What a beautiful snow day! Please know that we will be back in tomorrow (Friday) to resume curbside service.
Book Club
The Library book club is meeting via Zoom on Monday, December 14 at 7:00 pm. We will be discussing “The Book of Essie”, by Meghan MacLean Weir.
If you are new to the book club and would like to join us, please contact the library via telephone (570) 640-3202, or by e-mail shamokinlibrary@gmail.com, and supply your e-mail address. A link will be sent to you before the meeting.
Hope to “see” you on Monday!
BENJI POTTER
Hi Kids! Benji Potter here! As you can see, I LOVE Harry Potter! I even look like him! Since we can’t go inside the library right now due to that nasty Covid-19, I thought I would try to make it a little easier for you to enter the Harry Potter Horcrux Hunt. What do you have to lose??? You could win a set of Harry Potter books!
Okay. So here is what you have to do . . .
Identify each number with the corresponding picture on the entry blank which is at the end of this post. Then either send me an e-mail at shamokinlibrary@gmail.com with your answers and your name and phone number, OR come to the Library and one of the library ladies will give you an entry and you can find the horcrux’s on the REAL Harry Potter tree in the window. (Don’t worry. All the Horcrux’s are on the front of the tree, so they will be easy to find.)Remember! All entries need to be submitted by Thursday, December 17. A winner will be drawn on Friday, December 18. Good luck to all my muggle friends!
Library Memorials for November 2020
Shamokin- The Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library Announces Memorials placed during the Month of November 2020:
In Honor of: Mary Ann and Bob Hartman on Their 55th Wedding Anniversary by Kathy Gonsar and Joe Rocuskie.
In Honor of Annamae Kanuchok on Her Birthday by Catherine Labosky.
In Honor of Bari Snyder on Her Special Birthday by Kathy Gonsar and Joe Rocuskie.
Century Club: In Memory of Grace Manney by Ray and Sue Roth, Ruth and Gary Latsha, Bethann and Will Gearhart, Sally and Rich Parsons, Joanne and Doug Roger, Deb and Jim Henninger, Donna and Bruce Talisesky, Terri Snyder and Dawn Snyder.
In Memory of Gertrude “Trudy” Trego by Walt and Sara Furie.
In Memory of Gertrude “Trudy” Trego by Angela Zeoli.
In Memory of Eleanor Waraksa by Dave and Gina Rutkowski.
Anniversary Memorials:
14th Anniversary for Kathryn Galvich by Sharon, Barbara, JoAnn and Families.
21st Anniversary for Christopher Harris by Wes and Theresa Tillett.
5th Anniversary for Todd Heitzman by Scott, Sharon, Jarrett, Tricia and Grady.
Birthday Memorial:
Mildred D. Blair on what would have been her 99th Birthday by Kathy Gonsar and Joe Rocuskie.
Douglas Richie for his 55th Birthday by Family.
Memorials:
Michael Barber by Ed and Nancy Binkoski, JoAnn Dobeck, Marian Edmondson, Kathy Fanella, Kathy and Abby James, Keith and Kathy Jeremiah, James and Nicole Luta, Ken and Anne Marie Pogozelski, Boots and Flash Ramp, Joe and Joyce Sickora, Lynda Yost and Pete Bednar, Ron Zyla.
Marie Casper by LeeAnna Talisesky.
Angelina Copolla by Joe, Joyce, Mary Sickora and Richard Spear.
Carl Dick by Doris Bamford, Peggy Ferrari.
Dorothy Duncheskie by Bill Dudeck.
Karen M. Gates by Don and Marian Myers.
Mary Ann Gresavage by Boots and Flash Ramp, Barbara Lamb.
Florence Heitzman by William and Sheila Jones.
Ruth Ann Hojnacki by Shamokin High School Class of 1955.
Russell Jones by Neighbors of Lincoln Towers: Eleanor Kissel, Mary Jane Klemick, Sara Klinger, Sheryl Wagner, Joyce Boyer, Rose Milbrand, Betty Ann Zarick, Bertha Backes, Rick Ulrich, Blendine Howerter, George and Linda Long.
Christina “Tina” Jurewicz by Kathy and Abby James, Dick Spear and Mary Sickora.
Rosemary A. Karycki by Kathy James.
Francis E. Kreski by Pat and Jim Bressi, Kathy Gonsar and Joe Rocuskie, Roseann and Al Varano, Ron Zyla.
Donna S. Kurtz by Peggy Ferrari.
Grace Manney by Corrine Thomas, Paul and Tina Zupicick.
Robert Mayton by Kathy Fanella.
Ronald Edward Polyniak by Kathy James.
Donna M. Rhodes by Jonathan and Alycia Rhodes.
Nevada Richie by Charmaine and Barry Smith, Nancy Smith.
Raymond Roth by Paul and Tina Zupicick.
William F. Rovito by Pat and Jim Bressi, JoAnn, Kim, Rob and Rich and Family, Sharon and Scott Heitzman, Barbara and Walt Kwiadek.
Rosemary Shicora by Nancy and Rich Stryeski.
Doris “Dolly” Spotts by Ken and Anne Marie Pogozelski, Mildred Rota.
John J. Strausser by Doris Bamford, Dave and Sandy Navrocki, Bob and Rose Searls, Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library Staff and Board, Roseann and Al Varano, Jim and Kathy Yurick.
