Sep 28, 2013 22 min read

P.O. Box 547 Avella, PA 15312 Phone: 724-587-5688 Email: aaplib@hky.com

931 Main St. Bentleyville, PA 15314 Phone: 724-239-5122 Fax: 724-239-5196

The library’s board of trustees will meet at the library at 7 p.m. Thursday. The meeting is open to the public.

Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 1681 meets at the library at 5 p.m. Tuesdays. The first meeting is free. Yearly membership is $28 with a $1 meeting fee.

The library will be closed Oct. 14.

Children ages 12-16 are invited to “Barbie Zombie” night at the library, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 16. Register early to pick a Barbie from a limited supply. To register, call the library or stop in..

Friends of Bentleyville Public Library’s annual jewelry sale will be held at 10 a.m. Nov. 8 (early bird access, available with a $5 donation, is 9:30 a.m.) and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 9. Jewelry donations are being accepted. Purses and scarves also will be available this year.

Friends of Bentleyville Public Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28. Upcoming fundraisers will be discussed.

The library’s book club will meet at 6 p.m. Oct. 17. “A Wrinkle in Time’ by Madeleine L’Engle will be discussed. New members are welcome. Contact the library to reserve a copy of the book.

Thelibrary is accepting books for a sale to be held from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 25 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 26. Encyclopedias, text books or damp and musty items will not be accepted.

Friends of Bentleyville Public Library are offering a “Black Friday Shopping Spree Ticket,” which includes a $100 gift card to each of these stores: Macy’s, Sears, Penney’s, Kohl’s, Marshall/TJ Max, Lowe’s, Home Depot, Toys R Us, Walmart and Target. The are also $50 gift cards for gasoline, Giant Eagle, K-Mart and Pebble’s. Tickets are $3 and play on the Nov. 23 evening drawing of the Pennsylvania lottery. For more information, call 724-239-5122.

Storytime is held at 11 a.m. Mondays. To register, call the library or stop in.

311 N. West St. Waynesburg, PA 15370 Phone: 724-627-9776 Email: evakbowlby@windstream.net Website: www.evakbowlby.org

Fall story hours begin Tuesday and run fo 10 weeks. The library is taking registration for the following groups:

• Acting up, ages 6-12, Monday 4 p.m.

• Preschoolers, ages 3-4, Tuesday 10:30 a.m.; ages 4-5, Monday 11:30 a.m.

• Toddlers, ages 18-35 months, Tuesday 5 p.m. and Thursday 10:30 a.m.

• Young adults, ages 13 and up, Wednesday 4 p.m.

• Stories under the moon, ages 3-6, Wednesday 5 p.m.

• Baby lapsit, ages birth-18 months, Monday 1:30 p.m.

For more information, call the library and ask for the children’s department.

The library will be closed Oct. 14.

The library’s book club will be meet at 5 p.m. Oct. 15. “Girls Like Us,” by Sheila Weller will be discussed. New members are welcome.

The library will host a family literacy fall festival from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25. There will be fall-themed activities, games, crafts and snacks for the family. To register, call the library.

The library is offering WAGGIN seminars at 3 p.m. Oct. 9, 10 a.m. Oct. 17 and 10 a.m. Oct. 24. Sessions will cover Polaris database and the online catalog, as well as how to manage anonline account. To register, call the library.

2 Kerr St. Burgettstown, PA 15021 Phone: 724-947-9780 Email: burglib@cobweb.net Website: www.burglibrary.org

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.chartiershoustonlibrary.org

Citizens Library

55 S. College St. Washington, PA 15301 Phone: 724-222-2400 FAX: 724-222-2606

The library will host the Mon Valley Paranormal Research Society at 2 p.m. Oct. 19. The session will cover how the group conducts investigations. Guests are welcome.

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. CitiBooks is staffed by volunteers, and all proceeds benefit the library. To volunteer, email friendsofcitizenslibrary@gmail.com.

Downloadable eBooks and audiobooks are available. All you need is a valid library card which includes your email address. Instructions and training videos are available at http://waggin.lib.overdrive.com

To sign up for library updates, text CITIZENS to 22828. Message and data rates may apply.

