WHAT’S NEWS IN KEYSTONE OAKS
milk, eggs, cheese, yogurt, juice, cereal,
peanut butter, whole grains including
bread, tortillas, oatmeal, rice and pasta, soy
beverage, tofu, dry or canned beans, canned
chunk light tuna, pink salmon or sardines,
and fresh, frozen, or canned fruits and
vegetables including organic varieties.
WIC participants are reminded to pick
up their Farmers Market Nutrition Program
(FMNP) vouchers, which are available
through Sept. 30, or while supplies last.
The vouchers can be redeemed for locally
grown Pennsylvania fruits and vegetables
at FMNP-authorized PA farm markets and
stands through Nov. 30.
GREEN TREE PUBLIC
LIBRARY USED
BOOK SALE
Dates: Oct. 3-7
Address: Green Tree Borough Building,
10 West Manilla Ave.
Contact: greentreelibrary.org, or
412.921.9292
Support the library! Purchase gently used
books and/or multimedia. Thousands of
choices will be available. Visit the website
for more information.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
ANNOUNCES INCOME
GUIDELINES INCREASE
FOR WIC PROGRAM
The Allegheny County Health
Department announced that income
guidelines for the PA Women, Infants and
Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition
Program have increased.
The 2019-20 income limits for eligibility
start with an annual gross income of
$23,017 for a family of one; $31,284 for
two; $39,461 for three; $47,638 for four;
and $55,815 for five. Allegheny County
residents with family sizes larger than five
should contact the health department’s
WIC Program directly for benefit
information by calling 412.350.5801.
WIC is a federally funded program
for pregnant women, postpartum and
breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children
under the age of 5. Eligibility is based on
income and nutritional risk. Participants
receive nutrition counseling, breastfeeding
support and food benefits redeemable
at participating grocery stores for infant
formula, infant cereal, jarred baby foods,
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Shooting Stars: Shoot across the
sky at this fun story time designed for
preschoolers! Rhyming fun, pre-reading
skills, music, and crafting will happen
during this program. (Ages 4-7)
Thursdays, 3:45-4:15 p.m. (ends Aug. 8)
Rocket Readers: Blast off for a time of
reading, exploring space, art projects, and
more! (Ages 8-12)
Mondays, 4-5 p.m. (ends Aug. 5)
Creative Comets: Explore your creative
side at the library through art projects, book
discussions, and volunteer opportunities.
(Ages 13-18)
Mondays, 3-4 p.m. (ends Aug. 5)
CASTLE SHANNON
LIBRARY UPCOMING
PROGRAMS
Castle Shannon Library
3677 Myrtle Avenue, 15234
412.563.4552
castleshannonlibrary.org
Stay up to date on upcoming programs
and events: Make sure to like the library’s
Facebook page, check the website, or ask to
be put on the email list so you always know
what exciting programs will be coming up!
Library Closures:
Closed Sundays through Sept. 1
Closed Labor Day holiday weekend
from Saturday, Aug. 31, through Monday,
Sept. 2.
CHILDREN AND TEENS AT THE
LIBRARY
Registration is appreciated for all
programs. Register for a program at least
one day in advance by stopping at the
library, calling, or emailing Miss Heather at
[email protected].
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Little Dippers: Bring your tiniest stars
to this musical program where we will
sing, share stories, and play instruments.
(Ages Birth-3)
Thursdays, 10:30 – 11 a.m. (ends Aug. 8)
Rovers: After the Little Dippers story
time, enjoy a free time of playing and
learning in the downstairs area of the
library. (Ages Birth-3)
Thursdays, 11-11:30 a.m. (ends Aug. 8)
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Matinee with the Stars: Join us each
week as we watch a movie at the library.
Light refreshments will be provided. Call
the library for the titles. The movies will be
for adults and kids to enjoy!
Tuesdays, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Games at the Library: Visit the library
to play both computer and board games.
Bring a game from home or enjoy one of
the ones provided. (All ages)
Wednesdays, 3-4:30 p.m. (ends Aug. 7)
Rovers: Enjoy a free time of playing
and learning in the downstairs area of the
library. (All ages)
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m. (ends Aug. 7)
Discovery Club: Visit the library for
a time of building, discovering, sensing,
and transforming! This program is open to
children of all ages.
Thursdays, 4:45-5:45 p.m. (ends Aug. 8)
Myrtle Avenue Parklet Playground Story
Time: Join Ms. Heather at the playground
for a special summertime reading program.
We will read stories, play on the equipment,
and have a small art project each week.
Fridays, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. (ends Aug. 9)