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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 are at the library’s temporary location – Fairpoint Building.
Make It Mondays are held from noon to 7:30 p.m. Stop by for a STEM activity every Monday that you can make yourself.
TOPS weigh loss group, with weigh-in at 5 p.m. and meeting at 5:30, meets every Tuesday.
Coffee & Crayons is held at 10:30 a.m. every Friday. Stop by and color with the community. Bring a coloring book or try one provided by the library.
Lego Club, for ages 7 and up, meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m.
Bowlby Library
311 N. West St. Waynesburg, PA 15370 Phone: 724-627-9776 Email: evakbowlby@ windstream.net Website: www.evakbowlby.org
Creative Crafting for Adults is at 5 p.m.Feb. 8. Project is a heart-shaped deco mesh wreath. Cost for materials is $20.
After Hours Game Show Night is from 4 to 8 p.m. Feb. 16. Games and activities based on popular shows.
Pinkalicious & Peterrific Premiere Party is at 11 a.m. Feb. 17. Stories, snacks, crafts & advanced viewing of the new PBS show!
The Library is closed Feb. 19.
Story Starters for children in kindergarten to grade 5 will meet at 11 a.m. Feb. 24.
Bowlby Rock Painting Class is at noon Feb. 24.
Board of Trustees Meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 26.
Reading Competition Club will be meeting at 6 p.m. on Feb. 27. Kids in grades 4-8 are invited.
Author Book Talk is at 6 p.m. Feb. 28 and will feature local author Anthony Jarrell and his published work, “Exile.” No cost.
Movie Nights at the Library are at 6 p.m. every Wednesday. Call for movie listings.
T.O.P.S. weight management group meets at 9:30 a.m. every Saturday.
Bowlby Book Club meets at 6 p.m. the second Monday every month.
Knitting Club meets at 10 a.m. the second and fourth Friday every month.
Library Lego Club meets at 11 a.m. the first Saturday of every month.
Become a Friend of the Library! Friends of Bowlby Library meet at noon Feb. 12.
Color Outside the Lines meets at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesdays.
CPR/AED Certification Class is being offered from 4 to 7 p.m. on March 1. Cost for class is $45 and due at beginning of class.
Yoga Classes being offered on Saturdays in March. Call for more details.
Code Squad Classes and Spring Story Classes will begin in March.
Brownsville Free
Public Library
100 Seneca St. Brownsville, PA 15417 Phone: 724-785-7272 Website: www.bfpl.org
The library provides access to a collection of approximately 900,000 items, free internet, computer classes, resume software, audiobooks and eBooks, online courses, history and genealogy collections and programs for children and adults through the year. Call or go to the website for more information.
Play K programs begin Feb. 7 for children ages 3 to 5. Registration is required. Call for more information.
Children’s Spring Story Time will begin at 11 a.m. Wednesdays, March 21 through May 9. No registration required.
The library will be closed Feb. 19.
Library cards are free to residents of Fayette, Washington or Greene County
Burgettstown Library
2 Kerr St., Burgettstown, PA 15021 Phone: 724-947-9780 Email: librarian@ burglibrary.org Website: www.burglibrary.org
Book Club meets at 2 p.m. Feb. 15. The book that will be discussed is “Baker Tower” by Jennifer Haigh.
Burgettstown School District will be hosting a multipart series including, Michele Burton, supervisor of Special Education, speaking on “Successfully navigating your education when you face academic, physical or emotional challenges” at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7.
Burgettstown Community Library presents an evening with Dr. Cyril Wecht at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Burgettstown Area Junior Senior High School L.G.I., 100 Bavington Road, Burgettstown. Cost is $10 a ticket. Tickets available at the library or by phone.
Anyone interested in receiving our e-newsletter call the library at 724-947-9780 or send an email to kfrazier@burglibrary.org.
Story Hour will be held on Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m.
We are offering an ABC Club for preschoolers from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays each week. The children will enjoy preschool enrichment and learning activities taught by a certified preschool teacher. The club is for ages 2 through 5 years of age and the cost is $10 a week. Contact the library to reserve a space.
