When the moon passes in front of the sun in the afternoon of April 8, students with the astronomy club at Penn-Trafford High School will be waiting on the football field to see it. Most Penn-Trafford students are being dismissed two hours and 15 minutes early on the day of
Scott Mason of Greensburg was spending his Saturday morning at the Greensburg Hempfield Area Library in Greensburg, reading a 1931 book on Revolutionary War hero Arthur St. Clair for an upcoming presentation before the Greensburg Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Mason relies upon the reference books in
Scavenger hunts, crafts and robotics are among activities planned at several Westmoreland County libraries to attract young patrons Saturday during Take Your Child to the Library Day. Families can stop in any time during designated hours to explore fun and educational resources at their local library. A maker space at
When Beth Yadamec worked at the Jeannette Public Library, she sometimes arrived early to spend a little time walking through the streets — and the alleys — of the city. “There are cameras all over Jeannette, and I have purple hair, and I often wondered if people glanced up and
Some outdoor lovers like to watch birds, some go wild for flowers and others may enjoy exploring woods and waterways. Resources for any of the above interests now can be checked out, along with books and other media, at Westmoreland County’s public libraries. Westmoreland Nature Backpacks are available for library