Dec 30, 2018 16 min read

Avella Public Library

P.O. Box 547 Avella, PA 15312 Phone: 724-587-5688 Email: aaplib@hky.com

Bentleyville Public Library

931 Main St. Bentleyville, PA 15314 Phone: 724-239-5122 Fax: 724-239-5196 Email: bentpublib@gmail.com

The library is closed Jan. 1.

Make It Mondays are held from noon to 7:30 p.m. Stop by for a STEM activity every Monday that you can make yourself.

TOPS weigh loss group, with weigh-in at 5 p.m. and meeting at 5:30, meets every Tuesday.

Coffee & Crayons is held at 10:30 a.m. every Friday. Stop by and color with the community. Bring a coloring book or try one provided by the library.

Lego Club, for ages 7 and up, meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m.

Bowlby Library

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

The library is closed Jan. 1.

Movie Nights are held at 6 p.m. every Wednesday.

T.O.P.S. – weight management group meets every Saturday at 9:30 a.m.

Bowlby Book Club meets the second Monday of the month at 6 p.m.

Knitting Club meets the second and fourth Friday of the month at 10 a.m.

Library Lego Club meets the first and third Saturdays of the month at 11 a.m.

Become a Friend of the Library! Friends of Bowlby Library meet the second Monday of the month at noon.

Color Outside the Lines meets twice on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Brownsville Free

Public Library

100 Seneca St., Brownsville, PA 15417 Phone: 724-785-7272 Website: www.bfpl.org

The library provides access to a collection of approximately 900,000 items, free internet, computer classes, resume software, audiobooks and eBooks, online courses, history and genealogy collections and programs for children and adults through the year. Call or go to the website for more information.

Burgettstown Library

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

The library is closed Jan. 1.

ABC Club for preschoolers is held on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. The charge is $10.

Tai Chi is held from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursdays.

Story Time is held on Fridays from 10 to 11 a.m.

Quilter’s Club is held second Thursday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m.

California Public Library

100 Wood St. California, PA 15419 Phone: 724-938-2907 Email: director@calpublib.org Website: www.calpublib.org

Story Time is offered every Monday from 10 to 11 a.m.

Chartiers-Houston Library

730 W. Grant St. Houston, PA 15342 Phone: 724-745-4300 Website: www. chartiershoustonlibrary.org

Yoga for Beginners class meets every Monday at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $1 per person.

Lego Club will meet the first and third Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m.

Grown Up Coloring will meet every Wednesday at 5 p.m.

The library offers individualized homework help for elementary school students and one-on-one computer training for anyone by appointment.

Citizens Library

55 S. College St., Washington, PA 15301 Phone: 724-222-2400 Fax: 724-222-2606 Website: www.washlibs.org/ citizens

The library will be closed Jan. 1 and 21.

Chess Club will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 1 and 5. Any age group or skill level welcome.

Crochet will be held Jan. 8 and 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. Any skill level welcome.

Lego Club meets Jan. 14 and 28 from 5 to 6 p.m. for all ages.

Readers of the Lost Ark Book Club will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 17. “The Couple Next Door” by Shari Lapena will be discussed.

Adult Book of the month is “Killing of SS” by Bill O’Reilly.

CitiBooks, a used book store in the lower level of the library staffed by volunteers, is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

Yoga meets from 5 to 6 p.m. every Monday and Thursday in January. Cost for the nine-week series is $75 or $10 per class.

Donora Public Library

510 Meldon Ave. Donora, PA 15033 Phone: 724-379-7940 Email: donoralibrary@gmail.com

Flenniken Public Library

102 E. George St. Carmichaels, PA 15320 Phone: 724-966-5263 Fax: 724-966-9511 Email: flennikenlibrary@yahoo.com Website: www.flenniken.org

Frank Sarris

Public Library

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

The library will be closed Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.

Teen Advisory Board (grades 7-12) meet to plan, organize and lead activities that will engage and benefit members of the community. New members welcome. Monday, Jan. 7, 6 to 7 p.m.

Fiction Book Club will be discussing Tara Road by Maeve Binchy. New members welcome. Wednesday, Jan. 9, 1 p.m.

Nonfiction Book Club will meet for discussion on the topic the Romanov family and the last Russian Czar. A selection of books on this topic will be available at the main circulation desk. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2 p.m.

Genealogy Workshop will be hosted by Ken Britten with participants learning how the local library can help them with their family history. The class is free but registration is required. Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 3 p.m.

Teen Writers’ Club (grades 7-12) will meet to write, share and support each other through the creative process. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 6 to 7 p.m.

Yoga Story Time – Stretch and be centered at this special yoga session for kids (and their grownups)! Mondays, 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Happy Monday! – Rise and Shine and greet the new week. All ages welcome. Mondays, 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.

