PITTSTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Summer hours: 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 1 p.m.
Summer Reading 2019
Register for Summer Reading 2019 at the Pittston Library. Join us this summer as we travel through A Universe of Stories. Stop by the library to register for Summer Reading and pick up your Reading Logs for little ones through fourth graders or READ-O sheet for fifth graders through adults. There’s something for everyone. More info on programming coming soon.
Kids Programming (birth to entering fourth grade)
Brick Builders Club — July 15 and 22, 4 to 5 p.m.
Simple Storytime for Infants — July 16 and 23, 9:30 a.m.
Simple Storytime for Toddlers — July 16 and 23, 10:30 a.m.
Simple Storytime for Pre-School — July 16 and 23, 11:3 a.m.
Origami Rockets — July 15, 4 to 5 p.m. (K-fourth grade)
Planet/Alien Perler Beads — July 18, Noon to 6:30 p.m. (k-fourth grade)
Phases of the Moon Using Cookies — July 19, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (K-fourth grade)
Space Color by Code — July 20, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (all ages)
Tie Dye Planet — July 22, Noon to 6:30 p.m. (all ages)
Foil Moon — July 25, Noon to 6:30 p.m. (all ages)
Origami Rockets — July 26, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (K-fourth grade)
Make a Star Rubbing — July 27, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (all ages)
Reading Railroad with the SWB RailRiders
Every child participating in the program will receive a bookmark. Children ages 4-12 are eligible to participate. As each child checks out and reads a book, the librarian will check off one of the boxes located on the back of the bookmark. Once the child has completed five books, they can turn in their bookmark at the PNC Field Box Office for a free field reserved ticket (based on availability) for the Aug. 20 at 7:05 p.m. game. Bookmarks can be redeemed at the box office on or before the chose game date. Stop by the desk in the Children’s Wing to get your bookmark.
Tween Programming ( entering 5-6th grade)
DIY Droid Piggy Bank — July 18, Noon
Multi-Medium Moon on Canvas — July 25, Noon
Teen Programming ( entering 7-12th grade)
DIY Droid Piggy Bank — July 18, 2 p.m.
Multi-Medium Moon on Canvas — July 25, 2 p.m.
Adult Summer Programming
Wooden Sign Painting — July 16, 6 p.m.
Galaxy Bath Bombs — July 25, 6 p.m.
Art Afternoon
All are welcome to come to the library Friday afternoons from 1 to 3:30 p.m. for art afternoon. Work on some zen coloring in the library or bring your own supplies and work on some crochet, knitting or felting.
Grammar pencil sale
You asked for them… we got them. A set of five high-quality pencils with common grammar mistakes are just $5 and make a great gift for your favorite lit nerd.
WEST PITTSTON LIBRARY
Book Club
The Literary Snoops Book Club now meets at the West Pittston Library at 12:15 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month. Participants are encouraged to bring a bag lunch for the discussion.
WYOMING FREE LIBRARY
Gertude Hawk candy bar fundraiser
The library is selling Gertrude Hawk candy bars. Available flavors are peanut butter, crispy, caramel, solid milk and dark chocolate. Each bar is $1. All proceeds benefit the Wyoming Free Library.
