Library News for the Week of November 4

Adult LEGO Program
The library will be hosting an adult LEGO program on Saturday, November 16 at 1:00. Attendees will complete a building challenge followed by free time to build whatever they want. All LEGO's will be supplied and must remain at the library. It is free to attend and it will take place in the library's Community Room, which is accessible through the Green Street entrance. Please register via the calendar tab on this website.

Adult Board Game Night
The library will be hosting a board game night for adults on Tuesday, November 19 at 6:00. This event is free to attend and it will take place in the Community Room, which is accessible through the Green Street entrance. We will provide the games, including chess, Scrabble, Scattergories, UNO, and more, but participants are welcome to bring their own games as well. Please register by calling the library’s Reference Department at 570-454-2961 or by visiting the library’s Facebook page or the calendar tab on this website.

80’s Party
To celebrate the Luzerne County Library System's 40th anniversary (1984), the library will be hosting an 80's themed party for all ages on Wednesday, November 20 from 5:30 - 7:00. There will be games, trivia, button-making, refreshments, music, and more! It will take place in the Community Room and no registration is required. Participants are encouraged to dress and style their hair in 80's fashion for a chance to win prizes. We hope to see you there!

Fall Family Storytime
Children of all ages, along with their parents or caregivers, can join in fun stories and songs every Wednesday from 1:00 - 2:00. The program will run from October 2 to November 20 and will be held in the Children’s Department. Registration is not required.

Local Author Meet and Greet
The Hazleton Library is excited to announce a book reading and signing by local author Lori Floyd with her debut children’s book, The Adventures of the Explorers’ Club in New York City. Follow two best friends as they share their love for photography and explore the Big Apple. What adventures will they discover? The program will be held on Monday, November 18, from 6:00 - 7:00. The program is free to the public, and copies of the book will be sold for $16. Registration is required. Please sign up with the Youth Services Department at 570-454-2961 beginning Monday, November 11.

Homeschool Hour: Q & A with a Registered Nurse
Homeschool Hour will be held on Tuesday, November 12 from 1:00 – 2:00. This program will focus on health and wellness, featuring demonstrations by a registered nurse. Children and their families will learn about careers in the medical field, simple first aid tips, and have the chance to listen to their heartbeat. Registration is required and begins on Tuesday, November 5. Please call the Youth Services Department at 570-454-2961 to sign up. 

November LEGO Night
Calling all young builders! Join us on Tuesday, November 12 from 6:00 - 7:00 for a night of LEGO-tastic fun. Grade schoolers from 1 - 5 will attempt our building challenge, and then go wild creating whatever their hearts desire! We supply the LEGO’s, you supply the imagination. Don’t forget to register by contacting the library’s Youth Services Department at 570-454-2961, starting Monday, November 4.