Holiday Boutique open at Monessen Public Library

The holidays are around the corner and the Friends of the Monessen Public Library’s annual Holiday Boutique is open for shopping. The boutique offers an assortment of holiday decorations for sale. Shown are Donna DeLuca, Friends member, Tamara Bojsen, library board member, and Lori Vivio, Friends member. All proceeds benefit the library. The Boutique is open during the library’s regular hours until Dec. 13. Submitted

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