Throughout December, we’re featuring the most popular movies and books read by Westmoreland Library Network cardholders. Familiar names continue to appear on our list of most popular fiction, psychological thrillers remained popular, and some new names in literary fiction rose to the top. 10. The Great Alone by Kristin […]
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Most Popular Movies of 2019
Snuggle up on the couch with these movies that were checked out by Westmoreland Library Network cardholders over 1,000 times. Bohemian Rhapsody Bohemian Rhapsody is an enthralling celebration of Queen, their music, and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and convention to become one of history’s most […]
In the News: Delmont library officials will break ground next month on new building
Delmont Public Library officials will break ground on a brand-new building on Nov. 16. Following a roughly four-year capital campaign, library officials raised just over $1 million through grants and community donations that will help fund a new, 4,150-square-foot library with multiple eco-friendly “green” features. Read more at TribLive.com.
Staff Picks: Spooky Reads for October
Fall is here and that means Halloween is right around the corner. Celebrate spooky season with some of the best creepy thrillers from 2019. Click the title or book cover to place a hold at your local library. IMAGINARY FRIEND by Stephen Chbosky Single mother Kate Reese is on the […]
Staff Picks: The Handmaid’s Tale
Season three of The Handmaid’s Tale premiers on Hulu today. An adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s classic novel of the same name, the series is set in Gilead, a totalitarian society in what used to be part of the United States. Gilead is ruled by a fundamentalist regime that treats women […]
In the News: Pollinator Partners showcase gardens to support beneficial insects
A group of nonprofits, schools and community gardens is dedicated to promoting, protecting and preserving pollinators and their habitats. As its first major event, it is planning a June 15 Pollinator Palooza tour of 16 gardens, including at the Mount Pleasant Public Library, throughout the county to showcase plants homeowners […]
In the News: Murrysville library welcomes new director Emma Beaver
Meet Emma Beaver, the Murrysville Community Library’s new director, in this feature on TribLive.com.
In the News: Meet Your Children’s Librarian!
Macaroni Kid has a new series profiling local children’s librarians. Get to know Miss Barb at the Norwin Public Library!
In the News: Rostraver Public Library makes improvements with gift from anonymous donor
Thanks to an anonymous donor, officials at Rostraver Library unveiled several new enhancements that will help meet the information, reading, learning and communication needs of the communities it serves in the Mon Valley. Read more in the Observer-Reporter.
In the News: Mt. Pleasant Free Public Library ‘lighting path to literacy’ for 80 years
Officials at the Mount Pleasant Public Library are planning 80th anniversary events for 2019 and celebrating a recent grant for energy upgrades to the 50-year-old building. Read more at TribLive.com.