News from Cheltenham Library

Labor Day Weekend Schedule

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 America/Chicago

All branches will be closed Saturday, Sunday and Monday (Sept. 4 to 6) of the holiday weekend. We wish you and your family a happy and safe holiday weekend.

Budget Cuts

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 America/Chicago

Because of state budget cuts, the East Cheltenham branch located in the Rowland Community Center will be closed on Sundays beginning in September. Sunday hours will be available at two other branches - Elkins Park and Glenside. Additional cuts in services at our branches may be necessary in order to balance the budget. Since 2008, we have lost almost $100K in state funding of various types. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

MCLINC Upgrade Completed

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 America/Chicago

The MCLINC upgrade has been completed and access to the online catalog, your account and online features are once again available. Thank you for your patience.

I Love My Librarian! Award

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 America/Chicago

Nominate your favorite librarian in the 3rd annual Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times contest. Nominations close September 20, 2010. Up to 10 librarians in different types of libraries throughout America will be honored with a cash prize of $5K, a plaque and an awards ceremony.

The Votes in the Killer Thriller Poll Have Been Counted

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 America/Chicago

Votes in NPR's poll of the scariest thrillers ever have been tabulated and the winner is Thomas Harris' The Silence of the Lambs. Check out the entire list.

Under the Radar Reads

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 America/Chicago

Looking for a new author or just a fabulous read? Nancy Pearl, the famous 'Book Buzz' librarian shares these favorite titles with NPR.

Vote for the Top 100 Most Suspenseful Books Ever

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 America/Chicago

Vote in NPR's poll of the best "killer thrillers". Every participants gets 10 selections from the list of 182 of the best thrillers ever. Voting closes August 2nd.

If You Liked the Twilight Series...

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 America/Chicago

Why not try The Mediator series by Meg Cabot author of The Princess Diaries. There are six books in the series beginning with Shadowland featuring 16-year-old Suze who sees ghosts.

E-Books Are Here

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 America/Chicago

Download e-books to your reader in the EPUB or PDF format free at your library. All you need is your library card.

Summer Reading Suggestions from O

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 America/Chicago

Oprah's 2010 Summer Reading List has been announced.