Mars Area Public Library

 

107 Grand Ave
PO Box 415
Mars, PA 16046
724-625-9048

a world for everyone!

Check out more than books!  Try out all the great new electronic resources we’ve added recently, and be sure to watch for all the exciting activities we have planned over the summer. Summer Reading is just around the corner. Activities, events, and prizes for all ages. Registration begins June 4 and the Ice Cream Social kick off is June 6. 

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 Dream Big Read – Summer Reading 2012
Online Registration begins June 4th.  Ice Cream Social June 6 from 1-3pm.
Everyone welcome. 

Coming soon:  “So You Want to be a …..”, Theater Group,  Community Lego, and eBooks!  

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 Coming up: (Register for events by email msimons@bcfls.org  or call 724-625-9048).

 Astronomy Club starts Wednesday, May 30 at 7:30. Orientation and Star Gazing. Telescope can be borrowed for a 1 week period by anyone with a Butler County card in good standing and attending the orientation. Please register.

 

 ”Write a Story” workshop begins Thursday, June 14 from 3-4pm. Please register.

 

 Knit/Crochet! Tuesday, June 5th at  10:30. Beginners and Seasoned. Bring projects and conversation. 

 

 

 Story Times start soon: 
Infant/Toddlers: Begins June 6 at 10:30am. Ages 0-3 years.
Preschool+: Begins June 5 at 1pm, or June 8 at 10:30am. Ages 3-5 (story and craft. $2 craft fee for entire session).
New for ages 6-11! Begins June 18 from 10:30 – noon. Bring a pillow and get comfy while you listen to the story of Brighty of the Grand Canyon by Marguerite Henry. Each week several chapters will be read aloud by Miss Nancy. This chapter book is on many recommended reading lists.       

   Super Readers (Read to Peanut)! Wednesday, June 6 at 4:30.             

 

 

Legos! Wednesday, June 6 at 4:30 – 5:30.

 

  

Visit our Facebook page. Find out about upcoming events, and stay in touch.

 

  New! Downloadable audio books. Click on the icon. Create an account. Once you have an account you can begin to download.

 

  Join our book discussion groups:

  • “Just Landed In Mars”- Last Wednesday of the month at 1pm.
  • “Martians Love to Read Too!” - 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7pm.
  • “Ladie’s Book Group” hosted by Dutilh Church - 1st Monday at 7pm.

 Research from Home! Try out our new electronic resources you can access from home or the library.

  • Gale Virtual Reference eBooks
  • TestingEducation Reference Center (TERC)
  • InfoTrac Newsstand

 

 Gale Virtual Reference Library.  Use it 24/7.  No special readers or equipment needed. Click to view the entire offering. Enter your library card number (without spaces): Gale Virtual Reference Library (eBooks)

Examples of some of the books you can find:

  • Scholarships, Fellowships and Loans
  • The Gale Encyclopedia of Senior Health
  • Encyclopedia of Small Business.

Testing & Education Reference Center (TERC)

Find information on colleges, technical schools, practice entrance exams, and professional license exams. Plus, the Resume Builder and Virtual career library make TERC perfect for job seekers by providing specific examples and tips for the job search. Click on the link: Testing & Education Reference Center (TERC)

 

InfoTrac Newsstand

InfoTrac Newsstand provides access to more than 1,000 major U.S. regional, national and local newspapers as well as leading titles from around the world. Click on the link: InfoTrac Newsstand

 

 Computers with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) available.