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P.O. Box 547 Avella, PA 15312 Phone: 724-587-5688 Email: aaplib@hky.com
608 Main St. (Fairpoint Building) Bentleyville, PA 15314 Phone: 724-239-5122 FAX: 724-239-5196
Email: bentpublib@gmail.com
TOPS weight loss group meets every Tuesday. Weigh-in is held from 5 to 5:30 p.m., and the meeting is held from 5:30 to 6:15.
Coffee and Crayons will be held at 10:30 a.m. every Friday in February. Bring a coloring book or try one of the library’s pages. The program is for adults of any age.
Bentleyville Historical Society will meet at 6 p.m. Feb. 6.
Lego Club for children 7 months and older will meet at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 9 and 23.
Family Craft Night will begin at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 15. Advance registration is required.
Board of directors will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 15.
Book Club will meet at 6 p.m. Feb. 16.
Story time for 30-month- to 5-year-olds will be held at 11 a.m. Mondays, Feb. 27 through May 15. There will be a story and a craft.
Friends of Bentleyville Library will meet at 6 p.m. Feb. 27.
311 N. West St. Waynesburg, PA 15370 Phone: 724-627-9776 Email: evakbowlby@windstream.net Website: www.evakbowlby .org
Registration is underway for spring story time, which will be held from March 6 through May 12 as follows:
• Preschoolers, 3- to 4-year-olds – 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays.
• Preschoolers, 4- to 5-year-olds – 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays.
• Toddlers, 18- to 35-month-olds – 5 p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 a.m. Thursdays.
• Young adults, 13 and older – 4 p.m. Wednesdays.
• Stories Under the Moon, 3- to 6-year-olds – 5 p.m. Wednesdays.
• Baby Lapsit, up to 1 year old – 1 p.m. Thursdays.
Call the Children’s Department to register.
Color Outside the Lines for adults is held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday. The library will provide coloring sheets and supplies.
Creative Crafting for Adults will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. Feb. 11. February’s project is a Valentine shadow box craft. Cost of materials is $20 and is due at the time of registration. Seating is limited. Call the library to register.
T.O.P.S., a weight management support group, meets from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Saturday. New members are welcome.
Free American Red Cross adult, child and infant CPR certification training will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 6. The program is sponsored by the Greene County Memorial Hospital Foundation. Space is limited. Call the library to register.
Coding Camp for 5- to 8-year-olds will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Feb. 9 and 23. Camp is being held in conjunction with PBS KIDS ScratchJr. Children will create their own interactive stories and games using PBS KIDS characters. As the kids snap together colorful programming blocks to make their favorite characters move, jump, dance and sing, they will learn to solve problems, design projects and express themselves creatively. Call the circulation desk to register.
Free computer classes will be held from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. as follows:
• Feb. 9 – “How Do I Use This Device?” The class is for patrons who have trouble with their tablet or smartphone. Bring your device to class.
• Feb. 16 – “Getting Started with a PC.” Students will learn basic parts of a computer, how to properly turn a computer on and off and basic Internet browsing.
• Feb. 23 – “Using MS Word.” 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. Call the library to register.
Write On! PBS Kids Writers Workshop for kindergartners through fifth-graders will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 11. They will then be invited to participate in the PBS Kids Writers contest. An entry form with contest rules, as well as guidelines for submitting the written and illustrated projects, will be provided during the workshop.
Book Club will meet at 6 p.m. Feb. 13. Part two of Stephen King’s “The Stand” will be discussed.
Unbirthday Party for children of all ages and their families will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Feb. 17. There will be games, a craft, cake and other snacks. Call the library to register.
After Hours for Teens will be held from 8 to 10 p.m. Feb. 17. Suggested donation is $2. Call the library to register. Event is for 13- to 18-year-olds.
Dinosaur Train, a special story time for 3- to 8-year-olds, will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 18. There will be themed games, crafts and stories, and a light lunch will be provided. Call the library to register.
The library will be closed Feb. 20 in observance of Presidents Day.
It’s Movie Night at Your Library will begin at 5:45 p.m. Feb. 22. “Queen of Katwe” will be shown. Free popcorn and beverages will be provided.
Cookie Reception for children and their families will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 25. Children can register at the circulation desk or call the library for more information.
The library is recruiting high school students, 13 to 18 years old, for its Teen Advisory Group. TAG meets at 4 p.m. every Wednesday and influences library services, programs and collections. Call the library for more information.