Our used book store is open to the public. Hundreds of titles by all the best selling authors are available for purchase.
Citizens Library
55 S. College St. Washington, PA 15301 Phone: 724-222-2400 Fax: 724-222-2606 Website: www.washlibs.org/ citizens
Stay & Play meets from 1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 1 and Feb. 8. Sign up by calling 724-222-2400 ext. 235.
Crochet with Cheryl meets from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 6 and 20. Any skill level welcome.
Lego Club meets from 5 to 6 p.m. Feb. 12 and 26. For all ages.
“Love on the Rocks” rock painting begins at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 13. Materials supplied or bring your own.
Monthly Health Series from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 14.
Readers of the Lost Ark Book Club meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 15. “The Bean Trees” by Barbara Kingsolver.
Chess Club meets from 10 a.m. to noon for five Saturdays, Feb. 17 to March 17. Any age group or skill level welcome. Instructors are available.
Preschool Story Time meets at 3 p.m. Feb. 20. Ages 3 to 5. Pre-registration is required.
Toddler Story Times begin at 10:30 a.m. for 1 ½ to 2 year olds and 11:30 a.m. for 2 ½ to 3 year olds Feb. 21. Pre-registration is required.
Rama Karamcheti is from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 24, the fifth annual fund event for Citizens Library. Contributions any time are payable to Washington County Community Foundation or wccf.net/for-donors/list-of-funds/rama-karamcheti-fund-for-citizens-library.
Puppet show and Craft at 6 p.m. Feb. 28. 724-222-2400 ext. 235.
Children’s Book of the Month is “How Raggedy Ann got her Candy Hear” by Johnny Gruelle.
Adult Book of the month is “The Woman in the Window” by A.J. Finn
TGIF is all day on Fridays in the Children’s Dept. Drop in activity.
Citibooks used bookstore open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.
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
Frank Sarris
Public Library
35 N. Jefferson Ave. Canonsburg, PA 15317 Phone: 724-745-1308 Website: www. franksarrislibrary.org
Page Turners, High School Book Club, is reading “Vigilante Poets of Selwyn Academy” by Kate Hattemer and meets in the Teen Lounge from 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 3.
Vegas Day for senior citizens from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 5.
Teen Advisory Board comprised of students in grades 7 through 12 meets from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 5.
Paint & Sip, an evening of painting with light bites, wine and the company of friends meets from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 8. Registration deadline and $20 fee due by Feb 6.
Be My Valentine’s Day Gala. Join us in the Children’s Department for games, crafts, cookies and some heart-felt stories from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 10.
Fiction Book Club will be discussing Jodi Picoult’s “Small Great Things” from noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 14.
Vegas Day for senior citizens from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb.19.
Non Fiction Book Club will discuss “The Quartet” by Joseph Ellis at 2 p.m. Feb. 20.
Story Time for children 9 months to 5 years old is Monday and Thursday mornings starting Feb. 12.
Madcap Mondays for grades 5 to 8 is from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. starting Feb. 12. Science, crafts, slime, painting, bots and more. Call the Children’s Desk at 724-745-1308 to sign up.
Madcap Mondays for grades 2 to 4 from 5:30 to 630 starting Feb. 12. Science, crafts, slime, painting, bots and more. Call the Children’s Desk at 724-745-1308 to sign up.
Spanish Story Time at 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays starting Feb. 13 with stories and songs in Spanish with Ms. Noreen.
Family Night is an evening story hour with stories, games and activities on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Little Picassos for children ages 2 to 5 along with their fun loving adult can join Miss Barb for a craft with things like glitter, glue, water, paints etc. at 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays. Dress appropriately.
Lego Club meets every Wednesday 5 to 6 p.m.
Table Top Gaming, organized board game playing time happens from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays.
Wiggles and Giggles, a motion class for 2 to 5 year olds at 11:15 a.m. Thursdays. They will be moving and dancing for 35-40 minutes.
