Banned Books Week kicked off on Sunday. The annual event celebrates our freedom to read by highlighting books and media that have been challenged in schools and libraries. Check out this list of the Top Ten Most Challenged Books of 2017, compiled by the American Library Association’s Office of Intellectual […]
What’s the buzz about this summer at the Murrysville Community Library? It’s about bees, both in the books and at the front door, where a grant recently funded the installation of a small bee garden. Read more at TribLive.com.
The Ligonier Valley Library invites the community to a public celebration of its 50th anniversary at its location on the Diamond, 120 W. Main St., from 2 to 4 p.m. July 15. Read more on TribLive.com
Whether you’re reading on a beach, on a plane, in a park, or on your comfy sofa this summer, here are six books to put on your summer reading list. Less: A Novel by Andrew Sean Greer Kick off summer with this year’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. When Arthur Less receives […]
The Vandergrift Public Library is hosting a free science club that will explore bird flight, features and feathers. Tools and technology will be available to assist students in identifying local birds and hands-on investigations of environmental changes that impact bird behavior. Data collected by participants will be used by real-life scientists! […]
Ireland and the United States have been entwined for generations. Over 30 million Americans claim some Irish ancestry, including 17% of Westmoreland County residents. Although Saint Patrick’s Day started as a Catholic holiday to honor the patron saint of Ireland, it has expanded into a day when folks of Irish […]
One hundred years ago, the 1918 Influenza Pandemic affected the entire world. While the true number of deaths is unknowable, the most commonly accepted estimates range between 20-50 million victims. Of the 231,000 residents of Westmoreland County at that time, over 41,000 were infected with approximately 1,750 estimated deaths. This […]
Westmoreland County libraries are getting a tech upgrade. Read more on TribLive.com.
The Greensburg Hempfield Area Library is seeking volunteers for three committees to help the library grow. Read more on TribLive.com.
If you’re a movie buff, then you already know that Oscar nominees were announced yesterday. From romances to historical dramas and even a story about a bull who loves flowers, the list of nominees proves that critics and audiences love movies based on books. Check out the original stories that inspired […]