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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 Email: bentpublib@gmail.com
T.O.P.S weight-loss support group meets every Tuesday. Weigh-ins are held from 5 to 5:30 p.m., followed by the meeting until 6:15.
Story time for 30-month- to 5-year-olds is held at 11 a.m. every Monday through Nov. 21. There are stories, crafts and songs.
Bentleyville Historical Society will meet at 6 p.m. Nov. 7.
Block Party for 3- to 5-year-olds will be held at 1 p.m. Nov. 9 and Nov. 23.
Family Craft Night will begin at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 16.
Board of directors meets at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month.
Book Club will meet at 6 p.m. Nov. 17. James Patterson’s “14th Deadly Sins” will be discussed.
311 N. West St. Waynesburg, PA 15370 Phone: 724-627-9776 Email: evakbowlby@windstream.net Website: www.evakbowlby .org
Color Outside the Lines for adults 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.
Friends of Eva K. Bowlby Public Library are sponsoring an Initial Outfitters fundraiser from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday. There will be handcrafted and personalized jewelry, handbags, scarves and ceramic mugs.
Board of trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7.
Creative Crafting for Adults during will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. Nov. 12. This month’s project is an arm knitted scarf. Cost is $10. Seating is limited. Call the library to register.
Free SAT preparation classes for high school students in Greene County will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 5-19. Bring a scientific calculator if possible and a bag lunch. Registration is required by calling the library.
T.O.P.S. – Taking Off Pounds Sensibly – weight management support group meets from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Saturday.
Free American Red Cross adult, child and infant CPR certification training will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 7. Call the library to register.
Author talk featuring Margo Orlando Littell will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 9. Littell was born and raised in Connellsville, and her hometown is the setting for her recently published work, “Each Vagabond by Name.” Copies of her book will be available for purchase and autographing.
Bowlby Library Book Club will meet at 6 p.m. Nov. 14. “Capital Dames” by Cokie Roberts will be discussed.
Creating fragrances will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 15. Participants will learn about essential oils, how they can benefit health and why they are healthier than synthetically-based perfumes. Participants can make two different roller balls, or choose two of the same after sampling the different formulas. Cost is $12 per person to make two perfume. Each additional perfume is $6. Call the library to register.
International Games Day will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Nov. 18. There will be old-fashioned games, and the eighth annual Turkey Bowling Contest will be held. Registration is required by calling the library.
A special story time, “The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That,” for 3- to 8-year-olds will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 19. There will be Dr. Seuss-themed stories, crafts and raffle prizes. A light lunch will be provided. Call the library to register.
Family Movie Night will begin at 6 p.m. Nov. 23. “Nine Lives” will be shown. Call the library to register.
The library will be closed Nov. 24 and 25.
Brownsville Free Public Library
100 Seneca St. Brownsville, PA 15417 Phone: 724-785-7272 Website: www.bfpl.org
Fall story time with master storyteller and retired educator Natalie Zuchelkowski will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 16. There will be a story, crafts and activities, followed by a snack. Contact the library for more information.
2 Kerr St. Burgettstown, PA 15021 Phone: 724-947-9780 Email: librarian@burglibrary.org Website: www.burglibrary .org
Red-and-white queen-size quilt raffle is underway. Tickets are $1 each, and the winner will be based on the Pennsylvania Daily Lottery Evening Pick Three Drawing on Nov. 28.
Story hour is held from 10 to 11 a.m. Fridays.
The library is sponsoring a children’s tent at Christmas in the Village, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Nov. 6 in Eldersville. There will be crafts and coloring.
Quilters’ Club will meet at 6 p.m. Nov. 10.
Book Club will meet at 2 p.m. Nov. 17. “Every Living Thing” by James Herriott will be discussed.
Paint Party will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 3. Cost is either $35 or $40, depending on the canvas choice. The painting is festive Christmas ornaments. Call the library to register.
Used bookstore is open. Hundreds of titles by best-selling authors are available.
100 Wood St. California, PA 15419 Phone: 724-938-2907 Email: director@calpublib.org Website: www.calpublib.org
Story time is held at 10 a.m. Tuesdays.
Book Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 17. Visit the library’s website or Facebook page for the November selection.
Page and Sip fundraiser will be held Dec. 11 at Center in the Woods. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. The event includes a wreath made from gently used books, wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres, vendor fair and Chinese auction. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Kristen at 724-938-2907 or director@calpublib.org.
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.
Afternoon Book Club meets from 2 to 3 p.m. the third Monday of every month.
Fitness at Home will be presented by Greenery Center for Rehabiliation and Nursing at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Preschool story time for 3- to 5-year-olds will be held from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 13.
Block Party for 3- to 5-year-olds is held from 3 to 4 p.m. every Tuesday.
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 colored 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.
Day Off School Boredom Buster will be held Nov. 11 in the children’s area. There will be do-it-yourself crafts, games and activities.
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.
