Mar 1, 2015 24 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

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

Spring story time for children of all ages begins Tuesday. Register in the Children’s Department.

A session for high school students to learn to be successful with college applications and receive help completing a Penn State application will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday. A representative from Penn State will be available to answer questions about applications. Light refreshments will be served. The event is free, but registration is required by calling the library.

Free computer classes will be held from 11 a.m. to noon as follows:

• Beginning Computing – Thursdays;

• How to Browse the Internet – March 12

• Creating an Email Address/Social Networks – March 19.

Seating is limited. Call the library to register.

Guitar workshops will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday and March 21. Call the library to register for either class. Classes are free.

Bowlby Public Library Book Club will meet at 6 p.m. March 9. New members are welcome. Call the library for more information.

After Hours Saint Seuss party will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. March 13. This a combined St. Patrick’s Day and Dr. Seuss event, so wear green clothing and be prepared to eat green food. St. Patrick’s Day games and a special edition of Dr. Seuss Jeopardy also will be played. Call the library to register.

Kaplan Combo Test to help high school students determine which college entrance exam suits their needs will be administered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 21. The test is free. The practice test enables students to experience each section of the SAT and ACT. High school students can register online at www.evakbowlby.org or by calling the library.

Board of trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. March 23.

Movie Night will begin at 6 p.m. March 25. Disney’s “Big Hero 6” will be showing in the conference room. Seating is limited, and reservations are required by calling the library.

National Poetry Month will be celebrated in April, so the library is holding a poetry competition. Greene County residents are invited to submit poems to the library in March. The competition will be broken into the following categories: kindergarten through second grade; third through fifth grade; sixth through eighth grade; ninth through 12th grade; and adults. All entries must be submitted by April 1. First-place prizes will be awarded in each age category. Winners will be announced April 16 during the library’s Poetry Reading and Award Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Winners and participants will be invited to read their original work, and light refreshments will be served.

State and federal tax forms are available at the library. The forms displayed will be determined by the supply from the federal and state governments. The IRS will provide listings for tax help lines if more assistance is needed. Library staff is not trained to offer tax advice.

2 Kerr St. Burgettstown, PA 15021 Phone: 724-947-9780 Email: librarian@burglibrary.org 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.chartiers houstonlibrary.org

Citizens Library

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

Yoga classes are will be held at 7 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Nadya Krol will teach the Iyengar method of yoga, which focuses on proper alignment and form to insure the appropriate effects for the nervous system and improve the health of the organs. Cost is $15 per class. Bring a yoga mat.

Noontime Lunch with Friends will be held March 10. Margo Wilson, author of “The Main Ingredient,” will speak. Lunch is available after the program for $5.

Teen Tech Week will be celebrated at 5 p.m. March 10. Teens can make stop animation movies with Playdoh, play whack-a-mole with potatoes, work with robots and circuits and learn about more tech available at the library.

Fandom Free (For All) will be held at 4 p.m. March 11. Participants discuss their favorite fandoms, cosplaying and OTPs and discover new pop culture obsessions. Tardis parking is available.

Author Pat DiCesare will speak from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday in the public meeting room. DiCesare, who spent 50 years as a concert promoter for many major rock and pop acts, is the author of “Hard Days Hard Nights.” Refreshments will be available. Chess Club meets at 10 a.m. Saturdays through March 14. All ages and all levels of play are welcome. Instructors are available.

Annual Chess Tournament will be held from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 21. There are three divisions: junior for first- through fourth-graders; intermediate, fifth- through eighth-graders; and senior, ninth- through 12th-graders. First- and second-place trophies will be awarded in each division. The tournament is divided into five rounds, with all of the entrants playing in all rounds. Registration deadline is 8 p.m. March 19. A copy of the Chess Tournament Guidelines is available at registration in the Children’s Department.

Family Story Night will begin at 6:30 p.m. March 16. Wear something green or orange. There will be stories, crafts and snacks. Registration deadline is March 13.

Popcorn Lovers Day will be held March 12. Stop by the Children’s Department and enter your name in a one-day drawing for a bag of specialty flavored popcorn from Popcorn Willy’s.

