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P.O. Box 547 Avella, PA 15312 Phone: 724-587-5688 Email: aaplib@hky.com
Sixth annual Christmas Craft and Vendor Fair to benefit the library will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Avella fire hall. Interested crafters and vendors are asked to contact the library at 724-587-5688.
Second annual Spaghetti Dinner to benefit the library and the Avella Fire Department will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Avella fire hall. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 5 and older. Children younger than 5 eat free. Advance tickets are available at the library.
931 Main St. Bentleyville, PA 15314 Phone: 724-239-5122 FAX: 724-239-5196
Story time for 30-month- to 5-year-olds begins at 11 a.m. every Monday.
TOPS meet every Tuesday. Weigh-in starts at 5 p.m., followed by the meeting at 5:30.
Book sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Family Craft Night will begin at 5:30 Nov. 18.
Board meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Nov. 18.
Book Club will meet at 6 p.m. Nov. 19.
The library will be closed on Thanksgiving.
Friends of the Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 30.
Black Friday Tickets are being sold by Friends of the Library. Cost is $3. The winner will be determined by the 7 p.m. daily number on Nov. 21 and will receive $100 gift cards from Giant Eagle, Home Depot, Kmart, Kohl’s, Lowe’s, Macy’s, Marshall’s, Peebles, Sears, Target, Toys R Us and Walmart.
311 N. West St. Waynesburg, PA 15370 Phone: 724-627-9776 Email: evakbowlby@windstream.net Website: www.evakbowlby .org
Adult Craft Night will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month, with a different craft each month. This month’s project is a fall burlap wreath. Cost is $15 for materials. Contact the library to register.
Friends of Bowlby Library will hold a Silpada Designs Jewelry fundraiser from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday.
Taking Off Pounds Sensibly weight management support group meets from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Saturday at the library.
The Literacy Department will offer free S.A.T. preparation classes for high school students in Greene County from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 7-21. Students will be guided through study portions of the English, math and writing sections of the test. Bring a scientific calculator, if possible, and a bag lunch. Registration is required by calling the library.
Bowlby Library Book Club will meet at 6 p.m. Nov. 9. The second half of “2030” by Albert Brooks will be discussed. New members are welcome.
The library will be closed Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day.
Star Wars Movie Marathon will be held Nov. 21, beginning at 9:45 a.m. The original trilogy of “Star Wars” movies will be shown: “A New Hope,” “The Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi.” Those who attend will receive a free bag lunch. Call the library to register.
The library will be closed Nov. 26 and 27 for Thanksgiving.
International Games Day will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 13. on Friday, November 13th, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. There will be old-fashioned game for every member of the family, plus the seventh annual Turkey Bowling Contest. Registration is required by calling the library.
2 Kerr St. Burgettstown, PA 15021 Phone: 724-947-9780 Email: librarian@burglibrary.org Website: www.burglibrary .org
Mini Authors Summit presented by local mystery authors Annette Dashofy, Mary Sutton, Tamara Girardi and Jeff Boarts will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Refreshments will be served.
Beginners’ Tai Chi classes begin at 10 a.m. every Thursday, followed by the advanced class at 11. Cost is $10 per person per session. No payment is required for missed classes. The library receives half of the proceeds from each session.
The library will sponsor a children’s area from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Nov. 8 behind the Eldersville fire hall during Christmas in the Villege. There will be crafts and coloring books. Christmas cards for local veterans also will be made.
Ralph Cindrich, an NFL player turned agent, will discuss his book, “NFL Brawlers,” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 11.
Paint Party will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 13. Cost is $35 a person. A whimsical snowman will be painted.
Ladies Book Club will meet at 2 p.m. Nov. 19. “The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green will be discussed.
Burgettstown Quilters and Quilters’ Friends Group are raffling off a handmade queen-size quilt. Tickets are $1 each, and the winner will be based on the first number drawn Nov. 30 on the 7 p.m. Pick 3. All proceeds benefit the library. Tickets are available at the library and also can be purchased through Paypal.
The library will raffle off a Steelers basket that includes more than $250 worth of Steelers merchandise and two tickets to a Steelers game. The drawing will be held Nov. 13.