Madcap Mondays – Crafts, games, and science are just a few of the possibilities. Registration is required at the children’s circulation desk or by calling 724-745-1308 (option #4). Mondays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. for Grades 5-8 and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for Grades 2-4

Mother Goose Story Time – For infants up to 18 months with a caregiver. Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Toddler Tales – Finger plays and songs based on simple concepts, repetition and lots of movement. Ages 2-3. Tuesdays, 11:15 to 11:45 a.m

Family Night – Stories, crafts, and games. New things to explore each week. Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Little Picassos – Every week is a new make and take creation. Ages 2-5. Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Story Time – Stories, finger plays and songs based on simple concepts, repetition and lots of movement. Ages 2-3 but siblings are welcome. Wednesdays, 11:15 to 11:45 a.m

Wiggles and Giggles – – Bring your little ones to stretch, sing, and dance. Ages 2-5. Wednesdays, 1:30 to 2:00 p.m.

Story Time – Provides active young children with stories, finger plays and songs based on simple concepts, repetition, and lots of movement. Fit for ages 2-3 but siblings are welcome. Thursdays, 10:30 to 11:00

Wiggles and Giggles – Bring your little ones to stretch, sing, and dance. Ages 2-5. Thursdays, 11:15 to 11:45

More than A Story – Practice kindergarten readiness skills like listening during stories, making predictions, and following directions. Ages 5-6. Thursdays, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Super Science – Kids ages 3-7 and 8-13. Come have fun with Science! Registration is required. Register at the children’s circulation desk or by calling 724-745-1308 (option #4). Thursdays, 5:30 to 6:15

Spanish Story Time – Story time favorites – stories and songs – in Spanish. Fridays 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Fredericktown

Area 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 not meet this month.

The library will be closed Jan. 1.

Reading Club for children meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month. Call to register.

Discovery Detectives for children meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month. Call to register.

Teen Book Club meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month. Call to register.

Sit ‘n Knit/Crochet meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month. All skill levels are welcome.

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

The library is looking for trustees. Stop in for more information.

Greene County Library System

22 W. High St., Room 209 Waynesburg, PA 15370 Phone: 724-852-5396 Email: gcls@windstream.net Website: www.greenecolib.org

Heritage Public Library

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

John K. Tener Library

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

Marianna Public Library

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

Monongahela

Area Library

813 W. Main St. Monongahela, PA 15063 Phone: 724-258-5409 Email: monongahelalib@gmail.com

The library will be closed Jan. 1.

Intro to Taxes program will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 4 with local tax expert Marianne Kleppner from H&R Block. The program is free and open to teens and adults.

Middle and High School Group Session on Prescription Drugs and Positive Refusal Skills will be at 5 p.m. Jan. 11. Registration is required. The dangers of prescription drugs and opioids, symptoms of drug abuse, getting help and refusal skills will be discussed.

Art of the Month will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 15. This program is open to ages 8 and older. Registration is required. January’s project is bath bombs.

Minecraft Party will be held at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 18 for children of all ages. Space is limited so register as soon as possible. This offline Minecraft party will be filled with crafts and games.

Environmental Health Project will be present a program at 6 p.m. Jan. 25. The nonprofit, public health organization assists and supports residents of Southwestern Pennsylvania and beyond who believe their health has been, or could be, impacted by unconventional oil and gas development. Registration is not necessary.

Pajama Storytime will be held Jan. 31 at 5:30 p.m. with bedtime stories and block play. Children 18 months and older are welcome. No registration is required and pajamas are encouraged.

Crochet Club meets every Monday and Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. No registration required.

The Lego Club meets from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursdays.

OsmoTime, a game system that transforms screen time into hands-on, interactive play, is held from noon to 2 p.m. Saturdays. The program is for children age 4 and older. Parental supervision is required.

Storytime is held every Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon., except Jan. 2. The program is for children 18 months and up.

The Writers Group meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of every month. The group is for adults serious about writing and no registration is required.

One-on-one basic computer classes are held every Friday by appointment only.

Employment Help is offered from noon to 2 p.m. Mondays, with Karen Wagner of the Mon Valley Initiative. No appointment is necessary.

Quilter’s Group meets Mondays from Jan. 21 and 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. The local quilters group will be working on their creations in the library.

Hamilton the Musical Ticket Raffle is underway. Raffle tickets are available for $10 and will be drawn at noon on Jan. 19. Two tickets (orchestra seats) will be awarded for the 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23 show at the Benedum Center. Proceeds benefit the library.

Book Bites meets from 1 to 2 p.m. Jan. 17. The January book is “The Perfect Mother” by Aimee Molloy. Call 724-258-5409 on Tuesdays after 2 p.m. if interested in the group.

