Apr 27, 2013 15 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

Board of trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday.

Bentworth Seed Lending Library will present a program on planting a garden and answer questions about gardening problems. Call the library to register.

One Book Every Young Child will be celebrated with a special story time at 5:30 p.m. May 15. The statewide early learning initiative highlights both the importance of early literacy development in preschoolers and the vital role adults have fostering that development. “The Bus for Us,” written and illustrated by Suzanne Bloom, will be featured. Each child will receive a free copy of the book while supplies last. Call the library to register.

Book club will meet at 6 p.m. May 16. “Distant Hours” by Kate Morton will be discussed. Call the library to reserve a copy of the book.

The library will be closed Memorial Day.

The library does public faxing. Fee is $1.

Summer reading program registration is under way. Programs include:

• Virtual Book Club, for youngsters up to 3 years old.

• Dig Into Reading, 3- to 6-year-olds, 11 a.m. Mondays or 5 p.m. Wednesday.

• Beneath the Surface, 7- to 11-year-olds, 2 p.m. Wednesdays or 5 p.m. Thursdays.

• Hobbit Book Club, 12 and older.

• Questyinz, online reading program for children.

• Adult book club will be based on “Quilts of the Underground Railroad.”

All programs begin the week of June 10. Pennsylvania Humanities speaker Casandra Gunkle will present a program on “Quilts of the Underground Railroad” June 18. Call the library to register for summer reading programs.

Bowlby Library

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

Father Marian S. Mazgaj, formerly of Rogersville, will discuss his new book, “I Will Go to the Altar of God,” at 6:30 p.m. May 15. Copies of the book can be purchased at the local Giant Eagle.

After Hours Boys’ Night In will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. May 17. Sponsored by the Family Literacy and Children’s Department. Call the library to register.

Book club will meet at 5 p.m. May 21. “Sarah’s Key” by Tatiana de Rosnay will be discussed.

The library will be closed Memorial Day.

Tiny Tim Tomato Project for 2- to 6-year-olds will be held at 6 p.m. June 4. Master Gardener Bob Bedison will help youngsters grow a tomato plant, and there will be stories and crafts about gardening. Call the library to register.

Personal and home safety program will be held at 10 a.m. Saturdays, June 1-15. “Keep Me Safe from Fire” will be presented by Center Township Fire Department. Call the library to register.

Summer reading program registration is under way. Theme is “Dig Into Reading!” The summer kickoff festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 23. In conjunction with the reading clubs, the Family Literacy Department is enrolling children in their “Dig Into Reading: Beneath the Surface!” program, which focuses on keeping math and social studies skills sharp during the summer. Free lunches will be provided for children who participate throughout the summer by the Greater Pittsburgh Area Food Bank.

Friends of Bowlby Public Library is accepting new members. Call the library for more information.

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.chartiers houstonlibrary.org

Mother’s Day display features Chummy Davis’ hat collection.

Toddler Time, “Tail Wagging Tutor,” will begin at 10:15 a.m. Friday.

Kindle Klass will begin at 5:30 p.m. May 8 and 29. Participants will learn how to use eBooks and their Kindle. Registration is required.

Senior Lunch & Learn will begin at 11:30 a.m. May 10. Altered Book Art will focus on making art out of old books. Registration is required.

Toddler Time, “Edible Art,” will begin at 10:15 a.m. May 17.

Flea market will be held May 18-25. Donations of baby and children’s clothing are being accepted. Deadline to donate is May 14.

Toddler Time, “Bugs & Critters,” will be held at 10:15 a.m. May 31.

Private computer classes are held every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon..

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

CitiBooks, a used books bookstore operated by Friends of Citizens Library 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. To volunteer at CitiBooks, email Fran at friendsofcitizenslibrary@gmail.com.

Lunch with Friends will begin at noon May 14 and will feature Wilkes Kinney, who will discuss African-American soldiers in the Civil War. Lunch will be available for $5.

Applying for Student Loans will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in the public meeting room. A representative from PHEAA will explain how to apply for loans so students can focus on college. High school seniors and their parents are welcome. Registration is required by calling the library or emailing TeenCitizanes@gmail.com.

CyberSmarts: Protecting Your Privacy Online will be held at 6:30 p.m. May 7 in the public meeting room. The program is designed for fifth- through eighth-graders and their parents. “CyberSmarts” is part of a digital learning course provided by Power Library. Some laptops and mobile devices will be available, but participants are welcome to bring their own. Registration is required by calling the library or emailing TeenCitizanes@gmail.com.

Stitching Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. May 13 in the conference room. Yarn, knitting needles and crochet hooks will be provided, although participants are welcome to bring their own projects. Instructors will be available.

Downloadable eBooks and audiobooks are available in Washington and Greene County public libraries. A valid library card with an email address is required. Instructions and training videos are available at http://waggin.lib.overdrive.com.

To sign up for Citizens Library News, text CITIZENS to 22828. Message and data rates may apply.

HER by Christa Parravani is the book of the month.

