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Holiday Hours

• Wed, Nov 25: Closing @ 4:00
• Thurs, Nov 26: Closed for Thanksgiving

Take and Make Kits for November: Pop-up 3D houses

Teen Tuesdays @ 4:00: Water Color Postcards

• Join us each week for a hands-on craft or activity. Open to ages 12 and up.
  • There will be no Teen Tuesday on 11/03

STEAM Club: Mondays @ 4:00

Preschool Story Time: Tuesdays and Wednesdays @ 11:00

Read and Create: Wednesdays @ 4:00

• NO Read and Create 11/25. Closing at 4:00 for Thanksgiving

Baby and Toddler Story Time: Thursdays @ 11:00

• NO Story Time 11/26. Closed for Thanksgiving

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.
  • Polls are located in the Multi-Purpose area on the lower level.
    • Thank you for your understanding.

Spice Club

• 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 November 26 to receive the spice for December
  • November is the last month to sign up for the 2026 Spice Club!

Turkey Fun – All Ages

• November 7 @ 1:00
  • Bring the whole family for a fun-filled, fall-themed STEAM adventure! We’ll share a turkey-themed story, explore the art of disguise, and put our creativity and problem-solving skills to the test with a hands-on project. Get ready to imagine, create, and discover together in this festive program for all ages!

Velvet Pumpkin Class

• November 17 @ 3:00
• Cost: $5.00
  • 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 by Nov. 11

Paper Star Class

• December 7 @ 1:00
• COST: FREE
  • Join us for a relaxing and creative paper star class designed just for adults! Using simple white paper bags, you’ll transform everyday materials into beautiful decorative stars in a variety of sizes. Unwind, get creative, and leave with handmade decorations perfect for adding a touch of charm to your home!
    • Pre-register by December 2.

Dial-A-Story

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

November Stories:

• 11/01- Thanking the Moon
• 11/08- Sophie’s Squash
• 11/15- Strega Nona’s Harvest
• 11/22- Welcome, Dark
• 11/29- Christmas Trolls

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.