Of Dice and Men, Roleplaying games take place at 2 p.m. Saturdays.
Fredericktown
Area Library
P.O. Box 625 Fredericktown, PA 15333 Phone: 724-377-0017 Email: fredpl@ atlanticbbn.net Website: www.fredpublib.org
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
The library is raffling off three original watercolor paintings by Lisa Rasmussen, who has taught many painting classes at the library. Tickets are $1 each. A winning ticket for each of the three paintings will be drawn on March 31. Proceeds benefit the library.
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
The library is selling local history books for $15.
Monessen Public Library
326 Donner Ave. Monessen, PA 15601 Phone: 724-684-4750 Email: Monessen.Public.Library@gmail.com
Monongahela Area
Public Library
813 W Main St. Monongahela, PA 15063 Phone: 724-258-5409
Home Buying for the First Time Homebuyer is from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 1. Local expert Marianne Kleppner will do a presentation on getting started on a home-buying journey. This program is free.
Writer’s Group is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Feb. 7 and 21. The Writer’s Group meets the first and third Wednesdays of every month at the library to critique and encourage each other’s writing. Writing exercises are utilized and tips and advice are given to budding writers.
Candy Science is from 5 to 6 p.m. Feb. 8, with candy-themed science experiments. For ages 6 and older. Registration is required.
Art of the Month is from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 12. February’s project is love sonnets and valentines using up-cycling. This program is open to ages 8 and up. Registration is required.
Quilters’ Group is from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 12 and 19.
Book Bites is from 1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 15. The February book is “The Woman in Cabin 10” by Ruth Ware.
Adulting 101, Personal Finances, meets from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 19. February’s session will be dedicated to check writing and balancing a check book. This program is geared toward teens and young adults. Registration is required.
Essential Oils for You and Your Family meets from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 22. Carly Hunter from Young Living Essential Oils will lead a discussion and answer session on the benefits of using essential oils, including ways to improve wellness. Registration is required by Feb. 19.
Nookworms is from 4 to 5 p.m. Feb. 26 for ages 11 to 18. For February, the book is “The Martian Chronicles” by Ray Bradbury.
Pajama Storytime is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28 for an evening of special bedtime stories and block play. Children 18 months and up are welcome to join the fun and socialize with others their age. Pajamas are encouraged.
Basic Computer Classes are every Friday by appointment only.
Crochet Club is from 6 to 8 p.m. every Monday and Tuesday. Bring yarn and hook and join us to sit a while, chat, and work on your creations with fellow crochet enthusiasts.
Story Time is from 11 a.m. to noon every Tuesday and Wednesday. Ms. Becky reads with the children, completes a small craft, and incorporates some block play. Children 18 months and up are welcome to socialize with others their age.
Peters Township
Public Library
616 E. McMurray Road McMurray, PA 15317 Phone: 724-941-9430 Website: www.ptlibrary.org
Teen Afternoon Movie for grades 6 and up from 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 2.
Magic Tree House Book Club for ages kindergarten and up will meet from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Feb. 3. Book for discussion will be “Abe Lincoln at Last!”
Library Youth Advisory Council for grades 6 and up will meet from 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 3.
Take Your Child to the Library Day for all ages from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 3. Special performance by Josh and Gab at noon followed by a cookie reception.
Teen Book and Lunch Club for grades 6 and up will meet from noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 3 to discuss “Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda” by Becky Albertalli. A pizza lunch will be provided.
Maker Monday for ages 9 through 13 from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Feb. 5.
Tween Crafternoons for ages 9 to 13 will meet from 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 6.
Coupon Club will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 6 and 20.
FIRST LEGO League Jr. for ages kindergarten to 10 will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7 and 21.
The 3R’s Book Club will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Feb. 7.
A Night with WQED for all ages will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8 featuring Pinkalicious & Peterrific.
Super Smash Bros Wii U Tournament for grades 6 and up will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 9.
