As per tradition, Youngsville Library will be open special hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. today due to WarrenGives Day of online giving event.

Youngsville Public Library is eligible to receive donations through this event and would greatly appreciate consideration during WarrenGives, especially to help offset upcoming costs that will be associated with increasing the library’s parking area. Thanks to “percent match fund sponsors,” WarrenGives donations will result in Youngsville Public Library instantly receiving a 10% match in money. In other words, a $100 donation to the library means the library will receive $110 through WarrenGives. Minimum donation during WarrenGives is $10 per organization.

Need help with an online WarrenGives donation? The Youngsville Public Library is available to help with two secure public-access computers specifically earmarked for the public to use during WarrenGives. Plus there will be members of the Friends of the Library available to help navigate the secure WarrenGives site sponsored by the Community Foundation of Warren County. The library will also be offering complimentary treats for patrons stopping by. For more information call the library at 814-563-7670.

Legion Poppies At YPL: The Youngsville American Legion and Yngs Legion Auxiliary Unit has the Official Red Poppies available at the Youngsville Public Library circulation desk now through Memorial Day. These Official Red Poppies are made by disabled Veterans in Hospitals and are part of a nationwide Fundraising campaign both in memoriam of and in honor of veterans. A donation jar is next to the Poppies. Donations received will directly benefit our veterans. YPLibrary hours are Mon & Wed 10 am – 6 pm, Tues 10 am – 3 pm, and Friday 11 am – 4 pm.

Spring Book Sale: The Youngsville Public Library is having a one-day only Spring “Book Sale” on Saturday, May 18th from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, located inside Youngsville Library. This is the second year of this now annual fundraising event. Although this Spring “Book Sale” will be a bit smaller scale than the Annual September book sale, there will still be a great selection of materials from DVDs to Children’s books and everything in between. Cost is by donation.

Miscellaneous News

Fashion Flaunt Event: Wednesday, May 29th from 6:00 – 8:30 pm is Wilder Museum’s Annual “Fashion Flaunt Fundraiser” theme will be Always a Bridesmaid, never a Bride! (51 Erie Avenue, Irvine, PA). Join us for refreshments, an elegant runway show, special displays from Vivian’s Bridal Boutique and Tybout House, the popular “Auction of the Purses’ led by professional auctioneer Scott Amundson and more. Please RSVP by calling 814-723-1795 or email warrencountyhistory@aol.com.

Thursday Bingo: Weekly “Bar-Bingo” night is each Thursday at the Youngsville American Legion (10 N. Main St). Bingo starts at 6 pm, Kitchen opens at 5 pm. No smoking allowed at Youngsville American Legion from 5 pm – 9 pm on these weekly Bar-Bingo nights. Bar-bingo is a formal term for this weekly fundraising event and is not intended to imply that bingo participants are required to sit near or at the Legion bar area.

Fairmont Hotel update: ROY (Revitalization of Youngsville) has been able to purchase the Fairmont Hotel in Youngsville but ROY now needs your help for the next phases of this community beatification endeavor. ROY is asking for community support via donations during WarrenGives on May 15th. Community funding is vital in order to expedite and complete the upcoming phases for the Fairmont property. Immediate and short-term expenses include-but are not limited to: asbestos testing fees, asbestos removal costs, building demolition, and debris removal. The end goal for this property is to create a greenspace for public use that will also enhance downtown Youngsville. ROY thanks you in advance for your donation consideration.