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Avella Public Library
P.O. Box 547 Avella, PA 15312 Phone: 724-587-5688 Email: aaplib@hky.com
Bentleyville
Public Library
608 Main St. (Fairpoint Building) Bentleyville, PA 15314 Phone: 724-239-5122 FAX: 724-239-5196 Email: bentpublib@gmail.com
All events will be at the library’s temporary location at the Fairpoint Building.
Bentleyville Historical Society meets at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4
Board meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12.
Gingerbread houses will be made on Family Craft Night, 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 13. Register by calling the library.
Book Club, reading “A Redbird Christmas” by Fannie Flagg, meets at 6 p.m. Dec. 14.
Friends of Bentleyville Library meet at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18. Help support the library and plan fun events.
Story time is held every Monday until Dec. 18 at 11 a.m., including story, crafts and songs for ages 30 months-5 years.
Make It Monday are held from noon to 7:30 p.m. Stop by for a STEM activity that you can make yourself.
TOPS weight loss is every Tuesday, with weigh-in from 5 to 5:30 p.m. followed by a meeting.
Lego Club meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. for ages 7 and up.
The library will be closed Dec. 25 and 26 for Christmas.
Bowlby Library
311 N. West St. Waynesburg, PA 15370 Phone: 724-627-9776 Email: evakbowlby@ windstream.net Website: www.evakbowlby.org
Free American Red Cross adult, child and infant CPR certification training will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 4. Registration is required.
A Holiday Open House featuring the Friends’ cookie walk and raffle will be from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6. Cookies will be available for purchase for $4 per dozen or $6 per dozen including a Christmas tin. Pictures with Santa will be taken at a cost of $10 for two 5x7s. Story time will be held at 5. Raffle tickets are on sale now for $1 per ticket or $5 for 6. Pittsburgh artist Isaac Bower will appear.
Fetch, the library mascot, invites his friends to the annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover. Children can bring their favorite stuffed animal on Dec. 6. At 5 p.m., Fetch and his friends – and their owners – can enjoy holiday story time and a craft. Then, children say goodbye to their animals and the overnight adventure begins. Owners may pick up their stuffed animals the next day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A Creative Crafting for Adults class will be held at 5 p.m. Dec. 7. This month’s project will be a deco mesh angel. Cost is $20. Seating is limited. Call to register.
Knitters and crochet enthusiasts of all skill levels are welcome to the Knitting Club at 10 a.m. Dec. 8 and 22. Bring your own project or start something new.
An After-Hours Holiday Pajama Party will be hosted by the children’s and family literacy departments from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 8. Watch a movie, share treats, games and crafts while wearing pajamas. Call to register.
Teen Advisory Group (TAG) invites all local teenagers, ages 13-18, to After-After Hours, from 8 to 10 p.m. Dec. 8. Suggested donation is $2. Call to register.
Wild Kratts story time will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 9, focusing on Oh…My Bears. Kids and their caregivers will participate in stories, snacks, crafts and a show. Call the children’s department to register.
Library Lego Club will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 16 in the children’s department. Legos will be provided.
A Movie Night will be held every Wednesday at 6 p.m. with free popcorn and beverages. Call to register. Scheduled movies are: Dec. 13, “Despicable Me 3”; Dec. 20, “The Case for Christ”; Dec. 27, “Spiderman: Homecoming” will start at 5:30 p.m.
T.O.P.S., Taking Off Pounds Sensibly, meets every Saturday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the library.
The library will close at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 23 and remain closed through Dec. 25 for Christmas. It will also close at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 30 and remain closed through Jan. 1.
“Color Outside the Lines” is a program for adults who may be interested in adult coloring books. The library will provide supplies from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday.
Brownsville
Free Public Library
100 Seneca St. Brownsville, PA 15417 Phone: 724-785-7272 Website: www.bfpl.org
Burgettstown Library
2 Kerr St. Burgettstown, PA 15021 Phone: 724-947-9780 Email: librarian@ burglibrary.org Website: www.burglibrary.org
Ornament and gift-making activities for kids will be held Dec. 6, 13 and 20 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Hot cocoa and snack will be served. Wrapping paper will be provided and kids can bring in any presents they want to wrap.
