First Posted: 9/2/2014
Laflin Public Library
The Laflin Public Library is located at 47 Laflin Road, Laflin and can be reached at 570-654-3323. The library is open from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
The Laflin Book Discussion Group will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9 in the library for a meeting as well as the distribution of the first book for the fall shared-cost session, which will be “The Expats” by Chris Pavone.
Pittston Memorial Library
Family Storytime will begin at 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11.
Homework help is offered from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday.
Taste of Greater Pittston: From 1 to 4 p.m. on Sept. 21 on the grounds of the Pittston Memorial Library. Taste great food from area restaurants, sample wine and craft brews. Tickets are limited and are $30 each. There will be raffles and 50/50. Purchase your ticket at the Pittston Library. Raffles are available at the front desk from now until the event $2 each or three for $5.
Train Ride to Jim Thorpe from 9 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Sept. 28. Tickets are $65 each and seating is limited. For information, call Kelly at 570-457-6558.
A Christmas trip to the Radio City Christmas Show will be Monday, Dec. 1. For more information, contact Theresa at 570-654-2967.
West Pittston Library
*Bodice-Rippin’ Book Club – 11 a.m.
Join us each month to have lunch and discuss a “too hot to handle” novel. We will meet before the library opens so no critique or question is off-limits. Limited copies are available. Registration is required for this free program.
Each Wednesday, join us for assistance and tips for those who are looking to land that perfect position. Registration is required for this free program.
Sept. 10 – Resume Rehab: Join Anne and Jen as they help you create a resume that will get you the career you want.
Sept. 17 – Cover Letters: Join Anne and Jen as they help you create a basic, yet easily customized cover letter. First impressions count.
Sept. 24 – Cutting Edge Interviews: Learn how the powerful principles of etiquette can help you shine through the interview process with Jill Kryston of Defining Manners.
Wine Tasting at the West Pittston Library – Sunday, Sept. 14, 2 to 5 p.m.. Tickets are $20 each or $35 for two
Join the Friends of the Library for an evening of wine tasting, light hors d’oeuvres and mingling. Ray Bartolai from Bartolai Winery in Harding will host the event.
Sept. 15 – Sweet Filthy Boy by Christina Lauren
* Job Seeker Series – Wednesdays 6 p.m.
* Dogs & Storks – Saturday, Sept. 13 at 2 p.m.
* Dog & Toddler Connection – Saturday, Sept. 27 at 2 p.m.
In recognition of Responsible Dog Ownership Month, Beth Mattei-Miller will present the first national program that prepares families with dogs for life with baby for the first few months and years. She’ll provide tips, tricks and suggestions. Registration is required for this free program.
Community Coffee Day – Monday, Sept. 15, 1 to 3 p.m.
Stop in for a free coffee and chat with the staff and voice your questions, concerns and even complaints! Have a talent you’d like to share with the community? Knowledgeable about a certain subject and want to share with others? Want to know upcoming topics for Maria’s newspaper articles? Get to know your local library staff and be amazed
Technology Thursdays –Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 18 – Open House: Stop in and get assistance with your basic computer questions from setting up an email account to working with PowerPoint.
* Sept. 25 – Understanding Windows 8 with Jim Luft of Iron-Tech Computer & Network Services. Registration is required for this free program.
*Garden Village Yarners: Yarn Swap – Saturday, Sept. 20 at 11 a.m.
Have yarn you will never use? Buy too much yarn at a sale? Join other yarn-aholics and bring your yarn to the library and trade. Registration is required for this free program.
* Emergency Preparedness Workshop for Seniors – Monday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m.
In recognition of Emergency Preparedness Month, the American Red Cross will help equip individuals with the basic information and resources that are needed to effectively handle emergency situations. With the support of UGI Utilities, Inc. participants will also receive an Emergency Preparedness Kit. Registration is required for this free program.
Wyoming Free Library
570-693-1364
www.wyomingfreelibrary.com
The Walking Dead Discussion Group
The Wyoming Free Library will hold a discussion group during the upcoming season of The Walking Dead. The first discussion will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 13. The discussion group will meet every Monday and discuss what happened on Sunday night.
Upcoming Adult Book Discussions
“The Leftovers” by Tom Perrotta
Saturday, Oct. 25 – Noon
“The Strain” by Guillermo del Toro
Saturday, Nov. 15 – 1 p.m.
“The Silkworm ” by Robert Galbraith
Saturday, Dec. 13 – Noon
There will be a limited number of books available for the discussion, so call the library at 570-693-1364 to register.
The Furry Tails Reading Program
The Furry Tails Reading Program meets every third Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 11 a.m. Please call the library at 570-693-1364 to register.
Great Pumpkin Halloween Party
The Wyoming Free Library will host a Great Pumpkin Halloween party from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26. at the John Jude Bolin Memorial Park in Wyoming.
Children of all ages are welcome to a day of Halloween activities followed by pictures with Snoopy and a costume parade. Refreshments and giveaways will be offered at the party.
There will be a showing of the cartoon, The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown at noon on Saturday, Oct. 18 at the library.
Books to Screen Discussion Group
The Wyoming Free Library will host a book/film discussion for the book, “Horns” by Joe Hill and starring Danielle Radcliffe.
The group will meet to compare the movie to the book.
The film viewing will be on Sunday, Nov. 2 at the R/C 14 Movie Theater in Wilkes-Barre. The time will be determined at a later date. If people are unable to make the viewing date, they can view the movie on their own.
The book/film discussion will be at noon on Saturday, Nov. 8. There will be a limited number of books available for the discussion, so call the library at 570-693-1364 to register.
Future discussions in the series are: “Divergent,” “Gone Girl” and “Fifty Shades of Grey.”