Meet the Authors, Lillie Leonardi and Beth Caldwell, will be held at 6 p.m. March 18. During her work at the crash site of Flight 93 in Shanksville, Leonardi is forced to confront her connection to the divine-something she has struggled with since her youth. Her personal account of the 12 days she spent as an FBI liaison between law enforcement and social service agencies combines factual and logistical with the angelic and mystical. Caldwell wrote a resource book in which she shares practical strategies that are appropriate for leadership situations in work and life.

Groundbreaking Reads Book Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. March 19. The book to be discussed will be announced.

Tween Book Club for sixth- through eighth-graders will meet at 4:30 p.m. March 19. Read a book of your choosing and be prepared to discuss it.

Jean Kanouff: Fashions Through the Years will be held at 1 p.m. March 21. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the library. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Video Game Club for sixth- through eighth-graders will meet at 3:30 p.m. March 27. Play tournaments against others and get a chance to try out the newest video games.

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. All proceeds benefit the library.

Book of the month is “The Girl on the Train” by Paula Hawkins.

Free classes on a table or eReader are available by calling the library.

Citizens Teen Council is seeking members. Those who are interested should contact Jess at 724-222-2400, ext. 260, or teencitizens@gmail.com. Teen Council meets at 5 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month to help with events, suggest materials, volunteer and make the library more teen friendly.

College Bound Series, an application course conducted by a Penn State representative, will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. March 21. Students will be able to complete a free PSU application. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own laptops. The course is free.

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102 E. George St. Carmichaels, PA 15320 Phone: 724-966-5263 FAX: 724-966-9511 Website: www.flenniken.org

Book-a-Librarian appointments are available. Call the library to schedule an appointment.

March Madness, Seuss Style is being held throughout the month. Stop in each week to vote for your favorite Seuss book.

Computer classes will be held at 1 p.m. Mondays in March. Call the library for a complete schedule of topics.

Teen Movie Monday will be held after school Mondays through May. The March schedule is as follows:

• March 2 – “Catching Fire”

• March 9 – “Ender’s Game”

• March 23 – “The Maze Runner”

• March 30 – “The Book Thief”

Preschool classes for 3- to 5-year-olds will be held at 11 a.m. Saturdays through May 16. There will be stories, songs and crafts. Call the library to register.

Toddler Time for youngsters up to 3 years old with a parent or guardian will be held at 11 a.m. Fridays through May 15. There will be stories, songs and crafts. Call the library to register.

Book Club for Adults will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. “Somebody Else’s Daughter” by Elizabeth Brundage will be discussed.

Drop-in Crafternoon is held at 3 p.m. Thursdays. Supplies are provided.

Book Club for third- through fifth-graders will meet at 5 p.m. Thursdays to discuss books and prepare for a competition on May 12. Selections are as follows:

• March 5 – “Freckle Juice” by Judy Blume

• March 12 – “Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days” by Stephen Manes

• March 19 – “Boxes for Katje” by Candace Fleming

• March 26 – “Tornado” by Betsy Byars

Family Story Night will be held from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through May 14. Call the library to register.

Teen Tech Week: Libraries are for Making will be held at 3 p.m. March 8-14. Events include the movie “Ender’s Game” on Monday; Retro Tech, Tuesday; Brush Bots, Wednesday; Tech Crafternoon, Thursday; and Teen Game Night, Friday.

Made Local Show & Tell will be held at 6 p.m. March 11. Penn State professor David Meredith will discuss unique items that originated locally and are made only in this area. He also will present the program at 3 p.m. at the Arbors.

Thirty One Bingo will be held at 3 p.m. March 14. Cost is $10 to play five games and a chance to win a Thirty One shopping spree. Those who purchase Girl Scout cookies from a local troop will receive an extra raffle ticket.

Gale Courses, free six-week online classes, begin March 18. Topics include accounting, grant writing, computer skills and web design.

Semiannual Book Sale will be held March 16-31 by Friends of Flenniken Public Library. Novels, popular nonfiction, pictures books and DVDs will be among the offerings. Donations also are being accepted during regular library hours.

