Bookmarks
P.O. Box 547 Avella, PA 15312 Phone: 724-587-5688 Email: aaplib@hky.com
608 Main St. Bentleyville, PA 15314 Phone: 724-239-5122 FAX: 724-239-5196 Email: bentpublib@gmail.com
311 N. West St. Waynesburg, PA 15370 Phone: 724-627-9776 Email: evakbowlby@windstream.net Website: www.evakbowlby.org
Raffle tickets are on sale for a chance to win a cookie basket, filled with 12 different cookie-filled tins, and a children’s Christmas basket, filled with toys, games and books. Cost is $1 per ticket or six for $5. Proceeds benefit the library.
Color Outside the Lines, a program for adults interested in coloring books, is held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday. The library will provide coloring sheets and supplies to get participants started.
Adult Craft Night will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 10. This month’s project will be a pallet Christmas tree. Cost is $20 for materials. Seating is limited. Contact the library to register.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly, a weight management support group, meets from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Saturday. New members are welcome.
Free American Red Cross adult, child and infant CPR certification training will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5. The program is sponsored by the Greene County Memorial Hospital Foundation. Space is limited. Call the library to register.
Holiday Open House sponsored by Friends of Bowlby Public Library will be held from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dec. 7. The event will feature the Friends’ Cookie Walk/Cookie Raffle. Cookies will be $3 per dozen in a box container or $5 per dozen in a Christmas tin. Pictures with Santa also be available. Cost is $10 for two 5-by-7 photos.
Annual Stuffed Animal Sleepover will begin at 5 p.m. Dec. 7. Youngsters can bring their favorite stuffed animal to the library for a special Holiday Story Time. After the story and a craft, children can leave their stuffed animals for an overnight adventure. Owners can pick up stuffed animals the next day between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
After Hours Holiday Pajama Party will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 9. There will be a holiday movie, cookies and milk, games, seasonal crafts and activities. Family members are encouraged to attend. Call the library to register.
Teen Advisory Group will hold an After-After Hours event from 8 to 10 p.m. Dec. 9. Thirteen- to 18-year-olds are invited. Suggested donation is $2 at the door. Call the library to register.
Special story time called “Curious George’s Christmas Party” for 3 – to 8-year-olds will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 10. There will be curious-themed games, crafts and stories. A light lunch will be provided. Call the library to register.
Movie night will begin at 6 p.m. Dec. 21. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” starring Jim Carrey will be shown. There will be free popcorn and beverages.
The library will be closed Dec. 24-26 in observance of Christmas, and Dec. 31 and Jan. 2 for New Year’s.
The library offers a free online tutoring database called Brainfuse, a comprehensive suite of online academic services designed to support many learning needs and styles. One-on-one online tutoring is available daily between 2 and 11 p.m. Brainfuse also offers a writing lab, study guides and skill-building resources that are available 24/7. Online databases can be accessed using a library card at www.evakbowlby.org.
2 Kerr St. Burgettstown, PA 15021 Phone: 724-947-9780 Email: librarian@burglibrary.org Website: www.burglibrary.org
Paint Party will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. The painting is festive Christmas ornaments. Cost will be either $35 or $40, depending on the canvas choice. Reservations are required by calling the library.
Cornerstone Mennonite Church will hold a Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at the library.
Story hour is held from 10 to 11 a.m. Fridays.
A Christmas Tree and Stocking Gift Card Raffle is being held. Tickets are $1 each. The tree and stocking each contain over $200 worth of gift cards. The drawing will be held Dec. 12. Tickets are available at the library.
Used book store is open.
100 Seneca St. Brownsville, PA 15417 Phone: 724-785-7272 Website: www.bfpl.org
100 Wood St. California, PA 15419 Phone: 724-938-2907 Email: director@calpublib.org Website: www.calpublib.org
Page and Sip Fundraiser will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 11 at Center in the Woods. The library is partnering with Brownsville Free Public Library and Center in the Woods. There will be crafting, wine and spirits tastings, courtesy of J&D Cellars in Eighty Four and Red Pump Spirits of Washington, and a vendor fair. The craft will be a wreath made out of gently used books. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Contact Kristen at 724-938-2907 or director@calpublib to purchase tickets.
730 W. Grant St. Houston, PA 15342 Phone: 724-745-4300 Website: www.chartiers houstonlibrary.org
Sit and Knit is held from 1 to 2 p.m. every Monday.
Yoga for Beginners is held at 5:30 p.m. every Monday. Bring a mat, towel and some water. A limited number of mats will be available for general use.
Afternoon Book Club meets from 2 to 3 p.m. the third Monday of every month..
