Banned Books Week - September 30th to October 6th

Banned Book Week celebrates the freedom to read, highlights the benefits of open access and gives a historical perspective about censorship. 

- Books about Censorship

- History of Censorship
- Frequently challenged books

Talk Like A Pirate Day

September 19th is "Talk Like A Pirate Day"  This year is the 10th anniversary of the event that started in 2002. 

Looking for pirate books or movies - see what your library has:

Pirate stories for kids

Pirate books for adults

Pirate films for kids

Biographies of real-life pirate Jean Lafitte

Pirates on the Chesapeake

Pirates of the Carribean films

Dig Up History @ Your Library

Combine the resources of your local library with your local museum to get the maximum experience.

• Books about Museums
• Books about PA Museums
• History of Art Heists
• Night at the Museum Movie

 

 

Free Museum Day

September 29th (or 30th) is Free Museum Day from the Smithsonian. See what local museums are participating.

It's a bird, it's a plane...

 

 

Comic books are a fun way to read. Choose your favorite superhero, learn to draw your own or investigate the history of the comic book - all courtesy of your library.

Marvel Comics Encyclopedia

How to draw your own comics

History of comic books

First Time Homebuying Resources

 

Buying your first home can be a daunting experience. Your library has resources to help ease the task.
- Handbooks and Manuals
- Books about Homeownership
- Cumberland County First Time Buyer Programs

Lunchbox and Healthy Snack Ideas

 

Great books to read with your kids
- How Did that Get in My Lunchbox? - by Christine Butterworth
- Lunch Lady and the Bake Sale Bandit - by Jarrett Krosoczka
- Curse of the Were-Wiener - by Ursula Vernon

Ideas for those lunchboxes and afterschool snacks:
- Lunchbox Cookbooks
- Healthy Snacks Cookbooks

Library Card Signup Month

Your library card gives you access to books, computers, homework help, job help, movies, music and more! Do you have yours?

• Get a Card Online
• Get a Card at Your Local Library
• What's Your Library Card Worth?

Once you have your library card, you may want help finding something to read.

- Award Winning Books - New and Popular Titles - Sign Up For Next Reads Newsletters - Books about Troy Polamalu

Thinking about after high school?

 

Not sure what you want to do after school? The library has resources that can help you with ideas.
- College choice Handbooks
- College Resource Book
- Occupational Guides
- Job and Career Help @ the library

Build Something!

Legos® are an all-time favorite. Check out these books for ideas on what to build, learn how the blocks are made and the secrets of master builders.

• Books about Legos®
• Lego® Computer and Video Games