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P.O. Box 547 Avella, PA 15312 Phone: 724-587-5688 Email: aaplib@hky.com
931 Main St. Bentleyville, PA 15314 Phone: 724-239-5122 FAX: 724-239-5196
311 N. West St. Waynesburg, PA 15370 Phone: 724-627-9776 Email: evakbowlby@ windstream.net Website: www.evakbowlby.org
Friends of Bowlby Public Library will hold an holiday open house featuring the Friends’ Cookie Walk/Cookie Raffle from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Cookies will be available for $3 per dozen (box container) or $5 per dozen (Christmas tin). Pictures with Santa also will be available; cost is $10 for two 5×7 photos. Raffle tickets are on sale now for a cookie basket (12 different cookie-filled tins), a children’s Christmas basket (toys, games, books, etc.) and a holiday quilt.
Youngsters can bring their favorite stuffed animal to the library Wednesday. At 5 p.m.. the library’s mascot, Fetch, will conduct story time. After story time and crafts, children can have their stuffed animals spend the night at the library. Pick up stuffed animals between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Thursday.
Adult crafts will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 12. This month’s project will be a tomato-cage Christmas tree; cost is $20 for materials. To register, call 724-627-9776 or visit the Circulation Desk.
Using MS Word will be held from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Dec. 7. Students will learn how to create and save documents, work with text, format characters and paragraphs and print a document. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required. The class is free. To register, call 724-627-9776.
Movie Night will be held at 5:45 p.m. Dec. 9. “It’s a Wonderful Life” will be shown. There will be free popcorn.
The Children’s and Family Literacy departments will hold a Holiday Pajama Party from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 11. There will be a holiday movie, warm cookies and milk, games, seasonal crafts and other activities. Family members are encouraged to attend. Wear your Christmas jammies. To register, call 724-627-9776.
How Do I Use This Device? will be held from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Dec. 14. This class is for patrons who have trouble with their tablet or smartphone. Bring your device. The class is free. To register, call 724-627-9776.
Getting Started with a PC will be held from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Dec. 21. It is for beginners who have little or no experience with a computer. Students will learn basic parts of a computer, how to properly turn on and off a computer, and basic Internet browsing. The class is free. To register, call 724-627-9776.
The library will be closed Dec. 24 and 25 and Jan. 1. Library hours on Dec. 31 are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
2 Kerr St. Burgettstown, PA 15021 Phone: 724-947-9780 Email: librarian@burglibrary.org Website: www.burglibrary.org
Cornerstone Community Church choir will perform a free Christmas concert at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at the library.
The last two sessions of fall story hour will be held Friday and Dec. 11. There will be a Christmas party on Dec. 11.
The library’s used book store is open to the public. Hundreds of titles by all the best-selling authors are available for purchase.
100 Wood St. California, PA 15419 Phone: 724-938-2907 Website: www.calpublib.org
730 W. Grant St. Houston, PA 15342 Phone: 724-745-4300 Website: www.chartiers houstonlibrary.org
Citizens Library
55 S. College St. Washington, PA 15301 Phone: 724-222-2400 FAX: 724-222-2606
Preschool and toddler story times end Dec. 7 and 8.
Teen Gaming Club will meet from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Dec. 8. There will be video games, board games and card games. Feel free to bring your own games. RSVP is appreciated.
Noontime Lunch with Friends will be held Dec. 8 The Washington Festival Chorale will present holiday music. The program is free, and lunch is available for purchase after the program.
Author B.J. Morgan will discuss her memoir from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 9. Light refreshments will be served.
SAT/ACT Prep with Gale Courses, free six-week online courses with a library card, begin Dec. 9. Visit washlibs.org/citizens/teencitizens.
Chess Club will not meet in December.
Holiday FUN Day for all ages will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 12. There will be holiday stories, crafts, movies and refreshments. Registration is requested by Dec. 10.
Lego Club for children at least 5 years old will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. Dec.14 and 28. The Children’s Department also is accepting donations of new or gently used Lego sets.
Gingerbread House Competition will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Dec. 16. All materials will be provided, and prizes will be awarded. RSVP is required.
Tween Book Club will meet from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 17. Pizza and drinks will be provided. RSVP is appreciated.
Children’s Department book of the month is the coloring book “PrismDesigns” and a box of Crayola colored pencils. The random drawing contest is open to children 12 and younger. The winning entry will be drawn Dec. 31.
