Photo submitted to the Times Observer The Youngsville Public Library’s monthly story time for toddlers is Tuesday from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Target ages are children between the ages of 3 and 5, but all are welcome. No pre-registration is needed for stories, songs, music, activities, and more with Friend of the Library volunteer, Miss Diane. Toddler story time is the second Tuesday of each month.

HOLIDAY EVENTS SCHEDULED IN YOUNGSVILLE AREA

The third annual Tiduoute Hometown Holiday Celebration will be held Friday, Dec. 16 starting at 6 p.m. All are welcome. The Christmas parade starts promptly at 6 p.m. Visit with Santa, enjoy doughnuts, hot cocoa, Christmas songs led by a choir and sung around the Christmas tree. There will be family-friendly events and activities.

Breakfast With Santa: Saturday, Dec. 17, Breakfast with Santa will be held at the Russell United Methodist Church, (17 N. Main St., Russell) from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, and beverage. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for pictures. Cost is donation.

Outreach Luncheon: Hessel Valley Lutheran Church, 166 Hessel Valley Road, Chandlers Valley, is having a free Outreach Luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 21, at 11:30 a.m. All are invited to enjoy fellowship and great food. Luncheon menu includes soups, sandwiches, desserts, and beverages.

LIBRARY NEWS

Library Angels: Through Friday, Dec. 23, the Youngsville Public Library’s 14th annual “Library-Angel” fundraiser is occurring.

A corresponding “Library-Angel” is placed on the Library-Angel tree for each donation made and specifies if the donation was in honor of or in memory of an individual. Library Angels are also mentioned on the library’s website and listed in the Times Observer.

To become a Youngsville Library Angel: download and mail-in a printable Library Angel form from the library’s homepage at youngsvillelibrary.org and click on the Library Angel Tree link; mail a donation (without a form) to Youngsville Public Library, 100 Broad St., Youngsville, PA 16371. Include the name to be placed on the angel (and if it is in memoriam or in honor of someone). Or, visit the library during business hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and complete a form at the Circulation Desk. Forms can also be downloaded from the library website and, after completed, placed in the library’s secure drop-box. All donations received via the library drop-box and by mail will receive a phone call confirmation that the donation was received.

Library Angel donations from Dec. 1 through Dec. 9 include:

¯ Kids DVD: In memory of Diane Smith of Albuquerque from Ellen Jedermann;

¯ Toward Utility Bills: In memory of Sandy Ransom from Hilda Buvoltz; Dave and Bonnie Miller;

¯ Toward “free to the public” wi-fi costs: In memory of Susan Jones from Lora Ginkel;

¯ Books from YPL Wish List: In honor of Pete and Wilma Trask from Sandy Jones;

¯ Toward interlibrary loan postage costs: Gail Cowan;

¯ Toward historical collection supplies: In memory of Patrick Miniaci from Linda Miniaci;

¯ Newspaper costs: In honor of Herb and Jo Trask from Pete and Wilma Trask; and

¯ Toward computer software updates: Dave and Bonnie Miller.

Kids Craft Program: Tuesday, Dec. 27, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. the library will host a special, free “Crafts & Stories” program specifically for children ages 4 to 12. Crafting supplies are limited to 25 participants, so pre-registration is being requested and an adult is required to attend.

“We’re really excited about this special program. The reason we chose December 27 is because the library wanted to offer a fun program that elementary age kids could participate in during the winter break,” said Library Director Kristy Wallace. “Kids will have to opportunity to rotate through each activity station in smaller groups. Activity stations will simultaneously include crafting, story time, building block area, and also a painting area.”

To register a child (ages 4 to 12) for one of the 25 spaces, call the Youngsville Public Library during business hours and speak directly with a staff member at 814-563-7670, on Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Crafts & Stories program is free. To reserve a space, parents will be asked the name and age of the child as well as a contact phone number.

“We’re very grateful that Dee Dee Tucker from the Toy Shoppe of Warren, reached out to the Youngsville Library and asked if we would like some wooden toys to use for programming,” Wallace said. “Needless to say, our library jumped at the opportunity. We asked for plain wooden toys so that the kids can be creative and paint the toys themselves. Because we are going to have a painting station that will require much more intricate painting skills, the youngest age for program participants will be age 4.”

Free Job Workshops: On Wednesday Danielle Ditz will hold three separate career development workshops at the Youngsville Public Library.

The first workshop is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and focuses on SkillUP PA. The in-person session is open for walk-ins. SkillUP PA provides access to more than 6,000 free, online skills training courses to help area residents prepare for a new career path, enhance an existing skill-set, and more. Stop in to receive one-on-one assistance on how to sign-up for, navigate, and utilize this great resource to meet your personal needs.

From 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Ditz will have an open, walk-in question-and-answer session. Ask personalized questions regarding job searches, PA CareerLink, free job training opportunities, and more. No registration needed. From 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. “Intro to Job Searching” workshop is available for in-person, virtual, or by phone attendance. The workshop does require registration. Contact Ditz at 814-272-4020 or Danielle.Ditz@NWPACareerLink.org. Visit the YoungsvilleLibrary.org homepage or Facebook at Youngsville-Public-Library for more information and for upcoming workshops. Workshops count toward weekly unemployment requirements as they are part of PA CareerLink.