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LIBRARY NEWS

Preschool Story time: Join Miss Diane for Youngsville Library’s monthly Preschool Story Time today at 10:30 a.m. Targeted ages are 3-5 years, but all are welcome. This fun, interactive program uses songs, music, stories, and manipulatives to introduce and reinforce early literacy skills. No registration necessary. Preschool Story Time is the second Tuesday of each month from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

YPL Book Club: Youngsville Library’s “Reading Between the Spines” Book Club meets today from 3 to 4 p.m. The group will discuss the book “The Joy Luck Club” by Amy Tan. The club meets the second Tuesday of each month from 3 to 4 p.m. Those interested in joining can call the library during business hours at 814-563-7670 or drop in when the club meets at 3 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month.

Career/Training Workshops: Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m. a representative from PA CareerLinks will be at the Youngsville Library to assist with resume writing help, job search questions and free training opportunities from a free, state-sponsored database containing more than 6,000 skills-training opportunities. Those interested in how to take free classes to increase their employment marketability or who want to learn how to take some classes for self-improvement can attend. For more information or to set up a one-on-one appointment, contact Chris Hinchman at PA CareerLink at Christopher.Hinchman@nwpacarrerlink.org or call 814-853-3942.

Free Tax Assistance Packets: The Youngsville Public Library now has the ACC tax assistance packets that consist of yellow intake Forms, itemized checklists, and a special envelope. This packet is required in order to participate in the free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program that is being offered through the Allegheny community Center (ACC). VITA can also assist you with the filing of your Property Tax/Rent Rebate, if applicable. Stop in during library business hours to pick up the information/envelope packet and checklist. Once you’ve included all necessary materials/documents you then drop-off all the packet and intake form at the ACC (42 Clark St., Warren) Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Senior citizens who make less than $60,000 per year are eligible for the free VITA program. Library hours are Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 814-723-4180 with questions about the program.

BOROUGH NEWS

Real Estate taxes: The last day to pay 2023 real estate taxes at the Youngsville Borough Office is April 12. No personal checks will be accepted after April 1. All payments must be put in the payment slot by 4 p.m. April 12 or postmarked by April 12. All payments received after 04/12/2024 will be returned. Questions: call 814-563-4604 during business hours.

Christmas tree pickup: Youngsville’s DPW began picking up Christmas trees Jan. 4 and will continue to do so through Jan. 15. Those who want trees picked up should have them out to the street to be picked up.

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS

Care to Knit Program: All centers in Warren and Forest counties will be participating in the Care To Knit program. We all care about the folks in our community in need, whether it is someone in a nursing home that would treasure the lap blanket you made or a child that would feel special wearing a hat created by someone who cares. Giving back makes a difference to our community. Yarn will be available at each Center. Stop in and sit a while with friends or take your knitting home to work on when you can. Donations of yarn are always welcome too, to keep the program going. Contact the Allegheny Community Center (814-723-4180, 42 Clark St., Warren) if you are interested in participating and/or would like to donate yarn.

Food Pantries: In an effort to support members of the community experiencing hardship, Youngsville Free Methodist Church (179 Davis St.) partners with Second Harvest Feeding America Program. The program is open to all members of the community. Youngsville Free Methodist Food Distribution days are the first and third Wednesday of the month from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m. until gone. Use the March Avenue entrance to the church for the program. There is no early admittance and a limit of one bag per household. Food items will vary depending on the availability of goods weekly. Those getting food are only allowed to attend once a week. For more information call the Youngsville Free Methodist Church at 814-563-9009. An additional food distribution site is Divergent-Warren (135 Conewango Ave., Warren) on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. until gone. Use the rear entrance.

Out & About Program: There are dinner bus trips through the Allegheny Community Center (ACC) in Warren. Do you need a night out, want to enjoy a nice meal, not worry about driving, and get time to socialize with your friends and neighbors? Then you will want to take advantage of this program. Lynda Baxter, ACC staff person extraordinaire, has just the thing for you. Sign up for one of Lynda’s dinner bus trips. Every other month Lunda takes buses of folds out and about to a local restaurant. In December she had three buses filled for touring Warren, to see all the Christmas lights, and then a stop at the Plaza for pie and coffee. Call the ACC to save a seat for February’s “Out & About” trip. The buses will fill up fast so don’t wait. 814-723-4180.

Drumming Circle: This multi-generational program is for everyone. Conductor Rich Schuler will have you drumming in no time. Never been? You should try it out. It’s a lot of fun for everyone and it’s free due to a grant through the Department of Aging. Drumming is held the first Friday of every month at Warren Music Conservatory (220 Pennsylvania Avenue West, 814-580-3913) from 6:30 pm-7:45 pm.

ACC Volunteers needed: The Allegheny Community Center (24 Clark Street) needs volunteers for receptionists, working in the greenhouse, teaching a craft class, and helping in the kitchen. If you have a few hours and are interested in helping, please call 814-723-4180 Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.