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Communiy Castle Shannon announces the following.

Upcoming Programs for Children and Teens at the Library

Please note that registration is appreciated for all programs. This helps us prepare adequate materials. Register for a program by stopping at the Library, calling, or emailing Miss Heather at weleskih@einetwork.net.

Puppet Workshop

Pittsburgh Puppet Works presents “Puppetry Arts”:  a program that teaches kids the art of puppetry on Tuesday, March 21st at 6:30 p.m. The visit begins with a 30-minute professional puppetry performance, loaded with snappy tunes and silly jokes. After the show, puppeteers teach basic puppetry techniques and demonstrate how to make a sock puppet and a simple theater out of inexpensive supplies they might already have at home! Volunteers are invited to try out their new skills at the conclusion of the presentation.

Upcoming Programs for Adults at the Library

 To register for adult programs, please stop in or call the Library at 412-563-4552.

Painting Party @ the Library

We will be painting "Sunny Meadow" on Friday, March 3rd at 7  P.M.. Everyone will definitely be thinking about SPRING while they paint this colorful masterpiece made especially for this evening. The cost is $30 a painter. This is a 21 and over BYOB event. To view the painting and register, log onto www.paintingbetweenthewines.com.

Crafternoons for Adults at the Library

Join us the third Wednesday of each month for Crafternoons. We will meet downstairs from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Bring your best craft ideas with you. This is an informal gathering and a chance to meet new people and learn new craft ideas. Adults ages 18 and over welcome. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, March 15. This month’s theme will be Fairy Gardens! If you cannot make it in the afternoon, stop by between 6 - 8 p.m. that evening. Registration is appreciated for this program. Please bring small rocks, twigs, terra cotta pots, and dirt. These things should be easy to find around the house!

Put Your Best Fork Forward

Rikki Rabbi, a registered dietitian, will be at the library to help us celebrate National Nutrition Month on Thursday, March 23 at 7 p.m. Rikki will be presenting "Put Your Best Fork Forward."  This program is meant to inspire you to start with small changes in your eating habits – one forkful at a time. So whether you are planning meals to prepare at home or making selections when eating out, ‘Put Your Best Fork Forward’ is to help find your healthy eating style.

Financial Education Series 

Join us at the Library for five free sessions to learn ways to save money for retirement, college, and more! Registration is suggested. Sessions start in March and run until July. Sessions begin at 7 p.m. For more information on the topics of the sessions, please call the Library or log onto the Library's website. First session in the series:

Saving for Retirement - Monday, March 27. With the typical American family having limited or no retirement savings, it appears that saving for retirement is not a high priority for the average family. Come find out why this approach can destroy the golden years of your life and explore various strategies for saving for retirement including employer retirement plans, IRAs, and more.

Community Castle Shannon Library
3677 Myrtle Avenue
Castle Shannon, PA 15234
412-563-4552
www.castleshannonlibrary.org
Library Director: Heather Myrah

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