Library Programs:

Friends of the Library Speaker Series

The annual February Speaker Series is a free event for the community, hosted by the Friends of McCord Library.

During February join us each Saturday, in the Lower Level, at 10:00 for an exciting presentation. Each week is a new and interesting topic!

February Speakers:

• 02/01- Frederick Dunn: “Honeybees”
• 02/08- Master Gardeners: “Winter Sowing”
• 02/15- Janet Woods: “Maple Syrup Production”
• 02/22- Dan Adamus: “Mellon Veterans Outreach Campus”

Tea Library

What’s better than a cup of something cozy and a good book? Stop by the front desk January 6-February 27 and pick up a tea bag from the McCord Tea Library.

Blind Date with a Book

February 1 – February 28

• Check out a book from our “Blind Date” Display (located on the Main Level)
• Each book is wrapped in paper so that it remains a mystery until checked out. Take it home, read it, and submit a review by February 28
• Select reviews will be posted in the March Books ‘n Banter

Book Lover’s Trivia Night

Register January 13 – February 8

February 11 @ 6:00

Appeal raises money that is used for maintaining the building, purchasing new books, and many other aspects that keep the library open to the community. We are 77% to our goal of $10,000.

February Take and Make

February’s activity: Cards

Available at the Main Desk. Includes supplies to make 2 cards.

Teen “Crafternoon”

February’s Activity: Cards

Join us for an in person card program. Stickers, washi tape, and stampers will be available.

Saturday, Feb 15 @ 1:00

Thursday, Feb 20 @ 4:00

STEAM Activity

Monday, February 3

Ages 6-12

Join us every first Monday @ 4:00

We will be building with Legos! Check out our LEGO creations from January by the reference area upstairs.

Have a program recommendation?

Stop by our front desk and fill out a program feedback survey!

Graphic Novel Club

When: Tuesday, February 11

Time: 3:30-4:00

Where: Multi-Purpose Area (Lower Level)

Graphic Novel Club is for anyone in grades 5-8. Each month we meet to talk about graphic novels and enjoy some snacks.

Dial-A-Story

New story every week!

February Stories:

• 2/2- The Valentine Bears
• 2/9- Cozy in Love
• 2/16- Caleb and Kate
• 2/23- Evergreen

What is Dial-A-Story?

Dial-a-Story is a library program that is available 24/7! Call 814-347-8318 to hear a story read to you. Stories are available in English and Spanish. English stories change weekly and the Spanish story changes monthly.

Call as many times as you want!

YouTube

Checkout our YouTube Channel for updates and fun videos!

https://www.youtube.com/@mccordlibrary

Library Updates:

Annual Appeal

McCord Memorial Library’s Annual Appeal raises money that is used for maintaining the building, purchasing new books, and many other aspects that keep the library open to the community. We are 80% to our goal of $10,000. Our hope this year is to offset the cost of replacing/repairing our elevator.

Building Maintenance

Last year we made many building repairs; including painting, plastering, repointing, and repairing. Buildings, especially older buildings, don’t last forever and little bits an pieces can chip off. There is also the dreaded specter of water that attacked downstairs last year. Thank you for those that donated to our building fund and our annual appeal in previous years.