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Patrons can check out their own books at new computer station

MIFFLINTOWN - The Juniata County Library now offers a self-checkout service for library patrons.Through its integrated library system, SPARK by Evergreen, patrons can go to the self-checkout station and check out books by themselves."This same service is offered in many libraries across the country and we are proud to make it available at the Juniata County Library, Library Director Vince Giordano said in a press release. "We wish to ensure that your experience at the library is both productive and efficient."The self-checkout service is a great way to avoid a line during peak periods, ...

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Walk-in bowlers are welcome on April 2LEWISTOWN - On April 2, walk-in bowlers will be welcome to join the Big Brothers Big Sisters flagship fundraiser at Lewistown Lanes.Walk-in bowlers can attend from 9 to 11 a.m. and again from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. Registration is $50 per person. The registration fee includes shoes, two hours of bowling, hot dogs, chips and soda.Any individual bowler who raises over $100 will be entered into a drawing to win one of the following: $200 gift card to Mike's Video; $50 vouchers for a Cross Country Coach sponsored bus trip; all-day fun passes to DelGrosso ...

Popularity of art classes booming in the Juniata Valley

LEWISTOWN - The ingredients for a fun night include art supplies, good friends and maybe a sip of wine (always optional).Looking for a chance to unplug from the everyday schedule of work and family life, area residents have been flocking to local art classes for a chance to relax and try something new.Several area women have embraced the popularity of art classes and have been offering a variety of classes to the public. Local artists Angela Dysinger Niman, Judy Mummau, Jenny Landis, Barbara Nielsen and Daphne Marthouse, are all planning upcoming classes that may tap into someone's ...

Perry Council Council of the Arts offers classes, too

NEWPORT - The Perry County Council of the Arts offers a variety of classes and workshops, including jewelry making and writing.A complete listing of classes, registration fees and reservation froms are available at www.perrycountyarts.org/classes-workshops.Upcoming events include: April 2 -Drop-in Art Class, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Landis House; April 9 -Writing Workshop, A Novel Idea, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Landis House; April 13-May 13 -Introduction to Carving Soapstone, 6 p.m. at Landis House; April 16 - Writing Workshop: So You Want To Be A Writer class, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Landis ...

Huertgen Forest topic of program

BOALSBURG -The documentary, "You Enter Germany - Bloody Huertgen and the Siegfried Line," will be featured at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at the Pennsylvania Military MuseumBetween September of 1944 and February 1945, the U.S. Army fought for control of a 50 square mile area of dense forest along the German/Belgium border. It was the longest single battle, and largest defeat of the American Army in Europe. This 2007 German production tells that story, along with a synopsis of the war, through veteran's interviews and archival footage.Donation requested.