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    S.W. Smith Library hosts 33rd Library Dinner Auction
    News, Online Features
    S.W. Smith Library hosts 33rd Library Dinner Auction
    PAM FISCHER Era Correspondent 
    Nov 08, 2022
    Sammy’s Speakeasy was the theme of the S. W. Smith Memorial Public Library’s 33rd annual Library Dinner Auction held in a beautifully decorated Star H...
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    Port Allegany library’s 1920s fundraiser tix on sale
    News
    Port Allegany library’s 1920s fundraiser tix on sale
    MANDY COLOSIMO era.Mandy.C@gmail.com 
    Oct 06, 2022
    PORT ALLEGANY — Tickets are on sale now for the S.W. Smith Memorial Public Library’s 33rd annual dinner auction, and will not be available for long. C...
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    Connect with S.W. Smith Library during National Library Week
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    Connect with S.W. Smith Library during National Library Week
    Mar 30, 2022
    PORT ALLEGANY — The theme for National Library Week 2022 at the S. W. Smith Memorial Public Library and libraries across the nation is “Connect with Y...
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    S.W. Smith Memorial Public Library instant digital cards for OverDrive and Libby expire on June 30
    Bradford, Coronavirus, Local News, ...
    S.W. Smith Memorial Public Library instant digital cards for OverDrive and Libby expire on June 30
    Jun 20, 2020
    PORT ALLEGANY — A number of patrons — 38 to be exact — in the S.W. Smith Memorial Public Library service area signed up for an instant digital e-card ...
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    Public libraries to close for two weeks
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    Public libraries to close for two weeks
    Marcie Schellhammer marcie@bradfordera.com 
    Mar 14, 2020
    Just when parents thought there would be something to do with children home for two weeks, the state has ordered all public libraries to close until M...
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    March events announced for SW Smith Library
    Bradford, Local News, News
    March events announced for SW Smith Library
    Feb 22, 2020
    PORT ALLEGANY — The schedule of March events at the S.W. Smith Memorial Public Library has been announced. Highlights include a senior lunch and learn...
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    S.W. Smith library to host e-book class
    Bradford, Entertainment, Lifestyles
    S.W. Smith library to host e-book class
    Dec 30, 2019
    PORT ALLEGANY — An e-book class will be held at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 9 at S.W. Smith Memorial Public Library. Participants will learn how to download free e...
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    Making good on a resolution to read more in 2019
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    Making good on a resolution to read more in 2019
    RUTH BOGDAN Era Reporter r.bogdan@bradfordera.com 
    Jan 02, 2019
    It’s important to take care of one’s mind as well as one’s body. To that end, many people made New Year’s resolutions to read more in 2019. For busy a...
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    No more ‘shushing’: Children welcome at county’s public libraries
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    No more ‘shushing’: Children welcome at county’s public libraries
    JOELLEN WANKEL Era Reporter erajoellenw@gmail.com 
    Apr 03, 2018
    Some people hear the word “library” and think of quiet aisles, towering bookshelves full of books and older patrons reading silently at a table or in ...
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    S.W. Smith Memorial Public Library Family event slated for Saturday
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    S.W. Smith Memorial Public Library Family event slated for Saturday
    SIDNEY PERALTA Era reporter erasidneyp@gmail.com 
    Jan 30, 2018
    PORT ALLEGANY — The S.W. Smith Memorial Public Library will take part in National Take Your Child to the Library Day Saturday morning, an event meant ...
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    Port Allegany library joins tobacco-free movement
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    Port Allegany library joins tobacco-free movement
    FRAN DE LANCEY Era Correspondent delancey401@yahoo.com 
    Nov 30, 2017
    PORT ALLEGANY — On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health welcomed S. W. Smith Memorial Library in Port Allegany to the growing list of McKe...
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    Banned Books Week to celebrate freedom to read
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    Banned Books Week to celebrate freedom to read
    SIDNEY PERALTA Era reporter erasidneyp@gmail.com 
    Sep 26, 2017
    For some, it may be difficult to imagine a world without the popular books like Harry Potter, Green Eggs and Ham or the most popular of all, the Bible...
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    S.W. Smith Public Library to host 5K walk/run
    Local News, News, Online Features
    S.W. Smith Public Library to host 5K walk/run
    JENNA GIORDANO Era Reporter erajennag@gmail.com 
    Jul 06, 2017
    PORT ALLEGANY — The S.W. Smith Public Library is organizing a 5K run/walk and a Kids Fun Run for July 15 in order to benefit the library. Registration...
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    Libraries to offer snacks through USDA program
    Local News, News
    Libraries to offer snacks through USDA program
    ALEX DAVIS Era Reporter a.davis@bradfordera.com 
    May 10, 2017
    Libraries are no longer just about books; these facilities are now very much community hubs. And this summer, facilities across McKean County will bec...
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    S.W. Smith Memorial Library to celebrate National Library Week
    Entertainment, Lifestyles
    S.W. Smith Memorial Library to celebrate National Library Week
    Apr 03, 2017
    PORT ALLEGANY — S.W. Smith Memorial Library in Port Allegany will celebrate National Library Week from April 10-15 with several events. All week the l...
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    Isolated Torrey pine populations yield insights into genetic diversity
    Nation & World, PA State News
    Isolated Torrey pine populations yield insights into genetic diversity
    June 15, 2025
    UNIVERSITY PARK — Entire regions of trees are disappearing because of invasive pests, disease and a changing climate. The key to their ability to adap...
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    Pa. charter school CEOs earn more money than superintendents and oversee fewer students
    PA State News
    Pa. charter school CEOs earn more money than superintendents and oversee fewer students
    By OLIVER MORRISON  pennlive.com 
    June 15, 2025
    HARRISBURG (TNS) — Brad Hatch grew up near Altoona and started his career as a teacher in the local school district, working his way up to assistant p...
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    Pa. is supposed to ‘immediately’ suspend teachers charged with serious crimes. That doesn’t always happen.
    PA State News
    Pa. is supposed to ‘immediately’ suspend teachers charged with serious crimes. That doesn’t always happen.
    June 14, 2025
    PHILADELPHIA (TNS)— For months after he was arrested in March 2024 on charges of masturbating in a Montgomery County cemetery, Matthew Gagat continued...
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    No Kings rally in Veterans Square
    Local News, Nation & World
    No Kings rally in Veterans Square
    By SAVANNAH BARR s.barr@bradfordera.com 
    June 14, 2025
    Veterans Square was packed Saturday afternoon as residents came together to express their discontent with the current administration during the local ...
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    Advocates, lawmakers push to limit solitary confinement in Pa. prisons
    Advocates, lawmakers push to limit solitary confinement in Pa. prisons
    June 14, 2025
    HARRISBURG (TNS) — Reform advocates are making another push to limit the use of solitary confinement in Pennsylvania prisons and jails, a long-running...
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    Varischetti Game to Showcase Local Players June 27
    Local Sports
    Varischetti Game to Showcase Local Players June 27
    Jo Wankel 
    June 14, 2025
    BROCKWAY - The 10th Annual Frank Varischetti All-Star Football game is slated for the end of the month, and several area players were recognized for t...
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