PITTSTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
The Pittston Library has returned to fall hours. They are the following: Monday and Thursday, noon to 7 p.m.;
Wednesday, closed; Tuesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Save the date for “A Taste of Greater Pittston”
Join us for “A Taste of Greater Pittston” from 2 to 5 p.m. Nov. 4 in the John P. Cosgrove Center at the Pittston Library.
• Sample food from local restaurants and caterers
• Sample beer from local breweries
• Sample wine from local wineries
Tickets available soon. All proceeds benefit the Pittston Library
New bookstore grand opening
We are so excited to announce the grand opening of our new used bookstore from noon to 6:30 p.m. on Nov.
The bookstore is packed with wonderful treasures and is easily accessible from the main library. Details are forthcoming.
Free Health Fair
Join us on Nov. 8 for our fourth annual Health Fair.This free event features local healt-related organizations. This is your chance to speak to representatives about your health needs.
A list of the 26 participating vendors will be available soon. No registration necessary, just stop by.
Ukrainian pysanky class
The Pittston Library is offering a Ukrainian Pysanky Class taught by Tammy Budnovitch rom 6 to 8 p.m.Friday, Nov. 9. Only this time, we’re making Christmas eggs for our trees.
This two-hour beginner class for adults teaches the basic steps of making your own pysanky. The cost for the class is $25 per person which includes necessary supplies. A portion of the proceeds will benefit our library. Space is limited and reservations will be accepted with full payment on a first-come first, served-basis. Cash only, please. Tammy will also have pysanky, as well as additional supplies, for sale at this event. Call the library at 570-654-9565 for more information.
WEST PITTSTON LIBRARY
Movie Nights for Adults will be held at 5:30 p.m. every other Thursday. The dates and movies are as follows: Nov. 8 — “Jurassic Park,” Nov. 29 — “A Wrinkle in Time.”
Computer Lab Saturdays will be held from 10 a.m. to noon the first and third Saturday of each month on the following dates: Nov. 3 and Nov. 17.
Writer’s Workshops will be held at 6 p.m. the first and third Thursday of every month to challenge and inspire the poet or storyteller in you with writing exercises, coaching, and community. The dates are as follows: Nov. 1 and Nov. 15.
The West Pittston Walkers will meet at 9 a.m. the first and third Fridays of each month on the following dates: Nov. 2 and Nov. 16.
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will meet at 6 p.m. the following Tuesdays: Nov. 13.
Learn about the History of Halloween at 6 :30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29.
WYOMING FREE LIBRARY
The Wyoming Free Library will hold October Amnesty Month Patrons can bring in cans of grain free dog food and paper towels, along with their overdue items and have the fines waived. Fines will not be waived for previous fines, damaged or lost materials, lost library cards or items that belong to other libraries in Luzerne County. People can donate even if they don’t have overdue materials. All items collected will be donated to Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge.
The library is hosting a Krispy Kreme Doughnut fundraiser. The cost is $8 per dozen glazed doughnuts and $7 per half dozen of flavored doughnuts (chocolate iced, lemon filled, raspberry filled or cream filled. The same ends Thursday, Oct. 25 and pick-up date between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30. Orders can be placed at the circulation desk and money is due when the order is placed.
LAFLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Our first-ever Howl-o-ween pet costume contest is underway. Stop by the library and cast your vote for your favorite entry. Winning pet will be notified on Halloween, Wednesday, Oct. 31.
The Laflin Book Discussion Group will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12 iin the library to discuss the book “The Law of Similars” and the next book will be distributed. New members are always welcome.
The Laflin Public Library is located at 47 Laflin Road, Laflin. Library hours are 3 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
