PITTSTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
The library follows the Pittston Area School District for weather delays and closings.
Hours: Monday and Thursday, noon to 7 p.m.; Wednesday, closed; Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Rock and mineral auction
A rock and mineral auction will be held Sunday, Feb. 23 at the Cosgrove Room of the Pittston Memorial Library. This annual auction of minerals, crystals, fossils, and rock-related items is the primary fundraising event of the Mineralogical Society of N.E. Penna. The auction begins at 2 p.m. with a preview at 1 p.m. For more information, call 570-200-5987 or 570-254-9879.
Blood drive
Mark your calendars for Feb. 27 from 1 to 6 p.m. for a blood drive at the Pittston Library.
Open Mic Night
The Pittston Memorial Library is hosting an Open Mic Night Friday, Feb. 28. Musicians, singers, poets and standup welcome to sign up for this 18+ event. Anyone interested in performing is asked to call the library at 570-654-9565.
Leap Music Together
What are you doing with your extra day this year? Why not stop by the library with your little one and join Miss Janine from MUSICare Project NEPA featuring Music Together for a FREE one-time intro session to see what their program is all about. This program is for children ages birth through 5 years old and takes place Saturday, Feb. 29 from 10:15 to 11 a.m.
Since it’s a leap year, there will be lots of songs and activities having to do with hopping or jumping. Miss Kristin will also have indoor hopscotch set up in the Children’s Wing.
Call 570-654-9565 ext. 26 to register. Space is limited to 12 kids. We have nine spots left.
Pysanky making class
Pysanky is back! The Pittston Library is offering a Ukrainian Pysanky Class taught by Tammy Budnovitch on Saturday, March 14 with two classes being held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Each two-hour beginner class for adults teaches you the basic steps of making your own pysanky. The cost for the class is $25 per person which includes supplies needed. 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, serve basis. Cash only, please.Tammy will also have pysanky, as well as additional supplies, for sale at this event. Questions? Call the library at 570-654-9565.
Group night with the Pens
Join Luzerne County Library System Group Night in a fun night out against the Hershey Bears on Saturday, March 21 at 7:05 p.m. $4 from each ticket sold is donated back to the Luzerne County Library System. It will be the Penguins STAR WARS Night! Price is: $24.25 per person and includes ticket, meal voucher for a hot Dog, chips and drink. Stop by the library to pick up a form. return orders no later than March 10.
Make grocery bag mats
Learn how to make grocery bag mats for our homeless community. Come to a class Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m.
Children’s programming
Winter READO
All kids, ages birth through fifth grade, are invited to participate in our Winter READ-O program. Pick up a sheet and have fun completing the requirements for a free book. The program will continue through the end of March. The last date to turn in the completed sheet with be Monday, March 30. Call 570-654-9565 ext. 26 for more information. There’s no need to register; just stop by for a copy of the READ-O sheet (or print one out).
Tales on Tuesday
Tales on Tuesday with Miss Kristin features age-appropriate stories, songs, activities, and free play for infants, toddlers and pre-school age children. Our programs are as follows: Books and Babies for ages newborn to 18 months at 9:30 a.m., Terrific Twos for ages 18 months to 3 years at 10:30 a.m. and Preschool Pals for ages 3 to 5 years at 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. Sign-ups are available in our children’s wing or by calling our children’s department at 570-654-9565 ext. 26. Session ends Feb. 11.
Grown-Up and Me
Kids 18 months to age 5 are welcome to bring their grownup to the library for a fun story, craft and free play on Monday evenings. Our program is split into two sessions. Kids 18 months to 3 meet at 5:30 p.m. and kids 3 to 5 meet at 6 p.m. Registration is required by calling 570-654-9565 ext. 26. Session ends Feb. 10.
Furry Tails Reading Partners
Join us for our Furry Tails reading program. Children can choose their favorite books to read to gentle, lovable, and furry therapy dogs. The second Saturday of every month from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Building Club
Anyone ages 3-11 are welcome to “free build” whatever they’d like. We provide the Legos or Lincoln Logs; you provide the creativity. We will give you a name tag when you are finished so you can display your creation on our book shelves. Building club meets every Monday from 4 to 5 p.m.
Tweens & Teens
Pageturners Tween Bookclub
Calling all fourth, fifth, and sixth graders. If you like to read for fun, talk about books, enjoy a snack, and love doing crafts/activities, then this is the club for you! Miss Noelle and Miss Kristin are going to discuss the 2018 Newberry Medal Winner, “Hello, Universe” by Erin Entrada Kelly. We will provide a snack and make a craft or do an activity related to the book. Call us at 570-654-9565 ext. 26 to register for this free club. Copies of the book are available at the library or you’re welcome to bring your own copy.
Adult Programming
Crochet Club
Beginner? Advanced? Everyone’s welcome at our Crochet Club. We meet Tuesdays from 10 to 11:45 a.m. Bring your own supplies, including a crochet hook sized I, J, or K and yarn.
Friends of the Pittston Library
Want to give back to our library? Become a friend The Friends meet the fourth Monday of every month at 6 p.m. in the library. New members are always welcome! For more information, call the library at 570-654-9565.
WEST PITTSTON LIBRARY
ADULT EVENTS
Craft Night: Leather accessories
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
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.
