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WESTERN ALLEGHENY
COMMUNITY
LIBRARY WINTER
PROGRAMMING
SPECIAL EVENTS
• Internet Myth-Busters
Monday, Nov. 4, 6 p.m.
Is that 10-foot spider on Facebook real?
How do you tell if something is news or
“fake news”? What about online security,
phishing, malware and viruses? Let’s bust
some online myths using Snopes, learn
about website reliability, and find out
how you can make sure your computer is
secure from online attacks.
• Espy Post Field Trip
Saturday, Nov. 9, Time TBA
The Andrew Carnegie Free Library is
home to one of the last remaining Grand
Army of the Republic Posts left in the
country. The Espy Post is one of the most
intact GAR posts in the country. Not
only does it house invaluable artifacts,
but the room itself provides a unique
historical record of the first part of the
century. Transportation not provided;
meet at the library in Carnegie. Presented
in conjunction with the historical society;
RSVP to [email protected].
• Gingerbread House Workshop
Sunday, Dec. 1, 1:30 to 3 p.m. or
Monday, Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The annual Gingerbread House
Workshop is one of WACL’s longest
standing traditions. All ages and skill levels
are welcome, but please make sure to
bring a can of frosting, a cookie sheet or
baking pan to build on, and a sweet treat
to share with your friends! The library will
provide all of the building materials and
the instructions. As space is limited, please
register participating children online, and
include what decoration you are bringing.
• Star Wars Party
Saturday, Dec. 7, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
We are so excited for the release of
“The Rise of Skywalker”! To celebrate the
library is throwing a big party with Star
Wars games, crafts, and activities. All ages
welcome; please register online.
ONGOING PROGRAMS
& STORYTIMES
Youth & Family
• Baby Circle Time
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.
• Littles Storytime
Tuesday & Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.
• Play K
Wednesdays, 1 p.m., or Thursdays,
9:30 a.m.
• Sensory Storytime
Mondays, 10 a.m.
• LEGO Club
Wednesdays, 4 p.m.
Teen
• Adulting 101
Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m.
• Middle Grade Maker Lab
Thursdays, 5 p.m.
Adult
• Bookworms
First Wednesday each month, 1 p.m.
• We Be Book’N Book Club
Third Thursday each month, 6 p.m.
• Anime & Manga Club
Fourth Thursday each month, 6 p.m.
Visit the Western Allegheny Community
Library at 181 Bateman Road, Oakdale, or
call 724.695.8150. n
• Holiday Photo Shoot
Saturday, Nov. 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Get your winter photos done in time
to share with Grandma! Michelle of MD
Photography will be bringing a beautiful
winter-themed set. Cost: $85 per
session includes sitting fee
and choice of two packages.
Additional prints and
Christmas cards are available
(prices vary). Families will
return the following day to select their
prints and package, as well as order any
add-ons.
YOUTH & FAMILY
• ‘Frozen’ Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, Nov. 10, 1 to 5 p.m.
Find all the hidden “Frozen” characters
around the library and win a “Frozen 2”
themed prize! No need to register;
drop in!
WEST ALLEGHENY
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