PAWS for Reading for preschool and up will be held from 10 to 11:20 a.m. Feb. 10.
Junior SAFE Club for ages 9 to 13 will meet from 3:15 to 5 p.m. Feb 12 and 26.
German Conversation Meetup will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 12 in Café Lee.
Valentine’s X and O Storytime will be held from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Feb. 12.
Roots Genealogy Club will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 13.
Teen Valentine’s Day Cupcake Boss will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Feb. 13.
Homeschoolers Group will meet from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 14 and 28.
The Evening Book Club for Adults will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 14 to discuss “The Bookseller” by Cynthia Swanson.
SPARK Science for Tweens for Grades 4-6 will meet from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Feb. 15.
Family Movie Night for all ages with an adult will start at 6:45 p.m. Feb. 15. Featured will be “My Little Pony.”
Global Challenges and US National Security Strategy with senior officers from the United States Army War College will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 15.
Teen Binge Watch Day for grade 6 and up from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 16 and 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 19 featuring episodes from “Stranger Things.”
Spanish Conversation Circle will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 17.
Tween Read It and Eat Book Club for boys and girls in grades 3-6 from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Feb. 19. Book for discussion will be “The Storm in the Barn” by Matt Phelan.
Go Green Club will meet at 7 p.m. Feb. 19.
The Stamp Club will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 20.
Chess with a Champion for grades 1-6 will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20.
The Afternoon Book Club for Adults will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 21 to discuss “The Razor’s Edge” by W. Somerset Maugham.
Beading Club for ages 16 and up will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 21.
“Those Were the Days” Meet-up will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Feb. 22 in Café Lee.
All Ages Super Smash Bros Wii Tournament from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 23.
Adulting 101, How to Communicate Like an Adult, will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Feb. 24. Refreshments will be provided.
WQED Writing Workshop for children will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. February 25.
Mystery Book Club will meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m Feb. 27 to discuss “Triptych” by Karin Slaughter.
WWII Discussion Group will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 28.
Dungeon and Dragons for grades 6 and up meets from 1 to 3 p.m. every Sunday in the Teen Room.
Soft Chalk Pastels for ages 6 ½ to 13 will be offered from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. Cost is $20 plus supplies.
Coloring, Coffee and Classics will meet from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday in Café Lee.
The board meets the second Tuesday of the month.
South Fayette Township Library
515 Millers Run Road Morgan, PA 15064 Phone: 412-257-8660 Email: southfayette@ einetwork.net Website: www. southfayettelibrary.org
Puppy Tales will be held at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 3 for children ages 6 and up. Register online. Held in the South Fayette Senior Center.
A Valentine’s Day Centerpiece Program for adults will be held at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Feb. 10. Cost: $15. Register at the circulation desk.
Snow and Ice Science Program will be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 13 for children ages 7-10.
A Sushi Making Demonstration for adults will be held at 11 a.m. Feb. 17. Cost is $10. Register at the circulation desk.
Math Mites will be held at 11 a.m. on Mondays for children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers. Register for each week.
Toddler Storytime is held at 10 a.m. every Tuesday and Friday for children birth through age 3.
Preschool Storytime is held at 11 a.m. every Tuesday and Friday for children ages 4 to 6 years.
West Newton Library
124 N. Water Street West Newton, PA 15089 Phone: 724-633-0798 Website: www. westnewtonlibrary.com
The library, a member of WLN network, is holding a drive to encourage people to receive their free library card with proper identification.
Newer book donations, no encyclopedias or textbooks, and used jewelry are being accepted for an April Jewelry Sale Fundraiser.
Federal and state income tax forms and Rent Rebate booklets are available.
Story Time Hour is from 10 to 11 a.m. Feb. 10. Children will hear a story, complete a craft and enjoy cookies and juice boxes. The program is free.
The library is in need of volunteers to help cover shifts on an as-needed basis to cover for regular volunteers when they are unable to work. Hours are Monday and Thursday noon to 5 p.m., Wednesday noon to 8 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call Director Robin Matty if interested.