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McCord Memorial Library 32 W. Main St. North East PA (814)725-4057 www.mccordlibrary.org

McCord Memorial Library Books ‘N Banter

Library Hours

Mon & Tues 10-7

Wed—Fri 10-5

Saturday 10-2

Cat Adoption Drive!

August 12th McCord Memorial Library

and Orphan Angels Cat Rescue will host adoption drive at the library.

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Summer Reading 2021 Tails and Tales Special programs, videos, & more!

Activities for all ages Pick up kits and activities at the circulation desk

Videos, downloadable activities, and more at: www.mccordlibrary.org/summer-reading-21

McCord Library Summer Reading Challenge 2021

Online at https://erielibrary.beanstack.com

Earn badges & prizes, complete activities 100% online (excluding prize redemption)

Meet our new

Children’s Programmer…

Loree Lutz

Loree formerly taught preschool at St. Greg’s and

North East Preschool as well as Middle School

Language Arts at St. Boniface. Her favorite food is

pizza. Her favorite book is Mister Seahorse by

Eric Carle. She likes Flamingos and Lighthouses. She

loves swimming and coached

North East Varsity Swimming.

Loree will lead story times and children’s programs

Make sure to say hi!

ERIE GIVES Mark Your Calendar! August 10

Erie Community Foundation 12 hours of online giving 8:00 am—8:00 pm

Go online to donate with credit/debit card (minimum donation $25)

McCord receives funds as well as a prorated matched donation.

Go to www.eriegives.org

Check Donations available with check form due by 8/9

Full programming calendar pages 7 & 8 also available online at mccordlibrary.org/calendars

In Person Programming!

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Non Fiction Ambrosi, Joey: Fishing the Canadian Rockies: a fisherman's guide to the best lakes, rivers and streams of the region Balz, Michelle: No-waste composting: small-space waste recycling, indoors and out Boyer, Mary Jo: Math for nurses: a pocket guide to dosage calculation and drug preparation Corrao, Michelle: Found: triumph over fear with grace and gratitude Henry, Jill: The Greatest college health guide you never knew you needed: how to manage food, booze, stress, sex, sleep, and exercise on campus Hunger, Christina: How Stella learned to talk: the groundbreaking story of the world's first talking dog Kenney, Karen Latchana: Folding tech: using origami and nature to revolutionize technology McKeown, Greg: Effortless: make it easier to do what matters most Mickey, Thomas: All about flowers: James Vick's nineteenth-century seed company On yoga: the architecture of Peace Pripps, Robert N: The Field guide to classic farm tractors: more than 400 models from 1900 to 1990 Slugan, Mario: Fiction and Imagination in early cinema: a philosophical approach to film history TerKeurst, Lysa: Forgiving what you can't forget: discover how to move on, make peace with painful memories, and create a life that's beautiful again Wade, Jeanet: The Human team: so, you created a team but people showed up! Woodcock, Thomas: The Oxford guide to heraldry Wheatley, John: Enoch's hammer: a tale of the Yorkshire Luddites

Non Fiction Book on CD Axe, Josh: Ancient remedies: secrets to healing with herbs, essential oils, CBD, and the most powerful natural medicine in history

Cronin, Marianne: The One hundred years of Lenni and Margot Graff, Andrew J: Raft of stars Hilderbrand, Elin: Golden girl Jance, Judith A: Unfinished business Kay, Nancy: Shattered Sunset Promises King, Laurie R: Castle shade Michaels, Fern: No way out Oates, Joyce Carol: Neon, night: tales of mystery and suspense Rimmer, Kelly: The Warsaw orphan Sager, Riley: Survive the night Whitten, Hannah: For the wolf

Adults

Welcome to the new books list! These books may be placed on hold

Beaton, M. C: Death of a macho man Choi, Mary H. K: Yolk The Devil's cue (Sherlock Holmes) Hilderbrand, Elin: Golden girl Jance, Judith A: Unfinished business Kingsbury, Karen: A Distant shore Mallery, Susan: The Stepsisters

