WHAT ’ S NEWS IN SOUTH FAYETTE
SOUTH FAYETTE LIBRARY TO REOPEN IN MID- SEPTEMBER
South Fayette Township Library , 515 Millers Run Road , will remain closed until mid-September to be refurbished and reconfigured in an effort to make the facility more comfortable , clean and user-friendly .
The library had been closed in order to repair flooring that was damaged when a drain overflowed due to heavy rains on July 22 . The closure was extended to make further improvements . “ What started as a little repair project has turned into an amazing opportunity to renovate the library ,” Director Cheryl Napsha said .
The library will feature new flooring , expanded seating and updated spaces for children , teens and adults , and the in-house materials will focus on new releases and popular materials .
During the closure , patrons are invited to use the nearby Bridgeville Public Library , 505 McMillen Street , where South Fayette Library staff members are working .
Many South Fayette Library programs will be held at the Bridgeville Library , and South Fayette patrons are welcome to participate in Bridgeville Library programs .
Please visit www . southfayettelibrary . org for updated program information or call 412.221.3737 .
Materials may not be returned to the South Fayette Library while it is closed . Instead , please return them to the Bridgeville Library or to any library in the Allegheny County system . If you are unable to visit another library , your fines will be waived when you return late materials to the South Fayette Library after it reopens .
Library materials ordered for pickup at South Fayette will be available at Bridgeville instead .
Napsha is director of both the South Fayette and Bridgeville libraries , under an agreement between the two communities ’ library boards .
FRIENDS OF THE BRIDGEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY LAUNCH NEW WEBSITE , EVENTS
The Friends of the Bridgeville Public Library recently launched a brand-new website : friendsofbpl . org , created and designed entirely by volunteer effort .
The new site allows people to learn about upcoming events , join the Friends email list and donate through PayPal .
Coming up this fall , the Friends have three events planned ...
• Used Book Sale : Friday , Sept . 30 , and Saturday , Oct . 1 , from 10 a . m . to 5 p . m . at the library , 505 McMillen Street , 15017 .
• Antiques Appraisal : Bring three of your oldest treasures for a morning of fun and education in this special Antiques Roadshowstyled program . An appraiser will let you know what your items are worth and share his knowledge regarding their histories . Registration required . Cost $ 5 / item . Limit :
20 participants . Nov . 5 , 10 a . m . to noon at the library , 505 McMillen Street , 15017 .
HEALTH DEPARTMENT UNVEILS NEW PLACARDS
The Allegheny County Health Department ( ACHD ) has unveiled new placards , which will be on display in food establishments in the county . The new design features a QR code that provides a quick link that will allow consumers to use their personal digital device to view inspection reports right at the front door .
The Inspected & Permitted placard indicates that a food establishment has passed the mandatory inspection by the health department ’ s Food Safety Program and is permitted to operate . The Consumer Alert placard serves as a notification to the public that conditions identified at the time of inspection may pose a health risk to the customer .
The Closed placards are posted for one of three reasons :
• Conditions identified at the time of inspection pose a serious health risk to the customer .
• A facility is operating without a valid health permit .
• Food safety conditions remain uncorrected after opportunity for a hearing , or the maximum number of days allowed to operate with a consumer alert has been reached , which is 10 days .
“ At the Allegheny County Health Department , we take our responsibility to ensure safe eating establishments very seriously ,” said Director Dr . Karen Hacker . “ The updated placards will provide county residents with a clear and easy-to-read status of the facilities they ’ re considering when making dining choices , while also providing easy access to the reports behind each status . It is our hope that people will make healthy choices and live well !” n
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