FUN WITH PLAY-DOH AT MONONGAHELA AREA LIBRARY

Amy Imbrogno, 2, of Monessen (left) and Lyla Hill, 3, of New Eagle participated in a Play-Doh activity Wednesday at Monongahela Area Library. The Summer Reading Extravaganza, hosted by the Washington County Library System, will be held at Mingo Creek County Park in Shelter 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday. The event features a magic show, face painting and a variety of activities organized by libraries from across the county. To purchase these photos and more from our online photo gallery, go to our website at www.monvalleyindependent.com. Jeff Helsel / Mon Valley Independent

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