Flenniken Public Library

102 E. George Street / Carmichaels, PA / 15320
Website: www.flenniken.org / Main Number: 724-966-5263

Flenniken Public Library provides equal access to information and programming for the entire community.  For 61 years, it has offered opportunities for intellectual, economic, and social growth with a special emphasis on literacy skills.

The Library provides free educational resources and entertainment opportunities to Greene County residents of all ages. This is made possible by making diverse resources available in a variety of formats. By participating in the WAGGIN Library Network, card holders may borrow from a collection of over 800,000 items including books, DVDs, magazines, audio books, music CDs, puppets, and more. The library also has digital resources that are available 24/7 including eBooks, downloadable audiobooks, streaming and downloadable music, and access to over 25 databases covering topics such as health, business, career training, genealogy, even college prep!

The weekly early literacy classes for toddlers and preschoolers teach young children (and parents) the benefits of reading together and prepare kids for kindergarten. The Greene County Reading Competition and Book Club tie-in promotes reading among all grade-school levels. The Library supports Teen Education through STEM training, college and career workshops, and more. Computer and technology classes are open to all ages and special seminars catering to adults take place at the library as well as a local senior center each month. For flexibility, the Library also offers Gale Courses, 6-week online classes comparable to community college courses—FREE with a library card.

During summer months, the educational programs are expanded to help prevent the loss of reading-level skills while also promoting the Library as a “Third Place” (outside of home and school) where children can thrive during school break.  This year's theme for the summer reading program is "Oceans of Possibilities", and they are happy to announce Mrs. Norma Kelley will be rejoining the staff to help.  Classes and special events will be held, beginning with the Tiny Tim Tomatoes project on June 10th at 11:00 am, throughout the summer.  Weekly classes will be held Monday through Fridays with free lunch for children everyday at noon.  Flenniken provides nutritional lunches to children under 18 as a part of the Greene County Summer Food Program.

Thanks to a partnership with Domestic Violences Services of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Flenniken Library's Community Garden has been completely redone.  Vegetables grown in the garden are available to the community free of charge.  A food festival was held on May 14th showcasing foods that can be made from garden veggies.  A planting day was held on May 21st to start the growing season.

Also, through a grant from the EQT Foundation, the Outdoor Bookloacker will be arriving this summer.  These lockers will give patrons the flexibility to have items placed in the lockers to pick up at their convenience, 24 hours a day. 

And, last but not least, check out Flenniken's app called Beanstack.  Beanstack can be accessed on your computer or through the mobile app on any device.  There are many reading challenges available to participate in.  During the summer, all ages can participate in the summer reading challenge.  Participating is easy.  Create your account, log your books, and enter to win!  
 
Be sure to follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/flennikenlibrary.  For more information, visit Flenniken Public Library website or give them a call at 724-966-5263.