Preschool story time for 3- to 5-year-olds will be held from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 13. There will be stories and a craft.
Block Party for 3- to 5-year-olds is held from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays.
Shut Up and Write! program is held from 6 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday.
Grown-Up Coloring is held from 5 to 6 p.m. every Wednesday. The library will provide coloring pages, markers, crayons and pencils.
One-on-one computer training is available. Call the library to schedule an appointment.
Mystery Book Club meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month.
Friday Hangout for teens and tweens is held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Fridays through Dec. 16. There will be crafts, board and video games and snacks.
Holiday Force Party, “Star Wars”-style, will be held at 2 p.m. Dec. 10. “Star Wars” or space-themed costumes are welcome.
Elder Care Planning will be presented by Heritage Elder Law & Estate Planning at 11:30 a.m. Dec. 15.
One-on-one computer training is available by appointment. Call the library to schedule a time.
Math help is available by appointment. Call to schedule a time.
Citizens Library
55 S. College St. Washington, PA 15301 Phone: 724-222-2400 FAX: 724-222-2606
PokeMondays is held from 5 to 6 p.m. each week.
Tinkering, Games, Ideas and Fun is held Fridays during operating hours in the Children’s Department. All supplies, materials and directions for a different activity, craft, game or puzzle each week will be provided. Each activity is self-guided; younger children must be accompanied by an adult.
Chess Club will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Chess Club is open to all ages and levels of play.
Timeless Trivia Night will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 7 in the public meeting room. Participants will watch a video, then answer trivia questions. Light snacks will be provided, and prizes will be awarded to the winner. Episode four is “Lives & Legends of the Old West.” Topics include Expanding Westward, Old West On the Big Screen, Lawmen, Outlaws & Gamblers, Television Westerns and Old West Legacy & Lord.
Holiday FUN Day will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 10. The free program for all ages will include holiday stories, crafts, movies, and refreshments. Registration is requested by Dec. 8.
Lego Club will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. Dec. 12. Lego Club is open to all ages; young children must be accompanied by an adult.
Gingerbread House Competition for those in fourth grade and up will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Dec. 13. There also will be games, and a chance to win prizes. All materials will be provided. Register by emailing teencitizens@gmail.com by Dec. 11.
Noontime Lunch with Friends will be held Dec. 13 in the public meeting room. The Sutch Sounds featuring Adam Sutch will perform. Program is free. Lunch consisting of chicken, parsley potatoes, salad, dessert and drinks will be available after the program for $6.
LuLaRoe Fashions will be at the library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 13. Women’s and children’s apparel will be available for purchase.
Free SAT/ACT Prep through Gale courses, a six-week program with an instructor, will begin Dec. 14. Visit the Teen Citizens webpage for more information.
Tween Book Club will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15. Pizza will be provided. RSVP to teencitizens@gmail.com.
Book of the month in the Children’s Department is “Welcome to Samantha’s World, 1904; Growing Up in America’s New Century,” an American Girl book, along with a “Samantha” American Girl figurine, “The Strange Case of Origami Yoda” by Tom Angleberger and a pack of origami paper. The random-drawing contest is open to children 12 and younger. The winning entry will be drawn Dec. 31.
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.
Book of the month is “The Skinnytaste Cookbook: Light on Calories, Big on flavor” by Gina Homolka.
Free tablet and eReader classes are available. Call the library to schedule an appointment.
Readers of the Lost Ark Book Club will not meet in December.
The library will be closed Dec. 23-26.
Donora Public Library
510 Meldon Ave. Donora, PA 15033 Phone: 724-379-7940 Email: donoralibrary@gmail.com
Donora Head Start will hold socials at 11 a.m. Friday and Dec. 16. Contact Nickelle at the center for more details.
Story time for 6-month- to 5-year-olds will be held at 11 a.m. Fridays, Dec. 2-16. There will be holiday stories and holiday crafts. Round two of Mario Kart for all ages will begin Saturday.
Board of directors will meet at 6 p.m. Dec. 7.
Bridge Club will meet at 3 p.m. Dec. 8.
Knit and Crochet Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 8.
Lego Club for children 6 and older will meet at 1 p.m. Dec. 10.
Donora fourth-grade Girl Scouts will meet Dec. 12 at the library.
Wee Build for 6-month- to 5-year-olds ages will be held at 1 p.m. Dec. 17.
Holiday craft program and visit with Santa will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Dec. 17. Registration is required by contacting the library.
Book Club will not meet in December.
The library will be closed Dec. 23-26 and Dec. 31.
