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The Belle Vernon Public Library has a new face behind the circulation desk, but not one new to libraries. Elina Filander began in mid-January as the leader of library located in the North Belle Vernon borough building, her third time helming a Mon Valley library.

“I had wonderful experiences at both Bentleyville and Monongahela,” said the new director. “But I wanted to work a little less about five years ago so I stepped away from fulltime work be a bookseller at the South Hills Village Barnes & Noble and do a few hours a week in the Children’s Room at Carnegie Library of McKeesport. I thought a hometown atmosphere made Belle Vernon sound just right.”

Filander has already made some plans for future programs kicking off with a Preschool STEM-oriented Storytime beginning on March 5 at 1:00 p.m.

“It’s going to feature a little science or math based activity each week along with stories, songs and crafts,” Filander explained. “People think of science as an older child’s area, but looking, sorting, and experimenting in the form of trying something and seeing what happens are all appropriate for younger kids.”

The library will also be hosting a Westmoreland Library Network book discussion of the Lisa Genova novel Still Alice on April 24 with copies available to borrow earlier that month.

“Nancy and Courtney, the veteran staff members have already given me some great ideas for other programs and services we can incorporate into our offering,” the director added. To sign up for either of the above programs, please call the library at 724-929-6642.

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