William E. Anderson Library of Penn Hills has added the following donated books to its collection:

• In memory of Marian Hutchings -- "The Art of the Family Tree," donated by Peggy Shafer and family.

• In memory of Carmen Morante -- "Vatican City," donated by Vincent and Anne Morante.

• In memory of Virginia Wolz -- "Angelic Encounters," donated by Helen and Earl Beck and Kendra and Jason Josephic.

• In memory of Earl MacIntyre -- "Medic!," donated by the Moore family.

• In memory of Edward Gratton -- "Operation Broken Reed," donated by Penn Plum VFW Post 6836.

• In memory of James Vidanoff -- "Winter Soldier" (DVD), "Triumph Forsaken," "The Father of All Things," "Lions of Medina" and "Ameri-can Warrior," donated by Carol, Stephanie and Ryan Vidanoff.

• In memory of Elizabeth "Betty" Muenchow -- "Robin to the Rescue," donated by Red Hats-Shannon Heights; "My Heart Remembers," "The Art of Friendship" and "The Friends We Keep," donated by Friends at GEC; "Honor Thy-self" (book on cassette), "They Did It With Love," "Rhett Butler's People," "To Dream Anew" (large print), "Sizzling" (large print), "Sophie's Dilemma" (large print) and "The Heart's Forgiveness" (large print), donated by the Jack family; "Floorquilts!," donated by Jerome Knutson; "The Artful Home," donated by the Griffin family; "Country Living, Crafting a Business," donated by Angela Jollie.

• In memory of Andrew Timko -- "Down to the Sea," donated by Penn Plum VFW Post 6836.

• In memory of David Filippino -- "Dance Anecdotes," donated by the Dastolfo family.

• In memory of George Beatty Sr. -- "Guadalcanal," donated by Penn Plum VFW Post 6836.

• In memory of J. King Bostwick -- "The Long-Drive Bible," donated by Penn Hebron Garden Club.

• In memory of Anthony Cinna -- "Beyond the Wild Blue," donated by Connie and Tom McMaster.

• In memory of John DeVito -- "John Deere 52 Backyard Landscaping Projects," donated by Ursula and Lou Pofi.

• In honor of Bertha Ritchey -- "Dr. Ackerman's Book of Collies," donated by Rosemary Bauer.

Anyone interested in preserving the memory of a friend by purchasing a memorial book or honoring a loved one or a special event can contact the library at 412-798-2184.

Mother Rabbit

The children's library will start National Library Week with a visit from Mother Rabbit next Monday.

The event for children ages 3 to 7 will run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Mother Rabbit will share stories from her favorite books and her life with her family, especially her son, Peter.

Register by visiting the children's library or calling 412-795-3507, ext 115.

Friends of William E. Anderson Library of Penn Hills is underwriting this program.

Storytimes, chess

Parents can bring children to the library on Wednesdays for storytimes at 1:30 p.m. and chess lessons at 6:30 p.m.

Planetarium for kids

Carnegie Science Center's Unisphere Planetarium will come to the library's DeLuca Community Room on April 19.

Two programs will be presented in the inflatable planetarium -- one from noon to 12:45 p.m. for children ages 3 to 5, the other from 1 to 1:45 p.m. for children in grades one through three.

Seating is limited and registration is required. Visit the children's library or call 412-795-3507, ext. 115.

Friends of William E. Anderson Library of Penn Hills is underwriting this program.

Earth Day, Arbor Day

Sandy Copeland, master gardener, will lead activities celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day for children ages 3 to 7 at 6:30 p.m. on April 21 at the library.

Children will plant seeds and make bird feeders using pine cones.

Registration is required. Call 412-795-3507, ext. 115.

Friends of William E. Anderson Library of Penn Hills is underwriting this program.