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.
Breakfast at Denny’s Fundraiser
Help your library by visiting Denny’s. A percentage of your breakfast purchase will be donated to the library on Aug. 14 from 9 to 11 a.m.Just be sure to PLEASE let your server know that you are there for the library.
Chalk the Walks on Tuesday, Aug. 20
“Spreading joy, optimism, and inspiration…through the magical power of sidewalk chalk.”
Chalk the Walks (a project of The Joy Team…thejoyteam.org) is all about spreading joy, optimism and inspiration through the magical power of sidewalk chalk.
The idea is as simple as it was in childhood: write happy messages, have fun doing it, spread some joy while you’re at it.
Best Practices
Be respectful – Consider your neighbors and others who will see your chalked walks.
Remember the mission – The goal here is to spread joy, optimism and inspiration; if what you’re writing doesn’t accomplish that in a pure and simple way, please reconsider.
Keep it clean – It’s very difficult to spread joy if your content is offensive; if an 8-year-old shouldn’t read it, don’t write it.
Have fun – Play is important to our mental and emotional health; connect with your inner child, be playful, have fun.
Stop by the Children’s Wing for more information!
Movie Night at the Library
Join us for Monday movie night at the library on Aug, 5 and 12 and Family Movie Night on Aug. 19. All movies start at 6 p.m. To register or for information on what’s being screened, call 570-654-9565.
Grocery bag mats for the homeless
Learn how to make grocery bag mats for our homeless community. We have several opportunities left this June. Feel free to come to a class Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.
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.
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.