The library will offer free SAT preparation classes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 11, 18 and 25. Classes will cover math, language arts and writing. Bring a scientific calculator if possible and a bag lunch. Advance registration is required by calling the library.
Adult Literacy program offers free test preparation for the GED, Civil Service exams, driver’s licensing and Life skills. Also, adults who would like to brush up on their basic reading and math skills can do so for free through the Family Literacy Department. In addition, the department offers free tutoring for school-age children during the spring semester. Call the library to make an appointment.
Friends of the Bowlby Public Library are accepting new members. Call the library for more information.
The library is looking for local artists to display their artwork in 2017. Collectors also can show collections in the display case.
The library offers a free online tutoring database called Brainfuse, which has a comprehensive suite of online academic services designed to support many learning needs and styles. One-on-one online tutoring is available daily between 2 and 11 p.m. Brainfuse also offers a writing lab, study guides and skill-building resources 24 hours a day. Online databases can be accessed at www.evakbowlby.org by using a library card.
2 Kerr St. Burgettstown, PA 15021 Phone: 724-947-9780 Email: librarian@burglibrary.org Website: www.burglibrary .org
Registration is underway for story time, which will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Fridays, beginning March 10. Call the library to register.
Open play time will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. every Friday in February.
Book Club will meet at 2 p.m. Feb. 16. “The Haj” by Leon Uris will be discussed.
100 Seneca St. Brownsville, PA 15417 Phone: 724-785-7272 Website: www.bfpl.org
The library will be closed Feb. 20 in observance of Presidents Day.
100 Wood St. California, PA 15419 Phone: 724-938-2907 Email: director@calpublib.org Website: www.calpublib.org
Story time is held at 10 a.m. every Tuesday. There is a story, snack and craft.
Game Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 25. Bring a board game or play some of the library’s games. Lunch will be provided. Registration is recommended either by calling the library or emailing the director.
The library is starting Tuesday night classes. A variety of topics will be covered, beginning at 5:30 p.m., and include gardening, knitting, featured speakers and more. Follow the library’s Facebook page or visit its website for updates on class schedules. In addition, those who would like to share a skill or interest are welcome to contact the library.
730 W. Grant St. Houston, PA 15342 Phone: 724-745-4300 Website: www.chartiers houstonlibrary.org
Yoga for Beginners is held at 5:30 p.m. every Monday. Bring a mat, a towel and some water. Cost is $1 per person.
Mother Goose story time for children up to 3 years old will be held at 1 p.m. every Monday through April 24. There will be stories, finger plays, songs and movement.
Block Party for 3- to 5-year-olds will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday through April 25.
Preschool story time for 3- to 5-year-olds will be held from 4 to 4:30 p.m. every Tuesday through April 25. There will be stories, crafts and other fun that helps build social skills and gets kids ready for preschool or kindergarten.
Shut Up and Write! is held from 6 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday.
Lego Club for children 5 and older will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month through May 24. The library also is accepting donations of new or gently used Lego sets.
Grown-Up Coloring is held from 4 to 6 p.m. every Thursday. The library provides coloring pages, markers, crayons and colored pencils.
Mystery Book Club meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month.
Teddy Bear Sleepover will be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 9. Children and their caregivers can attend for a story and craft, then leave their teddy bears/stuffed animals for a sleepover. Children can retrieve their toys the next day, along with photos of what they did during the sleepover.
Day Off School Boredom Buster will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 17. There will be do-it-yourself crafts, games and activities for kids of all ages.
One-on-one computer training is available. Call the library to schedule an appointment.
Free math tutoring for elementary school students is available by appointment. Call the library to schedule a time.
55 S. College St. Washington, PA 15301 Phone: 724-222-2400 FAX: 724-222-2606
Chess Club for all ages and skill levels will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. every Saturday, Feb. 4 through March 11. Instructors will be available.
Pixel Art for sixth- through 12th-graders will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 8. Students will create pixel art made from Post-It notes to hang in the library. RSVP at teencitizens@gmail.com.
Timeless Trivia Night will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 8. There will be a video, followed by the trivia question contest. Light snacks will be provided, and prizes will be awarded to the winner. Theme is “Advertising Slogans, Jingles & Taglines,” with the following categories: Advertising Spreads the Word, Radio’s Golden Age, TV’s Persuasive Power, Famous Slogans & Jingles
and Memorable Automobile Ads.
