Library News
- Last Updated on Thursday, 01 December 2016 01:48
Check out our December events and schedule.
Enjoy Books featuring coupons for many local businesses and restaurants are being sold at the Circulation Desk for $30. The book pays for itself through the money saving discounts and offers. Only a limited number are available. Pick up yours today!
Join us on Saturday, December 3, 2016, as the Library partners with the Greater Monessen Historical Society and the Monessen Community Development Corporation for a community Christmas. There will be singing, children’s activities, photos with Santa, light refreshments and fun for the family.
The Friends of the Library Holiday Boutique is open from 12-3 p.m. during days the Library is open.
The Mon Valley Genealogy Forum will meet on Monday, December 19 at 5:30 p.m. The group is open to anyone interested in genealogy. Light refreshments will be served. The group will discuss the latest reports of genealogy in the news, new research sites, and family histories.
There is a new Monessen Library E-Book Club that features discussion, which will be mostly online. Check out: https://www.facebook.com/groups/240581213002674/permalink/241081259619336/
All knitters and/or crocheters are encouraged to join the Club for Yarn Enthusiasts. Club organizers hope to be very actively involved within the community and will be discussing potential projects. Those who wish to learn how to knit or crochet are also encouraged to join!
Monessen Public Library & Cultural Center will be closed on December 24, 26, 31, 2016 and January 2, 2017.
Alley’s Adventure Time will be held on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 11 a.m. Toddler Time will be on Monday afternoons at 1 p.m. Wacky Wednesdays are for ages 8 – 12 and will be held at 5:30 p.m.
Monday, December 5, at 6 p.m. “Family Movie Night” celebrates the birthday of Walt Disney with a movie. It is also Mitten Tree Day. Donations of clean, gently used or new mittens, hats or warm socks can be placed on a tree for children in need. Feel free to help yourself, if in need.
Saturday, December 10, at 11 a.m. “Christmas is for the Birds” - Make edible ornaments for our feathered friends and hang them in the Library garden.
Monday, December 12, at 6 p.m. A Christmas celebration with a special northern visitor for “National Noodle Day” and “National Hot Cocoa Day.”
Saturday, December 17, at 11 a.m. “Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party.” There will be a tea party with Christmas carols and cookies.
Monday, December 19, at 6 p.m. Read the story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and create an ornament.
Monessen Public Library & Cultural Center
326 Donner Avenue
Monessen, PA 15062
724-684-4750
www.monessenlibrary.org
Library Director: Dave Zilka