102 E. George St. Carmichaels, PA 15320 Phone: 724-966-5263 FAX: 724-966-9511
Email: flennikenlibrary@yahoo.com Website: www.flenniken.org
Preschool classes for 3- to 5-year-olds, accompanied by a parent, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 6. There will Toddler Time for youngsters up to 3 years old, accompanied by a parent, will be held at 11 a.m. Fridays through Dec. 9. There will be stories, songs and crafts.
Book Club for Adults will meet at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6. “Skipping Christmas” by John Grisham will be discussed. January’s title is “The Deep End of the Ocean” by Jacquelyn Mitchard. Reserve a copy at www.waggin.org.
Drop-in Crafternoon will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursdays. The library provides the supplies. Snowflake Bling Rocks is the project for Thursday, and Snowflake Ornaments is the craft for Dec. 8.
Free online courses begin Dec. 14.
Teen Gingerbread Competition for teens will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 16. There is no cost to compete, and all materials will be supplied. Supply donations are welcome. Registration is requested by Dec. 12.
The library will be closed Dec. 24-26 in observance of Christmas.
The library will be closed Dec. 31 through Jan. 2 in observance of New Year’s.
35 N. Jefferson Ave. Canonsburg, PA 15317 Phone: 724-745-1308 Website: www.franksarrislibrary.org
Family Holiday Celebration will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 2. There will be stories, crafts and games. Registration is not required.
Holiday MakersFest will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3. This is a family event, and will include hands-on activities.
Sister’s Christmas Catechism, presented by Friends of Frank Sarris Library, will begin at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3 in the Canon-McMillan High School auditorium. For more information, including tickets, call the library and ask for Rachel or email friendsoffspl@gmail.com.
Nonfiction Book Club will meet at 2 p.m. Dec. 5. “A Short History of Nearly Everything” by Bill Bryson will be discussed. Light refreshments will be served. New members are welcome.
Lego Club for kindergartners through eighth-graders meets at 5 p.m. Mondays.
Story time for 9-month- to 5-year-olds will be held Mondays through Thursdays through Dec. 15. Visit the website calendar for days and times appropriate for your child, call the children’s desk, or email bsomma@franksarrislibrary.org.
Family Night begins at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 13. There are theme stories, games and activities. Visit the library’s website for information about the weekly theme.
Table-Top Gaming is held from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays.
Little Picassos for 3- to 4-year-olds meet at 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 14. Glitter, glue, water and paints are used. Dress appropriately.
Wiggles and Giggles for 2- to 5-year-olds is held at 10:15 a.m. Thursdays through Dec. 15. Children will be moving for 35 to 40 minutes. For more information, email bsomma@franksarrislibrary.org.
Knitting is held at 6 p.m. Wednesdays in the café.
Popcorn and a Movie is held at noon Saturdays in the Teen Lounge. Popcorn is provided. Visit the library’s website for titles.
Of Dice and Men – Roleplaying Games for teens and adults are held at 2 p.m. Saturdays. Newcomers should come an hour early to set up characters for play.
Painting with a Purpose will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 10 at Painting with a Twist, an art and social studio in Washington. Participants will create a holiday-themed painting. Proceeds will benenfit the library.
Page Turners Book Club for high school students will meet from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 12. “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr will be discussed. New members are welcome.
Pinterest Party will begin at 1 p.m. Dec. 13. Participants will make a votive candle holder from Pinterest. Registration is required, and the class is limited to 10 people. Registration fee is $5. Register at the main circulation desk.
Book Bites will meet from noon to 1 p.m. Dec. 14. John Grisham’s Skipping Christmas will be discussed. Stop by the main circulation desk to pick up a copy. Light refreshments will be served.
Weekday Matinee will begin at 3 p.m. Dec. 14. The “Kranks” will be shown.
Adult Coloring Club will meet at 3 p.m. Dec. 15. Bring your own supplies or use the library’s. Refreshments will be served.
Teen Advisory Board for seventh- through 12th-graders will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 19. 6-7pm
Weekday Matinee will begin at 3 p.m. Dec. 21. “A Christmas Carol” will be shown.
The library will be closed on Dec. 24, 26 and 31.
Gently used book sale is ongoing, and new titles are being added all the time. Cost is $5 per bag.
Canon-McMillan students can earn Accelerated Reading points at the library. A computer is reserved in the Children’s Department exclusively for testing.
For a complete listing of events, visit the library’s website or call the 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. Dec. 4 at the Riviera Restaurant in Fredericktown. “Red Bird Christmas” by Fannie Flagg will be discussed.
Preschool story hour will be held at 10 a.m. Dec. 8. Call the library to register.
Teen Book Club for seventh- through 12th-graders will meet at 7 p.m. Dec. 13. Call the library to register.
Reading Rangers Book Club for fourth- through sixth-graders will meet at 7 p.m. Dec. 14.
