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Starting next week on Tuesday (March 8th), a representative from Penn State Extension will begin a series of nutrition classes at the library that will run through the end of April. All class sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings (March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 12, 19, 26) from 6:00-7:15 PM.

Join this free program and work with Penn State Extension Nutrition Education advisers to complete lessons featuring healthy eating tips covering smart shopping, food preparation, and delicious recipes. A certificate of completion will be awarded to those that attend all lessons. Call 570-556-4742 or email cac53@psu.edu for additional information!

The Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way’s annual Kindness Campaign has officially begun. Be sure to stop by the library and pick up your free “Be Kind” lawn signs, bumper stickers, and laptop stickers!

In partnership with the Northumberland County Council for the Arts & Humanities, the library will be hosting a St. Patrick’s Day themed craft for children this coming Saturday (March 5th) at 10 AM. Whether you choose to make a shamrock suncatcher or a jolly leprechaun figurine, you’ll undoubtedly be lucky enough to have a festive decoration to take home with you just in time for the coming holiday! This is a free event though we do ask that children are signed up ahead of time. Sign your child up this coming week either at the library circulation desk or over the phone at 570-648-3202.

The Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library will be hosting Harry Dietz, Jr. on March 19th (10 AM) for a book signing of his recent publication “Our Father’s Journey: A Path Out of Poverty”. 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!

We would like to thank Toni Ditzler for bringing her yoga expertise to the library! In addition to being introduced to yoga poses designed to instill confidence and bravery, each child also had the opportunity to create a raccoon puppet to take home with them. We hope to have Toni visit the library again sometime soon!

Don’t forget that the library be closed this coming Monday (2/21) in honor of President’s Day. We will resume regular hours of operation the following day. For those that frequently attend Preschool Storytime & Movement on Monday mornings, we will see you all next week on February 28th!

The library will be closed Monday, February 21 for President’s Day. We will reopen the following day (February 22) at 12PM.

Looking to balance your mind and body at the library after school? On Thursday, February 24th at 5 PM Toni Ditzler will be leading an evening of yoga and storytelling designed for younger audiences. For those in the 5-12 age range, this is a great opportunity to learn a few yoga poses that instill confidence and bravery! No fee or sign up required.

Do you have a passion for volunteering and making a difference within your local community? Pictured here is Maryanne Woytowich, a valued volunteer at the Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library who is assisting us with reorganizing our newspaper archives. If you’d like to find out how you can help the library through volunteering, please contact Mary Sickora (Outreach Coordinator) by calling the library at 570-648-3202.

We had quite a festive Valentine’s Day party this morning today at the library! Lots of sweet treats for everyone to take home as well as a craft. Today is your last chance to come by and see our Valentine’s Day holiday tree before it transforms in time for St. Patrick’s Day!