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Library News

July News from the Monessen Public Library and Cultural Center

Last Updated on Saturday, 20 June 2015 02:41

Monessen Public Library and Cultural Center will be closed on Saturday, July 4 for the observance of Independence Day.

Dwayne Fuoss, a member of the Chickasaw Indian Tribe, will speak at Claire McMullen's "Beginning Genealogy Class" on Saturday, July 11 at 11 a.m., in the Pennsylvania Room. He will discuss the history of American Indian tribes in the Pennsylvania region. Light refreshments will be served.

On Saturday, July 25 from 12:45 - 2 p.m., the Mon Valley Paranormal Society will present a program on local hauntings and strange occurrences.

The summer reading program, "Every Hero Has a Story," is geared to children aged 3 to 13. Evening Storytime sessions are held each Monday, at 6 p.m., in the upstairs Children's Room. The current schedule is:
• Monday, July 6: Community Heroes
• Monday, July 13: Community Heroes
• Monday, July 20: Superheroes
• Monday, July 27: Superhero Sidekicks

Also, there will be special Saturday programs at noon. At present:
• Saturday, July 11: Carnegie Museum of Natural History presents "Adventures in Archaeology"
• Saturday, July 25: Superhero School

Summer reading ends on Saturday, August 1 with a program and drawing for prizes. Every child that participates in summer reading will earn tickets for several prizes that will be drawn on the last day of the program. Children and their families are to track the number of books read to earn tickets for prizes.

A daytime summer reading program for preschool to kindergarten-aged children (3 to 6) will be held on Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the upstairs Children's Room during the months of July and August. The sessions include an introduction to the Library along with stories and activities.

Currently in the planning stage, a Graphic Novel Club is being organized for children aged 11 to 17. Check Facebook, the Library website, the newsletter and the Messenger for upcoming information.

Monessen Public Library
326 Donner Ave.
Monessen, PA 15062
724-684-4750
www.monessenlibrary.org
Library Director: Dave Zilka

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