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LIBRARY
HOURS
Monday - Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday
View holiday closings
library@pennlib.org
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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO
OUR PATRONS:
The Westmoreland Library Network will no
longer support older versions of Microsoft Windows® due to
known issues. Your computer must have Windows XP® or higher
in order to access your Polaris account. If you do not have
Windows XP® or higher, you will be unable to access your
Polaris account to look at your items checked out, fines,
holds, reading list, etc.
Please be aware that while the library staff
cannot assist patrons in resolving this issue, you are
welcome to use the library's public computers to access your
Polaris account.
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 Summer
Reading Programs Wrapping Up
Saturday, July 26th: FINAL DAY to turn in
Children's reading logs…
and for Teens & Adults to get tickets!
Prize winners will be called on Monday, July
28th!! |
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Penn Area Library 2014
Adult Summer Reading Program
If you’re 18 years or older and enjoy reading,
then join our "Literary Elements" program!
View the flyer
The deadline to register
is July 19th. |
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Used Book Sale!
 The
Friends of Penn Area Library are preparing for their summer used
book sale. Now is the time to clean those bookshelves! Donations
of books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, and magazines in good condition
are gladly accepted during regular library hours (Monday through
Thursday from 9:00am to 8:00pm; Friday and Saturday from 9:00am
to 5:00pm). Please phone the library at 724-744-4414 if
assistance is needed.
The book sale will be held in the library's
Multipurpose Room on the following dates:
Friday, July 25th - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday, July 26th - 9:00am to 3:00pm
As usual, the Friends have a great selection of
books and a few surprises as well. Items will be priced to sell
individually or "books by the bag."
Summer Reading Program participants, watch for your "free book"
coupon! |
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New Calendars Now
Available:
The library's June and July 2014 calendars are now
available. View them here |
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 Penn
Area Library 2014 Summer Reading Program
View
the flyer
June 2 - July 30
Join in the fun at the library for reading, story times, special
events, prizes, and more.
Registration starts Monday, June 2 and the
program will run from Monday, June 16 to Saturday, July 26. Our
end of summer reading party will be held on Wednesday, July 30.
Participants must come to the library to
register and can begin reading and recording at that time. First
completed logs will be accepted on Monday, June 16 or after.
Read to Me Club for children through age 7
Summer Reading Club for children ages 8 through 12
Teen Reading Club for teens ages 13 through 17
Children in the Read to Me Club will have the
books someone reads to them recorded on their reading log. They
will receive 5 raffle tickets for every completed log of 15
books read.
Children in the Summer Reading Club will keep a log of the hours
they read. They will receive 5 raffle tickets for every
completed log of 5 hours they read.
Teens will receive 1 ticket per book read and will have their
own designated prizes.
Family Story Hour, geared to all ages, will be
held throughout the summer program.
Please check the calendar for programs, times, and dates.
Parents can register their children for programs in the library,
by telephone 724-744-4414,
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Reading Rescue --
A Monthly Article of
Featured
Selections: To help you forget
the icebox we're living in, here are some recommendations to
curl up with in front of a fire or under a cozy blanket. All
books are, as always, available at or through the Penn Area
Library. Read
this month's Reading Rescue article to see our featured selections
for January.
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Library Fundraiser
"History of Penn Township" by John W. Mochnick
Your purchase helps to support the library!
Book price: $15 (includes map of Penn Township, Westmoreland
County 1982)
Map only: $5
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Mission Statement
Ensure that quality library resources and information services are
available to all.
Vision Statement
To provide the right resources and services at the right time.
Statement of Service
Information and library resources are provided for the education,
information, interest and enlightenment of all patrons of the Penn Area
Library. A person's right to use the library is not denied or abridged
on the basis of gender, race, creed, color, religion, age, country of
national origin, individual life style or physical limitation.
Penn Area Library will
endeavor to provide a wide range of materials. Materials are not
excluded because of the origin, background or view of those contributing
to their creation. It is also the intent of the Penn Area Library to
enter into reciprocal agreements with other libraries and agencies to
improve service to its patrons through the shared use of resources.
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ONLINE
RESOURCES
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The Ancestry database is
provided by the Friends of the
Penn Area Library. |
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