Author: sctplibrary

Millions of people visit libraries all over the world every week. What’s the draw? EVERYTHING! Books, Storytimes, Book Clubs, Chess Club, Lego Challenges, Puzzle Challenges, Crochet Club, Mahjong, numerous craft activities for adults and children, Bingo nights, Stem programs and Family Game Nights,…these are just a few of the ‘draws’ at our local library. Celebrate National Library Week by stopping by our Open House today, April 8 from 4-6pm. We are celebrating THE LIBRARY, the community hub that it is, the place that is welcoming to all, the place that encourages literacy and learning, the place that sparks curiosity and creativity in many forms, the place for YOU.

SOUP WARS!
SOUP AND SOUPIE CONTEST TO BENEFIT THE SHAMOKIN-COAL TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MARCH 22 AT THE EAST END FIRE ASSOCIATION.
THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT:
**MAKE SOUP
REGISTRATION 10AM-NOON
ENTRIES MUST BE 1 GALLON OF SOUP
NO CHILI
**COME AND TASTE OR BUY
JUDGING BEGINS AT 1:00PM
TASTING SPOONS AVAILABLE FOR $5.00
SOUPS WILL BE SOLD FOR $4.00 A PINT
**MAKE SOUPIES
REGISTRATION 10AM-3PM
SOUPIE MUST BE SLICED
JUDGING BEGINS AT 3:30PM
**SPONSOR
Golden Ladle: $100
Silver Ladle: $50
Bronze: $25
**DONATE OR BUY RAFFLE TICKETS!

Join us for the launch of the new “Family Game Night!” Drop in anytime from 5-7pm for various board and card games…join in on one of ours or bring your own to share and teach others! Held the last Tuesday of every month.

Want to try something new this year? We have a new program starting at the LIbrary on Monday, February 3. We are hosting classes where we will be learning and doing the ancient Chinese practice of Qigong. Here’s some information from the Cleveland Clinic on the benefits of participating in Qigong: “It could reduce the symptoms of depression, it has a positive effects on bone and cardiovascular health and improves balance, it can aid in improving your immune system. In a study, people with chronic fatigue experienced better mental functioning and less fatigue after participating for 4 months. Qigong is not yoga, rather it uses slow, purposeful movements that are less challenging.” Join us in this new venture!

These ladies had fun creating a framed heart craft at our bi-monthly Adult Craft Class held in cooperation with Northumberland County Council For The Arts and Humanities. The next Adult Craft will be in March. Stay tuned for details!