Free private classes on how to use your Tablet or eReader with OverDrive are available. Call the circulation desk to schedule an appointment.

Adult Book Club will meet at 11:30 a.m. June 20. “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien will be discussed. Bring a bag lunch. Snacks and drinks will be provided. A copy of the book will be placed on reserve at the library for those who register. The book also can be downloaded at http://waggin.lib.overdrive.com. Call the library or email kpretz@citlib.org to register.

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

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

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 6:30 p.m. May 7. “Change Me Into Zeus’s Daughter” by Barbara Robinette Moss will be discussed.

Preschool story hour will be held at 10 a.m. Thursdays through May 16.

Friends of the Library will meet at 4 p.m. May 8.

Board of trustees will meet at 7 p.m. May 15.

The library will be closed on Election Day and Memorial Day.

P.O. Box 274 Jefferson, PA 15344 Email: gcls@alltel.net Website: www.greenecolib.org

The library offers two reading centers:

• Thomas Hughes House, 107 Hatfield St., Jefferson, 724-883-2107. Hours are 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays.

• Jackson Township, 102 Tunnel Road, Holbrook, 724-499-5428. Hours are 3 to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.

52 Fourth St. McDonald, PA 15057 Phone: 724-926-8400 FAX: 724-926-4686 Email: heritagelibrary @comcast.net Website: www.heritagepublib.org

Adoption program for those who are considering adoption and/or foster parenting will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the community room.

Weight Watchers meets at 6 p.m. every Tuesday.Spring Auction drawing, sponsored by Friends of the Library, will be held May 7. Tickets are 2 for $1 or 12 for $5. There also will be a bake sale.

McQuilters will meet at 10 a.m. May 8 in the community room.

Board of trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. May 8.

Book discussion group will meet May 14. “State of Wonder” by Ann Patchett will be discussed.

Tween Book Club will meet at 6 p.m. May 15. “The Book Theif” by Markus Zusak will be discussed.

LEGO Club meets the last Thursday of each month.

Friends of the Library will meet at 6:30 p.m. May 15. New members are welcome. For more information, call Pat Wyrick at 724-926-8408.

Beautification Day will begin at 10 a.m. May 19. Volunteers will help weed and plant. A light lunch will be served.

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

After Hours Movie Night will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. “Parental Guidance” will be shown.

Magic Tree House Book Club for second- through fourth-graders will be held from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday. “Season of the Sandstorms” by Mary Pope Osborne will be discussed.

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

Teen Book Club will meet from noon to 12:45 p.m. Saturday. “Th1rteen R3easons Why” by Jay Asher will be discussed.

Girls’ Book Club for fourth- through sixth-graders will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. May 13. “Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” by Kate Dicamillo will be discussed.

Scratch-board Techniques for 6 1/2– to 13-year-olds will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, May 7-21 and June 4. Cost is $15 plus supplies.

Couponing Club meets from 6 to 8 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

Protecting Your Computer will be held from 7 to 8:45 p.m. May 7. Cost is $5, and registration is not complete until payment is received.

Evening Book Club will meet from 7 to 8:30 May 8. “State of Wonder” by Ann Patchett will be discussed.

Photo Club will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. May 8. Annual dues of $15 is required.

Family story time will be held from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. May 9. The theme is Mother’s Day.

Make Your Own Monopoly Party for Teens will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. May 9.

A Life Up Front will be presented by Todd Pastino from 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 9. He will discuss World War II cartoonist Bill Mauldin, an Army infantry sergeant who, at age 22, became popular with his feature, “Up Front.” A book signing and reception will follow the program. Books will be available at a special event price of $10. Contact the library to register.

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

Doing Research on the Internet will be held from 7 to 8:45 p.m. May 14. Cost is $5, and registration is not complete until payment is received.

Afternoon Book Club for Adults will meet from 1 to 2:30 May 15. “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck will be discussed.

Beading Club for those 12 years and older will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. May 15.

Teen NHL 13 Tournament will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. May 16. All ages are welcome, but children 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. There will be prizes and refreshments. Registration is required.

Jump Start Your College Financial Aid Planning will be presented by Jayeann Harr, a Higher Education Access partner for Southwestern Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 16.

Teen Culinary Creations will be held from 11 a.m. to noon May 18.

Family Mario Kart Tournament will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. May 18. All ages are welcome, but children 8 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Go Green Club will meet at 7 p.m. May 20.

Speak Chinese in Just Two Hours for those 10 and older will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. May 19. Cost is $15.

Family Movie Night will be held from 6 to 7:45 p.m. May 21. “The Jungle Book” will be shown.

Getting the Most Out of Email will be held from 7 to 8:45 p.m. May 21. Cost is $5, and registration is not complete until payment is received.

Powerpoint Presentations program will be held from 7 to 8:45 p.m. May 28. Cost is $5, and registration is not complete until payment is received.

World War II Discussion Group will meet from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 29.

Teen Flashback Movie Night will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. May 30. “The Goonies” will be featured.