Summer Reading 2015

Summer is almost here and we, at the Cooper-Siegel Community Library, are looking for heroes. Heroes come in all forms from our past in history books to the heroes of today found in our community and even heroes based in the comic book world. We want you, the children, to be our heroes and read books, books and more books this summer. List below is what happening at the library during the first week: 

Every Hero Has a Story:
Our annual Summer Reading Kick-off begins on Saturday, June 6 at 10:00 AM.                        Children can register in the library or on-line. Children ages infant through children entering  Kindergarten can sign-up for the Read to Me program. Children in this group need to listen to 20 books in order to receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of our grand prizes.
Children entering 1^st - 5^th can join the Independent Reader program. They are required to read 10 books to earn a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of our grand prizes. The summer reading program ends Saturday, August 8^th. Children who complete their summer reading goal will receive a t-shirt starting Monday, June 22, while supplies last.
Children who register during the first week (June 6-13) will be eligible for a chance to win a gift card. The winner will be drawn on Monday, June 15.

Teddy Bear Clinic: Tuesday, June 9 at 10:30 AM
MedExpress Urgent Care's Teddy Bear Clinic, a free community outreach program, teaches children about health care treatments and healthy habits. A local  staff member will lead the children as they observe and learn about hand washing, x-rays, splinters and much more. No need for children to bring in their own stuffed friend, the MedExpress staff member will bring their own teddy helper to the clinic. This program is for children ages 3 - 6.

Super Hero Camp: Wednesday, June 10^th at 1:00 PM.
It’s a bird, it’s a plane no, it’s the next superhero, you!
Train to be the next superhero by creating your own identity and make a costume using recyclable materials. Space is limited for this academy. Recruits ages 4 and up are eligible to register.

Families who are interested in these programs and more can register online at our website, http://www.coopersiegelcommunitylibrary.org. or contact the library at (412) 828-9520 x18 or 19. Summer reading flyers and calendars are available in the Children's Room.

Boo-rific Bingo

Gather up your favorite ghouls for an afternoon of spooky fun with “Boo-Rific Bingo!         

Grab a ghoulish bingo card for a chance to win some tricks and treats! 

 Ages 5 and up.

 Space is limited. Registration required.

 



 

Reading with Ringling Brothers

The Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus and the Cooper-Siegel Community Library are teaming up to provide free tickets to the circus when they visit Pittsburgh from     November 5 - 8. Children (ages 2 - 12) who read 5 books will receive a coupon which they can exchange for a free ticket at the Consol Energy Center in downtown Pittsburgh. This contest runs from Monday, September 29 through Saturday, November 1, while supplies last.

 

Now trending at CSCL . . . eReaders!

The Cooper-Siegel Community Library is now circulating a Kindle Fire and an IPad for children. We load new titles for both devices, each month. Here are just a few of the titles:

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? - Bill Martin Jr.
DK Readers: The Lego Movie®: Calling All Master Builders! - Helen Murrary
Flora & Ulysses — Kate DiCamillo
Fly Guy Presents: Dinosaurs — Tedd Arnold
Frozen: A Tale of Two Sisters — Melissa Lagonegro
Diary of a Wimpy Kid — Jeff Kinney
The Lightning Thief — Rick Riordan
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe — C.S. Lewis

Big Nate: Great Minds Think Alike - Lincoln Peirce

Geronimo Stilton Special Edition: The Hunt for the Golden Book - Geronimo Stilton