Nookworms meets from 4 to 5 p.m. Jan. 14. The book club is for ages 11-18. January’s book is “A Wizard of Earthsea” by Ursula K. Le Guin. Call or stop by to register.

I Have A Dream Storytime is held from 1 to 2 p.m. Jan. 19, for children 18 months and up.

STEM: Fortnite Towers will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 22, for children in grades 3 and up. Registration is required.

Monessen

Public Library

326 Donner Ave. Monessen, PA 15601 Phone: 724-684-4750 Email: Monessen.Public.Library@gmail.com

Peters Township

Public Library

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

The library will be closed Jan. 1.

A Community Blood Drive will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 2. To schedule, call 1-866-366-6771 or log onto centralbloodbank.org, click Donate Blood.

Tween Crafternoons for ages 9-13 will meet from 3 to 5 p.m. Jan. 2.

Coupon Club will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. on Jan. 2 and 16.

FIRST LEGO League Jr. for ages kindergarten to 10 will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 3 and 17.

The 3R’s Book Club will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Jan. 6.

Teen Afternoon Movie for grades 6 and up will feature “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales” from 3 to 5 p.m. Jan. 5.

Magic Tree House Book Club for ages kindergarten and up will meet from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Jan. 6. Book for discussion will be “Winter of the Ice Wizard.”

Library Youth Advisory Council for grades 6 and up will meet from 11 a.m. to noon Jan. 6.

Teen Book and Lunch Club for grades 6 and up will meet from noon to 1 p.m. Jan. 6 to discuss “Turtles All the Way Down” by John Green. A pizza lunch will be provided.

Junior SAFE Club for ages 9 to 13 will meet from 3:15 to 5 p.m. on Jan. 8 and 22.

German Language Meetup will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 8 in Café Lee.

Roots Genealogy Club will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 9.

Sculpey Clay for ages 6 ½ to 13 will be offered from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 9, 16, 23, and 30. The cost is $20 plus supplies.

The Library Board will meet at 7 p.m. on Jan. 9.

The Homeschoolers Group will meet from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 10 and 24.

The Evening Book Club for Adults will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 10 to discuss “The Life We Bury” by Allen Eskins.

Word Processing 1 class will be offered from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Jan. 10. The cost is $5. Register by 4 p.m. on Jan. 9.

A Night with WQED for all ages will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11 featuring the Odd Squad new movie, “World Turned Odd.”

Super Smash Bros Wii U Tournament for grades 6 and up will be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 12.

PAWS for Reading for preschool and up will be held from 10 to 11:20 a.m. Jan. 13.

Binge Watch Day for grades 6 and up will be held from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 15, featuring episodes from “One Tree Hill.”

Tween Book Club for boys and girls in grade 3 to 6 will meet from 4 to 4:45 p.m Jan. 15. Book for discussion will be “Wishtree” by Katherine Applegate.

Go Green Club will meet at 7 p.m. Jan. 15.

The Stamp Club meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 16.

Chess with a Champion for grades 1-6 will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16.

The Afternoon Book Club for Adults will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 17 to discuss “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel.

Beading Club for ages 16 and up will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 17.

Word Processing 2 class will be offered from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Jan. 17. The cost is $5. Register by 4 p.m. Jan. 16.

Family Movie Night for all ages with an adult will start at 6:45 p.m. Jan. 18. Featured film will be “Despicable Me 3.”

America in War and Peace program with speaker Michael Neiberg will be held at 7 p.m. Jan. 18.

A Preschool-A-Palooza with area preschools will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 20.

Spanish Conversation Circle will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Jan. 20.

Binge Watch Day for grades 6 and up will be held from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 22 featuring episodes from “Boy Meets World.”

Word Processing 3 class will be offered from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Jan. 24. The cost is $5. Register by 4 p.m. Jan. 23.

Mystery Book Club will meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 30 to discuss “Pretty Girls” by Karen Slaughter.

WWII Discussion Group will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 31.

Dungeon and Dragons for grades 6 and up meets from 1 to 3 p.m. every Sunday in the Teen Room.

Coloring, Coffee and Classics meets from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday in Café Lee.

South Fayette Township Library

515 Millers Run Road Morgan, PA 15064 Phone: 412-257-8660 Email: southfayette@ einetwork.net Website: www. southfayettelibrary.org

Scrabble Club meets every Monday from 1 to 3 p.m.

West Newton Library

124 N. Water Street West Newton, PA 15089 Phone: 724-633-0798 Website: www. westnewtonlibrary.com

The library is a member of WLN network.

Newer book donations, no encyclopedias or textbooks, and used jewelry are being accepted for an April Jewelry Sale Fundraiser.

Federal and state income tax forms will be available in January, and Rent Rebate booklets will be available in February.