Quick, Amanda: The Lady has a past Rimmer, Kelly: The Warsaw orphan Robinson, Peter: Not dark yet Shaara, Jeff: The Eagle's claw: a novel of the Battle of Midway Grisham, John: Sooley Thor, Brad: Takedown Weiner, Jennifer: That summer

Large Print Johansen, Iris: The Bullet Newton, D. B: Syndicate Gun Quick, Amanda: The Lady has a past Reasoner, James: The Lawman…based on the life of William Tilghman Rosenberg, Joel C: The Beirut protocol Ryan, Rachel: The Woman outside my door Shaara, Jeff: The Eagle's claw: ... the Battle of Midway

DVD The Father Godzilla vs. Kong Judas and the black messiah Promising young woman The Vault

Special McCord Memorial Library Doodle Book: Children's Edition Teen and Adults edition

BOOK ON CD

Fiction

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E-Resources through POWER library Online reference resources available for free from your public library! POWER Library is the online portal to all that Pennsylvania libraries offer. This is the place to find trustworthy answers to questions about healthcare, consumer purchases, personal finances, and much more. Enjoy 24/7 access to newspapers, magazines, journals, historical documents and photos, online databases, and eBooks. Research a subject. Learn about your ancestry and family history. Locate a title. Explore career options. It’s all here at POWER Library. Access power library online on our website www.mccordlibrary.org: Just click the POWER Library logo

McCord Memorial Library 32 W. Main St. (814)725-4057 www.mccordlibrary.org August 2021

To place a book on hold Call (814)725-4057 to Request the item OR

1. Go to mccordlibrary.org

2. Click catalog 3. Log in to the catalog Username is your library card barcode Password is last four digits of your phone # 4. Search for the book 5. Click Place request 6. Choose your pickup library 7. Click submit request

YA Fiction Dass, Sarah: Where the rhythm takes you Deaver, Mason: The Ghosts we keep Robson, Laura Brooke: Girls at the edge of the world Taylor, Jordyn: Don't breathe a word Sturges, Lilah: Girl haven (Graphic Novel)

Teens

Children

Blue Dot: Picture Books Chan, Ruth: The Alpactory: ready, pack, go! Engle, Margarita: When you wander: a search-and- rescue dog story Falcone, Lucy: The Librarian's stories Curious George: Curiosity is...

Juvenile Non Fiction Pre-K to 7th grade Anderson, AnnMarie: Meet a teacher! Anderson, AnnMarie: Meet a doctor! Herrick, Becky: Meet a mail carrier! Miller, Ron: Natural satellites: the book of moons Ripley's Believe It or Not!: mind blown! all true & new Sorell, Traci: We are still here!: Native American truths everyone should know Wilcox, Merrie-Ellen: Nature out of balance: how invasive species are changing the planet

YA Non Fiction Book on CD Billie Eilish

Young Adult: 8th -12th grade

Orange Dot: Early Chapter Books Green, Poppy: The Ladybug party Vail, Rachel: Cat ears on Elizabeth

Check out our new YA Graphic Novel section!

Includes Comic Books, Manga, and Novelizations

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McCord Memorial Library 32 W. Main St. (814)725-4057 www.mccordlibrary.org August 2021

We CANNOT accept used book donations No October Used Book Sale

MEMORIALS

Books Purchased in Honor of ROBERT J. O’LEARY By Herb and Betsy Noll Booth, Katie: The Invention of Miracles Farmer, Paul: Fevers, Feuds, and Diamonds Flint, Eric: 1637 No Peace Beyond the Line King, Ross: The Bookseller of Florence Lovegrove, James: Sherlock Holmes and the Beast of the Stapletons Margolin, Phillip: A Matter of Life and Death McCall Smith, Alexander: The Man with the Silver Saab Matthews, Joseph: Long Term Care Sandford, John: Ocean Prey Silva, Daniel: The Cellist Taylor Brad: American Traitor Yager, Jan: Help Yourself Now By Tom and Doris Savage Allen, Bridhette: Living Without Plastic Archer, Jeffrey: Turn a Blind Eye Asbury, Neal: Mapping America Barbour, Julian: The Janus Point Benedict, Marie: The Personal Librarian Coyle, Matt: Blind Vigil Grisham, John: Sooley Hart, Richard L: Glenhill Farm McCall Smith, Alexander: How to Raise an Elephant McKeown, Greg: Effortless McNear, Claire: Answers in the form of questions Coben, Harlan: Win