Used books bookstore is open. Hundreds of titles by best-selling authors are available.
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
Author Jim Douglas, a local historian, will discuss his book, “Born to Serve: The Major A.G. Happer Story,” which examines Washington County’s forgotten Civil War hero and his extended family, at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Twice wounded, left for dead on the battlefield, rescued by a slave and taken as a Prisoner of War, Happer persevered to survive. He also was chosen by the governor to ride on the “Lincoln Special” with the slain president through Pennsylvania. Books will be available for purchase. Light refreshments will be served.
Chess Club will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday. All ages and levels of play are welcome.
Lego Club will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. Nov. 9 and 23. The program is open to all ages, although it is recommended for those 5 and older. The Children’s Department also is accepting donations of new or gently used Lego sets.
Noontime Lunch with Friends will be held Nov. 10. Magician Joey Nuzum will present “Beyond Magic.” The program is free, but lunch is available for purchase after the program.
Teen Gaming Club will meet from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 10. There will be video games, board games and card games. Players are welcome to bring their own games. Registration is appreciated.
Five Below fundraiser will be held Nov. 14-21. Coupons are available at CitiBooks. The store will donate 10 percent of purchases to Friends of the Library.
Applebee’s fundraiser will be held Nov. 16. Coupons are available at CitiBooks. The restaurant will donate 10 percent of bills to Friends of the Library.
Author David A. George will present an advocate’s perspective on how critical it is for every child with learning challenges to be diagnosed, helped and guided as early as possible from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 18. Light refreshments will be served.
Adult Book Club will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 in the conference room. The book will be announced.
Tween Book Club will meet from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 19. Participants will discuss their favorite books and make a craft. Pizza and drinks will be provided. Registration is appreciated.
International Games Day will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 21. There will be board games, card games, Wii, other games and snacks. The program is open to all ages. Registration is recommended by Nov. 19.
Holiday Craft Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 21 in the lower level of the library.
Book of the month is “Becoming Nicole: The Transformation of an American Family” by Amy Ellis Nutt.
Free tablet and eReader classes are available at the library. Call the library to register.
Book of the Month in the Children’s Department is “Chocolates & Candies,” an Usborne activities book. The random-drawing contest is open to all children 12 years and younger. The winning entry will be drawn Nov. 30.
There will be no preschool or toddler story times the week of Thanksgiving.
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.
Teens can participate in a Madden tournament for a chance to win a GameStop gift card. Register for the tournament by Nov. 18.
SAT/ACT Prep with Gale Courses, six-week online courses, are available for free with a library card. The online classes begin Nov. 11 or Dec. 9. Visit washlibs.org/citizens/teencitizens.
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
Pennies for Pages are being collected. All denominations are welcome.
Group tickets for “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” are being sold. The performance will be held at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at Little Lake Theatre. Tickets are $12.25 each and must be reserved by Nov. 13. Call the library to sign up.
Preschool classes for 3- to 5-year-olds and their parents are held at 11 a.m. Tuesdays to Dec. 8. There are stories, songs and crafts.
Toddler Time for children up to 3 years old and their parents is held at 11 a.m. is Fridays to Dec. 11. There are stories, songs and crafts.
Book Club for Adults will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. “Little Mercies” by Heather Gudenkauf will be discussed. Reserve your copy at www.waggin.org. December’s title is “The Christmas Quilt” by Jennifer Chiaverini.
Drop-in Crafternoon for all ages begin after school as follows:
• Thursday – Crazy Critter Lamps;
• Nov. 12 – Decoupage Day;
• Nov. 19 – Turkey Crafts.
Fitness classes will begin at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 10-24. Bring a yoga mat, sneakers, towel and water. Participants will vote each session whether to do PiYo or CIZE. A $5 donation per class is requested, but not required. Call the library to register.
The library will be closed Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
Teen Game Night will begin at 3 p.m. Nov. 13. There will be board games, Wii, cards and role-playing games.
Free six-week online Gale courses begin Nov. 18.
International Games Day will be held Nov. 21. There will be board games, cards and Wii.
