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   Read About It! "Facts in Fiction: The Civil War Era"

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Paws-to-Read-a-Tale!!!

Saturday, March 13 @ 10:30-11:30

Kids of all ages are welcome to meet some of the wonderful canines of Butler.  The Butler Area Dog Training Association will be visiting the library for a lesson in dog safety and then a time of reading.

Teen Movie Night

Twilight Double Feature!!!

Join us for Butler Area Public Library’s

Teen Movie Night

March 26, 2010 @ 6:00PM - 10:00PM

We will be watching both

“Twilight” & “New Moon” back-to-back.

Open to kids ages 12-18 and their parents

Registration is required.  We can only accept the first 50 to sign-up.  To register either visit the library in person or call 724-287-1715 and give your name and the number of those coming with you.

* Prizes will be awarded after the movies.

Toddler Story Time Addition

Toddler Story Time is getting an extra day in the week. WAHOO!!! In addition to the toddler story time on Tuesday's at 10:30am we will be offering a toddler story time on Wednesday's at 10:30am.

We're On 

Check it out!  Butler Area Public Library's - YA Zone is now on facebook.  Keep up with all of the craziness from your facebook page.  Learn more about all of the up-coming events: Teen Book Clubs, Movie Nights, Game Days, Volunteering Opportunities, etc...  To find us on facebook.com  just click on the facebook link above or type Butler Area Public Library - YA Zone into the search bar and become a fan.

Severe Weather Policy

In the event of severe weather the Butler Area Public Library's policy is the following:

* If Butler Area Public Schools are delayed, our library will be open normal operating hours.

* If Butler Area Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather, our library will be open at 11:00AM.

* The Butler Area Public Library reserves the right to close, due to severe weather or other events beyond our control, if conditions are deemed unsafe for staff and/or patrons.

Please stay tuned to the Butler Radio Network, WISR, WLER, and WBUT, WPXI (Channel 11), WTAE (Channel 4) or KDKA (Channel 2) for information pertaining to delays and closings.

Library's New Database To Guide County's Jobseekers 

The Butler Area Public Library has added a new database, Career Transitions, to its list of electronic resources in an effort to aid county residents who have been displaced and are looking for a new job, as well as those who are seeking their first job.  This new product, which is designed to provide immediate help for people navigating the new economy, provides a practical and personalized experience for users of all backgrounds and technology comfort levels.

Access to this new resource is available free of charge - either at the library or remotely - to all county residents with a Butler Area Public Library card.  Users will enter the library's website, click on the Reference tab located at the far right side at the top of the home page, and then select Career Transitions from the list of databases at the library.  Additional information is available at the reference desk on the second floor of the library or by contacting reference staff at 724-287-1715 ext. 114.

Morningstar Retirement E-Guides for Investors of All Generations

Morningstar is a trusted source for insightful information on stocks, mutual funds, variable annuities, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, separate accounts, hedge funds, and 529 college savings plans. With operations in 19 countries, they currently provide data on nearly 325,000 investment offerings worldwide. These guides are provided as a courtesy to our library users and can be downloaded for free.

Echo Boomer Guide

Baby Boomer Guide

Grand Generation Guide 

 Historical Gazetteer On Sale At Library

 An Historical Gazetteer of Butler County, PA

by Luanne R. Eisler, Glee C. McKnight, Janet Smith,

cartographer is on sale at the library

This book provides an alphabetical listing of landmarks, post offices, creeks, railroad stations, ghost towns, and other places that just aren't there anymore.  Entries are detailed with their locations, how they got their names, their significance, a brief history and name changes.  Also included is a fresh overview of Butler County with up-to-date manufacturing, agricultural, natural history and demographics information with a brief histtory of each township.  The book includes maps; footnotes; bibliography; black and white and colored photographs; and name, business, subject and locality index.