Editor’s Note: Please email community news to Colette Nelson at Colettenel.ypl@gmail.com by Wednesday of each week to be included in the Youngsville News section of the Saturday Times Observer.

COMMUNITY NEWS

– Warren County Christian School will hold its kindergarten roundup Thursday, Feb. 26, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 814-563-4457 or warrenchristiank12.org.

– St. Francis Episcopal Church, 343 East Main St., Youngsville, will host a Taize prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. The quiet, contemplative gatherings offer an opportunity for prayer and reflection. For more information call Vicar Joe McGarry at 814-723-9360.

LIBRARY NEWS

– The “Love Your Library” gift card fundraiser has started with opportunities to purchase tickets for a chance to win any number of gift cards from many local businesses. The fundraiser is the largest fundraiser for the library and all the proceeds go directly to the library’s operating costs. Prize options include “Road trip and more” which includes gas gift cards, coffee and snacks and cash; “Movie night” which has three $30 Silver Star gift certificates and candy; “Cold Cash” which is $100 in cash; and more. Stop by the library during regular hours for a sheet of tickets.

– The book sale genre for February 28 will be romance and Christian fiction.

– Any time in February the library is holding a mug swap. Swap a mug for a new one, hot chocolate packets will be provided to test out your new mug.

– As a reminder of the library services: Public wifi access 24/7; high speed internet; power library reference and computer applications; computer printing, copier, scanner and faxing available with a fee; Book Club meets the second Tuesday of the month from 3 to 4 p.m.; Preschool story time is the second Tuesday of the month from 10:30 to 11 a.m.; WIFI Wednesday is the third Wednesday of the month from 4 to 5 p.m. Stop by for free help with electronic devices including iPhone, Androids and tablets. No appointment is needed.

– On Tuesdays, Career Link will be at the Youngsville Library from 10 a.m. to noon. Stop in for a one stop shop for career development. Career Link offers free personalized services including one on one support with resumes and applications. Career Link can also help access skills testing and other job seeker resources. This will be a weekly event on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon until further notice.

– A property tax/rent rebate event will be held at the Youngsville Library on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 814-723-3763, ext. 139 to schedule an appointment and for more information.

– Library hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, closed Fridays and open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.

– To make giving easier, those who want to support the library can stop by the Youngsville branch of Northwest Savings Bank and donate directly to the library. Stop by during normal business hours and the staff will help with a donation.

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS

– Every Thursday, is “Bar-Bingo” at the American Legion (10 North Main St.). Bingo starts at 6pm, and the kitchen opens at 5 p.m. Bar-Bingo is a formal term for this weekly fundraising event and is not intended to imply that bingo participants are required to sit at or near the bar area.