Marcia Ferguston, author of “North of Supposed To Be,” will be speak at noon Oct. 8. The program is free. Lunch is available for $5 after the program.

Dine at Applebee’s at Trinity Point on Oct. 14 and 15 percent of your bill will be donated to Friends of Citizens Library.

CitiBooks’ $5 bag sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 5.

The library is seeking crafters for its holiday craft show Nov. 23. For an application, call 724-222-2400, ext. 238, by Tuesday.

Scary Halloween Stories with Alan Irvine will be held at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 29.

Fred Alexander Fleet is a world traveler, essayist, poet, screenwriter, musical film composer and a contributor to International Living Magazine, Motley Fool and Yahoo.com. He will read from his books, “Happiness is What We Live For” and “Notes from a Whimsical Observer” from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 12. The event is free.

Library patrons now have access to BookFlix from Scholastic. BookFlix is an online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks with Weston Woods related nonfiction eBooks. It’s suited for children in Pre-K through 3rd grade. For more details, visit www.washlibs.org/citizens/specialresources

Searching for Scholarships, part of the library’s college-bound series, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Students will browse a variety of online databases and print resources for scholarships for which they are eligible. Limited computers will be available. Feel free to bring a personal laptop or tablet. Registration is required; call the library, email TeenCitizens@gmail.com or visit “Teen Department” at www.washlibs.org/Citizens.

Essay Writing Workshop, a two-part series, will be held at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 9 and Oct. 23. Students in grades 9-12 can learn about applying for scholarships and college admission. Cost is $20. Registration is required; call the library, email TeenCitizens@gmail.com or visit “Teen Department” at www.washlibs.org/Citizens.

Stitching Club meets at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 7 and Oct. 28 in the downstairs meeting room. The project is a knitted bat or pumpkin towell for Halloween.

Teen Scavenger Hunt, for children in grades 6-12, will be held form 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 14.

YA Book Pictionary, for children in grades 6-12, will be held from 7 to 8 p.m Oct. 15.

Book Crafternoon, for children in grades 6-12, will be held at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 16. Book-facing, paper art and page sculpting are some of the activities.

Tween Book Club will discuss “Rules” by Cynthia Lord at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 17. The program is for children in grades 4-7. Registration is required; call the library or email TeenCitizens@gmail.com.

Groundbreaking Reads book cub will discuss “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” by Rebecca Skloot at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 24. Copies can be reserved at www.waggin.org. Download the e-book or audio at www.waggin.lib.overdrive.com. For more details, call the library or email kpretz@citlib.org.

All Hallows Read & Monster Crafts will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31.

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

The library’s board of directors will hold a wine-tasting event at 6 p.m. Oct. 19 at Carmichaels fire hall, 420 West George St. The event features four wineries: Thistlethwaite Vineyards, Greenhouse Winery, Christian W. Klay Winery and the Ripepi Winery & Vineyard. Guests will sample wines from each winery and enjoy a catered dinner by Myers Catering and Decorating of Uniontown. Tickets are $25 each and may be purchased at the library or from members of the board. Deadline is Oct. 11. For more details, call the library.

35 N. Jefferson Ave. Canonsburg, PA 15317 Phone: 724-745-1308 Website: www.franksarrislibrary.org

Crop Scrapbooking will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Materials are provided for $2. To register, call or visit the library.

Mystery Book Club will discuss “Sworn to Silence,” by Linda Castillo at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

Candlemaking will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 7. Materials are provided for $2. To register, call or visit the library.

The library board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 8.

Friends of the Library will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 9. The annual luncheon will be addressed.

Teens can learn how to make Knuckle Rings from noon to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 12. Bring needle-nose pliers if you have them. There is no fee but registration is requested; call or visit the library.

A program on Polymer Beads will be held from noon to 2 p.m Oct. 26. Materials are provided for $2 fee. To register, call or visit the library.

Leather Crafting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 28 and Nov. 4. Materials are provided for $2 fee. To register, call or visit the library.

Harvest Party will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 30 for home-schooled and cyber-schooled children. There will be games, craft sand refreshments will be served. To register, call or visit the library.

