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Remember that next week the library will be participating in this year’s annual “Raise the Region” online giving campaign! This gives members of our community the opportunity to support local nonprofits by helping them raise as much money as possible during a small window of time.

Raise the Region 2024 will officially begin on Wednesday, March 13 at 6:00 PM and end at 11:59 PM on March 14. For a donation to be counted, it must be made through http://www.raisetheregion.org during the 30 hour giving period. There is a $25 minimum amount but no maximum amount for donations.

Your contribution greatly helps local organizations like the library in creating a more vibrant and engaging community space that welcomes all!

Link to donate:
https://www.raisetheregion.org/organizations/shamokin-coal-township-public-library?fbclid=IwAR3lnU6rxYxaLdQvqiU1weYA4z0fOfN1gv5536Jro8pSQSYIfvdQzhnhIIM

Thank you to everyone at Tiny Tech Preschool for inviting us into your classroom for a special visit this week!

Since it was just his birthday recently, we read “The Foot Book” by Dr. Seuss followed by some songs and the chance make our own wild pairs of feet. Once again, thank you to the folks at Tiny Tech for having us and we hope to see you all again!

In search of something stimulating that also gets you out and about in the community? Mahjong for Beginners meets Wednesday afternoons from 1-3 PM and is a great way to pick up a fresh hobby and meet new people at the library.

If interested, please either give us a call at 570-648-3202 or send an email to shamokincoallibrary@gmail.com to sign up!

Every year as holidays come and go and the seasons pass by, our wonderful staff always has our library looking bright and festive for whatever the occasion may be!

Stay informed and up to date with everything going on at the library this March by grabbing yourself one of our monthly events calendars and by following us on our website, Facebook, or Instagram where you’ll receive additional information about everything we have going on.

If you have any young reader rabbits at home, don’t forget that the library’s Egg Hunt is coming up very soon on Saturday, March 16 starting at 10 AM!

We had another full house for Book Bingo yesterday evening. Whether you’re a familiar face here or you’re checking out the library for the very first time, you’re welcome to join us for Book Bingo again later this month on Thursday, March 21 at 6 PM!

Soup Wars will be held again this year to benefit Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library! This time around the soup and soupie contest will be held at Wayside Inn Sports Bar on Saturday, March 23 with all registration beginning at 10 AM.

Soups can be registered from 10AM-12PM, must be at least 1 gallon of soup, no chili, judging will begin at 1 PM, and the top 3 soups will be awarded. Soup sales will begin immediately after judging!

Soupies can be registered from 10AM-3PM, must be sliced, judging will start at 3:30 PM with the top 3 being awarded, and sales will begin after judging.

Soup/soupie sponsors are welcomed and may fall into golden ($100), silver ($50), or bronze ($25) ladle categories. Even if you choose not to sponsor, donations are always greatly appreciated! All Soup Wars info plus sponsor/donation forms can be picked up at the library.

Good luck to everyone and thank you so much for supporting Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library!

Just a reminder that the first Book Bingo of March is tomorrow evening (3/5) at 6 PM upstairs at the library. Even if you don’t win any rounds, you’ll still be able to pick out a book of your choice to take home!

Preschool Storytime & Movement was extra special this morning thanks to a visit from Ms. KymBre and the Dr. Suess themed yoga session she put together for us! Following Suess yoga and a story, we switched gears and began working on a Cat in the Hat craft before eventually enjoying a snack as our time together came to a close. Overall, a great way to celebrate Read Across America Week and also lots of fun!

Healing Chair Yoga sessions lead by instructor KymBre Shingara are set to continue at the library with dates available through March and new dates coming soon! Classes are held on Monday afternoons from 4:15-5:15 PM at a cost of $10 per class. All adults and abilities welcome!

The library’s third annual Egg Hunt is now only 2 weeks away! This event will be held Saturday, March 16 starting at 10 AM on the second floor of the library. Like in previous years, the kids will be split into two groups (ages 2-5 or grades K-3) in order to keep things fair. There’s no need to sign up for this event, simply bring your basket/bag and be ready to hunt.

And as an extra special added bonus this year, Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny will be in attendance and I’m sure will want to visit with all the little bunnies! 🐰🥕🥚🧺