We had quite the packed house for Book Bingo yesterday evening! Whether you’re a frequent visitor or you’re checking out the library for the very first time, you’re welcome to join us for Book Bingo later this month on Thursday, April 18 at 6 PM for bingo, books, and a pleasant evening that family and friends can all enjoy together.

This coming Tuesday (4/9) at 6 PM Bloomsburg Children’s Museum will be visiting us for the first of two STEM programs scheduled for this month. At next week’s program we’ll be learning all about the phases of the moon, crater formation, and then concocting some glow in the dark puffy paint to wrap up the lesson!

To sign up for this free and educational event that’s designed with ages 6-13 in mind, you can visit us at the library or contact us at 570-648-3202 or shamokincoallibrary@gmail.com. Since making the puffy paint could possibly get a little messy, we recommend wearing old clothing just in case!

Don’t forget that Mahjong for Beginners is held every Wednesday at the library from 1-3 PM and is a great opportunity for adults to learn something new while also meeting people from all over the community!

Please join us next week at Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library for our annual Open House as we celebrate National Library Week! The theme for National Library Week 2024 is “Ready, Set, Library!” and this truly hits home just how important the role played by libraries still remains even in our increasingly fast paced world and lives.

Whether you’re a regular patron or have never been inside our wonderful library, mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 9 anytime from 4:00-6:30 PM as we invite you all to join us in celebrating Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library and all libraries during National Library Week!

A variety of sweet treats as well as beverages will be available throughout the event!

Just a reminder that Book Bingo will be held tomorrow evening (4/2) 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!

As winter finishes melting away and spring comes into bloom more so each day, focusing on the harmony between body and mind can be a great way to ensure a happy and healthy sunny season lies ahead!

Healing Chair Yoga with instructor KymBre Shingara is set to continue at the library with spring sessions scheduled through April. Classes will be held on Monday afternoons from 4:15-5:15 PM at a cost of $10 per class. All adults and abilities welcome!

Please join us at Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library for our annual Open House as we celebrate National Library Week! The theme for National Library Week 2024 is “Ready, Set, Library!” and this truly hits home just how important the role played by libraries still remains even in our increasingly fast paced world and lives.

Whether you’re a regular patron or have never been inside our wonderful library, mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 9 anytime from 4:00-6:30 PM as we invite you all to join us in celebrating Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library and all libraries during National Library Week!

A variety of sweet treats as well as beverages will be available throughout the event!

Keep up to date with everything happening at your local library this April! Printed calendars are readily available each month at the front desk along with handouts that include additional information about upcoming programs and events.

Be sure that if it’s a Bloomsburg STEM program, children’s craft, chair yoga, or Mahjong that you call or email ahead of time to sign up!

Don’t forget that Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library will be closed tomorrow (3/29) in observance of Good Friday. We will be open regular hours this Saturday and Monday.

Preschool Storytime & Movement will NOT be held next week (4/1) and will pick back up on Monday, April 8 at 10 AM!

Thank you to everyone who participated in and helped sponsor the recent Soup Wars fundraiser held at Wayside Inn Sports Bar to benefit Shamokin-Coal Township Public Library!

For soups, Bernie Rumberger came in both first and second place with Ernie Salomone placing third. Soup judges included Senator Lynda Culver, Former Shamokin Mayor John Brown, City Councilwoman Barbara Moyer, Northumberland County Commissioner Joe Klebon, and Library Board Vice President Pam Rhodes.

In the group category, East End Hose & Fire Company placed first and Rescue Fire Co was runner up.

For soupies, coming in first place was Ernie Salamone, Billy Kramer in second, and Stephen “Chico” Bradley in third while also serving as MC. Soupie judges included Congressman Dan Meuser, Dave Shinski, Jamie Wisloski, Jimmy Madden, Brian Jerimiah, and Sam Ryan.

Thank you and credit to Coal Region Discontent for many of these pictures!