Lego Club for all ages will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. Feb. 13 and 27. Larger building blocks are available for younger children.
National Gumdrop Day will be celebrated Feb. 15. Gumdrops will be available at the front desk on the main floor and at the desk in the Children’s Department.
Middle Grade Book Club for sixth- through eighth-graders will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16. Participants will discuss books, make a quick craft and eat pizza.
Readers of the Lost Ark Book Club will meet Feb. 16. “Ghettoside” by Jill Leovy will be discussed. Feel free to bring a snack. Contact the library for the time.
Chess Tournament for first- through 12th-graders who reside in Washington County will be held in March. Registration begins Feb. 18.
Spring story time registration is underway and will be held as follows:
• Preschool story time for 3- to 5-year-olds – 2 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 14 through April 18. Children must be 3 years old by Feb. 1.
• Toddler story time for 1 1/2- to 2-year-olds – 10:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 15 through April 19. Children must be 18 months old by Feb. 1.
• Toddler story time for 2 1/2- to 3-year-olds – 11:30 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Feb. 15 through April 19.
Registration is required for all story times. Parent’s Guide to Story Time brochures are available at the desk in the Children’s Department.
Children’s Department book of the month is “Dork Diaries: OMG! All About Me Diary!” by Rachel Renée Russell. The random drawing contest is open to children 12 and younger. The winning entry will be drawn on Feb. 28.
CitiBooks, a used books bookstore in the lower level of the library, is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and 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 “The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living” by Meik Wiking.
510 Meldon Ave. Donora, PA 15033 Phone: 724-379-7940 Email: donoralibrary@gmail.com
Board of directors will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Story time for children up to 5 years old is held at 11 a.m. every Friday. This month, children will create Valentine’s for friends and families, and there will be a grand Valentine exchange for the kids.
Donora Head Start socials will be held at 11 a.m. Feb. 6 and 17. Parents with children who attend Head Start at the Donora Head Start Center and would like to come should contact Nickelle at the center.
Bridge Club will meet at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 9 and 23.
Knit and Crochet Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 9 and 23.
Book Club will meet at 3 p.m. Feb. 16.
Lego Club for children 6 and older will meet at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 11.
Wee Build for children up to 5 years old will be held at 1 p.m. Feb. 18.
Block party for children up to 10 years old wBrownill begin at 1 p.m. Feb. 15.
The library is accepting donations for the Flea Market/Book Sale, which will be held March 3 and 4.
102 E. George St. Carmichaels, PA 15320 Phone: 724-966-5263 FAX: 724-966-9511 Email: flennikenlibrary@yahoo.com Website: www.flenniken.org
The library offers free Brainfuse tutoring daily between 2 and 11 p.m. Tutoring is provided for all ages and grade levels. Brainfuse also includes a writing lab, additional study guides and skill-building resources 24 hours a day. Online databases can be accessed at www.main.flenniken.pa.brainfuse.com by using a library card.
Preschool classes for 3- to 5-year-olds and their parents are held at 11 a.m. Tuesdays through May 9. There are stories, songs and crafts. Call the library to register.
Toddler Time for children up to 3 years old and their parents is held at 11 a.m. Fridays through May 12. There are stories, songs and crafts. Call the library to register.
Book Club for Adults will meet at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7. “Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker” by Jennifer Chiaverini will be discussed.
Crafternoon for all ages is held from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursdays.
Free six-week online Gale courses begin Feb. 8.
Weekly elementary book club to prepare students for the Greene County Reading Competition, which will be held May 9, will be offered at the library. Titles are:
• Feb. 15 – “The Best School Year Ever” by Barbara Robinson.
• Feb. 22 – “The Velveteen Rabit” by Margery Williams
Call the library or visit its website for upcoming titles.
The library will be closed Feb. 20 in observance of Presidents Day.
The library is collecting canned food and hygiene items for the Corner Cupboard Food Pantry. Drop off items during regular business hours.
Tech assistance is available by calling the library.
WQED Writers Contest Kick-off Party for kindergartners through fifth-graders will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 18. The event will consist of several stations to help children come up with ideas and learn to refine their stories. Snacks and prizes will be given. Call the library by Feb. 15 to register.