The library will close at noon on Dec. 23 and remain closed through Dec. 26 for Christmas. The library also will be closed Jan. 1.
ABC Club for preschoolers meets from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays. Preschool enrichment and learning activities will be taught by a certified preschool teacher. The club is for ages 2-5 years of age and the cost is $10 a week. Contact the library to reserve a space.
Story Hour will be held on Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m.
The library’s used book store is open to the public.
To receive an e-newsletter, call the library or send an email to kfrazier@burglibrary.org.
California
Public Library
100 Wood St. California, PA 15419 Phone: 724-938-2907 Email: director@calpublib.org Website: www.calpublib.org
Story Time with Ellen is offered every Monday from 10 to 11 a.m.
Chartiers-Houston Library
730 W. Grant St. Houston, PA 15342 Phone: 724-745-4300 Website: www. chartiershoustonlibrary.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 with a caregiver begins at 11:30 a.m. every Monday. There are stories, finger plays, songs and movement.
Preschool story time for 3-5 year olds with a caregiver will be held at 11:30 a.m. every Thursday. There are stories, crafts and other fun that helps build social skills and gets kids ready for preschool or kindergarten.
Lego Club meets from 5 to 6 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month. The program is open to all ages, but recommended for those 5 and up. The library is accepting donations of new or gently used Lego sets.
Citizens Library
55 S. College St. Washington, PA 15301 Phone: 724-222-2400 FAX: 724-222-2606 Website: www.washlibs.org/citizens
The December Book of the Month will be “Best-loved Hershey’s Sweet & Sensational” cakes, pies, brownies and holiday treats.
Readers of the Lost Arc Book Club will not meet in December.
Timeless Trivia, classic radio, TV and movies, will be held at 6 p.m. on Dec. 6.
Holiday Fun Day will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 9. This free program includes holiday stories, crafts, music and movies. Registration is recommended by Dec. 7.
Lego Club for all ages will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. Dec. 11. The club meets the second and fourth Mondays of the month.
On Dec. 12, Noontime Lunch with Friends will feature music by Light Touch Duo. Lunch after the free program is $6.
A Gingerbread House Competition will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 14 for all ages. Younger children will decorate gingerbread men cookies and grades 4 and up can compete to decorate the best house. RSVP by Dec. 11 to the children’s department or email teencitizens@gmail.com.
Middle Grade Book Club will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16. Students in grades 6-8 will discuss books, make a craft and eat pizza.
The library will be closed Dec. 22 through Dec. 25.
CitiBooks, a used book store in the lower level of the library staffed by volunteers, is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. All proceeds benefit the library. To volunteer, email friendsofcitizenslibrary@gmail.com.
Teen Time is held every Tuesday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Teenagers are invited to hang out with friends, play with Maker Space tech toys, board games, video games and more.
Donora Public Library
510 Meldon Ave. Donora, PA 15033 Phone: 724-379-7940 Email: donoralibrary@gmail.com
Flenniken
Public Library
102 E. George St. Carmichaels, PA 15320 Phone: 724-966-5263 FAX: 724-966-9511 Email: flennikenlibrary@yahoo.com Website: www.flenniken.org
Book club for adults will meet at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5. This month’s book is “Forgetting Time” by Sharon Guskin. Next month will be “Small Great Things” by Jodi Picoult. Copies can be reserved at www.waggin.org.
Drop-in Crafternoons will be held from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Dec. 7 and 14. Supplies are provided.
Fabulous Fabricator (F3) Club meets from 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 7 and 14. Children in grades 3 through 8 participate in STEAM activities. Hands-on activities, like 3D designs and stop motion movies, are made weekly.
Greene County 4H Engineering and Robotics Club meets the second and fourth Mondays of the month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The club is open to children in Greene County from 8 to 18.
Preschool classes, for ages 3 to 5 and their guardians, are held at 11 a.m. Tuesdays, through Dec. 12, with stories songs and crafts.
Toddler time is held at 11 a.m. Fridays, through Dec. 15, with stories, songs and crafts for toddlers up to 3 years and their guardians.
Coloring club for adults meets the third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. Colored pencils and coloring sheets are available.
