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11/07/2022

We have created a new page. It is listed as Chatsworth Area Library. This account will be closed around Christmas. All new postings will be found on the new page. Be sure to like the posts to become a follower which will give you each post as it comes out. (we hope)

11/02/2022

For those patrons that enjoy books on CD know that our collection has just been increased by 15. These 15 were weeded from the shelves of the Brimfield library and donated to our library for our patrons to enjoy. Some of the authors of these works are: Janet Evanovich, Julie Garwood, Philippa Gregory, Linda Howard, Jonathon Kellerman, Catherine Coulter, Jeffery Deaver and Dean Koonz. They should grace our shelves by Friday.

11/01/2022

This morning our toddler Tuesday group tried their tiny hands at water colors. They painted their concept of autumn leaves and best of all there were no water spills or paint splatters. It seems we may have some aspiring artists in our midst.

10/26/2022

We are gearing up for our annual display featuring over 150 different Nutcrackers. This year beginning shortly after November 1st a few at a time will be on diplay. But the entire collection will be on display the week after Thanksgiving. Each year we marvel at the number of visitors who come to view our Nutcrackers. Our entire collection was a gift from Brianna Ringo one of our director's granddughters.

10/26/2022

Remember the old Chatsworth Township library cards will not be honored after October 31 so if you have not done so, come and get the new Chatsworth Area Library card.

10/21/2022

Today (Friday October 21) the library will not open due to staff illnesses. We will reopen on Monday October 24..

10/10/2022

Thank you. One of the missing books from his summer has been found!

Election packets are now available.

10/10/2022

When the decorated bales are on display by the caboose later this month be sure to check out the two made by our after school groups. One will be made by the PreK - 1st grade group and the other by the 2nd - 6th graders. They are working extra hard on their designs in order to earn a pizza party complements of Mary. The photos show the older group hard at work.

10/05/2022

During this past summer we had a fantastic turnout for our summer reading program. A number of children did not have library carrds and we did not wish to deprive them of the opportunity to read. However, the following fourteen books have not been returned and Mary will have to pay the $165 replacement costs for these items. Help her out and check to see if any of these books are collecting dust under a bed or some other "kid friendly" spot. The books are: The Maze of Bones, One False note, Sonic the Hedgehog, Big Tracks Little tracks, Animal Babies in Rain Forests, Fancy Nancy, Extreme Raiforest, What Can Live in a Rain Forest, What can Live in a Forest, Stranger Things #3, Face to Face With Sharks, Phoebe the Fashion Fairy, Dinosaurs After Dark and Sports Illustrated for Kids.

10/05/2022

Election packets will be available in the library beginning next Monday, October 10. At the election in April 2023 seven trustees will be elected to the library board. Any registered voter in Chatsworth Township, Charlotte Township and the portions of Germanville township that are not a part of the Moyer library district are eligible to run for these positions.

09/24/2022

One more elementary painting

09/24/2022

Our elementary and upper elementary after school group this past week painted their concept of an autumn tree. Each exhibited individual creativity. The one that appears as gray in the photo has an element that doesn't show on the screen. The paint is swirled and thickened in places to give this painting a 3D texture.

09/20/2022

Today our toddlers made puppy puppets.

09/19/2022

The initial meeting of the board for the Chatsworth Area Library was held September 14. During that meeting it was voted to keep the same officers until the beginning of the new fiscal year (July 1) unless the April election dictates otherwise.
All current board members must run for office in the April election. Current board members are: Michelle Dressel, president; Michael Smith, vice-president; Janet Milles, secretary; Kay Grizzle, treasurer; Lucille Haberkorn, trustee; Jeremy Milles, trustee; Lisa Aberle, trustee.
During this transition from being a township library to a district area library all cards are being replaced. Your old Chatsworth Township library card will only be honored until November 1.

09/07/2022

No after school program today due to Mary's accident yesterday. She will be back in the library on Monday.

09/06/2022

The library crawl is complete. We have enjoyed all the visitors from the other librariesthat came here. We had visitors from Flanagan, Dwight, Fairbury, Forrest and Hudson.. Our local crawl winner is Jessica Embrey. She visited each of the libraries participating in the crawl and for her efforts will receive a gift card to Casey's.

09/02/2022

WHEN THE SCHOOLS HAVE A TWO HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL, OUT AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS WILL BE AT 2:15 - 3:00 ON TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAY'S PROGRAM WILL BE FROM 3:15 - 4:00.

08/30/2022

And now Wednesdays for the older group.

08/30/2022

08/29/2022

We have had a board member submit a resignation letter due to travel and personal committments. We appreciate her support of our library but now need to fill the seat as soon as possible. New legislation says that seats not filled within 90 days could be filled by state appointment. Anyone in Chatsworth township, Charlotte township and the portions of Germanville township not in the Moyer library district are eligible to fill this seat. This appointment will run from September through April when all current seated board membees will need to run for reelection.
Anyone interested in serving on our library board should contact Mary. The organizational meeting of the Chatsworth Area Library will be on Wednesday, September 14 at 6:30 P.M. in the community room.

08/24/2022

School is back in session. The library will be beginning new children's programming after Labor Day. Watch for flyers for additional information.,

There will be three sessions. Tuesday mornings at 10 there will be a toddler session running from 10 - 11. The library is not open until noon so a little extra noise will be OK.

We will continue our after school program for the Pre K - 1 graders also on Tuesdays. We will walk to the school and bring the students to the library at 3:10 and out program will run until 4.

On Wednesdays this year we will be offering a program for our children in grades 2-6. The Boys and Girls Club will be working with the library to get the children to the library for a program that will run from 4:15 - 5.

Watch for additional information on this site next week.

08/22/2022

If you get a letter that looks like this know that it is not from your library and it is a part of one of the newer scams out there.

08/17/2022

Librarians often get research requests. Today is no exception. I have been asked if I had a picture of the original Bluebird Mascot. Not being a Chatsworth native I do not have one at my disposal. If anyone has such a picture, I would appreciate a copy that I could send tro this gentleman.

08/16/2022

Our new library cards are in. The old cards will only be valid for a short window of transition time. If you have not filled out the new application be aware that the process to get your new card could take up to thirty minutes. If you have filled out the new application it will only take a minute or two.

08/16/2022

Another prize winner---our monster in the garden winner with her prize!

08/15/2022

Three of our readers holding their prizes from rerading this summer.

08/09/2022

Our summer reading program drew to a close this morning. Everyone in attendance enjoyed the presentation "Dan Gogh's Magical Camp Adventure" by Dan Lieb.

08/08/2022

Congratulations Natalie for growing a "Monster In The Garden". You have a prize waiting for you at the library.

08/01/2022

Remember you still have until September 2 to complete the Tri-County directors library crawl. All the information is at the circulation desk.
We were thrilled today when four patrons from another library were in and only had two libraries left to visit. They told us we were at the top of the list in terms of being welcoming and friendly.