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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
931 Main St. Bentleyville, PA 15314 Phone: 724-239-5122 FAX: 724-239-5196 Email: bentpublib@gmail.com
Bowlby Library
311 N. West St. Waynesburg, PA 15370 Phone: 724-627-9776 Email: evakbowlby@ windstream. net Website: www.evakbowlby.org
Essential Oils: Emotional Wellness will be held at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 2.
Lego Brick Masters meets at 11 a.m. Aug. 4 and 25, for all ages. The library will provide Legos.
Play K, a new program for kindergarten students, will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 6, 10, 13 and 17. Call to register.
Annual Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium Trip will be held Aug. 18. Deadline for ticket orders is Aug. 6. Cost is $20 for 2 and older and includes bus transportation. Call for more information.
Creative Crafting for Adults is 5 p.m. Aug. 9. The craft is a painted rock photo holder. This month, the class is free and all materials will be supplied. Call to register.
Camp Wonderopolis family camp will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 10, including many hands-on activities to enhance learning about the Symphony of Wonders. A caregiver must attend with child.
Night with the Washington Wild Things for Summer Reading participants will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 22. Tickets must be ordered by Aug. 10. Transportation is not provided. Family members can purchase additional tickets for $8.
Bowlby Book Club meets at 6 p.m. Aug. 13. This month is “Saving Faith” by James Patterson.
Summer Reading Quest is underway through Aug. 18. Call the library for times and days. Free lunches will be provided by the Summer Food Partnership during Reading Quest on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and snacks on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Adults can participate by reading and competing for prizes. Call or stop by to register.
Young Writers Group, for grades 9-12, will meet at 5 p.m. Aug. 21.
Beginners Yoga by Christina Turner of Yoga Precepts will be held the first three Mondays of the month at 5:30 p.m. for $10 per class. The fourth Monday is “Happy Hour Yoga” for a $5 donation to the library. Call early to register.
Movie nights are held at 5 p.m. every Wednesday, including free popcorn and beverages. Contact the library for schedule of films.
Knitting Club meets at 5 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month. All skill levels are welcome.
TOPS weight management support group meets from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Saturday.
Brownsville
Free Public Library
100 Seneca St. Brownsville, PA 15417 Phone: 724-785-7272 Website: www.bfpl.org
Children’s Summer Quest Program is underway through Aug. 4 for children 14 and under. Check online or at the library for a program of events, including Maker Mondays, Technology Tuesdays, and Field Day Fridays.
Limited summer hours will take place through Aug. 11. Mondays 12:30 to 8 p.m.; Tuesdays through Thursdays 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m; Fridays and Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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.
Burgettstown Library
2 Kerr St. Burgettstown, PA 15021 Phone: 724-947-9780 Email: librarian@ burglibrary.org Website: www.burglibrary.org
Through Sept. 8, Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A concert on the lawn with Erica Lee will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8.
Book club will be held at 2 p.m. Aug. 16. “Me Before You” by JoJo Moyes will be discussed.
School Supply Scavenger Hunt will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 24. Call to register.
Quilter’s Club meets from 6 to 8 p.m. the second Thursday of the month. There will be a Quilt Show held at the library Sept. 15 and 16. Anyone interested in participating can contact Lori Antonetti at 412-580-0559.
Story time is held at 10 a.m. Fridays.
California Public Library
100 Wood St. California, PA 15419 Phone: 724-938-2907 Email: director@calpublib.org Website: www.calpublib.org
Chartiers-Houston Library
730 W. Grant St. Houston, PA 15342 Phone: 724-745-4300 Website: www. chartiershoustonlibrary.org
Super Science Jr. classes for kids ages 3-7 will be held Aug. 1 and 15.
Library Sock Hop will be at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 2 with ’50s-style costumes encouraged.
Super Science class for kids ages 8-13 will be held Aug. 8.
Free CPR Training class will be held at 5 p.m. Aug. 13. Registration is required.
Yoga for Beginners class meets every Monday at 5:30 p.m. for $1 per person. There is no class Aug. 13.
Grown Up Coloring will meet every Wednesday at 5 p.m.
Page to Stage Reader’s Theatre for kids ages 8 and up meets every Thursday at 4:30 p.m.
The library offers individualized homework help for elementary school students and one-on-one computer training by appointment.
Citizens Library
55 S. College St. Washington, PA 15301 Phone: 724-222-2400 Fax: 724-222-2606 Website: www.washlibs.org/ citizens
Lego Club for all ages meets from 5 to 6 p.m. Aug. 13 and 27.
Citibooks’ Half-off Book Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 16.
Readers of the Lost Ark Book Club meets at 6 p.m. Aug. 16 in the Conference Room.
Middle Grade Book Club meets at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 16 for grades 6-8.
Summer Quest deadline to turn in reading and activity logs and Wild Things orders is 4 p.m. Aug. 17.