Camp Code is held at 11 a.m. the first and third Saturdays of the month. Children age 5 to 8 learn coding with PBS Kids Scratch Jr. The class is limited to 10 students. Call to register.
The library will be closed Dec. 25 for Christmas and Jan. 1.
Frank Sarris
Public Library
35 N. Jefferson Ave. Canonsburg, PA 15317 Phone: 724-745-1308 Website: www. franksarrislibrary.org
Teen Advisory Board meets from 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 4. Students in 7-12 grades meet monthly to plan, organize and lead activities that will engage and benefit the community. Call for information.
Fiction book club meets from noon to 1 p.m. Dec. 13. “The Christmas Train” by David Baldacci will be discussed.
Teen Writers’ Club meets from 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 18. Students in grades 7-12 write, share and support each other through the creative process. Email questions to bkairush@franksarrislibrary.org.
Story times are held Monday through Thursday mornings, through Dec. 14, for children 9 months to 5 years, during the school year. For the complete schedule, check the website calendar or email bsomma@franksarrislibrary.org.
Lego Club meets Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m. for kindergarten through grade 8.
Spanish Story Time is offered at 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays. through Dec. 12. Preschool children will hear story time favorites in Spanish. Email questions to npoploski@franksarrislibrary.org.
Family Nights are 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, through Dec. 12. This all-ages program includes stories, games and activities. Check the website’s event calendar for weekly themes.
Little Picassos meet at 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays, through Dec. 13. Children from 2-5 and an adult make crafts with glitter, glue, water, paints, etc. Dress appropriately to get messy.
Table Top Gaming is offered from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays.
Wiggles and Giggles meets at 11:15 a.m. Thursdays, through Dec. 14. This is a motion class for 2-5 year olds. Email questions to bsomma@franksarrislibrary.org.
Popcorn & a Movie programs occurs at noon on Saturdays. Meet in the Teen Lounge for free hot, buttered popcorn while taking in a movie on the big screen. Check the website’s event calendar for titles.
Of Dice and Men Roleplaying Games are held at 2 p.m. Saturdays. A variety of games, most notably “Dungeons & Dragons” and “Call of Cthulhu”, will be played. Newcomers should come an hour early to set up characters.
New members are welcome to join book club. Stop by the adult circulation desk.
The library will be closed Dec. 25 for Christmas and Jan. 1 for New Years.
The library offers ancestry resources, continuing education, eBooks, audiobooks and Accelerated Reading points to Canon-McMillan students, as well as online materials, including graphic novels, comics and magazines. Visit the library or check the website for details.
Art is always on display in the Athena Sarris Gallery, second floor. Artists interested in displaying their work can visit the website or stop in.
Gently used books are for continuously for sale.
Thanks to the Grable Foundation’s funding of the Young Library Explorers program, there are 69 kits for infants, toddlers, and elementary children. Themes include shapes, STEM, measurement and dinosaurs. These themed kits are filled with age-appropriate educational toys and other materials and are available to borrow. Stop by the adult circulation desk to borrow a Kit.
Fredericktown
Area Library
P.O. Box 625 Fredericktown, PA 15333 Phone: 724-377-0017 Email: fredpl@ atlanticbbn.net Website: www.fredpublib.org
Book Buddies Book Club meets today at 2:30 p.m. at the Riveria Restaurant. “The Last Train to Memphis” by Peter Guralnick will be discussed.
Winter Story Hour for children will be held at 10 a.m. Dec. 7. Call to register.
The Board of Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 20 in the library.
The library is closed Dec. 25 and 26 for Christmas.
Reading Club for children meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month. Call to register.
Discovery Detectives for children meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month. Call to register.
Teen Book Club meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month. Call to register.
Sit ‘n Knit/Crochet meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month. All skill levels are welcome.
State Rep. Pam Snyder’s staff is in the library from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month. No appointment is needed.
The library is looking for trustees. Stop in for more information.
Greene County
Library System
22 W. High St., Room 209 Waynesburg, PA 15370 Phone: 724-852-5396 Email: gcls@windstream.net Website: www.greenecolib.org
Heritage Public Library
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 is 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 7. Call to register.
The library is closed Dec. 23 through Dec. 25 for Christmas and Dec. 30 through Jan. 1 for New Years.
