We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to author Harry Deitz, Jr. and his father Harry Deitz, Sr. for visiting our library this morning. The book signing for the author’s “Our Father’s Journey: A Path Out of Poverty” was a lovely event that was enthusiastically attended by folks from all over the community and surrounding areas. If you’d like to snag a copy of the book, the library still has a few copies available for purchase!
Don’t miss your opportunity this morning to have your copy of “Our Father’s Journey: A Path Out of Poverty” signed by the author along with a chance to chat with Harry Deitz, Sr. himself!
**REMINDER** This Saturday (3/19) at 10 AM the library will be hosting a book signing with author Harry Deitz, Jr.
His recent publication, “Our Father’s Journey: A Path Out of Poverty”, shares the life story of his father (Harry Deitz, Sr.) from his humble beginnings in Coal Township in the 1920s, through the financial hardships of the Great Depression, a period of military service as a young man, and later onto starting a family of his own. All the while, Mr. Deitz carved out a long and successful newspaper career that established him as a prominent member of his community which he remains today.
This account of one man’s life, the numerous challenges he faced along the way, and his steadfast commitment to improving his station in life is a testament to the power of hard work and determination.
The library is currently selling copies of the book for $16.99 (plus tax) at the circulation desk. Be sure to pick up your own personal copy and have your questions ready for the author on March 19th!
There’s only a few more days left until the library’s St. Patrick’s Day holiday tree transforms into an Easter tree, so there’s still time for you to drop by and color an ornament!
Don’t forget that there’s still time to sign up for our upcoming adult crafting event that will be held this coming Tuesday (3/22) at 5 PM. Sign up is required and the fee to cover materials is $5.
Additionally, enjoy the latest pics from our recurring Monday morning Preschool Storytime & Movement program which is held each week at 10 AM!
Due to the winter storm we’re currently experiencing, the library will be closed today. We will reopen this Monday (3/14) with our regular hours!
As it’s looking like we may be in for some winter weather tomorrow, please keep an eye on the library’s Facebook page, Instagram, and official website for an announcement concerning if we’ll be open our usual hours from 9AM-1PM!
As spring will have freshly sprung when our next adult craft is held at the library, we will be making “Spring Into Spring” decorative pieces that feature a bird’s nest with eggs and additional greenery all placed upon an actual spring!
This event will be held at the library on March 22nd (Tuesday) at 5 PM.
Registration is $5 to cover material costs and you can sign up either at the library or by calling 570-648-3202. Materials are limited so we will only be registering 15 people for this event. Sign up soon to claim your spot!
FICTION
Abriel, Anita…A Girl During the War
Coben, Harlan…The Match
Foley, Lucy…The Paris Apartment
Hooper, Elise…Angels of the Pacific…Large Type
Jance, J.A….Nothing to Lose…Large Type
King, Stephen…Gwendy’s Final Task
Patterson, James…Run Rose Run
Patterson, James…Steal
Preston, Douglas…Diablo Mesa
Prose, Nita…The Maid
Scott, Kieran…Wish You Were Gone
Steel, Danielle…High Stakes
Willingham, Stacy…A Flicker in the Dark
Wrobel, Stephanie…This Might Hurt
MYSTERY
Beaton, M.C….Death of a Green-Eyed Monster
CD AUDIO
Patterson, James…2 Sisters Detective Agency
Children’s and Young Adult Books
GRAPHIC NOVEL
Craft, Jerry…New Kid
Isayama, Hajime…Attack on Titan 33
YOUND ADULT
Deonn, Tracy…Legendborn
BOARD BOOK
Viacom…Let’s be Thankful
PICTURE
Random House…You Can Do It !
EASY
The Fan Brothers…It Fell From The Sky
Yaccarino, Dan…The Longest Storm
JUNIOR
Hannah-Jones, Nikole…The 1619 Project
The Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library Announces Memorials & Honors for the Month of February 2022:
Century Club:
Jeffrey Fromm by Annamae Kanuchok, Shel and Tina Malett.
Larry Hummel by Judy Twiggar Reinhardt.
Anniversary:
Todd Heitzman by Scott, Sharon, Jarrett, Tricia and Grady.
