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.
Penguins visit
Two players from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins will at the library to read stories and talk about hockey on Monday, Nov. 25 at 6 p.m. This program is open to all ages. Call the library at 570-654-9565 ext. 26 to register for this free program.
Old-fashioned Christmas
In celebration of Christmas in Pittston, join us for an Old Fashioned Christmas Open House Nov. 30 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
* Make a vintage inspired paper ornament (Image in discussion)
* Watch a vintage Christmas Movie (12:15 p.m.) “White Christmas”
* Enjoy popcorn and hot cider
* All Christmas books in our book store are buy one/get one free
Holiday Craft Fair
Save the date for our Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Support local artists in this exclusively handmade holiday craft sale in the John P. Cosgrove Community Room. Cup of Paint will have a wooden sign painting workshop in the children’s activity room and light refreshments and baked goods will be available for purchase.
Toy collection extended
We are collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Greater Pittston Santa Squad to distribute to the Salvation Army from now until December 5. Toys for kids of all ages are needed and greatly appreciated.
WEST PITTSTON LIBRARY
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.
