Butler Library, 218 N. McKean St., will hold a book discussion program at 6 p.m. Feb. 18, March 3, April 1 and May 6.

The program, "Facts in Fiction: The Civil War Era," will be led by Michael Dittman, a scholar in English from Butler County Community College and a local author.

Participants will receive their own copy of the book. To register, call Lori Campbell at 724-287-1715 before Feb. 16.

A Families Forever seminar will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at Lifesteps, 383 New Castle Road.Enrollment closes two weeks before class.Families Forever teaches parents how to minimize the negative effects on children involved in divorce and/or custody situations. To register, call 724-283-1010.

Lifesteps will provide free Child Check screenings from 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 8 at the Early Education Center, VA Medical Center Grounds, Building 68. Visits take about 30 minutes and results are discussed immediately.Screenings evaluate the child's development in the areas of playing, talking, seeing, hearing, moving and thinking.Appointments are recommended but not required. For information or to schedule an appointment, call 724-283-2154 ext. 313 or 1-800-225-2010.

WINFIELD TWP — Concordia Haven Apartments will host a free monthly diabetes class beginning at 2 p.m. Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. in the Haven I activity room. This session is on the diabetes disease process and types of diabetes and will be led by certified diabetes educator Terry Garcia.Classes will be held the second Thursday of each month until June 10. Class topics will vary and each is a stand-alone session.For information or to register, call 724-352-1571, extension 8518.

PENN TWP — Penn Christian Academy, 199 Airport Road, will hold an educational expo at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23. The expo includes interactive learning labs in science, writing, math, global learning and literacy. The school is now enrolling.For information, call 724-586-5200 or visit www.pennchristianacademy.org.

PROSPECT — Lutherlyn Saturday Safari dates have been announced. Safaris run from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Environmental Education Center at Camp Lutherlyn. The $5 per person fee includes the program, snacks and beverages. To register, call 724-865-9079 or e-mail leep@lutherlyn.com.• Feb. 20: Geology of Butler County includes a hike to Chapel Rock. Register by Feb. 15.• March 6: Maple Syrup Time features winter tree identification, tapping a maple tree, collecting sap. Additional session is from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Register by March 1.