Citibooks’ $5 Bag Sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 18.
The children’s book of the month is “Meet Felicity” by Valerie Tripp with a random drawing Aug. 31 open to children 12 and under.
Crochet classes are held the first and third Tuesday of the month.
TGIF every Friday all day in the Children’s Department make a craft or play a game.
CitiBooks, a used book store 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.
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
Summer hours with the library open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays will be in effect through Sept. 1.
Harry Potter Mini-Camp will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 1-3 for ages 7-16. The cost is $25.
Summer Quest reading challenge runs through Aug. 3.
A trip to Laurel Caverns will take place Aug. 6. Transportation will be provided. All ages can earn free tickets by participating in the reading challenge. Additional tickets are $10.
Friends of the Library will host a golf outing at Carmichaels Golf Club to raise funds for the library on Aug. 7. The cost is $60 per person and includes 18 holes of golf, cart, coffee and donuts, hot dogs lunch and chance at prizes. Call 724-966-8993 to register.
Stuff the Bus with the Greene County United Way will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 15 at Lions Club Park JC Pavilion. Dial 2-1-1 to register.
The library will be closed Aug. 17.
A book sale by the Friends of the Library will be held Aug. 20-Sept. 1.
Library Night at Washington Wild Things will be held at 6:05 p.m. Aug. 22. Readers under 18 can earn free tickets. Additional tickets are $10 per person. Tickets can be purchased at the gate.
Frank Sarris
Public Library
35 N. Jefferson Ave. Canonsburg, PA 15317 Phone: 724-745-1308 Website: www. franksarrislibrary.org
Teen Advisory Board for grades 7-12 will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 1.
High School Page Turners Book Club will meet to discuss “The Brothers Karamazov” by Fyodor Dostoyevski from 3 to 4 p.m. Aug. 3.
The library will be closed Aug. 4 to participate in North Strabane Community Day at North Strabane Park from 3 to 8 p.m.
Fiction Book Club will discuss “A Spool of Blue Thread” by Anne Tyler at noon on Aug. 8.
Paint & Sip, an evening of painting while enjoying light bites, wine and the company of friends, will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 16. The fee is $20 and deadline to register is Aug. 14.
Young Explorer Kit Open House from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 18 will highlight the Language and Socialization kits designed for infants through first grade.
Adult Nonfiction Book Club will meet at 2 p.m. on Aug. 21.
Osteoporosis Prevention & Education program with Lynette Judy, RN, of Allegheny Health Network will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 21, with heel scans offered at 5 p.m. For more information, email lyoder@franksarrislibrary.org.
Ultimate Gaming Friday in the YA Department will be held from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Aug. 24.
Canonsburg Light-up Mural is displayed in the Athena Sarris Art Gallery. The mural was made by 7th- and 8th-graders from Canon-McMillan Middle School.
Lego Club for children in grades K-4 is held from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays.
Knitting/Crocheting Group meets from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays.
One-on-one computer instruction is available by appointment with designated library staff.
Fredericktown Area Library
P.O. Box 625 Fredericktown, PA 15333 Phone: 724-377-0017 Email: fredpl@ atlanticbbn.net Website: www. fredpublib.org
Reading Records runs through Aug. 16. Stop in for more information.
Book Buddies Book Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7. “The Other Einstein” by Marie Benedict will be discussed. Dawn Bell will host.
Library Board of Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 15.
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
Summer Reading Quest sessions, for grades K-5, will be held at the library, with most from 10 a.m. to noon, through Aug. 11. Kids can participate in up to six sessions and earn tickets toward prizes. Stop by or call for information and to register.
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
Summer hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 12 to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Monongahela Area Library
813 W. Main St. Monongahela, PA 15063 Phone: 724-258-5409 Email: monongahelalib@ gmail.com
The library is participating in the Community Food Bank’s Summer Food Service Program, providing free meals to kids 18 and younger, through Aug. 10.
Story time with Miss Becky will be held for pre-K from 11 a.m. to noon Aug. 1 and 5.
Architecture of Main Street program with Terry Necciai will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 2.
Musical Jeopardy for grades 6-12 will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Aug. 6.
Make Your Own Instrument for grades K-5 will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Aug. 7.
Symphony of Songs program for all ages will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 9. Listen to the sounds of nature and imitate outdoor sounds.
Crochet Club meets from 6 to 8 p.m. every Monday and Tuesday.
Creating with Legos for all ages will be held Fridays through Aug. 10 from 1 to 2 p.m.
Basic computer classes, by appointment only, are given every Friday from 2 to 2:30 and 3 to 3:30 p.m.
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 3R’s Book Club will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Aug. 1.
Teen Throwback Thursday Movie Nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 2, 9 and 16.
Intro to Word will be offered from 7 to 8 p.m. Aug. 2. Registration is required.
Teen Afternoon Movie for grades 6 and up from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 3.
Teen Watermelon Eating Contest at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 3.
