Library News

Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 April 2014 16:48

West Newton Library is located at 124 N. Water St., West Newton. Make sure to like us on Facebook and take note, as we now have a new email address - wnpL124@comcast.net. West Newton Library can be contacted at 724-972-3229 as well.

Lucky Ticket of the Month - All you can say is, “Hello, spring!” with the wonderful combination of gifts that are on display at Gary's Chuck Wagon located on South Second Street in West Newton. This great combination of gifts can be yours if you buy the lucky ticket this month. Tickets are on sale at the Chuck Wagon and are drawn on the last day of the month. All proceeds from the sale of tickets goes to the West Newton Public Library.

Interactive Lecture with Stan Gordon - On Saturday, May 3 something strange will be in the air in West Newton. If you love the bizarre, UFOs, Big Foot and the paranormal, you best be here! The West Newton Library is proud to present the world-renowned investigator of the bizarre, Stan Gordon. Stan is the author of numerous books and has appeared on many radio shows. The interactive lecture will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. at the West Newton Senior Center, located at the corner of Main Street and Water Street. Please call the library at 724-972-3229 to book a seat. The event is free; however, we do encourage a donation of $5 to benefit the West Newton Library.

“Pittsburghese” Lecture with Barbara Johnstone - Saturday, May 17 at 10:30 a.m. at the Library – meet Barbara Johnstone and learn how "Pittsburghese" has come to be such a strong symbol of Pittsburgh's identity. Barbara Johnstone, Professor of Rhetoric and Linguistics in Carnegie Mellon University's Department of English, will trace the history of the dialect, talk about how it is changing and how people across the country are keeping it alive. Call the library to reserve a seat. This event is free to the public. So reserve your spot sine seating is limited!

Second Annual Mega Jewelry Sale and Book Sale - Saturday, June 7 at the library from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sale will be again held in conjunction with the Big West Newton Annual Community Yard Sale. We have over 1,000 pieces to present to you. Come early for the best selection. Prices start as low as $1. All proceeds raised from the sale go to support our hometown library. We are actively seeking donations of new, used, vintage, costume and fine jewelry for this upcoming sale. We really are in the need for necklaces, pins, bracelets and rings. You can drop off your donation during normal business hours or give us a call at 724-972-3229 to make other arrangements.

Meet Local Author Ashley Keyes – Saturday, June 7th at 10 a.m. Meet local author Ashley Keyes, who is a 2008 Yough High School graduate and now resides in Ohio. She will be on hand at the library with a selection of her young adult fiction books for you to purchase and have her sign. She will be donating a portion of her books sales to the West Newton Library. She is so proud of her old town and wants to help keep the doors of her hometown library open.