Library News

Last Updated on Tuesday, 24 June 2014 20:21

The Bentleyville Public Library will be closed July 4th and 5th in observance of Independence Day. Teach your children about Independence Day - check out a book from the library!

The Bentleyville Public Library is selling chances on a $3500 raffle ticket, "Independence Day Dollars." The ticket plays on the first official evening drawing of the PA daily number, July 4, 2014. The donation is $5 - please support your library. Contact the library for more information.

The Friends of the Bentleyville Public Library will hold the 2nd Annual "Good Citizen Award" Luncheon at Nemacolin Country Club in Beallsville on July 13, 2014. The luncheon will begin at 1 p.m. and the cost will be $25/person. The recipients of this year's award are Mr. and Mrs. Barrett Greenlee. Luncheon choices will be available upon purchasing your ticket from the library or from any friend of the library. Please plan to attend and honor these good citizens of the Bentworth community. This event is open to the public; please contact the library at 724-239-5122 for more information about purchasing a ticket.

Friends of the Bentleyville Public Library will meet at the library Monday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. The Friends are an active fundraising committee and are seeking new members.

The Friends of the Bentleyville Public Library are taking donations of costume jewelry, scarves and gently used handbags for their November sale. Items may be dropped off at the library.

The Bentleyville Public Library Family Night program will be Wednesday, July 23 at 5:30 p.m. All ages are invited to the library for an evening of rollicking fun when we read I Ain't Gonna Paint No More by David Catrow. We will paint our arms for display in the library, enjoy stories, and do crafts during this fun family program. Register at the library or by phone at 724-239-5122.

The Bentleyville Public Library is taking registration for our summer reading programming, "Fizz, Boom, Read!" beginning in August. Ages 30 months to 5 years will meet Mondays at 11 a.m. or Wednesday evenings at 5:30 p.m. Ages 6 – 11 years will meet at the library each Thursday at 5:30 pm. Activities include science related activities, coloring contests, and reading. Adults and teens are required to register for programs to receive information packets about programs and contests. Prizes for programs are generously donated by the Friends of the Bentleyville Public Library. Register now and avoid the "Summer Slide!"

Join TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter 1681 at the Bentleyville Public Library each Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. The group offers support and help in your weight loss effort. First meeting is free and the yearly membership is $28 with a $1 weekly meeting fee. TOPS® is a non-profit weight support group and advocates a basic exchange menu plan and moderate exercise for losing weight and maintaining it. For more information contact the library at 724-239-5122.