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Just a reminder that Pinochle Club is held upstairs at the library every Monday afternoon from 1-3 PM. Whether you’ve been playing for years or are interested in learning, feel free to join us tomorrow!

Join us at the library next Saturday (9/21) at 10 AM for a scarecrow themed kid’s craft! Using just paper and only a handful of other materials, you’ll be ready for the fall season in no time at all.

Space is limited and sign-up is required, so be sure to claim a spot as soon as you can by either stopping by the library or reaching out over the phone!

This coming Tuesday (9/17) at 6 PM Bloomsburg Children’s Museum will be making their monthly visit to our library. This time around, we’ll be learning all about radio waves and making our own FM radios to take home! To sign up for this free event, either stop by the library or give us a call at 570-648-3202.

On behalf of everyone at Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library, it was truly an honor for our organization to be included in yesterday evening’s 9/11 memorial service held at Shamokin City Hall.

For those that were unable to attend and hear retired FDNY firefighter Chris Edwards speak about the events of that day as he experienced them and the lasting effects such experiences continue to have on both a man and a city, everyone will have the chance to read about them in his book “Coming Through the Flames” which he signed and donated to our library.

We extend our thanks and gratitude to Mr. Edwards for his years in the fire service, just as we do to all of the dedicated and selfless crews that make up our local fire departments as well as members of law enforcement and EMS across the board. And of course, we thank Chris Edwards for his book “Coming Through the Flames” and hope that it helps to ensure the sacrifices and resilience seen on that day are never forgotten.

Just a reminder that this Saturday (9/14) there’s a community Halloween Costume Giveaway set to take place! New and gently used costumes will be available (1 per child) while supplies last from 10AM-12PM at Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library. For more information about this upcoming event, please call 570-898-3921.

We received this wonderful card in the mail today. From everyone here at the library, knowing we’re making a difference for folks like the Zarkowski family is always wonderful to hear!

Besides library staff, a shoutout thanking the Shamokin Area Education Association as well as Jack Richford is also included. Both were a massive help when it came to funding special programs and providing larger incentive prizes this summer!

This morning at Preschool Storytime & Movement we read “Little Miss Spider at Sunny Patch School” since a new school year just started not too long ago. After enjoying the book and our regular songs, everyone got to color a little portrait of Miss Spider.

As a special surprise treat this morning, someone brought in a nifty worm for show-and-tell that we all got to take a good look at!

Don’t forget that this coming Saturday (9/14) there’s a community Halloween Costume Giveaway! New and gently used costumes will be available (1 per child) while supplies last from 10AM-12PM at Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library. For more information concerning this upcoming event, please call 570-898-3921.

With fall well on its way and cooler temps on the horizon, you’ll find lots of festively wicked titles on display throughout the season at your local library! 👻🎃💀

For all those who participated in the Northumberland County Council for the Arts and Humanities trash can lid painting contest, please pick up your lid from the library if you haven’t already done so!