PITTSTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Make library cards for Valentine’s Day
PITTSTON — Kids and adults can stop in during library hours this week to make a unique twist on a Valentine’s Day Card — a puzzle. The puzzle blank, markers and an envelope will be provided.
Teen Advisory Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12.
Book Club will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 to discuss “The History of Love” by Nicole Krauss. Copes are limited, but are available at the front desk.
Kids ages 18 months to 5 years old can bring their grownup to the library for a fun story, craft and free play from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Monday evenings. This session concludes Feb. 13. Registration is required by calling the library.
The library is hosting chocolate covered treat making during part two of their Adult Recess series, held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13. Coffee, tea and a healthy snack will also be served. The event is free. Call 570-654-9565 to register.
The library is hosting an event at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 for adults to paint and enjoy chocolate. The cost is $25 per person and all supplies are included. Reservations must be made by calling the library.
Join the Roaming Readers book club for walking, talking and the chance to listen to an audiobook. The group will meet in six-week sessions at 11 a.m. every Tuesday until, Feb. 14. Each walk will last about a half hour. Register for this new, active club by calling the library at 570-655-9565.
Tales on Tuesday with Miss Kristen has started its current session and will conclude Tuesday, Feb. 14. This program features age-appropriate songs, stories, activities and free play for infants, toddlers and pre-school aged children. Registration is available in the children’s wing or by calling the library. The programs are as follows:
• Books and Babies — 9:30 a.m., ages newborn to 18 months.
• Terrific Twos — 10:30 a.m., ages 18 months to 3 years old.
• Preschool Pals — 11:30 a.m., ages 3 to 5.
The Fangirl’s Fan Club will celebrate Star Wars at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 with a movie and a craft. Cosplay isencouraged.
Science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) activities for children from kindergarten to fifth grade will be available at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16
The library’s very first Daddy/Daughter Hair Factory Event will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 in the John P. Cosgrove Center. In this class, dads will learn the basics of brushing, braiding and buns in a fun, hands-on environment that promotes bonding with their daughters. Participants will receive the tools needed to make hair-care another skill in the daddy tool belt. All girls will receive a hair care package to make the process a little easier at home. This event is free, but space is limited. Call the library to reserve a spot.
Teen Reading Lounge will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18.
WEST PITTSTON LIBRARY
Chalk paint demonstration Feb. 13
WEST PITTSTON — Join Jamie Flack, owner of home décor store Rustique in Kingston, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 for a hands-on demonstration that will showcase how Chalk Paint can be used in a number of ways. Jamie will walk participants through four beginner techniques: distressed finish, smooth finish, rustic finish and color wash. This program costs $75 which includes light refreshments and materials, including paint, brushes, waxes and sandpaper. Receive a voucher for 10% off all Annie Sloan products at the store for attending and complementary wine during the program.
The Love Stinks Chocolate Festival will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14. Model a broken heart with chocolate plastic, indulge in a blind chocolate taste test, play M&M mancala, write unromantic magnetic poetry and create a few “Ten Worst…” lists.
The library, in conjunction with the Junior League of Wilkes Barre, will bring a program to introduce kids to the kitchen. The program will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22. In this program kids of all ages will learn to measure, spread, whisk, slice and eat in a healthy way and will cover basic nutrition with a food group relay race and have books available to explore the topics further. Each child will make their own Antipasto Salad Skewer appetizer and a healthy hummus and cucumber lunch wrap with copies of the recipes to take home. To participate in this program, each child will need to supply their own butter knife, cutting knife, cutting board, small mixing bowl, measuring spoons and whisk. Limited to the first 10 children.
Join Children’s Program Coordinator Summer Belles from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 in creating an infinity scarf out of chunky yarn using just your arms. Bring 2-3 skeins of yarn — the chunkier, the better.
WYOMING FREE LIBRARY
Preschool Story Time begins Feb. 13
WYOMING — Preschool Story Time for children between ages 3 and 5 will be held from 11 a.m. to noon every Monday beginning Feb. 13 and concluding March 6.
The library will hold a four-part “Masterpiece Theater” book discussion series starting at noon on Saturday, Feb. 18. The first book in the series is “Ross Poldark” by Winston Graham. To register, contact the library.
The library is having a special field trip to see the LEGO Batman Movie Saturday, Feb. 25. For more information, call the library.
