Monroeville area happenings, week of April 17, 2023

‘200 Years of Brewing’ program

Monroeville Public Library welcomes Richard Ober, lead author of “200 Years of Brewing in Allegheny County,” for a program scheduled from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 5.

The Ober Brewery featured on the book’s cover is Richard’s family business and one of many German breweries once located in the Allegheny City/Manchester area of Pittsburgh. In addition to Allegheny County’s brewing history, Ober will discuss the historical process to make and flavor beers using fermentation and local ingredients.

Register for the program at www.monroevillelibrary.org.

Book sale

The 27th annual “Good As New” used book sale will be held April 21-23 at Monroeville United Methodist Church, 219 Center Road.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday.

Proceeds from the sale will be used to support local, national and international mission projects. For more information, call the church at 412-372-7474.

Tea fundraiser set

Monroeville Public Library presents a very important date with an “Alice in Wonderland”-themed tea fundraiser.

The event is scheduled for 1 to 4 p.m. June 4 in the Lourdes Center at Christ the Divine Shepherd Monroeville campus, 245 Azalea Drive.

A $35 donation includes tea sandwiches, beverages, cookie table, activities and more. Raffle basket tickets and 50/50 tickets will be available for purchase.

Tickets are available for purchase at the Monroeville Public Library desk or at monroevillelibrary.org. For more information, contact Rose at 412-372-0500, ext. 115, or shirerr@monroevillelibrary.org.