35 N. Jefferson Ave. Canonsburg, PA 15317 Phone: 724-745-1308 Website: www.franksarrislibrary.org
Lego Club for kindergartners through eighth-graders meets at 5 p.m. Mondays.
Family Night begins at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. There are theme stories, games and activities. Visit the library’s website for information about the weekly theme.
Zentangle is held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. If the weather is bad, a make-up class will be held one week later at the same time and day. Call the library for more information.
Table-Top Gaming is held from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays.
Ultimate Gamers’ Night will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday. All ages are welcome; children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Cost is $2 at the door. PlayStation, Xbox 360, Wii, Retro Consoles and more will be available. Feel free to bring your own games or hand-held devices. Call the library or visit the library’s website for more information.
for seventh- through 12th-graders will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 6.
Book Bites will meet from noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 8. Rosamund Lupton’s “Sister: A Novel” will be discussed. Stop by the main circulation desk to pick up a copy. Light refreshments will be served. New members are welcome.
Winter Craft Fest will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 11 and 25. There will be a variety of local craft vendors. Proceeds will benefit the library’s annual summer family events.
Story time for 9-month- to 5-year-olds will be held Monday through Thursday mornings, beginning Feb. 13. For days and times appropriate for your child, visit the library’s website or email bsomma@franksarrislibrary.org.
Board of trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13 in the Susan Poore board room.
Genealogy workshop will begin at 2 p.m. Feb. 14. Ken Britten of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Genealogy Society will focus on using clues to continue your research. Registration is required.
Little Picassos for 3- to 4-year-olds meet at 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays, beginning Feb. 15. Glitter, glue, water and paints are used. Dress appropriately to get messy.
Wiggles and Giggles for 2- to 5-year-olds will be held at 10:15 a.m. Thursdays, beginning Feb. 16. Children will be moving for 35 to 40 minutes. For more information, email bsomma@franksarrislibrary.org.
Adult Coloring Club will meet at 3 p.m. Feb. 16. Bring your own supplies or use library supplies. Refreshments will be served.
Paint & Sip will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 16. Participants will paint a winter wonderland while enjoying light bites and wine. Cost is $20 and must be paid at the time of registration. Limit is 12 people. If the weather is bad, a make-up class will be held at the same time Feb. 23.
Page Turners Book Club for high school students will meet from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 20. “Killing Jesus” by Bill O’Reilly will be discussed.
Knitting is held at 6 p.m. Wednesdays in the café.
Popcorn and a Movie is held at noon Saturdays in the Teen Lounge. Popcorn is provided. Visit the library’s website for titles.
Of Dice and Men – Roleplaying Games for teens and adults are held at 2 p.m. Saturdays. Newcomers should come an hour early to set up characters for play.
Nonfiction Book Club will discuss “Hot, Flat and Crowded” by Thomas L. Friedman. Light refreshments will be served. Visit the library’s website for the date and time. New members are welcome.
Canon-McMillan students can earn Accelerated Reading points at the library. There is a computer reserved in the Children’s Department exclusively for testing.
Art is on display in the Athena Sarris Gallery. Exhibits are provided by local artists and photographers. Visit the library’s website to see what is on display. Those who are interested in displaying their work should visit the library’s website or visit the library to otain an application.
Used book sale is ongoing, and new titles are being added all the time. Cost is $5 per bag.
The library has 69 Young Explorer Kits for infants, toddlers and elementary-school aged children, thanks to a donation from the
Grable Foundation. Themes include shapes, STEM, measurement and dinosaurs. These themed kits are filled with age-appropriate educational toys and other materials, and they are available to borrow.
P.O. Box 625 Fredericktown, PA 15333 Phone: 724-377-0017 Email: fredpl@atlanticbbn.net Website: www.fredpublib.org
Preschool story hour will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday. Call the library to register your child.
Book Buddies Book Club will meet at 2 p.m. Feb. 5. “America’s First Daughter” by Stephanie Dray will be discussed.
Reading Rangers Book Club for fourth- through sixth-graders will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 8. Call the library to register.
Board of trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 15.
The library will be closed Feb. 20 in observance of President Day.
Teen Book Club for seventh- through 12th-graders will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 21. Call the library to register.
Discovery Detectives for kindergartners through third-graders will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 28. Call the library to register your child.
Sit ‘n’ Knit/Crochet Group meets at 5:15 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month.
State Rep. Pam Snyder’s community outreach staff visits the library from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month. No appointment is needed.
