Book discussion groups among programs at library
ELLWOOD CITY — Activities taking place at the Ellwood City Area Public Library include the following:
Today
6:30 p.m.: Classics Book Discussion Group for adults. The group will discuss “Our Man in Havana,” by Graham Greene.
Tuesday
6:30 p.m.: “Family Laptime,” a program designed for families with babies and toddlers from 6 months of age to 5 years old. Stories, songs, finger plays and more are featured.
This is an interactive program, so all children must be accompanied by family members. Registration is not required, but is requested by the library.
Wednesday
3 p.m.: “Just 4 Girls,” a book discussion group designed for girls in seventh grade and up.
The group will discuss “The Cupcake Queen,” by Heather Hepler.
Thursday
10 a.m.: “Preschool Story Time” continues every Thursday morning at 10 a.m. through April 26. Featured are various weekly themes highlighted by stories, songs, finger plays and more. Children must have celebrated their third birthdays and be potty-trained to participate.
Class size is limited, and registration is required.
6:30 p.m.: Adult Knitting Group. The spring sessions for this group have begun and members will meet on a weekly basis throughout May.
Those attending work on individual projects and provide their own materials, but instructors are on hand to advise and assist.
New members are always welcome.
Earth Day activities
The library will be participating in Earth Day activities in Ewing Park on April 21.
Featured will be the dogs who visit the library for the “Read-to-the-Dogs” program.
All area children and their families are invited to stop at the library booth on Earth Day.
For information or to register, call the library at (724) 758-6458.
Memorials
The following memorials and “in honor of” contributions were received by the library during the month of January.
All memorials received each month will be listed in this column on a weekly basis.
Those interested in contributing to the memorials program may do so in person at the library, through the mail or by visiting the library’s website at www.ellwoodcitylibrary.com.
In memory of Margaret Joan DiCarlo from Jane and Gerald Crowley; the Woman’s Club of Ellwood City; The Women’s Network; and Mike and Helen Yuricha.
In memory of Mary DiFusco from Marie and Dave Kelly, John and Mary Funk and Francine and Randy Hunter; Liz Pratt; the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home Inc.; and the Wilson Insurance Group.
In memory of Sigmond “Sig” Edelman from Beverly and Sam Greenberg, and from Mr. and Mrs. Christy Spoa.
In memory of Philip F. Eonta Sr. from Larry and Debbie Bevivino, and from Virginia “Jean” Scott.
In memory of Charles L. “Chuck” Figurel from Todd Berkey, Jim Heneghan — Edgar Snyder Associates; Megan and Dave Martin; Al and Diane Morini; Veronica Pacella; Vicki Scialdone; Mr. and Mrs. Christy Spoa and family; and the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home Inc.
In memory of Ricardi “Rick” Gatto from Veronica Pacella, and from the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home Inc.
In memory of Max Greenberg from Patricia Cairns; the Chestnut family; and Rocky and Donna DeMase.
In memory of Dorothy M. Guthrie from Ruby G. Gibson; Chuck, Kathy and Michael Grazione; John W. and Karolee Loughhead; Gerri Mantz; Larry and Lynn Miller; JoAnne Montgomery; the Night Owls; Veronica Pacella; Clemmy Sirimarco; Mr. and Mrs. Christy Spoa; and Sue and Jim Westlund.