Youngsville Library taking part in Warren Gives

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 paper.

On Wednesday, May 13, between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., visit www.warrengives.org to help support the Youngsville Library through the Community Foundation of Warren County’s 14th Warren Gives, annual day of giving held every May.

One of the things that makes giving through Warren Gives a wonderful opportunity for area non-profits is the match pool. A percentage of the match pool is added on top of a donation, which makes donations grow. Another way to support is to stop by the library and pick up a form that can be mailed into the Community Foundation with a check. The form must be received at the foundation office no later than Monday, May 11.

The Youngsville Public Library provides Youngsville, and surrounding communities with access to information, technology, ideas, and experiences, to enrich and strengthen the lives of the community.

Here are just a few of the many things the Youngsville Public Library provides for the community: books, magazines, DVDs, and audiobooks, “free to the public.” eBooks, computer access, 24-7 high-speed Wi-Fi access, summer reading program, book club, free summer snack program, and much more. The library also offers faxing, copying, and scanning services, for a nominal fee.

Intermediate and short-term needs for the library include replacing the roof, which is more than 20 years old, and purchasing an automatic door for handicap access.

Other needs include: purchasing new circulation materials in all formats from picture books to eBook and/audiobooks; increasing programming/outreach opportunities with the purchase of supplies, digital databases, and other resources to enhance children, youth, and adult programs; updating and maintaining the public use of computers, software, and hardware; and building maintenance.

“We at the Youngsville Library truly appreciate your continued support,” library officials said. “It’s because of donors like you that we can provide this valuable resource to our community.”

Go to www.warrengives.org for more information.

COMMUNITY NEWS

– 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

– Something new to the Youngsville Library is online access to library webinars, events and upcoming speakers, all from the comforts of home. Go to libraryc.org/youngsvillelibrary for more details. Those interested can also access past event recordings.

– 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.

– May programs: On Saturday, May 9, stop in with mom and make a craft for Mother’s Day.

– The monthly book sale on the last Saturday, May 30, will feature kids and young adult books.

– 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.

– Library hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 3 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 Youngsville American Legion (10 North Main St.)..Bingo starts at 6 p..m, and the kitchen opens at 5 p.m. Bar-Bingo is a formal term for the weekly fundraising event and is not intended to imply that bingo participants are required to sit at or near the bar area.