Board of trustees is seeking members. Contact the library if interested.
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.heritage
Board of directors will meet at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8.
Friends group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16.
Preschool story time will be held Fridays through Feb. 24. Registration is required.
Washington County Community Foundation is raffling chances for four Penguins tickets for the March 26 game against the
Philadelphia Flyers. Tickets are $5 each, and can be purchased at the library. The winner will be determined by the Pennsylvania lottery on March 10. Proceeds benefit women and children through WCCF.
Reading to Millie, the library’s tail-waggin’ tutor, is available in the evenings. Call the library to schedule a time.
Book Discussion Group will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 14. “The Storied Life of AJ Fikry” by Gabrielle Zevin will be discussed.
Block Party will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 15.
Family Fun Night will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15. Registration is required.
The library is hosting the AARP tax assistance for seniors and low-income families from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays, through April 13. Registration is required.
638 Fallowfield Ave.Charleroi, PA 15022 Phone: 724-483-8282 Email: charlibrary@comcast.net Website: www/washlibs.org/john-k-tener
Craft Day for Kids will be held Wednesday and Feb. 15.
The library will be closed Feb. 20 in observance of Presidents Day.
247 Jefferson Ave. Marianna, PA 15345 Phone: 724-267-3888 Email: mclib@roadlynx.net Website: www.mariannalibrary.org
813 W. Main St. Monongahela, PA 15063 Phone: 724-258-5409 Email: monongahelalib@gmail.com
Story time is held at 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. There is a story, small craft and some block play.
An Evening with Beny will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday. The Monongahela area’s only K-9 officer and his handler, Officer Larry Maraldo, will visit the library. Refreshments will be available, and junior officer certificates and badges will be provided to all children.
Keep Cursive Current for children in fourth grade and up will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 8 and 22. Children should know how to sign their names and read hand-written documents. Space is limited, and registration is required.
Block Party for children 3 and older will begin at 1 p.m. Feb. 9. Children will play with wooden blocks and Legos.
Essential Oils for the Common Cold will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Feb. 11. The class will teach participants the basics of essential oils, which essential oils are best and how to use those oils to treat the common cold. Class size is limited. Call the library to register.
Monday Night Knit/Crochet Club meets at 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month. All skill levels are welcome. The library director will teach novices how to knit; the library board president will teach novices how to crochet. Knitting, crochet and spinning materials are not supplied, but suggestions on where to purchase them will be provided. The library will supply coffee and tea. Other refreshments to be shared are welcome.
Writers Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and Feb. 15.
Book Bites Adult Book Club will meet at 1 p.m. Feb. 16.
K’nex Club for 8- to 12-year-olds will meet from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Feb. 18. Participants will use K’nex to engineer moving toys. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the session. Legos also will be available.
Nookworms Teen Book Club will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 25. “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins will be discussed. In addition, there will be a small trivia contest or creative project. Those who are interested can call the library to request a copy of the book.
Glue Gun Warriors will meet at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 27. The craft will be “Shades of the Shamrock.” Call the library to register. Supplies will be provided. However, participants are asked to bring an 11-by-14 picture frame.
326 Donner Ave. Monessen, PA 15601 Phone: 724-684-4750
Email: Monessen.Public.Library@gmail.com
Board of trustees will meet at 5:15 p.m. Feb. 8.
Mon Valley Genealogy Forum will be held at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 20. Light refreshments will be served.
616 E. McMurray Road McMurray, PA 15317 Phone: 724-941-9430 Website: www.ptlibrary.org
Crochet Club meets from 6 to 8 p.m. every Monday.
Drop-In Chess is held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday.
Coloring, Coffee and Classics is held from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday.
Wii Sports for Adults is held from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Wednesday.
First Lego League Jr. for kindergartners through 10-year-olds will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Feb. 15.
Science for Tots for children 2 and older with an adult will be held from 6 to 6:2 0 p.m. every Thursday in February.
Teen Afternoon Movie for students in sixth grade and up will be held from 3:15 to 5 p.m. Friday.
Magic Tree House Book Club for children in kindergarten and up will be held from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday.
Library Youth Advisory Council will meet from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday.
Take Your Child to the Library Day will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday.
Teen Culinary Creations for students in sixth grade and up will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Marker Drawing for 6 1/2- to 13-year-olds will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 7.