Students in grades 3-5 can make Friendships Bracelets from noon to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 2. Participants can make a bracelet for themselves and one for a friend. To register, call or visit the library.

Teen Drama Club, a six-week program, begins at 3:15 p.m. Nov. 7. To register, call or visit the library.

Fashion Divas, a six-week program, begins at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 7. There is a $5 fee. To register, call or visit the library. Students in grades 3-5 will create clothing.

Library Explorers, for students in kindergarten through fourth grade, is held at 5 p.m. Mondays. To register, call or visit the library.

Family Night is held at 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. Each week, there will be differently themed stories, crafts, and games. To register, call or visit the library.

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 will meet at 2 p.m. Oct. 6. “A Thousand Splendid Suns “by Khaled Hosseini will be discussed. Kate Caprini is the hostess.

Friends of the Library will not meet for the remainder of the year.

The library’s board of trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 16. The budget committee meets at 6 p.m.

Preschool Story Hour begins at 10 a.m. Thursday. To register, call or email the library or access the library’s Facebook page.

Reading Rangers book club, for students in grades 4-6, will meet at 7 p.m. Oct. 9.

Make-It Family Night will be held at 6 p.m. Oct. 23. Parents of children in kindergarten through second grade will work with their children to create projects based on a book they read together.

The library will be closed Oct. 5 for Fredericktown’s Fall Fest and Car Show.

The library will be closed Oct. 14.

Rep. Pam Snyder’s community uutreach staff is at the library from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Tuesday of each month. Appointments are not necessary.

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.heritagepublib.org

The annual fall auction will take place between Oct. 12 and Nov. 16. Drawings and a bake sale will be held Nov. 16. There will be prizes from LA Fitness, Mary Kay Products, Pittsburgh Symphony, Nam’s Karate, Texas Roadhouse and tickets to the Nov. 29 Pitt/Miami football game.

Second annual safety fair will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 12 . There will be a self-defense demonstration by Nam’s Karate and the Oakdale masons will register children for their CHIP Program.

Book discussion group meets Oct. 8. “Warning Signs,” by Stephen White will be discussed.

Lego Club will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 19. This month’s theme is scary.

Second annual Halloween Spooktacular will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25. There will be a trail walks, games and crafts.

Moonlight Flicks is a new program for kids. “Wreck It Ralph” will be shown at 7 p.m. Oct. 18. Admission is free but snacks will be sold. Bring sleeping bags, pillows and whatever makes your child feel comfy.

Friends of the Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 16.

Weight Watchers meets at 6 p.m. Tuesdays.

The library is participants of ABITIBI Recycling Fundraising Program. Bring your paper to the yellow Dumpsters.

Science ROCKS, for children ages 7 to 15, will be held froms 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30. The project is a bubbling lava lamp.

The library board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 9. New board members are needed.

Storybook Time is held from 11 to noon Thursdays.

Tween Book Club will discuss “How to Eat Fried Worms” by Thomas Rockwell at 6 p.m. Oct. 17.

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

326 Donner Ave.

Monessen, PA 15601

jill.mplkids@gmail.com

616 E. McMurray Road McMurray, PA 15317 Phone: 724-941-9430 Website: www.ptlibrary.org

Chalk & oil pastel drawing class will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 1 through Oct. 22. It’s for children ages 6 to 13. Cost is $15 plus supplies. Students will learn basic drawing techniques. Register at the library’s circulation desk; see the supply list when registering.

Couponing Clubs meets from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Oct. 15.

Social Networking on the Internet is held from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Tuesday. Cost is $5. This class will be a demonstration of three of the common forms of social networking including Twitter, Facebook, and Blogging. Registration is not complete until payment is received; register at the library’s circulation desk.

Teen Ping Pong Challenge is held from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays.

Teen Chess is held from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursdays. Register at the Children’s Reference Desk.

Trading Card and Anime Club meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Fridays.

After-hours movie night will be held at 5 p.m. Friday. “Iron Man 3” will be shown.

Magic Tree House book club will discuss “Hautned House on Hallows Eve” from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday. The club is for students in grades 2-4.

