Library News
- Last Updated on Wednesday, 29 April 2015 14:18
Monessen Public Library is located at 326 Donner Ave., Monessen, and can be reached at 724-684-4750.
Ralph Stone Book Signing |
Over thirty guests attended a book signing and talk by local author, Ralph Stone, for his new book, Diary of a Third Street Rambler, on Sunday, April 12. The event was co-sponsored by Monessen Library and the Greater Monessen Historical Society. The book is the author's story of growing up in multicultural Monessen during World War II, when steel was king, and being part of the First Street Ramblers. Copies of the book can be purchased at Monessen Library or the Monessen Heritage Museum for $19.95. The author is also available for book talks and can be contacted through the library or historical society.The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County will hold the Westmoreland County Day of Giving on Tuesday, May 5 from 8 a.m. until midnight. All online donations during the Day of Giving will receive a pro-rated share of the match pool. The minimum gift donated per organization is $25. The match is capped at $1,000 per donor per organization. Please log onto www.westmorelandgive.org or www.pittsburghgives.org and remember the Monessen Public Library & Cultural Center on this day! Mastercard, Visa and American Express credit cards are accepted.
Fumiko Green will facilitate a program for elementary and middle school aged children on Mondays from 6 - 7 p.m. during the month of May at the library.
The 2015 summer reading theme for children is a "Every Hero Has a Story." Summer Reading begins in June, runs for six weeks, and will be filled with fun activities and great storytimes.
UFO and Bigfoot researcher and author Stan Gordon will visit the library on Saturday, May 9 at 1 p.m. He will cover the history of UFOs, Bigfoot and other strange incidents which occurred in Westmoreland County and the surrounding area, as well as state-wide.