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: 10/15/08   Children's Programs -- Fall 2008 Events and programs are subject to cancellation one week before the scheduled date if fewer than 10 children enroll.  Registration is required for all programs and events.  Please stop by the Children's Room or call 412-828-9520 x18 to register. Due to unexpected staffing issues, we will be unable to offer all of our scheduled programs. The following Fall 2008 programs are cancelled: Monday Toddler Storytime Just For Kids Book Club We appreciate your understanding and patience during this transition period. Storytimes For the months of October and November: For toddlers (24 to 36 months): Thursdays at 10:30 am For preschoolers (3 to 5 years old): Tuesdays at 10:30 am or Wednesdays at 1:00 pm There will be no storytimes from November 24th to November 27th in observance of Thanksgiving.  Registration is for a month at a time.  Call the Children's Department at 412-828-9520 x18, or stop by, to register.    Baby Lapsit     Friday, October 3, 10, 17, 24 at 10:30 am For babies ages 12 to 24 months.  Register one time for the entire month. Buccaneers Bash Please check with Children's Dept. for date and time Calling all swash-bucklers!  Get ready for everything to do with pirates.  We'll read books, play games, embark on a treasure hunt and make our own pirate gear.  For children ages 5 and up. Welcome back, Thomas! Date to be Announced Help us to welcome back the Thomas the Train set.  After some much-needed repairs, our train set will be ready for all of our young conductors.  We will have a party for his return, complete with cake.  Signs will be posted in the Children's room with a definite date. Pinkalicious Party Saturday, October 11th at 1:00 pm Think pink! Read pink!  Eat pink!  We are becoming pinkalicious with books, games, crafts and food!  For children ages 5 and up. Spooky Storytime Thursday, October 30th at 6:30 pm Our favorite storyteller, Alison Babusci, returns for an evening of spine-tickling stories.  Participants are invited to wear costumes.  The program will be followed by a craft and refreshments.  For children ages 5 and up. Meet Kaya -- An American Girl Party Saturday, November 8th at 1:00 pm We'll discuss Kaya, an American Girl, and learn about the Nez Perce Native American way of life.  Kaya will introduce us to the American Northwest of 1764.  For readers of the American Girl series. Moccasins And More Saturday, November 22nd at 11:00 am Barbara Kaczor, a Native storyteller, will be visiting the library with Native American stories, dance ceremony accessories and a craft.  For children ages 5 and up. Seasonal Storytime with Sally Aiken Saturday, December 6th at 11:00 am What do animals do in the winter!  What do we like to do in the winter?  Storyteller Sally Aiken will bring a special program of stories and songs to help get us ready for the winter season. Registration is requested for all programs. Events subject to cancellation one week before scheduled date if fewer than 10 children enroll.   Back to the Top © 2007 Lauri Ann West Memorial Library.  All Rights Reserved.