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

Food drive is being held through March 31.

Woodburning for older teens and adults will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday. Registration is required.

Early Reach Initiative will be presented by the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The program is designed for parents of youths with a disability. For more information, call Amanda Smith at 724-223-4430, ext. 238

Fiction Book Club will meet at 6 p.m. March 9. “Fragile Beasts” by Tawni O’Dell will be discussed. Light refreshments will be served.

Scrapbooking for 11th- and 12th-graders and adults will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 9. All materials will be provided, and a die-cut machine will be available. Fee is $2. Bring your own photos.

Block Party will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. March 10. Soft blocks for the very young, large wooden blocks for preschoolers and Legos for older children will be provided.

Paint a Birdhouse will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 16. All ages are welcome, but children younger than 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Fee is $2 per participant.

Jane Austen Book Club will meet at 4 p.m. March 19. “Persuasion” will be discussed, and themed refreshments will be served.

Paint & Sip will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. March 20. Hosted by Friends of the Library. Registration is limited and is not complete until $40 payment is received. Call the library for more information.

Play Days for first- through third-graders will be held at 4:30 p.m. Mondays through March 16. Registration is required, and fee is $1 per child per session.

Library Explorers for kindergartners through fifth-graders is held at 5:30 p.m. Mondays. A different topic is explored each week. Registration is required.

Disney Dolls for second- through fifth-graders will be held at 4:30 p.m. Mondays, March 23 through May 4. There will be no class on April 6. Participants will design daywear, evening gowns and bridal outfits for a “Disney Princess Doll.” Introduction to Art for 11th- and 12th-graders and adults will be held at 6 p.m. Mondays, March 23 through May 4. A one-time fee of $5 covers the cost of all materials.

Lego Club for kindergartners through middle schoolers is held at 5 p.m. Tuesdays.

Family Night begins at 6:30 Tuesdays. A different themed story, craft and games are explored each week.

Tail Waggin’ Tutors are available from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Call the Children’s Department to schedule a session with a therapy dog.

Popcorn and a Movie begins at noon Saturdays. Popcorn is served, but those who attend should bring their own drink. Children younger than 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver. March movie titles can be found on the events calendar at franksarrislibrary.org or by calling the library.

Dungeons and Dragons is held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

Non-fiction Book Club meets at 3 p.m. one Saturday each month to discuss books with a wide variety of topics. Details and March’s selection can be found on the events calendar at franksarrislibrary.org or by calling the library.

Peeps at the Library, Part 1 is under way. Use marshmallow Peeps and a shoebox to create a diorama depicting a scene from a book and deliver it to the library by March 14 to be included in the contest.

Peeps at the Library, Part 2 will be held March 16-31. Those who visit the library can view the dioramas and enter the library’s “Guess the Book” contest.

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. “Nineteen Minutes” by Jodi Picoult will be discussed.

Board of trustees will meet at 7 p.m. March 18.

Preschool story hour will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday and March 19. There will be stories, activities and a craft. Call the library to register.

Reading Rangers Book Club for fourth- through sixth-graders will meet at 7 p.m. March 11. Students can earn Accelerated Reader points. Books are provided for free. Call the library to register.

Discovery Detectives, a new program for children in kindergarten through third grade, will be held at 7 p.m. March 24. Registration is required.

Rep. Pam Snyder’s community outreach staff visits the library from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month. No appointment is needed.

The library is accepting donations for the Greater Washington County Food Bank through March.

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

638 Fallowfield Ave. Charleroi, PA 15022 Phone: 724-483-8282 Email: charlibrary@comcast.net Website: www/washlibs.org/john-k-tener

Cassie, a program to make using the library’s computers easier and more efficient, has been installed.

Basic one-on-one computer help is available by appointment. Call Karen at the library to schedule an appointment.

Tutoring rooms are available. Call the library to reserve a room.

Book club will meet at 5:45 p.m. March 12. “Orange is the New Black” by Piper Kerman will be discussed. New members are welcome.

