Library needs help
State and county allocations that have funded over 33 percent of the Youngsville Library budget have been cut by over $10,000 in 2010 and further cuts are on the horizon for 2011. The Youngsville Library is in a dire situation where it is finding itself unable to meet minimum State standards required to keep its doors open. In 2009, the library has been forced to close two days (Thursdays and Saturdays) and is currently faced with the possibility of further cuts in hours and services offered.
Over 16,500 patrons used Youngsville's community library services in 2009. Over 250 adults and 60 young people use our computers each month. More than 300 DVDs are loaned out each month, as YPL serves all residents of Warren County including 3 local municipalities: Youngsville Borough, Brokenstraw Township, and Pittsfield Township. Your community library has grown tremendously from its humble beginnings in 1935 where it was located in the back of the Mead Drug Store with only 50 books 'borrowed' from the State Lending Library.
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Photo by Nancy Holmberg
Local students travel to Spain
Five local students will be traveling to Valladolid, Spain for one month this summer. In the photo, front row left is teacher and organizer of a student exchange program Heather (Cerra) Espeso. Then, left to right Geneva Kelsey, Meghan McIntyre. Back row is Heather's husband Luis Espeso, and students Sydnie Hoffman, Andrea Hall and Michael Hamrick.
The Youngsville Library Board of Directors and the Youngsville Friends of the Library have launched a campaign to fund our community library while the State Legislatures and County Commissioners work to deal with the problems involved in restoring our library funding.
Giving Campaign Forms and further information were in the April Boro Briefs mailing.
Your tax-deductible gift can help ensure that the services of Youngsville Library to all Warren County citizens will last another 75 years.
Anniversary
In honor of April being National Library Month and in celebration of Youngsville Library's 75th Anniversary, a 3-part history of the Youngsville Library will be published in the Youngsville Area News section beginning Thursday, April 7th. Also the Friends and Board will be hosting an Open House April 13 from Noon-7:30 pm (during National Library Week).
Trip to Spain
Five local students will be traveling to Valladolid, Spain for one month this summer. In the photo, front row left is teacher and organizer of a student exchange program Heather (Cerra) Espeso. Then, left to right Geneva Kelsey, Meghan McIntyre. Back row is Heather's husband Luis Espeso, and students Sydnie Hoffman, Andrea Hall and Michael Hamrick.
A benefit dinner to help defray expenses that the students will incur when they travel to Spain this summer will be served at the Youngsville Free Methodist Church, Joy Hall on Thursday, April 1 from 3:30pm to 7:00 pm. Donations will be accepted. The dinner will consist of Chicken biscuit, mashed potato, vegetable, dessert and beverage.
Last summer Warren area students hosted guests from Spain in their homes. This coming year, these students will be hosted for one month in Spain by their former guests. Warren area resident Heather (Cerra) Espeso, who now lives and teaches in Spain, started this exchange program. She and her family travel back from Spain to Warren County each year with young people who are interested in taking part in the exchange program and who would like to broaden their perspective. If your family would be interested in hosting a student from Spain this coming summer for a month contact Marlene Hamrick at 563-9599 or Cherry McIntyre at 726-9712.
Golf scramble
The Youngsville Wrestling Boosters will be hosting their 2nd Annual Golf Scramble on Sunday, June 13, at Jackson Valley beginning at 2 p.m.. Team spots are still available for $50 per player. Sign up your team today by calling 563-1606. They are also looking for hole sponsors for this event. Proceeds will benefit the Youngsville Junior High and Varsity Wrestlers. They appreciate your support.
Relay for Life
June 25 and 26 will mark the next Relay for Life in Warren County to be held at Betts field, a time when teams rally together to raise money for cancer research. This year, Youngsville is forming a group. Revitalization Of Youngsville (ROY) organizer Barb Luce said, "We would like to invite all of the churches and other groups to join us. It's not too late to join Youngsville's team." Cancer has touched everyone in one way or another and we need to find a cure. "It's well worth taking the time to walk and it's fun," she said.
When you call to join the team, let them who in your group will be walking in the relay and who will be helping in the fundraising efforts and donation collections from local businesses. The Youngsville Group is hoping that they will get many people from the community coming from the churches and organizations to be involved with this event. They are asking for you to join them for a fun filled way to raise money for the Cancer Society. Call Barb at 563-4936 to sign up or for more information.
Offices closed
Youngsville Borough Offices and Services will be closed April 2 in observance of Good Friday.
2009 real estate taxes
The last day to pay 2009 Real Estate Taxes at the Youngsville Borough Office is Friday, April 23. The hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Payments received after the 23rd can not be accepted.
Spring clean-up
Youngsville Borough Spring Clean-Up is Saturday, April 10, at the borough parking lot, 40 Railroad Street. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. I.D. required. $10/car and $20/truck.
Easter egg hunt
American Legion Post 658 in Youngsville will hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 3. Families are invited to help their children ages 0 to 10 years old find the eggs that the Easter Bunny left. The public is invited.
Pleasures & Treasures
For the craft/art faire enthusiasts and for those who just like attending craft faire's, Pleasures & Treasures Countryside Folk Art Faire is just a few months away! It will be held July 10 at the Warren County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This year the Northern Allegheny Mountain Bike Associations is hosting the new Pleasures and Treasures Trail Run (a foot race). Registration is at 8 a.m. with the start time is 9:30 a.m. The race will be held during the folk art faire, starting at the Barton Run Gate and following the Youngsville High School Cross Country Team trail. For information, log onto www.bikeallegheny.org. There will be a $20 entry fee which includes admission to the folk art faire. All proceeds benefit St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church Youth Program and go towards construction of new trails at Camp Olmstead by NAMBA for the Boy Scout Association.
Because it was a huge success last year, coming back again this year will be the free Kiddie Carnival. Also, returning are the Youngsville Public Library Ladies, Otter Express Puppet Show sponsored by the Otterbein Church in Pittsfield PA, Harvey Sanden with his balloon animals and free horseback rides by Double Rainbow Therapeutic and Recreational Farms. Plus, visitors can play games and win a prize every time. Anyone may stop off at the adoption station to adopt a stuffed animal. Gift bags will be given to the first twenty-four ladies coming through the gate along with other free gate prizes. Donation at the gate is $3 for ages 10 and above. There is free parking and free entertainment. This year the entertainment is Steve Dudley's One Man Band and Jack Patterson with his bagpipes.
As always, Pleasures and Treasures is sponsored by St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Youngsville PA 16371. Any questions please contact Donna at 814-563-4294 or ptreas@hotmail.com.