Apr 26, 2014 19 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

Friends of Bentleyville Public Library are selling “Don’t Cook For a Week” tickets that includes a chance to win $50 gift cards to Applebee’s, Cracker Barrel, Max & Erma’s, Olive Garden, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster and Texas Roadhouse, plus a $50 gas card. Tickets will play on the evening drawing of the May 3 Pennsylvania Lottery. Tickets are $2 each and can be purchased at the library or by contacting a Friend of the Library.

Friends of Bentleyville Public Library are collecting gently used or new costume jewelry, scarves and handbags for their annual sale in November. Items can be dropped off at the library during operating hours.

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

After Hours Spring Fling will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. May 9. Registration is required by calling the library.

Bowlby Book Club will meet at 6 p.m. May 12. “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak will be discussed.

The library will be closed on May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.

Movie night will begin at 6 p.m. May 28. “Saving Mr. Banks” will be shown. Call the library to register.

The Tiny Tim Tomato Project for 2- to 6-year-olds will be held at 5 p.m. June 3. A Master Gardener will guide youngsters on planting and growing their own healthy tomato plant. There also will be stories and crafts about gardening. Call the library to register.

Friends of Bowlby Public Library are accepting new members. Members’ tax deductible donations benefit the library. Membership is open for supporting and active members. Call the library for more information.

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

Summer reading registration will be held May 7. Sign up online, or obtain a form at the library.

Flea market will be held during library hours May 10-16 in the community room. Donations will be accepted beginning April 28. No clothing will be accepted.

Mother and Daughter Victorian Tea Party will be held from noon to 2 p.m. May 17. Cost is $10. There will be light snacks and an assortment of teas. Registration deadline is May 14.

Election Day bake sale will be held during library hours May 20. Contact the library to donate items.

Friends of the Library will meet at 6 p.m. May 20.

Windows 8 class will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. May 21 and 22. The two-part class is free, but registration is required by May 17.

Library board will meet at 6 p.m. May 27.

Internet Basics class will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. May 28 and 29. The two-part class is free, but registration is required by May 24.

Senior Lunch & Learn – Health will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 30. The program will be presented by Canonsburg General Hospital. The luncheon and program are free, but registration is required by May 27.

Kindle Klass will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. June 5. The class is free, but registration is required by June 2.

Citizens Library

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

Gateway Hospice will present “Isn’t it Time We Talk?” at 6 p.m. Thursday.

Chess Club for players of all ages and levels will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. For more information, contact the Children’s Department.

Family story night will be held at 6:30 p.m. May 5 and will celebrate Cinco de Mayo. There will be Mexican stories, a craft and snacks.

Registration is requested by Friday.

College Bound: Scholarship Searching will be held at 6:30 p.m. May 6. Bring your own device if possible. Limited computers will be available. Registration is requested.

Play & Learn parent-toddler workshop will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays in May. The workshop is for 1- to 3-year-olds and a parent or adult caregiver. Each week’s program will include circle time, play time, an art activity and individual time with a community resource professional to discuss children’s health and development. Enrollment is limited, and registration is required by contacting the Children’s Department.

Teen Advisory Board for sixth- through 12th-graders will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 10. Plans for “Summer Reading for Teens: Spark a Reaction” will be discussed. Lunch will be provided. The board will not meet in June.

Lunch with Friends will be held at noon May 13. Jonathan A. Gottschall, author of “The Storytelling Animal: How Stories Make Us Human,” will speak. The program is free. Lunch will be available following the program for $5.

College Bound: Careers, Majors and Money for School will be held at 6:30 p.m. May 13. Open to students, parents and guardians.

Teen Crafternoon – Mark the Book will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. May 14. Participants will make their own bookmark.

Summer Job and Internship Fair will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. May 19. The program will introduce teens and college students to local job and internship opportunities for this summer. The will meet possible employers and can apply for positions. Interview attire and résumé are recommended. Librarians are available for résumé assistance.