Help with Health Insurance Enrollment under the Affordable Care Act will be provided by Centerville Clinics from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 24. Call the library to make an appointment.
The library will close at 5 p.m. Nov. 25 and remain closed on Thanksgiving.
35 N. Jefferson Ave. Canonsburg, PA 15317 Phone: 724-745-1308 Website: www.franksarrislibrary.org
Story time for 9-month- to 5-year-olds is held Monday through Thursday mornings. Visit the website calendar for appropriate days and times or call the children’s desk.
Advanced Memoir Writing will be presented at 6 p.m. Nov. 9. Participants will learn how to frame their life experiences so that readers will be intrigued. Techniques for writing a memoir will be reviewed, along with tips and exercises to get started.
Lego Club for kindergartners through middle schoolers meets at 5 p.m. Mondays.
Family Night is held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. The story hour features a different theme each week.
Little Picassos for 3- to 5-year-olds is held at 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays. Glitter, glue, water, paint and other messy materials are used. Dress appropriately.
3-D Art for high school students and adults begins at 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 16. Cost is $5 for supplie.
Book Bites will meet from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 11. “Washington’s Crossing” by David Hackett Fischer will be discussed. Pack a lunch.
Wiggles and Giggles for 4-year-olds is held at 10:15 a.m. Thursdays.
Healthy Living will be presented from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 12. Dr. Rebecca Plute will discuss Alzheimer’s disease. Refreshments will be served, and a virtual dementia demonstration is planned.
Popcorn and a movie begins at noon Saturdays. Free popcorn will be provided. Visit the library’s website or Facebook page for titles.
Of Dice and Men – Roleplaying Games begin at 2 p.m. Saturdays. Tabletop gaming sessions feature a variety of games, such as Dungeons & Dragons and Call of Cthulhu. Teens and adults are welcome. Newcomers are encouraged to arrive an hour early to set up characters for play.
Nonfiction Book Club will meet at 3 p.m. Nov. 14. “Prague Winter” by Madeline Albright will be discussed.
Heartifacts Author Talk will be presented by Maggie Horgan at 6 p.m. Nov. 16. The discussion will focus on parents and siblings facing the loss of a child.
The library will be closed on Thanksgiving and Nov. 27.
Play days for first- through third-graders will be held at 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Dec. 2-16. Each session is limited to 30 children. Registration is required, and there is a $1 fee per child per session.
Used book sale is ongoing. Cost is $5 per bag.
Canon-McMillan students are able to earn Accelerated Reading points at the library. There is a computer in the Children’s Department reserved exclusively for testing.
The Athena Sarris Gallery features exhibits provided by local artists and photographers. Those who are interested in displaying their work should visit the library’s website or obtain an application at the library.
P.O. Box 625 Fredericktown, PA 15333 Phone: 724-377-0017 Email: fredpl@atlanticbbn.net Website: www.fredpublib.org
Book Buddies Book Club will meet at 2 p.m. today. “The Aviator’s Wife” by Melanie Benjamin will be discussed.
Board of trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 18.
Sit ‘n Knit Crochet Group meets at 5:15 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month. All skill levels are welcome. Call the library for more information or to register.
Preschool story hour will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday and Nov. 12. There will be stories, activitie and a craft. Call the library to register.
Reading Rangers Book Club for fourth- through sixth-graders will meet at 7 p.m. Nov. 10. Students can earn Accelerated Reader points. Books are provided for free.
Discovery Detectives will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 17. Call the library to register.
The library will be closed Tuesday for Election Day.
The library will be closed Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
The library will be closed Thanksgiving.
Community outreach staff from the office of Rep. Pam Snyder visit the library from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month. No appointment is required.
Enjoy coupon books are available 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.heritage publib.org
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
Washington County Drug and Alcohol Commission will present “Refusal Skills for Teens” at 3:30 p.m. Thursday.
Paint and Sip will be held at 7 p.m. Nov. 20. Tickets are $40. Call the library to reserve a seat.
