Library Closures

• Monday, October 12
  • Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

• Monday-Thursday: 9:30-7:00 | Saturday: 9:00-4:00
  • The Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale will take place from October 19-24.
  • The book sale will take place during McCord’s regular business hours. All items are donated or discarded from our library collection! We only accept cash or check payments.
    • Saturday is $1 bag day.

Spice Club is Back!

• Looking to try new recipes? Interested in learning about the ingredients in our food?
• Register for the McCord Spice Club at the front desk! Each month, participants will receive an informational packet that includes recipes and information about that month’s featured spice.
• You’ll also receive a sample of the spice to use in your cooking!
  • Register by October 29 to receive the spices for November and December.
    • Registrants from previous years will not roll over to this year.

Velvet Pumpkin Class

• November 2 @ 10:00 -OR- November 14 @ 3:00
  • Cost: $5.00
• Looking to add fall decor to your home? Register for our upcoming DIY velvet pumpkin class where participants will make 2 pumpkins to take home with them.
• Sample available at the Main Desk.
  • Pre-register for 11/2 by Oct. 28
  • Pre-register for 11/17 by Nov. 11

Get Involved!

Friends of McCord Library

• 3:00 on the 1st Wednesdays of Each Month
• The Friends of McCord Library support the library by coordinating our bi-annual used book sales, organizing the February Speaker Series, and volunteering in many other ways!
  • Joining the Friends of the Library is a great way to get involved and support the library. Membership is free! We would love to see you join us at our meetings.

October Take & Make Kits

• Key Chain/Bag Charms

Teen Tuesdays @ 4:00

• Join us each week for a hands-on craft or activity. Open to ages 12 and up.
  • There will be no Teen Tuesday on 10/13 or 10/20
• Craft is Key Chains/Bag Charms

Dial-A-Story

• New story and chapter every week!
• Call 814-347-8318

October Stories:

• 10/01- Herbert’s First Halloween
• 10/11- The Grumpy Ghost Upstairs
• 10/18- Aggie and the Ghost
• 10/25- Millie Fleur’s Pumpkin Problem

Chapter Book:

• Stuart Little by E.B. White
  • Miss a chapter? Find it at http://www.mccordlibrary.org

What is Dial-A-Story?

Dial-a-Story is a library program that is available 24/7! Picture Book stories are available in English and Spanish.

Erie Cancer Wellness Class

• Monday, November 2 @ 10:00
  • Join the Erie Cancer Wellness Center at McCord Memorial Library! The class will consist of gentle yoga, some meditation and reflection, followed by journaling. Class is free of cost!

Election Day

• Tuesday, November 3
• McCord Library is a polling place for the Borough of North East. Polls are open from 7am-8pm. The business hours for McCord remain the same. There is no story time or library programs on election day.
  • Polls are located in the Multi-Purpose area on the lower level.
  • Thank you for your understanding.

STEM Club

• All Ages
• Mondays @ 4:00
  • All ages are invited to join us each Monday for this hands-on program. Children will have the opportunity to play with various STEM-related toys.
  • Children under 12 should be supervised at all times.

STEM Program – All Ages

• November 7 @ 1:00
  • Join us for a hands-on STEM focused program for all ages!