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What a beautiful day it is! Make sure you get outside and get some vitamin D before it rains again!
The library is still closed indefinitely. All in-house programming is cancelled through May 31. Please monitor our social media channels and website for updates!
If you know anyone who would enjoy hearing from us every week, share this email with them! We'll be sending information about library programming and services, as well as links to other online resources. Click here to see previous emails if you missed one, and click here to subscribe.
Take care and see you soon!
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Contacting the Library
☎️ Phone: 412-731-0909
📧 Email: ccmellor@einetwork.net
👤 Facebook: @ccmellorlibrary
📷 Instagram: @ccmellorlibrary
🌐 Website: www.ccmellorlibrary.org
Virtual Customer Service
Library staff will be answering the phone 12-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. We will respond to all messages within 24 hours.
Need a fast answer to a question? Try PA Power Library's chat feature! Chat with a librarian is a live chat service where librarians answer your questions, 24/7.
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Give Online on April 23
Mark your calendar for Library Giving Day, Thursday, April 23. Libraries from all over North America, including C.C. Mellor Memorial Library, are participating and we hope you will show your support by making a gift.
Now more than ever, your donation will make a difference for your Library and for our community. People continue to turn to CCM for eBooks, virtual storytimes, and assistance with finding basic necessities. CCM is here for everyone and we hope on April 23 you’ll be there for CCM.
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🎥 Make a library supporter video! 🎬
CCM is seeking 30-second videos from library supporters encouraging their friends and neighbors to donate to their local public library. We have scripts if you need one, or you can make it your own. We'll be posting these videos on our social media channels on April 23. If you're interested in making a short video about why you love CCM, email Megan at zagorskim@einetwork.net by Tuesday, 4/21.
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📊 Check out CCM's 2019 Annual Report 📈
CCM's 2019 annual report is now posted to our website. Please take a moment and read about the wide variety of library services we provided to your community this past year! We're very proud to highlight our 42% increase in total circulation since 2015. People are using CCM's resources more than ever!
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Find the library at your place this National Library Week April 19-25
This week, C.C. Mellor Memorial Library invites all community members to find the library at their place by visiting the website [link] to access virtual services and resources. While the library’s physical spaces may be temporarily closed due to COVID-19, the public can discover ebooks, movies, video games, online storytimes and much more—all from home!
In times of crisis, libraries respond to their community’s needs in innovative and inspiring ways. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, libraries of all types are continuing to make a difference in people’s lives by providing electronic learning resources, including virtual homework help, online crafting and DIY sessions as well as information about keeping your family well and safe. At CCM, there are a wide array virtual services!
April 19-25, 2020 is National Library Week, a time to highlight the valuable role libraries, librarians and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. This National Library Week, the public can show their appreciation and support for libraries by visiting their library’s website, following them on social media and using the hashtag #NationalLibraryWeek.
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Digital Programming for Kids
All of CCM's digital children's programming is hosted on our Facebook page.
Family Story Time
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. - Facebook video post
Join Ms. Erin for a video of books, rhymes, and songs on Facebook perfect for ages birth through five!
See past programs here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/CCMellorLibrary/631511871018339/
Middle Grade Moment
Thursdays at 2 p.m. - Facebook video post
Check out our Facebook video for Ms. Erin’s book recommendations and a related activity great for ages 8-12! All books will be available through Hoopla with your library card.
See past programs here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/CCMellorLibrary/2469596889956285
Picture Book Children's Choice Awards
Fridays at 1 p.m. - Facebook video post
Join Ms. Erin as we reread a book from the Picture Book Children’s Choice Awards, a list of titles specially selected by librarians for students in grades K-2nd.
See past programs here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/CCMellorLibrary/855655054897141/
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Digital Programming for Teens
CCM's teen group is moving online via Zoom! Zoom meetings for teen programming are password-protected for safety and privacy reasons. Email library staff at ccmellor@einetwork.net for the meeting password.
Check out the new CCM Teen Facebook group!
Teen Group
Wednesdays at 4 p.m. - Zoom video chat
Teens ages 12-18, come play games, solve puzzles, and complete scavenger hunts with us on Zoom!
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/958827759
Meeting ID: 958 827 759
Email library staff at ccmellor@einetwork.net for the meeting password.
Teen Book Club
Next meeting: April 20 at 4 p.m. - Zoom video chat
Our teen book club pick for April is Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson. It's available for instant download on the library's free Hoopla app, and should be a really fun murder mystery. The main character is from Pittsburgh!
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/293460695
Meeting ID: 293 460 695
Email library staff at ccmellor@einetwork.net for the meeting password.
Breakout Box
Any time! - Breakoutedu.com
Woohoo, good news, we can access the digital Breakout Box platform from the comfort of our homes! All you need to do is make a free log in through this link: https://student.breakoutedu.com/login. Then, enter the teen class code: 71925F. Once you log in, you can start creating your own digital Breakout Box games! Super fun!
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Digital Programming for Adults
Need help using Zoom? Click here for video tutorials.
Last Minute Book Club
Thursdays at 7 p.m. - Zoom video chat
Don't have time to read a whole book, even in quarantine? Join the Last Minute Book Club, a new, online-only discussion group which reads only short stories. We're discussing a different short story every week, so even if you only have an hour to read this week, you can join us!
Upcoming dates:
- 4/23 "The City Born Great" by NK Jemisin (read here)
- 4/30 "A Lady's Maid" by Sarah Gailey (read here)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/244648986
Meeting ID: 244 648 986
Cabin Fever Classics Online Book Club
Every other Tuesday at 2 p.m. - Zoom video chat
Feeling cooped up? Connect with others online to discuss classic books that you've never had the time to read until now, or reread your old favorites from another perspective.
