After more than three decades as the children’s services coordinator at the Murrysville Community Library, Carol Siefken will retire at the end of October. Read more at TribLive.com.
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In the news: Westmoreland libraries to provide free Wi-Fi outside buildings through covid relief money
Westmoreland libraries will provide around the clock free Wi-Fi as part of a program that county officials said will help to ensure residents have expanded access to the internet. Read more at TribLive.com.
Staff Picks: Juneteenth Reading List
Today is Juneteenth, an annual holiday that celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. It marks the day when news of emancipation reached Texas, over two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. Check out our list of recommended titles to learn more about Juneteenth. We […]
Find the Library at Your Place
It’s National Library Week! Normally, we celebrate by inviting you into our libraries to discover all the great events, materials, and services we offer, but this year we’re highlighting ways to find the library at YOUR place. Our buildings might be closed, but libraries are continuing to serve our communities […]
Staff Picks: Armchair Travels
While traveling to beautiful and interesting places is out of the question right now as we work together to flatten the curve, you can travel without ever leaving your living room with these eBooks from our Overdrive collection. You might have already seen that we now offer online registration, granting […]
COVID-19 Resource Guide
COVID-19 is impacting our communities and the globe. We’ve put together a resources guide with information about coronavirus/COVID-19, resources for parents and workers impacted by business closures, and information about the changes we’ve made to library services during this time. If you have questions that aren’t answered in this guide, […]
Top 10 Fiction Titles of 2019
Throughout December, we’re featuring the most popular movies and books read by Westmoreland Library Network cardholders. Familiar names continue to appear on our list of most popular fiction, psychological thrillers remained popular, and some new names in literary fiction rose to the top. 10. The Great Alone by Kristin […]
Most Popular Movies of 2019
Snuggle up on the couch with these movies that were checked out by Westmoreland Library Network cardholders over 1,000 times. Bohemian Rhapsody Bohemian Rhapsody is an enthralling celebration of Queen, their music, and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and convention to become one of history’s most […]
In the News: Delmont library officials will break ground next month on new building
Delmont Public Library officials will break ground on a brand-new building on Nov. 16. Following a roughly four-year capital campaign, library officials raised just over $1 million through grants and community donations that will help fund a new, 4,150-square-foot library with multiple eco-friendly “green” features. Read more at TribLive.com.
Staff Picks: Spooky Reads for October
Fall is here and that means Halloween is right around the corner. Celebrate spooky season with some of the best creepy thrillers from 2019. Click the title or book cover to place a hold at your local library. IMAGINARY FRIEND by Stephen Chbosky Single mother Kate Reese is on the […]