Birthday:
Kathryn Glavich by Sharon, Barbara, JoAnn and Families.
Danielle Swartz by Mom: Mary Ann Vivino.
Memorials:
Dr. Richard and Patricia Albright by Grace Shaffer.
Judith A. Allen by Don and Marian Myers.
Alice Ann Bainbridge by Mary Anne, Dennis and Marielle Miller.
Ann Marie Bartol by Pat and Jim Bressi, John and Kathy Jeremiah, Don and Marian Myers, Sally Sobotor.
Carol Becker by Mary Anne, Dennis and Marielle Miller.
Wayne Becker by Mary Anne, Dennis and Marielle Miller.
Wayne and Carol Becker by Grace Shaffer.
Richard G. Bitting Sr. by Coal Township High School Class of 1957.
Barry Boyer by Dave and Cindy Boyer.
Vera Checchi by Mr. and Mrs. David Talisesky.
Amy Hall Coulbourn by Janet Lewis.
Gordan and Betty Dietz by Max and Sandy.
Patricia Engle by Doris Bamford and Family, Grace Shaffer.
Melody Derr by Danny and Sandee Ciesluk and Family, Angie and Ronnie Yost.
Martin Eltringham by Shamokin High School Class of 1972.
Jeffrey Fromm by Fran Alderson, Mr. and Mrs. John Ash, Gene and Nancy Boughner, Wanda Baumgartner, Gertrude Breining, John and Annette Fleming, Nicholas and Shirley Gard, John and Sue Golumbfskie, Kathy Gonsar and Joe Rocuskie, Barbara Jones, Marilyn Kanezo, Linda Latsha and Family, Barry L and Donna L. Lentz, Margaret Morris, Don and Marian Myers, Geoffrey and Rhonda Pendleton. Bill and Jean Ryan, Grace Shaffer, Dr. Gurdial and Susan Singh, Rosalie Snyder, Gloria Treese, Mary Ann and Jim Wasakoski.
Joseph C. Garcia by Diane Garcia.
Dorothy Goodman by Gene and Nancy Boughner, Maryanne Fidler and Thomas Herb, Shamokin- Coal Township Public Library Staff and Board.
Henninger, Glenn by Doris Bamford and Family, Jeff and Kathy Clutcher, Don and Marian Myers.
Paul J. Hooper by Judie Urick and Family.
Jean Howell by Richard Spear and Mary Sickora.
Jeff Kurtz by Mary Ann Bartosic.
John Maschuck Jr. by Joan and Bob McAllister.
Stanley J. Moser by Tamkus and Staugaitis Family.
Amy Lynn (Pancher) Murphy by Kathy Gonsar and Joe Rocuskie.
Molly (Alleman) Paczkowski by Jason Adams, Peggy Bednarchik, Mary Ann (Anderson) Barrett, Mary Ann Bartosic, Gene and Nancy Boughner, Dave and Cindy Boyer, Jeff and Kathy Clutcher, Annamae Kanuchok, Sarann Keyack, Joy Knapik, Susan Kropinski Haas, Corrine Thomas, Shamokin American Legion Auxiliary Unit 373, Claire and Larry Varney, Pat and John Zimmerman.
Thomas Rosini by Bob and Annette Sandri, Richard Spear and Mary Sickora, Judith Urick.
Penny Sacona by Diane Garcia.
Jonathan Shackelton by Danny and Sandee Ciesluk and Family.
Daniel Shaffer by Sarann and Tom Keyack.
Bruce Tetkoskie by Danny and Sandee Ciesluk and Family.
Shirley J. Welker by Kathy Gonsar and Joe Rocuskie, Sarann and Tom Keyack.
Francis (Punch) Zielinskie by Mary Anne, Dennis and Marielle Miller.
We hope everyone that attended the children’s craft yesterday at the library had a splendid time creating snappily dressed leprechauns and eye-catching four-leaf clover suncatchers that are sure to light up a room over the next several weeks just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! Special thanks to NCCAH members Jeanne Shaffer and Joyce Sickora for helping us prepare the crafting materials and being on hand to guide the children through both projects. As always, keep an eye out for future crafting events for both children and adults at your local library!
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