Learn 4 Life, six-week online classes on business, technology, health, parenting, hobbies and more, begin May 21. Classes are free with a library card. Registration is required.

Tween Book Club for fourth- through seventh-graders will meet at 4:30 p.m. May 22. It is the last meeting of the year. “One and Only Ivan” by Katherine Applegate will be discussed. Students also can make their own ice cream sundaes.

Natural health education program featuring essential oils will be presented by Ola Lombardi at 6:30 p.m. May 22. The program is free.

CitiBooks’ Spring Into Summer reading sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 27 and 28. A bag of books costs $5.

A representative from Community College of Allegheny County will discuss programs available at the college this summer and in the fall at at 6:30 p.m. May 28. An admissions counselor for the Washington County Center will be available to answer questions about applications and financial aid.

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 “Natchez Burning” by Greg Iles.

Free tablet and eReader classes are available. Call the library 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

Computer basics class is held from 3 to 4 p.m. Mondays. No prior computer experience is needed, and laptops are provided, but space is limited. Call the library to register.

Library Explorers for kindergartners thorugh fourth-graders will continue to meet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through May 19. Registration is required.

Family nights will be held at 6:30 Thursdays through May 22. There are different themed stories, crafts and games each week. Call the library to register, or stop by the Children’s Desk.

Nonfiction book discussion will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday. Thomas L. Friedman’s “Longitudes and Attitudes” will be discussed. Copies are available at the main desk.

Help with your Kindle, tablet or Nook will be available from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays in May. Bring your device.

Coupon Club meets from 4 to 5 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

Research help in the archives and genealogy room is available from 4 to 5 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.

BeeBots for kindergartners through third-graders will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays in May. Call to register to complete obstacle courses with the library’s BeeBot robots.

Photography & Camera group will meet at 3 p.m. May 17. All skill levels are welcome. Advance registration is appreciated, but not required.

The library will be closed May 26 in honor of Memorial Day.

The work of Kathy Gilbert will be displayed until Saturday in the Athena Sarris Art Gallery.

Online homework, tutoring and job search assistance is available 24/7 through the library’s HelpNow! and JobNow! databases. Visit the library’s website to access the resources.

Continuing education courses are available through the library’s website.

Used book sale continues. Fill a bag for $5.

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 6. “The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows will be discussed.

Friends of the Library will meet at 4 p.m. May 14.

Reading Rangers Book Club for fourth- through sixth-graders will meet at 7 p.m. May 14. “I Represent Sean Rosen” by Jeff Baron will be discussed. This is the last meeting of the 2013-14 school year.

Board of trustees will meet at 7 p.m. May 21.

Preschool story hour continues at 10 a.m. Thursdays through May 15.

A member of the community outreach staff of state Rep. Pam Snyder, D-Jefferson, visits the library from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month. No appointment is needed.

Sip-of-Summer Outdoor Wine Tasting will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. June 20 at the Waleski Horse Farm in Richeyville. At least five wineries will be represented, and there will be additional vendors. There also will be a basket raffle, music and catered food stations. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance either at the library, online at www.washlibs.org/fredericktown or from any Friend of the Library or trustee.

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

247 Jefferson Ave. Marianna, PA 15345 Phone: 724-267-3888 Email: mclib@roadlynx.net Website: www.mariannalibrary.org

Ladies’ Day Out vendor show will be held May 10. Call the library for time.

Program to honor veterans will be held May 23. Call the library for time.

Paint and Sip is held at the library. Call the library for more information.

Wednesday story hour will continue through May. Call the library for more information.

813 W. Main St. Monongahela, PA 15063 Phone: 724-258-5409

Library staff will be at the Monongahela Area Historical Society’s “Stroll, Shop and Sip” event Saturday. Those who participate will be able to have their event map stamped.

Preschool story time will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesdays through May 21.

Baby Lapsit will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesdays through May 21.

Friends of the Library will meet at 6 p.m. May 8 to plan “Chef’s Select,” which will be held in July at Ripepi Winery. New members are welcome.