Youth Advisory Council for grades 6 and up from 11 a.m. to noon Aug. 4.
Teen Book Lunch Club from noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 4. Book for discussion is “The Cruel Prince” by Holly Black.
Teen Musical Mondays for grades 6 and up from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 6 and 13.
Karaoke Kids Monday will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6.
Devices 101 will be offered from 10 to 11 a.m. Aug. 7.
Tween Crafternoons for ages 9 to 13 will meet from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 7.
Coupon Club will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 7 and 21.
The Evening Book Club for Adults will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 8 to discuss “Love” by Toni Morrison.
A Night with WQED for all ages will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9 featuring Peg + Cat.
Super Smash Bros Wii U Tournament for grades 6 and up will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 10 and 24.
PAWS for Reading for preschool and up will be held from 10 to 11:20 a.m. Aug. 11.
Jr. SAFE Club will meet from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 13 and 27.
German Conversation Meetup will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 13 in Café Lee.
Roots Genealogy Club will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 14.
Afternoon Book Club for Adults will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 15 to discuss “Phantom Warrior: The Heroic True Story of PVT. John McKinney’s One-Man Stand Against the Japanese in World War II” by Forrest Bryant Johnson.
FIRST LEGO League Jr. for ages kindergarten to 10 will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 15.
Family Movie Musical Night for all ages with an adult will start at 6:45 p.m. Aug. 16. The featured film will be “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.”
Climbing Your Family Tree will be offered from 7 to 8 p.m. Aug. 16. Registration is required.
Sensory Story time for children with special needs, their families and siblings will be offered from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Aug. 18. Registration is required.
Teen Bad Poetry Day will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 18.
Tween Rock and Read Book Club for grades 3 to 6 will be held from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Aug. 20. Book for discussion will be “Hiding Out at the Pancake Palace” by Nan Marino.
Tween Music Maker Monday for ages 9 through 13 will be held from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Aug. 20.
Intro to Excel will be offered Aug. 21 from 10 to 11 a.m. Registration is required.
Chess with a Champion for grades 1 through 6 will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21.
Stamp Club will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 21.
History of Vietnam will be offered at 7 p.m. Aug. 23 with guest speaker Todd DePastino. Registration is requested
Your Digital Library class will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Aug. 27.
Word – Resumes and Cover Letters class will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 27. Registration is required.
Mystery Book Club for adults will meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 28. Book for discussion is “Circle of Influence” by Annette Dashofy.
WWII Discussion Group will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 29.
Those Were the Days Meet-Up will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Aug. 30 in Café Lee.
Crochet Club meets from 6 to 7:30 every Monday on the second floor.
Coloring, Coffee and Classics will meet from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday in Café Lee.
South Fayette Township Library
515 Millers Run Road Morgan, PA 15064 Phone: 412-257-8660 Email: southfayette@ einetwork.net Website: www. southfayettelibrary.org
Preschool – Bridge to Reading 2018 Story time will be held at 11 a.m. Aug 1 and 8 for children ages 3-6.
Stretch/Restorative Blend Class at Bend the Bridge Yoga Studio will be held at 6 p.m. Aug. 1 for 18 years or older. Cost is a donation to library in any amount. Register online.
Construction Club will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 3 for children ages 3-8.
Puppy Tales will be held at 1 p.m. Aug. 4 for children ages 6 and up. Registration is required.
Rock Your Locker will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 7 for ages 10 and up.
Between Two Libraries Book Club will be held at 11 a.m. Aug. 7. This month’s book is “The Women in the Castle” by Jessica Shattuck.
Learning Knitting with Michele will be held at 7 p.m. on Aug. 8, 15, 22. Cost is $5 for one class, or $10 for 2 or 3 classes, payable at start of first class. Register for each class attending. Bring a skein of multicolored yarn and a pair of knitting needles with stoppers, US-6, US-7 or US-8.
Pinterest Crafts Fab or Fail will be held at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 9 for ages 12 and up. Register online.
Bring-a-Friend Potluck will be held at noon Aug. 11. Sign up for a recipe at the circulation desk.
Kids in Motion will be held at 10:30 a.m. Mondays. For children ages 2-8. Register online.
Scrabble Club is held from 1 to 3 p.m. every Monday. No registration required.
Beginner Chess is held at 5:30 p.m. Mondays for children in grades K-8. Register online.
Experienced Chess is held at 6:45 p.m. Mondays for children in grades K-8. Register online.
Toddler story time is held at 10 a.m. Wednesdays for children ages 12-36 months.
Preschool story time is held at 11 a.m. Wednesdays for children ages 3-6.
West Newton Library
124 N. Water St. West Newton, PA 15089 Phone: 724-633-0798 Website: www. westnewtonlibrary.com
Donations of books, especially large print books, and jewelry are being accepted at the library noon to 5 p.m. Monday and Thursday, noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.