• Lauri Ann West Memorial Library
    1220 Powers Run Road ~ Pittsburgh, PA 15238
    Phone: 412-828-9520 ~ Fax: 412-828-4960
    Serving Aspinwall, Blawnox, Fox Chapel, Indiana, O'Hara,
    Sharpsburg and all Allegheny County residents.

    Our mission is to cultivate a community of lifelong learners.

    Hours

    M W Th    10 am - 8 pm
    T F         10 am - 5 pm
    S             9 am - 4 pm

     

     

    Last Updated: 3/9/10

     
     

     



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    Lauri Ann West Memorial Library Hours are:
    MON: 10 am - 8 pm
    TUE: 10 am - 5 pm
    WED: 10 am -8 pm
    THU: 10 am - 8 pm
    FRI: 10 am - 5 pm
    SAT: 9 am - 4 pm

    The Sharpsburg
    Branch Library on
    1212 Main St.
    412-781-0783
    Hours are:
    MON: 10 am - 6 pm
    TUE: 10 am - 2 pm
    THU: 2 pm - 6 pm
    SAT: 10 am - 2 pm

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    "Love the Library - We're Just Wild about Harry"
    Fundraiser!


    Our library fundraiser will be held on April 29 
    at 6:30 pm at the Pittsburgh Field Club

    Click 
    here for more information and to purchase tickets to the fundraiser.

      Booked for Lunch

    Friday, March 12 at 12 p.m.

    Our lunchtime book discussion group reads "Olive Kitteridge" by Elizabeth Strout.  Drinks and light snacks will be provided.  If you would like a copy of the book to check out, or would like more information, please contact the reference department by sending an email to lawestref@einetwork.net or call the library reference department at 412-828-9520 ext. 15. 

    Pittsburghy Symphony Orchestra and
    Jim Cunningham present
    Unlocking the Classics

    Monday, March 15 at 7 p.m.

    Jim Cunningham of WQED and Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra principal piccolo Rhian Kenny will discuss an upcoming performance of the orchestra, taking questions from the audience.

    For more information or to register, please contact the library reference department by sending an email to lawestref@einetwork.net or by calling
    412-828-9520 ext. 15. 

      College Admissions 101

    Monday, March 22 at 7 p.m.

    Join college admissions expert Eva Gelman as she answers your tough college admission questions and walks you through the admissions and financial aid process.

    For more information or to register, please contact the library reference department by sending an email to lawestref@einetwork.net or by calling
    412-828-9520 ext. 15. 

    Evening Book Discussion Group

    Monday, March 22 at 7 p.m.

    Our evening book discussion group reads "A Painted House" by John Grisham. If you would like a copy of the book to check out, or would like more information, please contact the reference department by sending an email to lawestref@einetwork.net or call the library reference department at 412-828-9520 ext. 15. 

      Computer Classes

    Learn word processing, find out how to organize your financial and personal information, create slide shows of photos or presentations
    and more.  For all of our computer classes click
    here or
    visit the Reference Department.
     For those researching family history,
    the library teaches a class on how to use an online database called Ancestry Library, from the creators of Ancestry.com.
    Pre-registration is required for all classes.

    Library Closures Due to Inclement Weather

    The library generally, but not in all cases, follows the Fox Chapel School District policy for closing on days when there is inclement weather and hazardous roads.

    To check to see if we are closed because of bad weather, 
    click here to go to our Twitter site.



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