Volunteer Sign Up Days are Mondays from 5 to 6 p.m.
Book Discussion Group is from 1 to 2 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month.
John K. Tener Library
638 Fallowfield Ave.Charleroi, PA 15022 Phone: 724-483-8282 Email: charlibrary@ comcast.net Website: www/washlibs.org/john-k-tener
Marianna
Public Library
247 Jefferson Ave. Marianna, PA 15345 Phone: 724-267-3888 Email: mclib@roadlynx.net Website: www. mariannalibrary.org
Preschool story hour is held at 11 a.m. Wednesdays.
Book sales are ongoing.
Monongahela
Area Library
813 W. Main St. Monongahela, PA 15063 Phone: 724-258-5409 Email: monongahelalib@gmail.com
The library is working on replacing lighting and will reopen at 11 a.m. Dec. 11. The book drop remains open.
Crochet Club meets Dec. 11, 12, 18, 19 and 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. Work on creations with other enthusiasts.
Keep Cursive Current program will be held at 6 p.m. Dec. 13, 20 and 27. Parents who feel that cursive is important can sign up their child for lessons. Registration is required.
Nookworms meet from 4 to 5 p.m. Dec. 18. Ages 11-18 can join this book club, which meets the last Monday of the month. Call to register.
Writers Group meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Dec. 20. Writers meet to critique and encourage each other. Writing exercises and tips are utilized for budding writers.
December’s Book Bites book club meets from 1 to 2 p.m. Dec. 21. David Baldacci’s “The Christmas Train” will be discussed.
Holiday ornaments will be created from 5 to 6 p.m. Dec. 21 for the Art of the Month event. Registration is required.
Story Time is held at 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:00 am, including a small craft and play with blocks. Children 18 months and older are welcome.
The library will be closed Dec. 25 and reopen at 11 a.m. Dec. 26.
Monessen
Public Library
326 Donner Ave. Monessen, PA 15601 Phone: 724-684-4750 Email: Monessen.Public.Library@gmail.com
Peters Township Public Library
616 E. McMurray Road McMurray, PA 15317 Phone: 724-941-9430 Website: www.ptlibrary.org
The township tree lighting holiday party for all ages is at 6 p.m. today.
Maker Mondays for ages 9-13 will be held from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Dec. 4, 11 and 18.
Tween Crafternoons is held from 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 5.
Coupon Club will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5 and 19.
Trinity Bell Choir will perform at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5.
First Lego League Jr., for kindergarten through age 10 will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6 and 20.
3Rs Book Club meets from 7 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6.
Edible Holiday Treats program will be held from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Dec. 7.
Curious about Coding class will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Dec. 7.
Super Smash Bros. Wii U Tournament will be held at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 8 for grades 6 and up.
PAWS for Reading, for preschool and up, will be held from 10 to 11:20 a.m. Saturday.
Songs from a Civil War Christmas will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Dec. 10.
Junior SAFE Club meets from 3:15 to 5 p.m. Dec. 11.
Family Ornament Night is Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m.
German Language Meetup is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 11 at Cafe Lee.
Roots Genealogy Club meets from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 12.
PTPL board meeting is at 7 p.m. Dec. 12.
Homeschoolers Group meets from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 13.
Evening Book Club will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 13.
Night with WQED will be held at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 14.
Tween Book Club for grades 3-6 meets at 4 p.m. Dec. 18.
Stamp Club will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 19.
Chess with a Champion for grades 1-6 will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19.
Afternoon Book Club for Adults will meet at 1 p.m. Dec. 20.
3D Printer demonstration will be given at 2 p.m. Dec. 20 in the second floor lab.
Beading Club for ages 16 and up will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 20.
Family Movie Night will be held at 6:45 p.m. Dec. 21 for all ages with an adult.
The library is closed Dec. 24 and 25.
Mystery Book Club meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 26.
A blood pressure clinic will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 27.
WWII Discussion Group will meet from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Dec. 27.
The library is closed Dec. 31.
Coloring, Coffee and Classics meets every Wednesday from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m.
South Fayette Township Library
515 Millers Run Road Morgan, PA 15064 Phone: 412-257-8660 Email: southfayette@ einetwork.net Website: www. southfayettelibrary.org