CitiBooks, a used books bookstore in the lower level of the library, is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. CitiBooks is staffed by volunteers, and all proceeds benefit the library. To volunteer, email friendsofcitizenslibrary@gmail.com.
Book of the month is “Taste of Home Christmas 2015 Cookbook.”
The library offers free eReader classes. Call the library to register.
510 Meldon Ave. Donora, PA 15033 Phone: 724-379-7940
102 E. George St. Carmichaels, PA 15320 Phone: 724-966-5263 FAX: 724-966-9511 Website: www.flenniken.org
Preschool classes will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 1 and 8 with stories, songs, and crafts. Classes are for children ages 3-5 and their parents.
Toddler Time will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 4 and 11 with stories, songs, and crafts. Classes are for children 2 and younger and their parents.
Adult Book Club will discuss “The Christmas Quilt” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Reserve your copy at www.waggin.org. January’s title is “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.”
Drop-in Crafternoon is held from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursdays. Supplies are provided. The following activities are planned: Dec. 3, snowman prints; Dec. 10, melted masterpieces; and Dec. 17, snow globes
PiYo fitness classes are held at 6:30 p.m.Tuesdays. Ashley Donaldson instructs. Bring your own yoga mat and water. A $5 donation per class requested, but not required. To register, call the library.
Free six-week online classes begin Dec. 16. Subjects include accounting, grant writing, computer skills and Web design. To register, call the library.
Teens are invited to build their own holiday gingerbread creations form 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 11. Supplies will be provided. The event is free but registration is required by Dec. 7. To register, call the library. Supply donations are welcome.
The library will be closed Dec. 24, 25 and 31 and Jan. 1.
35 N. Jefferson Ave. Canonsburg, PA 15317 Phone: 724-745-1308 Website: www.franksarrislibrary.org
Playdays for students in grades 1-3 are held at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 and Dec. 16. Children play Captain Midnight, Hot Potato, and many more games. Each session is limited to 30 children. Fee is $1 per child per session.
Santa’s Workshop begins at 1 p.m. Dec. 5. The library is taking part in the holiday festivities offered by the borough of Canonsburg and the Chamber of Commerce.
Book Bites is held from noon to 1 p.m. Dec. 9. Pack a lunch and discuss “The Round House” by Louise Erdich. Beverages will be provided.
Healthy Living is held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 10. The program addresses COPD.
Star Wars Day begins at noon Dec. 12. It will be an afternoon of themed activities and a visit from some people fans will recognize.
Nonfiction Book Club meets at 3 p.m. Dec. 12. The group will read something by Bill Bryson. Read the book of your choice, then come share your selection.
Block Party will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. The library offers soft blocks for the very young, large wooden blocks for pre-school and up, and Legos for older children.
Lego Club is held at 5 p.m. Mondays. The club is your (kindergarten through middle school) child’s chance to collaborate with other master builders.
Of Dice and Men – Roleplaying Games is held at 2 p.m. Saturdays. There are tabletop gaming sessions, most notably Dungeons & Dragons and Call of Cthulhu.
Canon-McMillan students are able to earn Accelerated Reading points at the library, even during winter break.
The library has a subscription to Ancestry.com.
The library offers Advocacy for Elderly Patients, Quickbooks 101, How to Write Short Stories for Children and the hundreds of other continuing education courses at no cost through its website.
The library offers digital magazines from Zinio.
The library will be closed Dec. 24-25, 31 and Jan. 1
P.O. Box 625 Fredericktown, PA 15333 Phone: 724-377-0017 Email: fredpl@atlanticbbn.net Website: www.fredpublib.org
Book Buddies Book Club will meetat 2 p.m. Dec. 6 at Riviera Restaurant. “Anne of Green Gables” by L.M. Montgomery will be discussed. The hostess is Regina Jones.
Library board of trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Dec. 16.
Sit N Knit/Crochet meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 5:15 p.m. The group is for people of all skill levels. To register, call the library.
Preschool Story Hour will be held at 10 a.m. Dec. 10. The hour includes activities and a simple craft. To register, call the library.
Reading Rangers Book Club will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 9. The program is for students in grades 4-6. Books provided free of charge. To register, call the library.
Discovery Detectives will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 15. To register, call the library.
Members of Rep. Pam Snyder’s Community Outreach staff will be at the library from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 15. Appointments are not necessary.
The library will be closed Dec. 24-26, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.
Enjoy Coupon Books are on sale for $30.
