Library News

Last Updated on Wednesday, 29 April 2015 14:25

John K. Tener Library is located at 638 Fallowfield Ave, Charleroi, and can be reached at 724-483-8282. Listed below are their May events:

We would like to thank the Charleroi businesses, individuals and volunteers who took part in the Derby Ladies' Night to make it a successful event.

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Need to make a photocopy or send a fax? These are services we provide for Library patrons.

Basic one-on-one computer assistance is available by appointment; call to schedule a session.

Need a place to do some work in peace? Check out our "quiet spaces." Tutoring rooms are available. Call to reserve.

• Library Closed – Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day
• Library Closing Early at 1 p.m. – Sunday, May 31
• Children's Activities – May 1 – 9 – Mother's Day Make-It-And-Take-It crafts
• Book Club – Selection for May, The Invention of Wings, inspired by the true story of early-nineteenth-century abolitionist and suffragist Sarah Grimké, written by Sue Monk Kidd. Pick up your copy at the front desk and join the discussion at 5:45 p.m. on May 14. New members are always welcome.
• Vintage Pyrex® - Sunday, May 31 – 2 – 4 p.m. – Presentation, appraisals, sale & auction. Attend the presentation at 2 p.m. to learn the history behind the invention of Pyrex® cookware. Donation: $10. Missing a piece to complete your set of mixing bowls? Stop by the sale & auction at 3 p.m. to find an item to supplement your collection.
• Save the Date – Saturday and Sunday, June 7 – 8, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Annual Book Sale at the Market House, McKean Avenue & 5th Street. When you're spring cleaning and wondering what to do with those books you're not interested in rereading or DVD's you don't plan to watch again, donate them to the Library for our sale.
• Save the Date - June 8 – 14 - Washington County Community Foundation - Clicks for Cash Details forthcoming.