After a short hiatus for the holidays and a bathroom renovation, the Parkesburg Free Library has restarted its ongoing programs.

New library director Faith Dopirak leads Monday Music with Miss Faith, which meets on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. and is open to preschoolers ages 1 to 4. The program began on Jan. 13 and will run for a six-week session. "We sing songs and dance," Dopirak said, noting that parents and caregivers accompany their children to the activity.

Story Hour is offered on Wednesdays at 10 a.m., and a Kids' Craft and Story Time is held on Thursdays at noon for children ages 1 to 5. In addition to a story, both groups offer an age-appropriate craft activity. "The craft is based on the theme of the story time," Dopirak noted. "We have a Valentine's-themed craft coming up." Supplies are provided.

Chess Club, open to patrons of all experience levels, is held every Tuesday at 12:30 and at 4:15 p.m., and a Scrabble Club for adults is offered on Fridays at 2 p.m. The club is open to players of all skill levels.

Registration is encouraged for the Monday Music with Miss Faith and the story time programs by visiting http://www.parkesburglibrary.org. There is no registration required for the Scrabble Club or the Chess Club.

The library is also planning to host a special story time and meet-and-greet event with representatives from the Avon Grove Charter School (AGCS) on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 10 to 11 a.m. There will be a book reading, and families can learn more about AGCS. during the Early Learning Center (ELC) open enrollment period for students in kindergarten through grade three. Guests will include ELC principal Kelly Hendrickson and Kristopher Stevenson, ELC assistant principal.

The Parkesburg Free Library is located at 105 West St., Parkesburg. Hours and days of operation are Mondays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

For more information about library activities, visit the previously mentioned website or search for "Parkesburg Free Library" on Facebook. Those with questions may email fdopirak@ccls.org, call 610-857-5165 or send a Facebook message.