Story time for preschoolers will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
813 W. Main St. Monongahela, PA 15063 Phone: 724-258-5409
Story time for 30-month- to 5-year-olds will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Nov. 18. There is a story and a craft.
Holiday Bash to benefit Monongahela Area and John K. Tener libraries will be held Saturday at Lock 4 fire hall, 540 Isabella Ave., North Charleroi. Doors open at 4 p.m. Various cash prizes, gift cards and electronic prizes will be given away, as well as additional cash tips and raffles. Donation is $20 for a ticket with two numbers. Dinner and beer are free with ticket. Winners need not be present to win. Winners who aren’t present will be notified by phone if a completed stub has been turned in.
Benefits of Preplanning Funeral Arrangements will be presented by Reanna Roberts, a memorial counselor for Mon Valley Memorial Park, at 11 a.m. Nov. 14. Copies of a Personal Planning Guide will be distributed. Light refreshments will be provided.
Annual Holiday Vendor Show will be held from noon to 8 p.m. Nov. 20 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 21. There will be raffle baskets, half the take, holiday music and hot chocolate. Vendors interested in reserving a space should call the library.
Holiday Ornament classes for those who are at least 14 years old will be held at 6 p.m. Dec. 10 and 11 a.m. Dec. 12. Attend one or both sessions. Registration is required, and there is a $5 materials fee per person per class.
616 E. McMurray Road McMurray, PA 15317 Phone: 724-941-9430 Website: www.ptlibrary.org
Acrylic Painting for 6 1/2– to 13-year-olds will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays in November. Cost is $15 plus supplies.
Safe Holiday Online Shopping will be presented from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Basic Excel Spreadsheets, Part 1, will be held from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Tuesday. Cost is $5.
The Future of U.S.-China Relations: A Complex Relationship in a Complicated World will be presented by Thomas M. Sanderson, director and senior fellow of Transnational Threats Project for the Center for Strategic and International Studies, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Eggs-Actly Science November for those 2 and older with an adult will be held from 6 to 6:20 p.m. Thursday, plus Nov. 19 and Dec. 3 and 10. Teen Afternoon Movie for students in sixth grade and up will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday. “Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace” will be shown.
Magic Tree House Book Club for those in kindergarten and up will meet from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday. “Tigers at Twilight” will be discussed.
Youth Advisory Council will meet from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday.
Teen Book Club will meet from noon to 12:45 p.m. Saturday. “Rush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims” by Rush Limbaugh will be discussed.
Spanish Conversation Circle will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday and Nov. 21.
Roots Genealogy Club will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 10.
Girls’ Book Club for third- through sixth-graders will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 10. “Stone Fox” by John Reynolds Gardiner will be discussed.
Basic Excel Spreadsheets, Part 2, will be held from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Nov. 10. Cost is $5.
Homeschoolers’ Group will meet from 3 to 4 p.m. Nov. 11 and 25.
Evening Book Club for Adults will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 11. “Mind of Winter” by Laura Kasischke will be discussed.
Great Thanksgiving Listen Kick-off will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Nov. 12.
Paws for Reading for children in preschool and up will be held from 10 to 11:20 a.m. Nov. 14.
Go Green Club will meet from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Nov. 16.
Coupon Club will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 17.
American Girl Book Club for those in second grade and up will meet from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Nov. 17. “The Journey Begins: a Kaya Classic” by Janet Shaw and Juliana Kolesova will be discussed.
Stamp Club will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 17.
Getting the Most Out of Email will be presented from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Nov. 17. Cost is $5.
Afternoon Book Club for Adults will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 18. “Nothing to Envy” by Barbara Demick will be discussed.
Beading Club for those who are at least 12 years old will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 18.
Family Movie Night will begin at 6:45 p.m. Nov. 19. “Minions” will be shown.
Super Smash Bros. Wii U tournaments for those in sixth grade and up will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Nov. 21.
Lego Builders Club for those in second grade and up will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 23.
Giving Thanks Story Time will be held from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Nov. 23.
Social Networking on the Internet will be presented from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Nov. 24. Fee is $5.
The library will close at 5 p.m. Nov. 25 and remain closed on Thanksgiving.