The library’s Youth Advisory Council will meet from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Teen book club will discuss “Every Day,” by David Levithan from noon to 12:45 p.m. Saturday.

Dungeons and Dragons is held from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. Pros and new players are welcome to join us for this ongoing game. Register at the children’s reference desk.

Gamers Unite! is held from 3 to 5 p.m. Mondays. Register at the children’s reference desk.

Introduction to Crochet will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 7-28. Cost is $30 and includes a start-up kit with crochet hook and yarn. Learn the basics of this art. Register at the library’s circulation desk.

Teen Crafternoons is held from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays. The library will supply materials. Register at the children’s reference desk.

Roots Genealogy Club meets from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 8. Participants share resources, information and methods for exploring family history. Register at the library’s circulation desk.

Powerpoint Presentations will be held from 7 to 8:40 p.m. Oct. 8. Cost is $5. Learn how to prepare slide presentations using different themes and layouts. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required. Register at the library’s circulation desk.

Homeschoolers Group meets from 3 to 4 p.m. Oct. 9 and Oct. 23. While parents facilitate their own idea swap group, children will participate in a librarian-led enrichment class. Registration is requested, visit the children’s department.

Evening book club for adults will discuss “Honolulu,” by Alan Brennert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 9.

Photo club meets from 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 9. Annual dues for the club are $15.

Family movie night will be held from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Oct. 10. “The Croods” will be shown.

Paws for Reading will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 12. Children in grades 1 and up can visit with a registered therapy dog at the library to gain extra self-confidence and fluency by spending time reading to these attentive animals. Call or stop in to sign up for your 20-minute time slot. Register in the children’s department.

Girls book club will discuss “Out of My Mind,” by Sharon Draper from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 14. The club is for girls in grades 3-6.

Dan Rooney and Carol Peterson will discuss “Allegheny City: A History of Pittsburgh’s North Side” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15. Among the issues.Rooney will address are the role of the Pennsylvania Railroad in the landscape, famous North Side families and his faith in the future of the neighborhood. Peterson will provide details about the architecture and ethnic groups on the North Side. Copies of the book will be available for signing and purchase after the discussion. Registration is required. Email programs@ptlibrary.org or call the library.

Cover letters and resumes will be held from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Oct. 15. Students will learn how to use Microsoft Word on a PC to prepare professional cover letters and resumes. To register, visit the circulation desk or call the library.

Afternoon book club for adults meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 16. “Hidden America: From Coal Miners to Cowboys, an Extraordinary Exploration of the Unseen People Who Make This Country Work,” by Jeanne Marie Laskas will be discussed. Laskas will attend.

Beading club meets from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 16. To regiser, email programs@ptlibrary.org or call the library.

Energy Audits: The Path to a Safe, Healty & Comfortable Home will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Oct. 16. Richard Rothaar of Conservation Consultants Inc. will present the program. He will share some of the common health and safety problems found in homes, and explain the benefits of receiving a home energy and safety audit. To register, email programs@ptlibrary.org or call the library.

All About T-shirts for Teens will be from 7 to 8 p.m Oct. 17. Participants will learn how to recycle and upcycle T-shirts through tie-dye or cutting. Material will be provided.

College Financial Aid Night will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 21. Jayeann Harr from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency will help high school students and their parents discover the ins and outs of the college financial aid process. To register, email programs@ptlibrary.org or call the library.

Lego Builders Club will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 22. Legos are provided but feel free to bring your own. Register in the children’s department.

Word Processing 1 will be held form 7 to 8:45 p.m. Oct. 22. Cost is $5. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required. Register at the library’s circulation desk.

Word Processing 2 will be held form 7 to 8:45 p.m. Oct. 29. Cost is $5. Basic mouse and keyboarding skills are required. Register at the library’s circulation desk.

American Girl costume party will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 3 p.m. Oct. 26. Cost is $5 per child with a $10 family maximum. Bring a costumed doll as the group celebrate sall things American Girl. Register in the children’s department.

Family story time will be held from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Oct. 29. The theme is the return of monster lab.

World War II discussion group meets from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 30.

Mystery book club for adults will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 30. “Taken,” by Kathleen George will be discussed.

Halloween costume party for teens will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 31.