PITTSTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Hours: Monday and Thursday, noon to 7 p.m.; Wednesday, closed; Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
We are collecting new unwrapped toys from now until Nov. 20 for our friends of the Greater Pittston Santa Squad to distribute to the Salvation Army. Toys for kids of all ages are needed and greatly appreciated.
Usborne Books and More Sale
If you’d like to get some early shopping done, stop by the library to see the beautiful children’s literature (and more!) Usborne has to offer. The book fair will be set up in the Children’s Wing of the library. Join us Monday, Nov. 18, 4 to 7 p.m.; and Tuesday, Nov. 19, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
A Taste of Greater Pittston
Join us for a delectable afternoon at the library. A Taste of Greater Pittston is a much anticipated event of the year featuring food, wine and beer from the best restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries and, of course, bakeries of Greater Pittston. The event takes place Sunday, Nov. 17 from 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $30 each and offers you samples of food, wine and beer. Tickets are available at the Pittston Library. Contact the library if you would like an opportunity to showcase your food, wine, or beer or would like to be a sponsor.
WEST PITTSTON LIBRARY
NaNoWriMo: National Novel Writing Month Bringing together writers from all walks of life and of every flavor, National Novel Writ- ing Month is celebrating its 20th year this November. Join a great group of writers again this year for write-ins all month long. Open to all, registration not required. Write-Ins Thursday, Nov. 21, 4 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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
‘Poldark’ season five discussion
The library will hold a discussion group from 5 to 6 p.m. Mondays during the fifth season of “Poldark.”
LAFLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
To celebrate Thanksgiving, adults visiting the Laflin Library and borrowing a book during the month of November, may enter their name to a random drawing for a opportunity to win a VISA gift card. Students, grade seven through grade 12 borrowing a book during the month of November may enter their name to a random drawing for an opportunity to win a cash prize. Winners will be notified on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
For children ages 3 through age 12, the library is having a coloring contest. Entry forms may be picked up at the library or from our website, laflinlibrary.org. All entry forms are due by Saturday, Nov. 23. Winners will be notified by Saturday, Nov. 30. For more information, call the library.
The Library Association will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. New members are always welcome.
The Laflin Library is located at 47 Laflin Road. Library hours are Tuesday through Friday 3 until 6:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. and may be reached by calling 570-654-3323.
