Stories worth listening to

Do you remember being read to as a kid? Want to experience that as an adult? Then pick up an audio book and allow yourself to be transported on a great adventure, or into a thrilling novel of crime and detection, or even into a story that will touch your heart. Whether your tastes are fiction or non-fiction, we have something that you will enjoy.

Here are some of the newest additions to our library's collection:

• At Last Comes Love by Mary Balogh
• Home Safe by Elizabeth Berg
• The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly
• Scarpetta by Patricia Cornwell
  
• Prayers For Sale by Sandra Dallas
• About Face by Donna Leon
• Fugitive by Phillip Margolin
  
• Brimstone by Robert B. Parker
• What I Did For Love by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
  
• Cemetery Dance by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child
• Assegai by Wilbur Smith
• The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks
• Q & A by Vikas Swarup
  
• Give Me Back My Legions! by Harry Turtledove
• Happiness Sold Separately by Lolly Winston
  
• The Story Of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski
  

New non-fiction titles:

• A Lion Called Christian by Anthony Bourke (TBCD 599.757 BOU)
  
• What On Earth Have I Done? by Robert Fulghum (TBCD 814.54 FUL)
• Venice For Lovers by Louis Begley & Anka Muhlstein (TBCD 914.531 BEG)
• The One Percent Doctrine by Ron Suskind (TBCD 973.931 SUS)

Happy Listening!

David Parker Program Coming to Ligonier This Summer

Just wanted everyone to know that the Ligonier Valley Library is sponsoring a wonderful, family-friendly program on Monday, July 13 at 7:00 p.m. in Ligonier Town Hall auditorium.

David Parker, well-known communicator, entertainer, and motivator brings his unique program to Ligonier this summer. His program blends music, humor, sign language and audience participation into a magical message of friendship. It entertains with themes of creativity, self-esteem and leadership.

David has performed throughout North America and has delighted audiences in hundreds of schools and libraries as well as on grand stages such as The Kennedy Center and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. He has been dubbed the "Pied Piper of Sign." He is a published author with a series of Scholastic children's books entitled, "The Best Me I Can Be."

Everyone wishing to attend must have a ticket. Tickets are free but seating is limited so register as soon as possible. You can make your reservation and pick up your tickets at the Ligonier Valley Library. If you have any questions, call the library at 724-238-6451 and ask for Linda or Bobbi.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the Westmoreland Library Network.

Movies, Motors & Memories Exhibit in the Pennsylvania Room

Drive-in theaters have always been popular in Pennsylvania. Once there were more than a dozen drive-ins in operation in Westmoreland County. Now there are only a few left.

Jennifer Sopko, a freelance writer concentrating on Westmoreland Pennsylvania history and culture, has assembled a wonderful exhibit of photographs, memorabilia and projection equipment that evoke memories of hot summer evenings, cool cars and classic flicks.

This free exhibit is on display in the Pennsylvania Room of the Ligonier Valley Library through July 7.

Audiobooks to keep away the traveling blues

For those individuals who find themselves stuck in traffic - a lot; and especially for those who just enjoy listening to a good book, here are some new audiobooks to try:

• Borderline by Nevada Barr
  
• Just Take My Heart by Mary Higgins Clark
• Agincourt by Bernard Cornwell
• Cream Puff Murder by Joanne Fluke
  
• Deadlock by Iris Johansen
• Bones by Jonathan Kellerman
  
• The Hour I First Believed by Wally Lamb
  
• Life Sentences by Laura Lipman
  
• Summer on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber
• Wicked Prey by John Sandford
• Scientology: the fundamentals of thought by L. Ron Hubbard (TBCD 299.936 HUB)

Happy Listening and Safe Travels!

SUMMER READING CLUB 2009

A new summer of reading fun will begin on Thursday, June 18th with the kick-off of Summer Reading Club from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Stop in to register and pick up your packet. Not able to attend on the 18th? Not a problem! Stop by the library any time after the 18th to register. The theme this year is Be Creative @ Your Library.

Visit the SRC website for more details, as well as a schedule of events:

http://www.ligonierlibrary.org/SRC_web_page.htm

Teens can Express Yourself @ Your Library by reading books and keeping track of your minutes. Stop by the library on Monday, June 22nd to register and receive your packet. Feel like being part of a larger group? Check out the SRC schedule of events (see link above) and attend any the programs offered.

Do you have a little one in your family who is not quite old enough to read on his or her own? The Read-To-Me Summer Program begins on Monday, June 22nd followed that week by the beginning of Summer Pre-School Story Hour on Tuesday (10:30 am) and Wednesday (10:30 am & 1:30 pm). Stop by on the 22nd to register for Read-To-Me, but stop or call now to preregister for Story Hour. (Big brothers and sisters, don't forget that the time you spend reading to a little sister or brother counts as minutes read for you as well as them.)

We're looking forward to a Summer packed with fun! We hope you'll join us!!!

CONGRATULATIONS, STANLEY CUP CHAMPS!!!

Congratulations to the NHL Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins!!!

Congratulations to the players, owners, coaches and crew of the Pittsburgh Penguins - especially to Talbot for scoring the two winning points; Fleury for the incredible last second save; and Malkin for becoming the postseason MVP!

After winning the cup, players took the opportunity to thank their fans. Well, your fans have a message for you -

THANK YOU!!!


Pittsburgh truly is...
"The City of Champions!"

LET'S GO PENS!!!

Once again a Pittsburgh team finds themselves on a championship run. The Penguins brought home the coveted Cup in the 1990-91 and the 1991-92 seasons. Now they find themselves once again on the greatest stage of every hockey player's (and fan's) fantasy.

And as any dedicated Pittsburgh sports fan knows, the Black & Gold (no matter which team it may be) shines when the odds are stacked against them and everyone thinks they can't possibly come back. Thankfully, the Penguins can.

They need our help. Yes, we who are the proverbial 7th player. The Fans!

So don your lucky Pens or black & gold outfit. Decorate your home, office, car, or pet. Put into action your Stanley Cup, Penguins-winning rituals. And shout for all the world to hear...

LET'S GO PENS! LET'S GO PENS!!!