McKeesport library hosts holiday event

By Mon Valley Independent

For the MVI

The Carnegie of Library of McKeesport kicked off the holiday season Thursday night with a program of music and readings. About 50 people attended the event to listen to the Valentino Vasquez Quartet perform jazz music.

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