Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following:
Tuesday, August 23, at 11:30 a.m. – Creative Writing Workshop for students in 9th grade and up. The group meets twice each month to share their work and discuss writing tips and techniques. Call the library at 724-758-6458 for more information.
Wednesday, August 24, at 10:00 a.m. — “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public. “Coloring for Adults” is a new concept in helping to reduce the stresses of everyday life. These weekly sessions are returning to Wednesday mornings now that summer is drawing to a close. Call the library for more information.
Wednesday, August 24, at 6:00 p.m. – “Movie Night for Adults,” a program held monthly at the library. Featured are new-to-DVD films and refreshments. All area adults are welcome to attend at no charge. Call the library now for more information or to find out the titles of the movie to be shown.
Thursday, August 25, at 6:00 p.m. — Adult Knitting Group. This group meets year-around to work on individual projects and socialize with others who love knitting. Members provide their own materials. New members are always welcome, so call the library now for more information.
Thursday, August 25, at 6:30 p.m. — “Fairy Tale Theater,” a program designed for preschoolers and early elementary-aged children and their families. The program features puppet plays presented by teen performers. Only floor seating is available. No registration is required, so call the library for more information.
The library is now accepting donations of books for the annual Book Sale scheduled for October 3-8. Books of all types in good condition are welcomed. The library will NOT accept any encyclopedias, no textbooks, no magazines, no Readers’ Digest Condensed books and no VHS tapes. Donations may be dropped off at the library during normal business hours. Call for more information.
The library is hosting its 2nd Annual “Golf Ball Roll-Off Open” at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, the day of Ellwood City’s “Fall Fest” celebration. Participants have a chance to win $1,000 by buying two numbered golf balls which will be rolled down the library’s “parking lot golf course!” All proceeds benefit the library. Call for more information.
Two fall gardening programs presented by the Master Gardeners of Lawrence County will be held at the library on September 27 and October 19. Call the library now for more information.
The annual Storytelling Festival is planned for Saturday, September 17, at Ewing Park. Featured are professional storytellers, music, horse-drawn carriage rides, face-painting, balloon art, concession stand refreshments and much more. Mark your calendar now for this annual celebration of storytelling!
Memorials
The following are memorial contributions received by the library in June. Memorials are published on a weekly basis in this column and represent a portion of the contributions received in any given month.
In memory of Alfred N. Sberna from the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home Inc., and from Andy and Millie Stiles.
In memory of Rita M. Scopellite from Santina Cucunato; Ray and Agnes DeFonde; and the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home Inc.
In memory of Richard L. Smith from the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home Inc., and from the Wilson Insurance Group Inc.
In memory of Anthony P. “Tony” Tino Jr. from Wes and Jackie Eidenmiller, and from Wanda Sutch and family.
In memory of Martha A. Nye West from Jim and Judy Richards.
In memory of Judith Cupac Wilson from Marty and Chris Clark; Shirley DeLoia; Dr. and Mrs. Douglas Lockawich; and Judith Riccardi.
In memory of Mary C. Yerace from the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home Inc.
In Honor of the Birthday Anniversary of Mary Lou Ford from Helen Greenberg.
In Honor of the Wedding Anniversary of Doug and Jonica Walters from Ron and Tanis Fox.
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