to spread the word about all of the resources we offer, in addition to
print materials,” says Barbara Flynn, Norwin children’s librarian.
Westmoreland Library Network member libraries offer more
than 800,000 items available to check out for free, including audio
books. Digital books can be downloaded from local libraries onto
mobile devices via the free Overdrive app, which is available through
Amazon, the App Store or Google Play. Member libraries encourage
program participants to download audiobooks to listen to while
hiking the trails.
“We’re trying to present the idea that we’re more than just books,”
says Cross. “This program helps us push our audio and digital books
and lets participants get to know what our community has to offer.”
Participating libraries and dates are as follows. As of press time,
trail names were not yet available. Please contact the host library for
information about the specific trail on which to meet. All trails will be
located in the service area of the host library.
June 3 Rostraver Public Library
June 10 Norwin Public Library
June 17 Scottdale Public Library
June 24 Delmont Public Library
July 1 Murrysville Community Library
July 8 Penn Area Library
July 15 Manor Public Library
July 22 Mt. Pleasant Public Library
July 29 Ligonier Valley Library
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