Enjoying the Donora library

Niko D’Emidio, 9, of Donora, plays a game at the computer after picking up a copy of “The Cryptid Catcher” by Lija Fisher at Donora Public Library Thursday afternoon. The library plans to host a children’s craft workshop to celebrate Earth Day from 4 to 5 p.m. April 22 and 24. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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