Coupon Club will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 7 and 21.
3D Design and Painting will be held from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Feb. 7. Cost is $5.
Homeschoolers’ Group for all ages with a parent will meet from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 8 and 22.
Evening Book Club for Adults will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 8.
A Night for WQED for all ages with an adult will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9.
Super Smash Bros Wii U Tournament for students in sixth grade and up will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 10.
PAWS for Reading for students in preschool and up will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Feb. 11.
Girls’ Book Club for girls in third grade and up will meet from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 11.
Jr. SAFE Club for fourth- through eighth-graders will meet from 3:15 to 5 p.m. Feb. 13 and 27.
Magic School Bus Science for children in preschool and up with an adult will be held from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13 and 27.
Roots Genealogy Club will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 14.
Teen Valentine’s Day Cupcake Boss for students in sixth grade and up will be held from 3:15 to 5 p.m. Feb. 14.
Basic Excel Spreadsheets I will be held from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Feb. 14. Cost is $5.
Afternoon Book Club for Adults will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 15.
Beading Club for those 16 and older will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 15.
Family Movie Night will begin at 6:45 p.m. Feb. 16.
Spanish Conversation Circle will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 18.
WQED Write On! for kindergartners through fifth-graders will e held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 19.
It’s Your Job: Career Development will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Feb. 20 and 27. The course is five sessions, and cost is $50.
Stamp Club will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 21.
Basic Excel Spreadsheets II will be held from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Feb. 21. Cost is $5.
World War II Discussion Group will meet frm 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p .m. Feb. 22.
Super Smash Bros Wii U Tournament for all ages will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 24.
Mystery Book Club will meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 18.
PowerPoint Presentations will be held from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Feb. 28. Cost is $5.
515 Millers Run Road Morgan, PA 15064 Phone: 412-257-8660 Email: southfayette@einetwork.net| Website: www.southfayettelibrary.org
Toddler Time for children up to 3 years old is held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. There will be reading, singing, sign language, networking and early literacy activities. Toddler Time will not be held Feb. 8 because of workshop training.
Preschool Tales and Tunes for 3- to 6-year-olds with an adult is held from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Wednesdays. There will be books, songs and activities to build early literacy skills. The program will not be held Feb. 8 because of workshop training.
Battle of the Books Quiz Night for fourth- and fifth-graders who have signed up for the Battle of the Books competition will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Feb. 15. Registration is required, and team costumes are encouraged.
Kids in Motion for toddlers and preschoolers is held from 10:30 to 11 a.m. every Thursday. Activities include animal yoga stretches, activities to music and chasing bubbles.
PJ Story Time/Stuffed Animal Sleepover will be held from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Registration is required.
Wee Build Construction Club for 1- to 10-year-olds will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon every Friday through May. Children younger than 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Legos also will be provided for older children.
YA Writing Club for tweens and teens will meet from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Registration is required.
Math Mites Season 2 for 3- to 5-year-olds and their caregivers will be held from 11 a.m. to noon every Monday in February. There will be stories, songs and activities from Stuart Murphy’s Mathstart series and other children’s books.
Scrabble is played from 1 to 3 p.m. every Monday.
Chess Club for beginners for kindergartners through eighth-graders meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Monday. Children must attend at least four sessons to be eligible for the tournament.
Chess Club for intermediate players in kindergarten through eighth grade meets from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. every Monday. Children must attend at least four sessons to be eligible for the tournament.
Art for 9- to 14-year-olds will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8.
New York Times best-selling author, will visit the the library from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Feb. 9 to discuss her book, “The Shift: One Nurse, Twelve Hours, Four Patients’ Lives.” Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Registration is required.
Craft Night for those in sixth grade and up will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16. All materials and snacks will be provided. Registration is required. Radical Readers for third- through fifth-graders will meet from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 21. Bring your favorite book to the first session, and students will decide what types of books to read next. Snacks will be provided. Registration is required.
Duct Tape Crafts for fifth- through eighth-graders will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 22. All materials will be provided. Registration is required.
Appetizer Potluck for those 18 and older will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 25. Bring copies of the recipe and serving utensils. The library will provide small plates. Registration is required.
Adult Book Club will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27. Registration is requested but not required.
The Meaning of Freedom in U.S. History will be presented by Maroon A. David of South Fayette, historian and doctoral candidate at Carnegie Mellon University, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 28.