Pittston Memorial Library celebrates ‘The Golden Girls’ with trivia, singalong

PITTSTON — There was plenty to sing about at the Pittston Memorial Library on Monday, June 20 during its first-ever “Golden Girls”-themed trivia night.

Though the event was free, space was limited, and the library was “sold out” of tickets within hours of announcing the event on Facebook.

The event featured trivia, a singalong, coloring session, raffles prizes, cheesecake and more.

The sitcom, which follows the lives four older women sharing a house in Miami, was popular during its seven-season run starting the in mid-1980s.

Library officials said there are talks of planning similar trivia events with different pop culture themes in the future.

Team Blanche’s Babes cracks up during a sudden death round at ‘Golden Girls’ trivia at the Pittston Memorial Library June 20.

http://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web1_PSD062116golden-girls1.jpg.optimal.jpgTeam Blanche’s Babes cracks up during a sudden death round at ‘Golden Girls’ trivia at the Pittston Memorial Library June 20. Aimee Dilger | Sunday Dispatch

Rebecca Rybak and Sarah Companetta enjoy a moment during the ‘Golden Girls’ Trivia night June 20 at the Pittston Memorial Library.

http://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web1_PSD062116golden-girls2.jpg.optimal.jpgRebecca Rybak and Sarah Companetta enjoy a moment during the ‘Golden Girls’ Trivia night June 20 at the Pittston Memorial Library. Aimee Dilger | Sunday Dispatch

Suzie Stebbins and Joe Michaels of team Stan’s Hairpiece answers a sudden death question during ‘Golden Girls’ trivia June 20 at the Pittston Memorial Library.

http://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web1_PSD062116golden-girls3.jpg.optimal.jpgSuzie Stebbins and Joe Michaels of team Stan’s Hairpiece answers a sudden death question during ‘Golden Girls’ trivia June 20 at the Pittston Memorial Library. Aimee Dilger | Sunday Dispatch

Danielle and Kylie Krashnak, 12, discuss a question about the TV show ‘The Golden Girls’ during a trivia night dedicated to the show at the Pittston Memorial Library June 20.

http://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web1_PSD062116golden-girls4.jpg.optimal.jpgDanielle and Kylie Krashnak, 12, discuss a question about the TV show ‘The Golden Girls’ during a trivia night dedicated to the show at the Pittston Memorial Library June 20. Aimee Dilger | Sunday Dispatch

The Pittston Memorial Library hosted a ‘Golden Girls’ trivia and fun night with games and coloring June 20.

http://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/web1_PSD062116golden-girls5.jpg.optimal.jpgThe Pittston Memorial Library hosted a ‘Golden Girls’ trivia and fun night with games and coloring June 20. Aimee Dilger | Sunday Dispatch