone: .____________________ Address: _______________________________ City_______________ State_____ Zip______ Receive newsletter by: e-mail only____ Mail only_____ I would like to volunteer. Please tell us what you would like to do. ____book sort ____book sale ____bake sale ____ other: __________________ Please return to Scott Township Library: 301 Lindsay Road, Carnegie, PA 15106 Questions? Please call the li-brary at (412) 429-5380. Thank

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301 Lindsay Rd., Scott Twp., PA

15106-4206

(P) 412-429-5380 (F) 412.429.5370

www.scottlibrary.org

2013 Hours Monday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday: Noon-8 p.m. Thursday: Noon-8 p.m. Friday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Saturday Hours run from June 15 - August 17, 2013)

Sunday: Closed

Newsletter Deadlines for 2013: If you would like to put an article in the newsletter, please submit to Kathy: (rfcunningham@verizon.net) by the following dates:

Monday, September 2 Monday, December 2

Friends of the Scott Township Public Library