Gertrude “Trudy” Trego by John and Susan Boback, Kathy Gonsar and Joe Rocuskie, Bob and Mary Ann Hartman, Sarann and Tom Keyack, Linda Latsha, Bob and Dorothy Renn, Charmaine and Barry Smith, Delroy and Sandy Strohecker, Corrine Thomas.
Joanna Tryland by Rich and Nancy Stryeski.
Eleanor Waraksa by Wes and Theresa Tillett, The Waraksa and Thomas Families.
New Arrivals for December
Order or online, or call the library (570-648-3202) to reserve these new releases!
FICTION
Andrews, V.C….Whispering Hearts
Alam, Rumaan, Leave the World Behind
Baldacci, David…Daylight
Balson, Ronald H….Eli’s Promise
Bowen, Rhys…The Last Mrs. Summer
Cameron, Mark…Tom Clancy Shadow of the Dragon
Clark, Mary Higgins…Piece of My Heart
Dell’Antonia, K.J….The Chicken Sisters
Gregory, Philippa…Dark Tides
Halsey…I Would Leave Me If I Could
Kidd, Jess…Things in Jars
Morelli, Laura…The Night Portrait
Nesbo, Jo…The Kingdom
Patterson, James…Deadly Cross
Roberts, Nora…The Awakening
Stayman-London, Kate…One to Watch
Steel, Danielle…All That Glitters
Von Ziegesar, Cecily…Cobble Hill
NON-FICTION
Anderson, Scott…The Quiet Americans
Blume, Lesley M.M….Fallout
Cheney, Lynne…The Virginia Dynasty
Fox, Michael J….No Time Like the Future
Kaur, Ruoi…Home Body
Meacham, Jon…His Truth is Marching On
Obama, Barack…A Promised Land
Parton, Dolly…Dolly Parton Songteller
Sincero, Jen…Badass Habits
Winston Wolkoff, Stephanie…Melania and Me
MYSTERY
Brown, Rita Mae…Furmidable Foes
Horowitz, Anthony…Moonflower Murders
CD AUDIO
Evanovich, Janet…Fortune and Glory #27
Obama, Barack…A Promised Land
Sedaris, David…The Best of Me
CHILDREN’S BOOKS
EASY
Boldt, Mike…Find Fergus
Tabor, Corey R….Fox Versus Winter
BOARD BOOKS
Henkes, Kevin…Winter is Here
Miller, Sharee…Don’t Touch My Hair
PICTURE BOOKS
Blabey, Aaron…Pig the Slob
Dewdney, Anna…Llama Llama Loose Tooth Drama
John. Jory…The Couch Potato
Jung, Sarah…When Father Comes Home
JUNIOR FICTION
Cowell, Cressida…Knock Three Times
Cowell, Cressida…Never and Forever
Grabenstein, Chris…The Smartest Kid in the Universe
Patterson, James…Curse of the Mystery Mutt
Patterson, James…Dog Diaries
Patterson, James…Double-Dog Dare
Patterson, James…Happy Howlidays
Patterson, James…Mission Impawsible
Riordan, Rick…Camp Jupiter Classified
JUNIOR NON-FICTION
Bridges, Ruby…This is Your Time
GRAPHIC NOVELS
Blabey, , Aaron…The Bad Guys in the One?!
Peirce, Lincoln…Max and the Midnight 2
Pilkey, Dave…Cat and the Comic Club
YOUNG ADULT
DeLeon, Jennifer…Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From
Drews, C.G….The Boy Who Steals Houses
Meyer, Marissa…Instant Karma
Rowling J.K.…The Ickabog.
Tahir, Sebaa…A Sky Beyond the Storm
Wein, Elizabeth…The Enigma Game.
LOTTERY RAFFLE
Come see us on Saturday, November 28 from 1-5 pm, in front of the Library at 210 East Independence Street in Shamokin and take a chance to win $300 worth of scratch-off tickets. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.
And while you’re there . . . consider purchasing a “light bulb” for the Library’s Christmas tree. With a donation of $5, you can memorialize or honor a loved one. Each donation will be displayed in the front window of the Library during the holiday season. It’s a great way to honor friends and relatives while supporting our Library!
CHANGE IN SERVICE
Due to the recent increase in Covid-19 cases, the Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library will return to curbside service beginning Monday, November 30, 2020. Patrons may request books or DVD’s by telephone, or through the Library Website and pick them up at the front door between the hours of 10-5, Monday through Friday. Parents may call the Library at (570) 648-3202 to make an appointment for their children to download homework. Retrieving school assignments will be limited to 30 minutes. All other computer services are suspended.
Harry Potter “Find the Horcrux” Holiday Contest!!
HEY KIDS!!!
Who doesn’t LOVE Harry Potter!!!
Visit the Library to see our amazing Harry Potter themed holiday tree and enter the “Find the Horcrux” Contest, and look for a Golden Snitch (hint . . . they’re yummy)!
A heartfelt “THANK YOU” to Lisa Eccker from The Springfield for sharing her Harry Potter themed tree and awesome display and for devising the Horcrux Hunt! We love you Lisa!!!!
Hurry!
A winner will be drawn on Friday afternoon December 18, 2020. Good Luck!!
WiFi Hotspots
As of Monday, November 23, all hotspots are loaned. All are due back on December 17. Feel free to place a hold for the next loan cycle.
