Library Activities For The Week Of October 15

The Ellwood City Area Public Library offers a variety of weekly activities.  Information is available by calling the library at 724-758-6458.

Activities taking place this week include:

MONDAY, OCTOBER 15
1:30 p.m. – “Afternoon Book Discussion Group for Adults” The group will discuss the book, “Infinite Home” by Kathleen Alcott.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16
10:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. – “Family Laptime,” designed for babies as young as 6 month of age, toddlers, and preschoolers.  This is an interactive, family event and features stories, songs, games, finger plays and more.  Registration is requested.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17
10:00 a.m. – “Coloring for Adults,” a weekly program that is free and open to the public.  It is designed to help reduce the stresses of everyday life.  All adults are welcome.
3:00 p.m. – “Creative Writing Workshop,” for students in seventh grade and up.  The group meets twice each month to share their work and discuss writing tips and techniques.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18
10:00 a.m. – “Preschool Storytime,” for preschoolers 3 to 5 years old.  Those participating must be potty-trained.  Stories, songs, games and finger plays are featured.  Registration is requested.
3:00 p.m. “Just For Girls Book Group” The group will discuss the book, “An Enchantment of Ravens” by Margaret Rogerson.
6:00 p.m. – “Adult Knitting Group,” which meets weekly to work on individual projects. New members are welcome.

SAVE THE DATE

 The library’s Annual Literary Luncheon will be held on Saturday, November 3, at the Connoquenessing Country Club. The Event, which is sponsored by WesBanco, features a full luncheon menu along with home-baked cookies for dessert.  A highlight of the day is the annual literary centerpiece game.  Tickets are available for the luncheon at a cost of $25 each and may be obtained at the library.  Seating is limited, so get your tickets now.  Call the library for more information.

The library is planning a holiday Canvas Paint Party for Friday, November 9^th.  The evening will feature a holiday theme along with food and wine.  Seating is limited so call the library to obtain a ticket or for more information. 

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MEMORIALS

The following are memorial contributions received by the library during the month of September.  Memorials are published on a weekly basis in this column and represent a portion of the contributions received.

In memory of Mary J. Majors from Chuck and Barbara Schweinsberg
In memory of Concetta E. “Connie” Manzo from Lauren Lackey
In memory of Erna C. Nussbaum from Samuel Teolis Funeral Home, Inc.
In memory of Charles E. Patterson from Santina Cucunato and Tim and Marla Workley
In memory of Alexander J. “A.J.’ Pecoraro from Samuel Teolis Funeral Home, Inc. and Samuel Teolis, Sr.
In memory of Ellen Pesce from Blanche Novak and Edith Pacella and Veronica Pacella
In memory of Stanley A. Pierog from Larry and Cindy Cirelli
In memory of Angelo M. Prestopine from Samuel Teolis Funeral Home, Inc.
In memory of Anthony L. Rossi from CVS Pharmacy, Dennis Gottuso, Mario and Lana Morini, and Samuel Teolis Funeral Home, Inc.
In memory of Carol E. Sbarra from John and Cheryl Pratt
In memory of Frederick W. “Fritz” Shuster from American Legion Post 157, Dr. Douglas Lockawich and Staff, and Samuel Teolis Funeral Home, Inc.