Programs & Events

Friends Sponsored

Spring Plant Sale, May 10th

The Friends Spring Plant Sale was held Saturday, May 10th, the day before Mother’s Day, perfect
for those last-minute shoppers. The sale featured annuals, herbs, and high-quality plants in hanging
baskets, pots of herbs, and flats. Handmade, brightly painted birdhouses by local woodworkers and
ceramic pots were also available. As usual, preorder was available from the The Book Cellar: Online
hroughout April. Sale results are posted in the Quarterly June Friends Newsletter.

Fall Mum Sale, September 6th

The Friends Fall Mum Sale will be held Saturday, September 6th. Nothing captures the essence of fall
quite like blooming chrysanthemuums.

Mums are known for their brilliant shades and ornate blooms and have a broad range of culturaI
significance across East Asia, northeastern Europe, and the U.S., where they were introduced in 1798.

Today, chrysanthemuums vivid hues are an ideal complement to harvest-themed parties, celebrations, outdoor decorations and displays. Of course, mums colorful, showy blossoms are perfectly suited to autumn weddings as well as Holloween themed activities and events.

Mums will be available for preorder from The Book Cellar: Online between August 1-25. Orders may a also be placed at The Book Cellar sales desk at the lower level of the Library. Specifics may be found in the Quarterly June Friends Newsletter.

Mums will also be available for purchase on the day of the sale. We will have 5 colors to choose from

Don’t miss your chance to add some color to your garden and help our financial support of the Library BLOSSUM.

Holiday Book Sale, November 22nd

In conjunction with Mt. Lebanon Public Library’s celebration of Iceland’s Jolabokaflod – a charished holiday tradition of
giving books to friends and family who reading them together on Christmas Eve – the Friends will sponsor their annual
Holiday Book Sale, November 22nd, the same day as Jolabokaflod. The Holiday book sale will take place on the lower
level of the library. We will dhave gift quality books, puzzles, and other Holiday gift items.

Friends Partnerships

Midsummer Night’s Folk Festival, June 9

In partnership with the library's Summer Reading Program Kick-off, The Book Cellar featured Books for Summer Readiing with the Friends