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

Story time for 30-month- to 5-yar-olds will be held at 11 a.m. every Wednesday in March. Children will also make a craft.

Writers Group will meet in the evenings of March 4 and 18.

Just Pin It: An Introduction to Pinterest will be held at 5:30 p.m. March 17 and repeated at 5:30 p.m. March 26. Pinterest is a website full of virtual pin boards organized by theme. You can view image collections “pinned” by other users. Participants will learn how to create a Pinterest account, how to search for themed pinboards, how to pin their own images, how to re-pin images and how to create a themed pinboard. Class size is limited to four people per class, and registration is required by calling the library.

Tween Book Club for fifth- through seventh-graders will be held at 5:30 p.m. March 19. “The Messenger” by Lois Lowery will be discussed.

Book Bites will be held at 1 p.m. March 19. “Better Off Dead” by Tamar Myers will be discussed.

Friends of Monongahela Area Library will meet at 6 p.m. March 19 in the activities room.

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

Who’s Birthday for all ages will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday.

Coupon Club will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and March 17.

Simple Steps for Starting Your Own Business will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Word Processing 2 will be held from 7 to 8:45 p.m. Tuesday. Cost is $5.

Wild Kratt Wednesdays for children of all ages will be held from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. every Wednesday in March.

Crystal Clear for 2- to 5-year-olds with an adult will be held from 6 to 6:20 p.m. every Thursday in March.

The Gallery Photography Exhibit will be held Thursday through March 19 during library hours. Opening reception will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday.

Art Through the Ages for those in at least first grade will be held from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays in March. The topic is “Medieval Times.”

Teen Afternoon Movie for those in sixth grade and up will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday. “Mockingjay” will be shown.

Magic Tree House Book Club for those in kindergarten and up will meet from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday. “The Knight at Dawn” will be shown.

Youth Advisory Council will meet from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday.

WQED Writing Program for kindergartners through third-graders will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Girls’ Book Club for third- through sixth-graders will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. March 9. “Counting by 7s” by Holly Goldberg Sloan will be discussed.

Introduction to Crochet will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday, March 9-30. Cost is $30 and includes a start-up kit with crochet hook and yarn.

Charcoal Drawing with Colored Pencils for 6 1/2– to 13-year-olds will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday, March 10-31. Cost is $15 plus supplies.

Word Processing 3 will be held from 7 to 8:45 p.m. March 10. Cost is $5.

Homeschoolers’ Group will meet from 3 to 4 p.m. March 11 and 25.

Evening Book Club for Adults will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. March 11. “The Light Between Oceans” by M.L. Stedman will be discussed.

Paws for Reading for those in first grade and up will be held from 10 to 11:20 a.m. March 14.

Teen Silent Library for those in sixth grade and up will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. March 15.

Community Blood Drive will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 17.

Doing Research on the Internet will be held from 7 to 8:45 p.m. March 17. Cost is $5.

Afternoon Book Club for Adults will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. March 18. “Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President” by Candice Millard will be discussed.

Family Movie Night will be held from 6 to 7:45 p.m. March 18. “Dolphin Tale 2” will be shown.

Beading Club will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. March 18.

FIFA 15 Tournament for those in sixth grade and up will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. March 21.

Lego Builders Club for those in second grade and up will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. March 23.

Harry Potter Scent It Challenge for those in sixth grade and up will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. March 23.

3D Design and Printing will be held from 7 to 8:45 p.m. March 24. Cost is $5.

World War II Discussion Group will meet from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. March 25.

Growing Garden Plants From Seed will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. March 26. Tina Martin, Penn State Master Gardener, will present the program.

Easter Egg Hunt will be held from 11 to 11:45 a.m. March 28.

Pysanky Egg Display and Demonstration by Michael Yanchak will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. March 30.

Mystery Book Club for Adults will meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. March 31. “After I’m Gone” by Laura Lippman will be discussed.

Secrets of Nature Photography, presented by Doris Dumrauf, will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. March 31.

Books to Go – eBooks and eAudiobooks will be held from 7 to 8:45 p.m. March 31.