Chartiers-Houston Community Library

09/04/2026

REMINDER
The Library will be Closed on Monday, September 7th for the Labor Day Holiday. Stop in today or tomorrow to get your long weekend resources!
Friday we are open until 5:00 pm
Saturday we are open 12-4 pm
We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8 for our regular hours of 12-7 pm

If you need resources while we are closed, you can visit the Libby app or POWER Library. Have your library card number ready for those apps.

https://libbyapp.com/interview/welcome -you-have-a-card

powerlibrary.org

We wish everyone a happy and safe holiday weekend!
CHCL Staff and Board

09/04/2026

COLD WEATHER GEAR COLLECTION
The Chartiers-Houston Community Library is proud to be a collection site for this year's countywide Cold Weather Gear Collection. Our box is located near our front entrance. If you can, please place NEW cold weather gear items in the box by October 2nd. Our staff will be taking all collected items to the Stuff a Bus event on October 3rd.

Items to be collected include:
Coats
Jackets
Hoodies
Gloves
Mittens
Hats
Scarves
Hand/Foot Warmers
Boots
ALL Sizes - ALL Genders
ALL ITEMS MUST BE NEW

Our library is just a collection site. If you have any questions about this program or need further information, please contact the Washington County Department of Human Services Hunger & Homelessness Task Force. https://www.washingtoncountyhumanservices.com/agencies/housing-homeless-services

08/31/2026

THIS WEEK @ CHCL

Monday
Storytime @ 5:30 pm

Tuesday
D&D Teen League @ 5:30 pm

Thursday
Storytime @ 11:30 am
Cookbook Club @ 5:30 pm
LEGO Bricks Club @ 5:30 pm

Saturday
LEGO Bricks Club @ 2:00 pm

*All programs are FREE! Please call and speak with library staff if you have any questions. (724) 745-4300

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08/31/2026

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR OUR NEXT FUNDRAISER:

Primanti Bros. on Adios Drive is hosting a Dine-to-Donate event for the library on Thursday, September 17th from 11 am to 11 pm. Please consider visiting them for lunch or dinner that day. Be sure to show this social media post or paper flyers (flyers can be picked up at the library). Online orders also count toward this fundraising event on that date. Please use the QR Code and the code 𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗘𝟮𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗘 when ordering on line. The library will get back 20% of receipts on that day, 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Thank you to Primanti Bros. for being a community partner and supporter of the library!

08/20/2026

THURSDAY STORYTIME IS ALL SET!
We will be having our Storytime session as planned this week. For new families, please park in the lot behind our building. Those doors will open around 11:20 am to start letting families inside. The library proper remains closed until noon.

We have a really fun session and activity lined up for tomorrow. We cannot wait to see you all then!

08/17/2026

STORYTIME SESSION FOR TODAY NEEDS TO BE CANCELLED
We apologize for the inconvenience and short notice. Our regular families will all understand why…and it is for a very wonderful reason!

Storytime for Thursday morning should happen this week. We will update if that needs to change.

Thank you for your understanding and patience during this time exciting time!

08/11/2026

REMINDER:
Due to limited staffing next week, the library will be completely closed on Tuesday and Wednesday (August 11th & 12th). We will be open for our regular hours of operation the rest of the week.

If you need to use locker pick up service, please let us know by 6:30 pm on Monday. If you need to return books while we are closed, our drop box is the metal pull drawer on the side of the building as you enter our driveway. You can also access online materials through Libby or POWER Library. See links below.

We do apologize for any inconvenience and appreicate your support until we are able to get new staff on-board.

ALSO: There are no storytimes next week. Sessions will resume on Monday, August 17th and Thursday, August 20th.

https://libbyapp.com/interview/welcome -you-have-a-card
https://powerlibrary.org/

08/07/2026

The sun is trying to come out... will we see you at the game this evening?

Give us a thumbs up if you will be joining us for our fundraiser game at the Wild Things tonight! 👍🏼

PLEASE SUPPORT THE LIBRARY BY ATTENDING A GAME WITH US!
Use the link or QR code to purchase your ticket for the Fireworks Friday game on August 7th and the library will receive half of the ticket price back as a donation from the Wild Things. You must use the link in order for the library to get credit for the ticket purchase.

Let's celebrate a successful summer by raising a few dollars for the library!

https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2new/GroupPortalPEC.asp?HoldID=1154&SponsorID=19270&EventID=355667

08/01/2026

The forms are ready! If you plan to mail your donation this year, please use the form; and we hope you will consider making the library one of your charities again this year!

Thank you!

The WCCF Gives 2026 Check Contribution Form is now available! 🎉

Please review the check details and donation information carefully to help ensure contributions are processed correctly and received in time to count toward WCCF Gives prize opportunities.

Thank you for being part of WCCF Gives. Together, we’re building a stronger Washington County! 🌟

📄 Download the 2026 Check Contribution Form here: https://www.wccfgives.org/