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: 7/22/10


Adult and Family Programs

All programs are free to the public, unless otherwise noted. 
Pre-registration is required for some programs. 
To register for adult programs, stop in or call 412-828-9520 ext. 15.  You may also send an email to the reference department at:  lawestref@einetwork.net



The Summer Reading Program for Adults Has Begun!

Click here to register for the program,
log books & post reviews



 Summer Reading Program for Adults

Yes, adults can have a summer reading program too! 
All you need to do is, beginning June 5, click on the summer reading link at the top of this page, and you can register for the program and log the books that you read and also post reviews of books if you want.  If you read 4 books by August 13, you will be entered into a raffle drawing.  You can also stop by the library to register for
summer reading.

Please call the Reference Department at
412-828-9520 ext. 15 for more information or send an email to: lawestref@einetwork.net


Wise Walk:
Library Walking Program

Walking is a great way to keep fit after fifty. Wise Walk is a walking program at the library for those 50 and up that includes free programs about health and fitness.  Those who sign up receive t-shirts and pedometers.  No commitment to a time or a place to walk is required and walkers participate whenever they want and how much they want.

Please call the Reference Department at
412-828-9520 ext. 15 for more information or send an email to: lawestref@einetwork.net

Evening Book Discussion Group

Monday, July 26 at 7 p.m.

Our evening book discussion group reads "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro.  Please contact the reference department if you need a copy of the book to check out.

Please call the Reference Department at
412-828-9520 ext. 15 for more information or send an email to: lawestref@einetwork.net


Using Ebooks with the Nook

Coming in August!

Come to the library and learn how you can download ebooks for free to a Nook reader from Barnes and Noble.  The library provides free ebooks that can be used with the Nook.  We'll have light refreshments and a raffle drawing for a gift card.

Please call the Reference Department at
412-828-9520 ext. 15 for more information or send an email to: lawestref@einetwork.net


Fall Vegetable Gardening

Wednesday, August 4 at 7 p.m.

Master gardener Carol Brand will show you how to plant vegetables
for a fall and winter harvest.

Please call the Reference Department at
412-828-9520 ext. 15 for more information or send an email to: lawestref@einetwork.net


Whole Foods Cooking Demo

Monday, August 9 at 7 p.m.

Join us as we learn some healthy summer recipes from a Whole Foods cooking instructor.  Registration is required.

Please call the Reference Department at
412-828-9520 ext. 15 for more information or send an email to: lawestref@einetwork.net


Booked for Lunch

Friday, August 13 at 12 p.m.

Our lunchtime book discussion group reads "The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbery.  Snacks and drinks will be provided.  Please contact the reference department if you need a copy of the book to check out.

Please call the Reference Department at
412-828-9520 ext. 15 for more information or send an email to: lawestref@einetwork.net

 

Rain Barrel Workshop

Thursday, August 19 at 7 p.m.

Learn how to harvest clean rainwater for your yard and garden.  You will learn how to assemble and install a 55-gallon drum/rain barrel, and you'll learn about other rainwater harvesting options.  The cost is $30 per person or $40 per couple and includes all hardware
except for the barrel.

Registration is required.
Please call the Pennsylvania Resources Council and ask for Nancy at 412-431-4449 ext. 247 or send an email to nancym@ccicenter.org 


Evening Book Discussion Group

Monday, August 23 at 7 p.m.

Our evening book discussion group reads "The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie" by C. Alan Bradley.  Please contact the reference department if you need a copy of the book to check out.

Please call the Reference Department at
412-828-9520 ext. 15 for more information or send an email to: lawestref@einetwork.net


Computer Classes

If you haven't already checked out the computer classes that we offer at the Lauri Ann West Memorial Library, click here to see the current classes that are scheduled. Pre-registration is required. 

 
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