Spaghetti dinner will be held from 11:30 to 5 p.m. May 11 at the Monongahela Elks Lodge on Jackson Street. The meal includes pasta and meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and beverage. Takeout will be available.

Book Bites will begin at 1 p.m. May 15. “Steve Jobs” by Walter Isaacson will be discussed.

Book Flix story time for 3- to 7-year-olds and their families will begin at 5:30 p.m. May 27. The theme is “Music and Rhyme” and will feature stories related to Book Flix books available through the library’s website.

The library is accepting donations of gently used books for the June Fleatique book sale. Audiobooks, VHS tapes and DVDs also are welcome, but magazines and encyclopedias will not be accepted. Spaces in the parking lot are available for rent during the Fleatique. Nonrefundable payment is due when the reservation is made.

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

Fun for Foodies – the Gluten-free Revolution will be presented by Caroline Shannon-Karasik from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday. Fee is $5, payable at the door. However, advance registration is required by calling the library.

Good Friends are Comfort Food for the Soul – The Five Essential Friendships that Enhance Our Lives will be presented by Christine Mabon from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday.

Teen afternoon movie will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday. “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” will be shown.

Magie Tree House Book Club for second- through fourth-graders will meet from 10 to 10:45 a.m. May 3. “Sunset of the Sabertooth” will be discussed.

Cinco de Mayo celebration for children and parents will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday.

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

Girls Book Club for third- through sixth-graders will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. May 5. “Beholding Bee” by Kimberly Fusco will be discussed.

Jump Start Your Child’s College Savings will be presented by Jayeann Harr of PHEAA Higher Education Access Partner of Southwestern Pennsylvania from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 5. The program is designed for parents of students in elementary and middle school.

Introduction to Crochet will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, May 5-19 and June 2. Cost is $30 and includes a start-up kit with crochet hook and yarn.

Watercolor Pencils for 6 1/2– to 13-year-olds will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, May 6-27. Cost is $15 plus supplies.

Couponing Club will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. May 6 and 20.

Books to Go: eBooks and eAudiobooks will be held from 7 to 8:45 p.m. May 6.

Happy Home = Happy You will be presented by Sandra Lane, certified professional organizer, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 6.

Go Green Club Green Wednesday Film Series will begin at 7 p.m. May 7. “Switch” will be shown.

Trash to Treasure will be presented by Nancy Vejlstrup, Penn State Master Gardener and exhibit designer for Phipps Conservatory, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History and the Carnegie Science Center of Pittsburgh, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 8. Cost is $10.

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

Chinese language for first- through eighth-graders will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturdays, May 10-31. Cost is $30.

Roots Genealogy Club will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. May 13.

Cover Letters and Résumés will be presented from 7 to 8:45 p.m. May 13.

Homeschoolers Group will meet from 3 to 4 p.m. May 14 and 28.

Lensshooters Photo Club will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. May 14.

Evening Book Club for Adults will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 14.

Solar Energy 101 will be presented by Ron Berman of Solar Unified Network of Western Pennsylvania from 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 15.

Learn Odd Count Peyote Stitch will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. May 17. Cost is $35 for supplies.

Teen Just Dance Party will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. May 17.

Teen Books in the Movies Night will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. May 19. “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” will be shown.

Go Green Club will meet at 7 p.m. May 19.

Stamp Club will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 20.

Genealogical Research program will be held from 7 to 8:45 p.m. May 20. Cost is $5.

Afternoon Book Club for Adults will meet at 1 p.m. May 21. “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald will be discussed.

Beading Club for those at least 12 years old will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. May 21.

Family movie night will be held from 6 to 7:45 p.m. May 22. “Nut Job” will be shown.

Civil War 150: Women in the Civil War will be presented by Dr. Elaine Frantz Parsons, associate professor of history at Duquesne University, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 22.

Doing Research on the Internet will be presented from 7 to 8:45 p.m. May 27. Cost is $5.

World War II Discussion Group will meet from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. May 28.

Mystery Book Club for Adults will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. May 28.