Library News

— Holiday Hours: The Youngsville Public Library will be closed on Labor Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday. On Saturday, Sept. 7 special business hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., due to the library’s Annual Fall Book Sale

— Library Book “Sale”: Save the Date: Saturday, September 7th from 10 am – 4pm is Youngsville Library’s Annual One-Day Fall Book “Sale” (100 Broad Street). Hot dogs and drinks will be available from 11 a.m. until sold out. For a $5 donation you will receive a Smith’s brand hot dog, beverage, bag of chips, and a homemade dessert. There will even be homemade Texas hot sauce for the dogs, while supplies last of course. Book “sale” items include a variety of “gently used” books, and DVDs for all ages. There will also be a Large Print, Christian Fiction, and kids/youth section to make perusing easier.

The majority of the Book Sale will be held indoors this year and there will be an area to sit down and enjoy a hot dog on site. All proceeds from this annual fall fundraiser directly benefit the Youngsville Public Library. There will also be a free raffle opportunity to win a $50 Amazon Gift card. On Sept. 7, be sure to bring your library card (and photo ID) with you. Stop in at the circulation desk and while you’re browsing through the book sale items, we’ll confirm or update your patron information and you’ll receive a free chance at a $50 amazon gift card (two winners drawn). The amazon gift card opportunity is through Sept. 13 for patrons who can’t make the book sale date. If you don’t have a library card or it is missing/lost no worries. Just bring your photo ID and you can register for a new patron card. It only takes a few minutes to register and you can receive a free Amazon Gift Card chance too. Remember that during the book “sale” on Saturday, the library will be open for “regular patron services” such as public computer use, free wi-fi, and checkout of physical materials.

Boro News

— Holiday Hours: Youngsville Borough office and DPW services will be closed on Labor Day. Garbage pick-up will be delayed by a day. Pickup normally scheduled for Monday will be Tuesday and garbage pickup normally scheduled for Tuesday will be Wednesday.

Miscellaneous News:

— Girl Scout Sign-up: For girls in grades K-12, sign-up to be a Girl Scout. When: Wednesday, at the Youngsville Public Library. Stop in anytime between 4:30 to 5:30 .pm. You do not have to be from the Youngsville area to participate in this particular sign-up night. All are welcome. As a Girl Scout you will make friends, have fun, find adventure, give back, lead your way, and earn badges and awards.

Build your skills to become a girl of courage, confidence, and character who makes the world a better place as a Girl Scout. For questions or to join now call/text Amy Oler at 724-691-9976 or email aoler@gswpa.org. Financial assistance may be available to cover girl/troop leader membership, council activities, and uniform pieces. Opportunities are also available for new volunteers who want to make a positive impact on Girl Scouts in your community!

(b) Wild Wind Festival: The 44th Annual Wild Wind Folk Art & Craft Festival is Saturday and Sunday Sept. 7 and 8 at the Warren County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. This is the largest arts & crafts festival in Northwestern Pa. Two-day pass is $10 for adults, $7 for Seniors (65 & older), children 12 and under are free. Rain or shine. For additional information please contact 812-689-069 or 814-688-1516 or email: info@wildwindfestival.com or visit www.wildwindfestival.com.

(c) Thursday Bingo: Weekly “Bar-Bingo” night is each Thursday at the Youngsville American Legion (10 N. Main St). Bingo starts at 6 p.m., Kitchen now opens at 4:30 p.m. on Thursdays. No smoking allowed at Youngsville American Legion from 5 to 9 p.m. on these weekly Bar-Bingo nights. Bar-bingo is a formal term for this weekly fundraising event and is not intended to imply that bingo participants are required to sit near or at the Legion bar area.

(d) Open Mic Night: Karaoke/Open Mic Night on Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. at Lawsons West End Take Out.

(e) BSA Scout Sign up: Girls & Boys grades K-5th, Save the date: Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 6:00 pm -7:30 pm is BSA Pack 30 Sign-up night at the Youngsville Free Methodist Church (179 Davis Street). BSA Pack 30 is open to both girls and boys. Also you do not have to reside within the Boro or Youngsville area to join Pack 30. Pack 30 openly welcomes anyone from Kindergarten to fifth grade.

Pack 30 meets weekly at the Yngs Free Methodist Church from 6 to 7 p.m. Beginning Monday, September 16th and runs through April of the following year. BSA also offers a summer camp opportunity. If you are unable to make one of the weekly Pack meetings you do have the flexibility to work with your Den leader regarding meeting badge requirements at home. Scouting is a fun place to learn, explore, and meet new friends. If you have questions or are interested in signing up but can’t make the Sept, 11 date, call or text Sandy at 814-706-9792.

(e) Bear Lake VFD Fundraiser: Monday is a Breakfast, Tractor Pull, & Chicken BBQ at Bear Lake VFD from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Breakfast will be served starting at 8. Weigh-ins start at 8 with the pull to follow. Chicken BBQ dinner $12 for dinner or $7 for just chicken.

(f) Garland Bingo: Monday Bingo at the Garland Fire Hall. Proceeds go towards the GVFD. Doors open at 4 p.m., Bingo starts at 6 p.m. Kitchen opens at 4 pm. $35 all you can play includes: Luck Number pays $800, Layer Cake Jackpot pays $1,050 in 38#s, and more. There will also be a 50/50 Equipment Fund Bingo. Hope to see you there.