Noontime Lunch with Friends will be held Tuesday. Norman Richards, author of “Giants in the Sky,” will speak. The program is free, and lunch will be available after the program for $6.
TGIF: Tinkering, Games, Ideas and Fun is held every Friday during regular hours in the Children’s Department. All supplies, materials and directions for a different activity, craft, game or puzzle will be set up. Each activity is self-guided; younger children must be accompanied by an adult.
Author Mary Hogan will discuss her latest novel, “The Woman in the Photo,” historical fiction of the 1889 Johnstown Flood, at noon Friday. She will be joined by Susie Huber of the Cambria County Historical Society. There will be a book raffle and book signing. Light appetizers will be served.
Chess Club will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. All levels and ages are welcome. Instructors are available.
Timless Trivia Night will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 9. Watch a video and participate in the trivia question contest that follows. Light snacks will be provided, and prizes will be awarded. Topic is “Famous Faces, Famous Places.”
Free SAT/ACT Prep through online Gale courses begin Nov. 9. Visit the Teen Citizens webpage for more information.
Holiday Craft/Vendor Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 12.
Lego Club will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. Nov. 14 and 28. Young children must be accompanied by an adult.
Teen Time for ninth- through 12th-graders will be held Nov. 15. There will be video and board games, experiments, a craft and drones. RSVP at teencitizens@gmail.com.
Tween Book Club will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17. There will be pizza, a craft and book discussion. RSVP at teencitizens@gmail.com.
Readers of the Lost Ark Book Club will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 17. “H is for Hawk” by Helen Macdonald will be discussed. Feel free to bring a snack.
International Games Day will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 19. There will be board, card amd Wii games, plus snacks. Registration is recommended by Nov. 17.
The library will close at 5 p.m. Nov. 23 and will remain closed Nov. 24. ?
Book of the month in the Children’s Department is “Standing in the Light: the Captive Diary of Catharine Carey Logan” by Mary Pope Osborne. The random-drawing contest ticket will be drawn Nov. 30.
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 WOW Book: 52 Ways to Motivate Your Mind, Inspire Your Soul & Create WOW in Your Life” by Todd Durkin.
510 Meldon Ave. Donora, PA 15033 Phone: 724-379-7940 Email: donoralibrary@gmail.com
Board of directors will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Story time for children up to 5 years old is held at 11 a.m. Fridays. November’s story time will be devoted to Thanksgiving and sharing.
Donora Head Start socials will begin at 11 a.m. Friday and Nov. 18. Bridge Club will meet at 3 p.m. Nov. 10.
Book Sale/Flea Market will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 12. Vendor tables are available to rent until Nov. 10. Cost is $25 per table.
Girl Scouts of America, fourth-grade Donora Chapter, will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 14 and 28.
Thanksgiving program for all ages will be held at 3 p.m. Nov. 19. There will be Thanksgiving crafts.
The library will be closed Nov. 24 and 25.
102 E. George St. Carmichaels, PA 15320 Phone: 724-966-5263 FAX: 724-966-9511 Email: flennikenlibrary@yahoo.com Website: www.flenniken.org
November Penny Harvest for “pennies for pages” is being held throughout the month. Any donation is welcome.
Preschool classes for 3- to 5-year-olds are held at 11 a.m. Tuesdays through Dec. 6. There are stories, songs and crafts.
Book Club for Adults will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. “Glory Over Everything” by Kathleen Grissom will be discussed. December’s selection is “Skipping Chirstmas” by John Grisham.
Drop-in Crafternoons is held after school Thursdays as follows:
• Nov. 3 – Magazine Animals;
• Nov. 10 – Leaf Hedge Hogs;
• Nov. 17- Button Indian Corn.
Supplies will be provided.
Toddler Time for children up to 3 years old is held at 11 a.m. Fridays through Dec. 9. There are stories, songs and crafts.
The library will be closed Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
Teen Game Night will begin at 3 p.m. Nov. 18. There will be board games, Wii, cards and role-playing games. Pizza will be provided.
The library will close at 5 p.m. Nov. 23 and be closed Nov. 24 in observance of Thanksgiving.
35 N. Jefferson Ave. Canonsburg, PA 15317 Phone: 724-745-1308 Website: www.franksarrislibrary.org
Lego Club for kindergartners through eighth-graders meets at 5 p.m. Mondays.
Story time for 9-month- to 5-year-olds is held Monday through Thursday mornings. For days and times appropriate for your child, visit the library’s website, call the children’s desk or email bsomma@franksarrislibrary.org.
Family Night begins at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. There are theme stories, games and activities. Visit the library’s website for information about the weekly theme.
Appalachian Trail – The Conclusion will be presented from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 15 by Dave Steede. Light refreshments will be served.
Weekday matinee will begin at 3 p.m. Wednesday. “Hannah and Her Sisters” will be shown.
Table-Top Gaming is held from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays.