Discovery Detectives for kindergartners through third-graders will meet at 7 p.m. Dec. 20.
Board of trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 21.
Sit ‘n’ Knit/Crochet is held at 5:15 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month.
Staff from state Rep. Pam Snyder’s community outreach visits the library from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month. No appointment is needed.
The library is seeking patrons who would like to join the board of trustees. Stop by the library if interested.
The library will be closed Dec. 24-26 for Christmas, and will close at 2 p.m. Dec. 31.
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.heritage publib.org
638 Fallowfield Ave.Charleroi, PA 15022 Phone: 724-483-8282 Email: charlibrary@comcast.net Website: www/washlibs.org/john-k-tener
247 Jefferson Ave. Marianna, PA 15345 Phone: 724-267-3888 Email: mclib@roadlynx.net Website: www.mariannalibrary.org
Christmas Tree Lighting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday.
The library, along with the Marianna Fire Department, Marianna Borough and West Bethlehem Township, will sponsor a
Christmas parade at noon Saturday.
Children’s Christmas Painting Party will begin at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 6. Cost is $3 per child.
813 W. Main St. Monongahela, PA 15063 Phone: 724-258-5409
Email: monongahelalib@gmail.com
Story time will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Dec. 6-20, and Wednesdays, Dec. 7 and 14. There will be stories, small crafts and some block play.
Color Me Happy Hour for young adults through adults of all ages will continue to be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. The library provides some coloring pages, crayons, colored pencils and markers.
Writers Group will meet at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 7.
Holiday Ornament Making class for those 14 and older will be held from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Dec. 10. See the event posting on Facebook for examples of the ornaments available. A $5 donation is suggested to cover the cost of materials.
Book Bites will meet at 1 p.m. Dec. 15. “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein will be discussed.
The library will be closed Dec. 24 for Christmas Eve and Dec. 31 for New Year’s Eve.
326 Donner Ave. Monessen, PA 15601 Phone: 724-684-4750
Email: Monessen.Public.Library@gmail.com
616 E. McMurray Road McMurray, PA 15317 Phone: 724-941-9430 Website: www.ptlibrary.org
Teen Trading Card Club will meet from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday.
Elf on the Shelf Kick-Off for all ages with an adult will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
Book Discussion: Voices From the Attic will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Registration is required by calling the library and pressing #1.
Teen Gamers Unite will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday.
Teen Afternoon Movie for students in sixth grade and up will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday.
Magic Tree House Book Club for children in kindergarten and up will meet from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday.
Library Youth Advisory Council for students in sixth grade and up will meet from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday.
Teen Holiday Cookie Culinary Creations for students in sixth grade and up will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Tree Lighting and Holiday Party will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 4.
Teen Lego Building is held from 3 to 5 p.m. every Monday.
Crochet Club meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday.
Marketing on Facebook will be presented in partnership with SCORE Pittsburgh from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 6. Register at pittsburgh.score.org/localworkshops
Tween Crafternoon for 9- to 13-year-olds will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 6.
Coupon Club will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6 and 20.
Computers 101 will be held from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Dec. 6. The class is free.
Trinity Bell Choir will perform from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 6.
Coloring, Coffee and Classics for those 18 and older is held from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday.
Teen Corn Hole Games are held from 3 to 5 p.m. every Wednesday.
Edible Holiday Treats for all ages with an adult will be held from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Dec. 7.
Lego League Jr. for kindergartners through 10-year-olds will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 21.
PBS Scratch Kids Jr. Night will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8.
Super Smash Bros Wii U Tournament for those in sixth grade and up will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 9.
PAWS for Reading for youngsters in preschool and up will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Dec. 10.
Girls’ Book Club for third- through sixth-graders will be held from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 10.
Will Santa Come Tonight? will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Dec. 10.
Jr. SAFE Club will meet from 3:15 to 5 p.m. Dec. 12 and 26.
Family Ornament Night will be held from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Dec. 12.
Roots Genealogy Club will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 13.
3D Design and Printing will be held from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Dec. 13. Cost is $5.
Homeschoolers Group will meet from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 14.
Family Movie Night will begin at 6:45 p.m. Dec. 15.
Evening Book Club for Adults will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 17.
Spanish Conversation Circle will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Dec. 17.
Chess with a Champion for first- through sixth-graders will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20.
Stamp Club will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Dec. 20.
Afternoon Book Club for Adults will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 21.
Beading Club for those 16 and older will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 21.
Teen Holiday Party will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 22.
The library will close at 1 p.m. Dec. 24 and remain closed Dec. 25.
The library will close at 1 p.m. Dec. 31.