WHAT ’ S NEWS IN CHARTIERS VALLEY
BRIDGEVILLE BOROUGH DEBUTS NEW WEBSITE
The Borough of Bridgeville has a fresh , redesigned website for residents to refer to when looking for information and events . The official website address is bridgevilleboro . com and it gives users the ability to sign up for text alerts and find out about important matters of concern to residents . The borough is also working on an official Facebook page , which will be rolled out in the near future .
BRIDGEVILLE BOROUGH ’ S DAY ON THE AVENUE
Bridgeville Borough ’ s Day on the Avenue will be Saturday , June 17 , from 11 a . m . to 7 p . m . The day includes food , fun , games , music , a car cruise , raffles and more . Following the annual street fair , everyone is welcome to attend the Bridgeville Athletic Association ’ s Movie Night at Dusk in Chartiers Park . To volunteer , call 412.221.6012 .
BRIDGEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS
505 McMillen Street , 412.221.3737 bridgevillelibrary . org
Upcoming Special Programs for Teens Tuesdays and Thursdays , 1 p . m . Teens , joins us this summer for all things geeky , crafty , bookish and more . Tuesdays will be our recurring programs : # workinprogress ( writing club ), # currentlyreading ( book club ), and coloring . Thursdays will feature special programs like tea blending , chalk poetry , and making toys for shelter pets .
Upcoming Special Programs for Children Summer Reading Kick-Off Friday , June 9 , 11 a . m .
Families are invited to kick off our summer fun with an entertaining and interactive magic show from Magician TJ Hill !
Mother Goose Storytime Wednesdays , June 14 - July 26 , 10 a . m . Babies and toddlers can join us with an attentive adult each week for lively stories , songs and rhymes . Registration is appreciated .
Family Storytime Thursdays , June 15 - July 27 , 10 a . m . Families are invited to bring a blanket and snack for a weekly storytime . Books and activities are geared toward preschoolers , but siblings are welcome . Registration is required .
Y on the Fly ! Wednesday , June 21 , 1 p . m . Join us as the YMCA visits for a fun 90 minutes of outdoor play and games followed by a healthy snack .
Pillowcase Project Tuesday , June 27 , 6 p . m . Kids are invited to help make fun pillowcases to donate to patients at Children ’ s Hospital ! Recommended for kids 8 and up ; if no prior sewing experience , an adult partner will be helpful . Participants can bring one yard each of two different coordinating materials – please select 100 % cotton , such as quilting fabric . Space is very limited ; registration is required .
Kids Paint Wednesday , July 12 or 19 , 6:30 p . m . Kids in grades 2-6 are invited to explore their creative side as they follow along with an instructor in this step-by-step painting class with a seasonal theme ! Both classes will feature the same painting so children should sign up for just one date . Registration is required ; space is limited .
Detective Science Monday , July 15 , 1 p . m . Kids entering grades 1-6 can use science to crack a case in this workshop led by Mad Science ! Analyzing evidence will help pinpoint the perpetrator and solve a mystery . Registration is required ; space is limited .
Science in the Summer July 31 - Aug . 3 , 10 or 11:30 a . m . Thanks to the generous support of GlaxoSmithKline , we are pleased to offer the Science in the Summer program led by teachers from the Carnegie Science Center ! Kids entering grades 2-6 are eligible to participate , but must commit to all four sessions . Registration is required .
For the most recent updates regarding newly schedule programs , visit our online calendars . Both calendars are available on either homepage ; scroll down to the links located directly beneath the main library banner on bridgevillelibrary . org .
SCOTT TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS
301 Lindsay Road , 412.429.5380 scottlibrary . org
Weekly Programs Scottie ’ s Toddler Storytime Mondays , 10:15 a . m . Children ages 2-3½ with a caregiver . Stories , movement , rhymes and song . No registration required .
Scottie ’ s Preschool Storytime Tuesdays , 10 a . m .; Wednesdays , 1 p . m . Children ages 3-6 with a caregiver . Stories , movement , songs and a craft . No registration required .
Scrabble & Games Club for Adults Tuesdays , 2 p . m . All levels of Scrabble players are welcome to join in this weekly group .
Summer Reading Club Kickoff Party ( children of all ages , families ) Saturday , June 17 , 11 a . m – 1 p . m . Sign up for our Summer Reading Program so that you can earn prizes for reading during the summer . Free food , face painting , henna , games , crafts and fun ! Bring a canned good as a donation to a local food pantry and you will be entered into a raffle for a prize !
Decorate a Bird Feeder ( children of all ages ) Thursday , June 22 , 1 – 2 p . m . Learn about birds and decorate a bird
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