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Check out this month’s library calendar, youth calendar, CTLS newsletter, and family newsletter to keep up with CTLS! (JAN 2025)

What’s New

Kanopy (Available Now!)

Cheltenham residents can now stream independent, international, classic, & documentary films with Kanopy! Choose from >30,000 films from hundreds of popular producers like The Criterion Collection and The Great Courses, as well as thousands of independent filmmakers. To start, head to Research It and click the Kanopy link. Happy streaming!


Winter Reading Challenge (January 15th – March 15th)

From January 15th – March 15th, complete our annual Winter Reading Challenge for readers of all ages. Track 1000 minutes of reading on Beanstack (or a paper log) to earn a prize & participate in a community art project. Books, comics, audiobooks, & eBooks all count, so check out Comics Plus, Libby, and Hoopla if digital reads are more your speed!


Scholastic Teachables

Scholastic Teachables is a database offering thousands of ready‑to-use materials (created and vetted by teacher-authors) that enhance lesson planning, instruction, student practice, and the home‑school connection from Pre-K to Grade 8! Ask your CTLS Library about free access or visit Research It to begin.


Upcoming Library Board Meetings

Members of the public are welcome to attend these meetings. For meeting agendas and more information, visit our Board of Directors page.
Board: January 22 at 7 PM – In-person: Elkins Park, Virtual: Zoom
External Affairs Committee: February 3rd at 6 PM – Virtual: Zoom
Governance Committee: February 11th at 6 PM – Virtual: Zoom
Internal Affairs Committee: February 10th at 4 PM – Virtual: Zoom

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