The library is open and currently operating with normal business hours and reduced capacity. Curbside service is still available on request. Our virtual collections remain available 24/7 for patrons. Anyone can sign up for a free digital library card.
 AUTHOR TALK: HILARY HAUCK
August 6th, 7:00pm@ St. Paul’s UCC
We are proud to sponsor Festival of the Alleghenies chair and novelist Hilary Hauck! She will be presenting a conversation about her book “From Ashes to Song” at 7:00pm at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, as part of St. Paul’s Trip Around the World event. Learn more on Facebook and Eventbrite!
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 AIPI Institute through PPG Boys and Girls Club
July 26-August 13th
We’re proud to announce that we’re collaborating with the PPG Boys and Girls Club for the Artificial Intelligence and Pathways Institute! We’ll be offering a program on artificial intelligence and technology from July 26-August 13 to students Grades 9-12 interested in STEM. Learn more on Facebook and sign up today!
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 FILMS ON THE TOWN: Moana (PG, 2016)
August 6th, 8:45pm @ St. Paul’s UCC
We’re collaborating with Laurel Arts and Somerset Inc. for free community film screenings all summer! Our next movie is Disney’s Moana on Friday, August 6th at 8:45 pm at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. Keep up with our full schedule here!
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 SOMERSET COUNTY STORY STROLL
Telling stories across town, page to page
We’re partnering with other local libraries for the Somerset County Story Stroll! Read a children’s book while you walk through Uptown Somerset. Learn more about this program and find out what 6 books are available to read at different locations around the county on our story stroll page.
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 LIBRARY MOBILE HOTSPOT INTERNET PROGRAM
Get low-cost internet through the library
An internet hotspot checkout program is currently available in collaboration with the Somerset County Library to check out an affordable internet option for $35 per month to library patrons. For a complete description of the program, visit hotspot.maryslibrary.com.
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 UKULELE CHECKOUTS
Available at the Front Desk
The Biesecker Library is offering free ukulele checkouts! Anyone interested in learning and practicing a musical instrument can stop by the front desk and check out a ukulele for free, or join a waitlist if none are available. Learn more
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 MONTHLY BOOK CLUBS
1st Tuesday book club: August 3rd @ 6:00pm
New members always welcome! Call 445-4011 or stop by the Front Desk for more information on how to join. Meeting dates and current selections can be found online: MSBPL Book Club Information
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 S.C.R.I.B.E.S. WRITER’S GROUP
Tuesday, August 17th @ 6:30pm
If you’re 18 or over and write fiction in your spare time, consider joining our monthly SCRIBES writer’s group led by Pat Kuna and Debra Kinney! Sign up here!
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