Photo submitted to the Times Observer Tuesday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. the Youngsville Library will host an “extra” winter-themed preschool story time program. No registration is necessary. Join Miss Diane for songs, music, stories, and manipulatives that introduce and reinforce early literacy skills in a fun way. Targeted ages are 3-5 years, but all are welcome. Preschool story time is regularly offered the second Tuesday of each month at the Youngsville Public Library from 10:30 to 11 a.m.

YOUNGSVILLE LIBRARY OFFERING

SEMINARS, TAX HELP

On Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m. the Youngsville Public Library offers free one-on-one assistance with iPhone, tablet, android, laptop, and other computer/electronics questions.

No appointment is necessary and walk-ins are welcome. “Wi-fi Wednesdays” happens the third Wednesday of each month from 5 to 6 p.m. at the library. The casual, open question-and-answer time period is for everyone from beginner to advanced.

Those with questions about how to remove, add, or edit photos can have their questions answered, as can those with questions about how to tag emails or how to add an email account to a cell phone. Is a phone running slow? Do users need help deleting their search history? Would users like to delete or add phone apps? Personalized one-on-one questions like these can be addressed at each monthly “Wi-Fi Wednesday!”

Those attending should bring their fully charged electronic device as well as associated passwords (such as email password, Apple account password, etc.) if needed.

Free Tax Help Available: If you are a senior or make less than $60,000 per year, you are eligible for the free VITA program. Youngsville Public Library now has the ACC tax assistance packets that consist of a yellow intake Form, itemized checklists, and a special envelope. This packet (in its completion) 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 the packet, intake form, and special envelope at the ACC (42 Clark Street, Warren) Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

Hometown Heroes Applications: Would you like to honor your Hometown Hero with a custom banner? Round 7 of the Youngsville Area Hometown Heroes Street Banner Program is accepting banner orders now through January 30, 2024. For purposes of this Banner Program, the Youngsville Area includes Irvine, Pittsfield, Brokenstraw Valley Area, etc. The Service member being honored can be currently active. The 24” x 48″ banners will be displayed on street lights throughout Youngsville from Memorial Day to Veterans Day. Cost of a Round 7 Banner is $230, this includes the cost for banner brackets and the costs associated with scanning, setup, proofs, corrections, and printing. As mentioned on the Photo Release Form, emailed photos are preferred. Any photos that are mailed in with a completed application/order form will not be returned by mail (due to the cost and concern about receipt or damage through the mail). If a hard copy photo is snail mailed, the sender will be responsible for picking up the hard copy photo, in Youngsville, when notified.

Hard copies of the Photo Release Forms/applications and a detailed FAQ page are available at both the Youngsville Public Library and the Youngsville Boro Office. You can also download the Photo Release Form and FAQ page from Youngsville Public Library’s website: YoungsvilleLibrary.org/hometown-heroes.html or click on a quick link slide found on YPLibrary’s homepage: YoungsvilleLibrary.org. There are more details on the Youngsville Library’s website. There is also a QR code option on promotional fliers that will be placed around the Youngsville Area, a QR code flier is located on the front door of the Youngsville Library and will connect you to the Library’s Hometown Heroes page and download options. Questions, contact Judy Kuzminski at 814-688-8514 or Kuzminje@gmail.com. Youngsville Library’s business hours are Mon & Wed 10 am -6 pm, Tues 10 am – 3 pm, and Fridays 11 am – 4 pm. 814-563-7670.

Borough Hours: The Youngsville Borough will be open regular hours on Monday. Garbage pickup will be the normal schedule for the week.

Water Use Reminder: Friendly reminder, it appears that some colder temperatures are on the way. Those who plan on letting faucets drip can contact the Borough Office to report it and let officials know by calling 814-563-4604 ext, 4.

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS

Free Outreach Luncheon: Wednesday, January 17th the Hessel Valley Lutheran Church (166 Hessel Valley Road, Chandlers Valley) is offering their free, monthly Outreach luncheon. Serving starts at 11:30 am. The January menu will include: homemade soups, sandwiches, and assorted desserts. All are welcome, no preregistration is required. Questions: 814-489-0228.

Free Art Show: Today from 1 to 3 p.m. JC Doula Services (1751D Market Street), will be hosting a Free New Year Art Show. A variety of Vendors will be attending at JC Doula Services (Reproductive Care and Family Facility) at its New Location. Art and other products will be available for purchase, very kid friendly. Free Hot Chocolate.

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 your seat for February’s “Out & About” trip. The buses will fill up fast so don’t wait. 814-723-4180.

Spaghetti Dinner Benefit: Spaghetti Dinner and Chinese auction benefit for Emory Himes at the First Presbyterian Church of Warren (300 Market Street) on Saturday, January 13th from Noon – 2:00 pm. Emory will be having brain surgery on January 23rd for Chiari 1 Malformation and Syringiomelia (his brain is being pushed down into his spinal canal and is causing a syrinx of spinal fluid to build up in his spinal cord). This Benefit is to help to care for Emory and his family during the procedure and during his recovery process. Please come out and show your support.