22 W. High St., Room 209 Waynesburg, PA 15370 Phone:: 724-852-5396 Email: gcls@windstream.net Website: www.greenecolib.org
52 Fourth St. McDonald, PA 15057 Phone: 724-926-8400 FAX: 724-926-4686 Email: heritagelibrary@comcast.net Website: www.heritagepublib.org
Pajama Story Time will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Bring a pillow and/or stuffed animal. Cookies and hot chocolate will be served. Registration is required.
Fit Club Exercise Group for adults only is held from 7 to 8 p.m. Mondays. Class will not be held Dec. 14. Cost is $2 per person per session.
Book Discussion Group will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. Dec. 8. “Christmas at the Mysterious Bookshop” by Otto Penzler will be discussed.
Library board will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 9. Holiday Craft Project for adult and child will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon Dec. 22. Artist Victoria Scoumis will conduct the class. Cost is between $10 and $15 per pair, depending on the craft. Call the library to register.
Author Janet Roberts will discuss her book, “The Narrow Gate,” from 1 to 2 p.m. Dec. 26. Roberts has previously lived in McDonald and Erie, and her debut novel is set in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. Registration is required.
The library will be closed Dec. 24-26, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.
638 Fallowfield Ave.Charleroi, PA 15022 Phone: 724-483-8282 Email: charlibrary@comcast.net Website: www/washlibs.org/john-k-tener
247 Jefferson Ave. Marianna, PA 15345 Phone: 724-267-3888 Email: mclib@roadlynx.net Website: www.mariannalibrary.org
Story hour will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Dec. 2-16.
Santa Claus will attend Chirstmas Fest, which will be held Dec. 12. Doors open at 10 a.m., and the event begins at noon.
Children’s Christmas Painting will begin at 6 p.m. Dec. 17.
The library will be closed Dec. 24.
813 W. Main St. Monongahela, PA 15063 Phone: 724-258-5409
616 E. McMurray Road McMurray, PA 15317 Phone: 724-941-9430 Website: www.ptlibrary.org
Mystery Book Club for Adults will meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. “Pray for Silence” by Linda Castillo will be discussed.
Coupon Club will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Dec. 15.
Trinity Bell Choir will perform from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Family Ornament Night will be held from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesday.
Eggs-Actly Science will be held from 6 to 6:20 p.m. Thursday and Dec. 10.
Teen Afternoon Movie for those in sixth grade and up will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday. “Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones” will be shown.
Magic Tree House Book Club for children in kindergarten and up will meet from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday. “Polar Bears Past Bedtime” will be read.
Teen Book Club will meet from noon to 12:45 p.m. Saturday. “Let It Snow” by John Green, Maureen Johnson and Lauren Myracle will be discussed.
Youth Advisory Council will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Spanish Conversation Circle will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday and Dec. 19. Spanish-speaking library volunteers from Washington & Jefferson College will lead the discussion.
Township Tree Lighting will begin at 6 p.m. Dec. 6.
Crochet Club meets from 6 to 8:45 p.m. every Monday.
Roots Genealogy Club will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 8.
Girls Book Club for third- through sixth-graders will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 8. “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens will be discussed.
Beginners’ PC Toolkit will be held from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Dec. 8.
Homeschoolers’ Group will meet from 3 to 4 p.m. Dec. 9 and 23.
3-D Printing will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9. Cost is $5.
Evening Book Club for Adults will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 9. “The Joy Luck Club” by Amy Tan will be discussed.
Lensshooters Photo Club will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 9.
Family Movie Night will begin at 6:45 p.m. Dec. 10.
Holiday Craft and Movie Day for those in sixth grade and up will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 12.
American Girl Book Club for those in second grade and up will be held from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Dec. 15. “The Big Break: a Julie Classic” will be discussed.
Stamp Club will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 15.
Introduction to Photoship Elements will be held from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Dec. 15. Cost is $5.
Afternoon Book Club for Adults will hold a planning meeting from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 16.
Beading Club for those 12 and older will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 16.
Edible Holiday Treats for children of all ages will be held from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Dec. 16.
Holiday Family Movie Night will begin at 6:45 p.m. Dec. 17.
Teen Cookie Exchange for students in sixth grade and up will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Dec. 19.
The library will close at 1 p.m. Dec. 24 and remain closed Dec. 25.
Lego Builders Club for those 2 and older will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 28.
The library will close at 1 p.m. Dec. 31 and remain closed on New Year’s Day.