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 paper.

Youngsville Farmers Market Voucher Distribution will take place on Monday, June

22nd, from 10:00am-1:00pm, at the Youngsville Public Library. Applications and proxy

forms can be picked up at the library ahead of time. One person can be a proxy for up to 4

people.

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.

– The Youngsville High School Alumni will be holding their “Alumni Lunch” on Tuesday, July 14, from noon to 3 p.m., at the Youngsville Fire Hall. Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass, and table service and drinks will be provided. This year, the Class of 1975 will be recognized.

– Hessel Valley Lutheran Church: 166 Hessel Valley Road, Chandlers Valley, will hold its free monthly outreach Luncheon, Wednesday, June 17, at 11:30 a.m. Hot dogs, potato and macaroni salad, desserts and beverages will be served.

LIBRARY NEWS

– Memorial donations have been received from Susan M. Kibbey in memory of Murray Trask and Mary Edwards; The Westover Family in memory of Mary Edwards; and Diane Danielson in memory of Denise Cederquist.

– New Library Website: Check out the new library website at www.youngsvillepubliclibrary.org. Scroll all the way to the bottom and sign up for the library’s monthly newsletter. It will feature upcoming events, community happenings, and more.

– Summer Reading Programs: The youth summer reading program has begun. This year’s theme, “Unearth a Story”, continues through Aug. 21. For ages 2-18, read age-appropriate books and submit one form per week. New this summer is an adult summer reading program. More information will be announced. Those who want to participate can visit the library and grab a “BINGO” sheet and follow the directions to complete a bingo to be entered into a drawing for a prize bag.

-June programs include the summer reading program and monthlong sidewalk/parking lot decorating.

– 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.

– 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.