Bowlby Library announces January events
The Eva K. Bowlby Public Library, located at 311 N. West Street in Waynesburg, recently announced a wide array of events scheduled to be held at the library in January.
The library will be closed Friday, Dec. 24 and Saturday, Dec. 25, for Christmas holidays. The library will also be closed on Friday, Dec. 31, New Year鈥檚 Eve and Friday, Jan. 1, New Year鈥檚 Day.
New business hours 鈥� Beginning Jan. 3, 2022, the library鈥檚 hours will be:
n Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.;
n Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and
n Sundays, the library is closed.
Dungeons & Dragons 鈥� On Saturday, Jan. 8, at 11 a.m., the library will be hosting a Dungeons and Dragons interest meeting. Those attending will meet the Dungeon Master, split into groups and get the schedule of meeting times. To register, call the library at 724-627-9776.
Stream into STEM classes 鈥� The library is offering two STEM classes this winter: Thursday, Jan. 13 and Thursday, Feb. 10. Both classes begin at 5 p.m. and are geared toward elementary aged children. Call Youth Services to RSVP your spot at 724-627-9776.
Book club 鈥� Thursday, Jan. 13 at 5:30 p.m. Book discussion will be on Kate DiCamillo鈥檚 鈥淭he Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane.鈥� New members are always welcome to join. For more information, call 724-627-9776.
Movie Night 鈥� Enjoy a movie at the library on Friday, Jan. 14, beginning at 7 p.m. The library will preview 鈥淭he Mitchells vs. The Machines.鈥� Free snacks and beverages will be offered.
Puzzle competition 鈥� Saturday, Jan. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The library is looking for 10 teams of two to compete in putting together a 500-piece puzzle in three hours or less. Contact the library for more details. A prize will be awarded to the fastest team.
Author book talk 鈥� Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 5:30 p.m. Local author Kevin Paul will visit the library with his latest publication, 鈥淗aunted Hills II: Still Lurking in Greene County, Pennsylvania.鈥� This event is free and open to the public. RSVP your seat by calling the library at 724-627-9776.
Adult craft night 鈥� Friday, Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. Cost for materials is $20 (for Cricut materials). The library will be personalizing a T-shirt. Pre-register for this class by Wednesday, Jan. 18 and provide a shirt size.
Cosmic Bingo 鈥� Join the library for Cosmic Bingo on Friday, Jan. 28 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Library will supply all items needed, including prizes. Call to register at 724-627-9776.
T.O.P.S. 鈥� Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weight management support group that meets at the library every Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m.
Friends Sharing Grief 鈥� Every Monday evening at 6 p.m. This is a support group for those who are struggling with the loss of an important person in their life. This group provides a safe environment for you to begin the healing process by sharing your deepest thoughts and feelings with other grievers.
Residents are encouraged to support the Bowlby Library by visiting Eva K. Bowlby鈥檚 website, www.evakbowlby.org, or their social media channels on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.
For more information about any of the listed events, stop in or call Eva K. Bowlby Public Library at 724-627-9776.