The S.W. Smith Memorial Public Library in Port Allegany is celebrating National Library Week the entire month of April!

April 6, 6pm: E-Reader Class
Learn how to access the library’s free ebooks, e-audiobooks, e-magazines, and videos on your e-reader device (Kindle, iPad, tablet, smartphone, laptop, computer, etc). The Seneca Library District OverDrive platform and Libby App is available to McKean County residents who live in a municipality that supports a state-aided library. This class will be taught by Library Director, Mary Grace Collier-Kisler. Bring your e-reader device! 

April 12: DEAR Day
Find a quiet spot in the library to Drop Everything And Read (DEAR)! DEAR Day is a national celebration of reading designed to remind families to make reading a priority activity in their lives.

April 13, 5:30pm: Bunco Night
Register yourself and a partner for a team of two to join in the fun: 814-642-9210. There will be pizza and small prizes (no alcohol). This is a free event open to all ages.

April 19, 10am: PA One Book Story Hour
Children and their adults are welcome to attend Story Hour at the library for stories, craft, and free playtime! 

April 20, 6pm: Book Buddies Book Club
The book club will be discussing Mother May I by Joshilyn Jackson. Book Buddies is open to adults age 18+. Copies of the book are on loan at the library or on the Libby App. 

April 24-29 is National Library Week: 

• ​Food For Fine$ Week: Every non-perishable food item or bath and body hygiene item donated takes $1 off of your library fine or a minor child’s library fine. Food items will be donated to local food pantries. Hygiene items will be donated to the Port Allegany Highs School Gator Closet. 
• Chalk the Walk: Decorate the library’s sidewalk with chalk! Leave messages on favorite books nd authors, draw your favorite children’s book character, or just leave message about library love!
• Stamp Up Your Library: Donate postage stamps to the library to alleviate the cost of mailing library correspondence. 

April 25: National Library Workers Day
Stop in and tell the library staff how much you appreciate their hard work! 

April 28: Library Patron Appreciation Day
We appreciate YOU! Come into the library for free beverages and snacks!April 28-29, 9-4pm: Friends of the Library Book Sale in the Community Room.