Book Bites will meet from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 9. Anna Quindlen’s “Still Life with Bread Crumbs” will be discussed. Light refreshments will be served.
Senior Life Program will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Nov. 9. Light refreshments will be served.
Little Picassos for 3- to 4-year-olds meet at 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays. Glitter, glue, water and paints are used. Dress appropriately.
Knitting is held at 6 p.m. Wednesdays in the café.
Weekday matinee will begin at 3 p.m. Nov. 16. “The Pilgrims” will be shown.
Wiggles and Giggles for 2- to 5-year-olds is held at 10:15 a.m. Thursdays. Children will be moving for 35 to 40 minutes. For more information, email bsomma@franksarrislibrary.org.
Healthy Living program will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Nov. 10. “Aging and Your Eyes” will be presented by the Washington-Greene County Blind Association.
Adult Coloring Club will meet at 3 p.m. Nov. 17. Bring your own supplies or use those provided by the library. Refreshments will be served.
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.
MakersFest will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 12. Participants will learn about the library’s movie-making studio. Call the library or visit the library’s website to learn more.
Teen Advisory Board will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 21.
Used book sale continues. Cost is $5 per bag.
P.O. Box 625 Fredericktown, PA 15333 Phone: 724-377-0017 Email: fredpl@atlanticbbn.net Website: www.fredpublib.org
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
Donate nonperishable food items for the Charleroi Food Bank in November and win a prize. Prizes include free copies, free books, free faxes and fine forgiveness.
Robots at Work will begin at 1 p.m. Nov. 6.
Book Club will meet at 3 p.m. Nov. 10. “The Girls of Atomic City” by Denise Kiernan will be discussed.
The library will be closed Nov. 24 and 25 in observance of Thanksgiving.
Santa Claus Comes to Town at the Market House Nov. 26. There will be crafts and cocoa. Contact the library for the time.
247 Jefferson Ave. Marianna, PA 15345 Phone: 724-267-3888 Email: mclib@roadlynx.net Website: www.mariannalibrary.org
Preschool story hour begins at 11 a.m. every Wednesday.
The library has Launchpad devices for children to use.
813 W. Main St. Monongahela, PA 15063 Phone: 724-258-5409
Email: monongahelalib@gmail.com
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
Coupon Club will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Nov. 15.
Advanced Directives Workshop will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Cover Letters and Résumés will be presented from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Tuesday.
Lego League for children in second grade and older will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Nov. 16.
Science for Tots for children 2 and older with an adult will be held from 6 to 6:20 p.m. Thursday and Nov. 10.
Teen Afternoon Movie for children in sixth grade and up will be shown from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday.
Magic School Bus Explorer for preschoolers with an adult will be held from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7.
FAFSA Completion Overview will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 7.
Roots Genealogy Club will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 8.
Watercolor Pencils for 6 1/2- to 13ear-olds will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 8-29. Cost is $15 plus supplies.
Getting the Most Out of Email will be presented from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Nov. 8. Cost is $5.
Homeschoolers’ Group for all ages with a parent will meet from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 9 and 23.
Evening Book Club for Adults will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 9. “Dreamers of the Day” by Mary Doria Russell will be discussed.
Financial Essentials for Profitability and Efficiency will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 10. Register at pittsburgh.score.org/localworkshops.
A Night with WQED for all ages with an adult will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10.
Super Smash Bros. Tournament for those in sixth grade and up will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 11.
PAWS for Reading for children in preschool and up will be held from 10 to 11:20 a.m. Nov. 12.
Magic Tree House Book Club for children in kindergarten and up will meet from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Nov. 12.
Girls’ Book Club for third- through sixth-graders will meet from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 12.
Teen Culinary Creations will be held form 1 to 2 p.m. Nov. 12.
Junior Safe Club for fourth- through eighth-graders will meet from 3:15 to 5 p.m. Nov. 14 and 28.
Chess with a Champion for first- through sixth-graders will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15.
Stamp Club will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 15.
Genealogical Research will be presented from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Nov. 15.
Afternoon Book Club will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 16. “Alexander Hamilton” by Ron Chernow will be discussed.
Beading Club will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 16.
Family Movie Night will begin at 6:45 p.m. Nov. 17.
3 R’s Book Club for Teachers will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Nov. 17.
Meet the Artist: James Sulkowski will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Nov. 17.
Spanish Conversation Circle will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Nov. 19.
Giving Thanks Story Time for all ages with an adult will be held from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Nov. 21.
The library will close at 5 p.m. Nov. 23 and remain closed Nov. 24 in observance of Thanksgiving.
Mystery Book Club will meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 29. “Nature of the Beast” by Louise Penny will be discussed.
Beginner’s PC Toolkit will be presented from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Nov. 29.
South Fayette Township Library
515 Millers Run Road Morgan, PA 15064 Phone: 412-257-8660 Email: southfayette@einetwork.net Website: www.southfayettelibrary.org