Upcoming dates:
- 4/28 American Notes by Charles Dickens. One of Charles Dickens' lesser known works, an account of his travels to the Midwest United States in the 1840s. This title is available on Hoopla: https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11557706 (ebook only)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/279941196
Meeting ID: 279 941 196
Drop Dead Book Club
First Wednesdays at 7 p.m. - Zoom video chat
Mystery lovers rejoice! The Drop Dead Book Club is moving to Zoom while the library is closed.
For questions, contact Linda Herward at herward@pitt.edu.
Upcoming dates:
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/564732823
Meeting ID: 564 732 823
Fourth Tuesday Book Club
Fourth Tuesdays at 1 p.m. - Zoom video chat
Upcoming dates:
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/93553732498?pwd=eklzTWxWaUgxLzFjcExvSTkwWHRqZz09
Meeting ID: 935 5373 2498
Password: 566576
Conversation Salon
Second Mondays at 10 a.m. - Zoom video chat
Do you enjoy stimulating conversation? Join us once a month as we gather together to discuss interesting topics and share ideas. Conversation salons are face-to-face discussions among people who are interested in sharing thoughts, information and opinions about the meaningful events of our own experiences, our community and the world at large.
Upcoming dates:
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/94139664932?pwd=SUsvZnVPVnRCN3BIaEJtUnJFRnM3QT09
Meeting ID: 941 3966 4932
Password: 502768
Knitting Group
Second & fourth Wednesdays at 6 p.m. - Zoom video chat
Love yarn? Want to knit with others? Join us online for stitching and conversation! The group meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 6:00 PM.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/204142753
Meeting ID: 204 142 753
Ancestry Library 101
Wednesday, April 22 at 1 p.m. - Zoom video chat
Have you ever wanted to learn about your family's history, but you didn't know where to start? Ancestry Library is a great place to start your search and it's available to use at home with your library card through April 30th! Jenn will walk you through the basics in this online program. All you need to search Ancestry Library is your library card number and PIN. Email Jenn at boudreauj2@einetwork.net.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/114590009
Meeting ID: 114 590 009
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For Kids
Every day, Tree Pittsburgh be sharing a different resource on our Facebook, Twitter, and (when appropriate), our Instagram. There will be videos, writing or drawing prompts, outdoor activities, and these activity pages.
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Watch penguins, sea otters, sharks and the Aviary on live webcams.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium: This is the main view of the Winter Zone habitat. The habitat consists of three connected areas, so you may see the dolphins swim between the areas.
For Adults
Dancing Alone Together aims to be a central resource for the dance world during this time of “social distancing”. Susan recommends Dancing Alone Together is ongoing and I've been using it a lot. Great way to have some fun, stay (or get) in shape, but mostly a nice opportunity to give something new a try in the privacy of your home. Pets don't care how silly you look.
If you're missing your regular gym time, NerdFitness.com has lots of easy exercise routines and plans that don't require any equipment. Here's an easy beginner bodyweight strength circuit.
Discover great local music artists through Stacks, a project by CLP. No library card required to listen online, just to download tracks. Cameron recommends: Brittney Chantele, a pop/hip-hop artist whose works draw influence from their work as an outspoken activist on a number of social justice issues. Their albums "Labels" and "A Fire on Venus" are available via Stacks, and you can find more about them and their work (including their latest album "The Golden Opportunity") at https://www.brittneychantele.com/
Whether you want to get inspired to try a new recipe, find out what all the fuss about "sourdough starter" is, or just take a few minutes to enjoy some lighthearted content, the Bon Appetit Test Kitchen's youtube channel has something for everybody. Cameron recommends: the video series It's Alive, starring Brad Leone. Have a good chuckle at Brad's zany antics, and learn about fermentation while you're at it.
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Digital Library Resources
All digital library resources are available through eLibrary
Download free eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines through the Libby app from Overdrive
Click here for Libby help
Download free movies, TV shows, audiobooks, comics, and music albums through the Hoopla app
Click here for Hoopla help
Need help getting set up with digital resources? Email ccmellor@einetwork.net.
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Pa. Mandate For Shoppers And Workers To Wear Masks Now In Effect Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
"As of 8:00 p.m. on Sunday evening in Pennsylvania, the state’s order went into effect requiring shoppers and customers alike to wear a face covering." More information here.
Wolf extends Pennsylvania stay-at-home order until May 8, announces ‘small steps’ toward economic reopening
"Gov. Tom Wolf announced “small steps” toward a gradual economic reopening, while extending the state’s stay-at-home order until May 8. The original order was set to expire on April 30. Other states in the northeast have already extended their stay-at-home orders. In New York, residents must stay home through at least May 15, and New Jersey’s order is in place indefinitely."
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April is National Poetry Month!
Here at C.C. Mellor Memorial Library we love poetry, so we've created a Happy Haiku game! During the month of April, we'll be posting daily haikus written by staff and community members on our social media pages. We want to focus on the positive, so we invite you to join us in writing haikus about things that bring you joy!
A haiku is a three line poem. The first line is five syllables, the second is seven syllables, and the third is five syllables. Think about what puts a smile on your face, play around with words, and don't forget to tag us and invite others to participate. Be sure to include #CCMHappyHaiku, so we can keep track of all the little moments of happiness.
We can't wait to see what everyone creates!
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