*********** Memorials, Endowments, and

Tributes honor a family member or friend

**If your employer makes matching donations,

be sure to note that on the form.**

Memorial brochures are available at the library

or by calling: (814) 725-4057.

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McCord has a large assortment of DVDs, Audio books,

Playaways, and other non-print available.

We also have a variety of television series: Death in Paradise, Friday night lights, Star Trek, Game of

Thrones, Parenthood, Midsomer Murders,

and more!

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Sidewalk Art

Help us make our sidewalks beautiful!

Ask for chalk at the front desk.

Every Thursday Weather permitting

The taxonomist is an expert at placing animals

into applicable subgroups. He’s a Genus Genius

Doodle Book Check out as you would a book Add your own doodle Return

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August Library Programs Starting 8/16/21

Monday: Preschool 1:00-1:30 Tuesday: Preschool 12:00-12:30 Wednesday: Preschool 12:00-12:30 Thursday: Baby/Toddler 11:00-11:30

Upcoming Programs (Dates To Be Announced)

Story time includes a story and an activity or craft. Free to attend, no preregistration required.

Cat Adoption Drive!

August 12th

McCord Memorial Library and Orphan Angels Cat Rescue

will host adoption drive at the library.

State restrictions permitting, McCord Library will have

an adoption drive at the library. Help cats find new homes!

Continuing programs Sidewalk art:

All ages Thursdays

weather permitting Summer Reading:

All ages Ask at desk to register

Summer Reading online:

go to https://erielibrary.beanstack.com sign up for

McCord Library Summer Reading Challenge

Fuse Bead Coasters

Cat toys

Afterschool programs

Art Classes

Robotics

Makerspace

3D doodle pens

Cooking classes

Papercrafts

And more!

Programs may be prerecorded and/or available in person

Up to date information available on our website: https://www.mccordlibrary.org

Partial funding for some of our library programs from Erie/Crawford District Libraries

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August 2021

McCord Library Story Times

Time

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Preschool

1:00—1:30

Preschool

12:00-12:30

Preschool

12:00- 12:30

Baby/Toddler

11:00-11:30

Children’s

Programmer

Loree Lutz

Sun Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Fri Sat

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Mister Seahorse

ocean

collages

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The Mixed-Up

Chameleon

bubble wrap

painting

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Honey… Honey… Lion!

fork painting

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Five Little

Sharks

shark craft

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The Artist Who

Painted a Blue

Horse

animal

paintings

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Curious George

Goes to the Zoo

monkey math

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Pete the Cat Five

Little Bunnies

cat craft

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Five Little Ducks

duck craft

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Giraffes Can’t

Dance

dance party

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Charlie at the

Zoo

elephant craft

McCord Memorial Library

32 W. Main St.

North East, PA 16428

mccordlibrary.org

(814)725-4057

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Reminder: You can call and renew your

items over the phone: (814) 725-4057

Or renew items online: Go to

www.mccordlibrary.org And click catalog

in the menu

Search for mccord library Krafts with Kathy Teen Crafts Recipe Adventures with Autymn Informational videos Educational Interviews—and more!

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ERIE GIVES

8AM-8PM

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Cats! Adoption Drive

Sidewalk Chalk

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Last Day of

Summer

Reading

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Sidewalk Chalk

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Sidewalk Chalk

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More information: https://mccordlibrary.org/programs/summer-reading/

UPCOMING EVENTS: CLOSED Labor Day 9/4 and 9/6 CLOSED WineFest 9/25