Library News for the Week of February 23

Telescope Available for Checkout
Thanks to the generosity of the Greater Hazleton Area Astronomical Society, the library now has an Orion StarBlast 4.5 telescope available for checkout. Patrons may borrow the telescope for one week by asking at the Reference Desk. It can only be checked out on an adult’s library card. Borrowers will also receive an instruction manual, red light flashlight, and various stargazing maps and guides.

Board Game Night
The library is hosting a board game night for adults on Tuesday, March 17 from 6:00 – 7:30. It will take place in the library's Community Room (Green Street entrance) and it is free for all adults to attend. We will provide plenty of classic games, as well as several new ones! Participants are welcome to bring their own games as well. Please register by calling the Reference Staff at 570-454-2961, ext. 2.

Local Author Fair
The Hazleton Area Public Library is hosting a local author fair on Saturday, April 18 from 12:00 - 2:00 in the Reference Department. It is free for all ages to attend. Both adult and children's authors from around the Northeast Pennsylvania area will be present to sell and sign copies of their newest releases, as well as answer questions from attendees. Light refreshments will be provided. Please register in advance by calling the Reference Staff at 570-454-2961.

Getting Unstuck with Karen Holcomb, LSW (Rescheduled)
On Saturday, May 30 from 1:00 - 2:00, the library invites you to join licensed therapist Karen Holcomb for an informative discussion on how social media can help and harm our mental health, and how we can maintain optimal physical and mental well-being. It is free for all adults to attend and it will take place in the library’s Community Room, which is accessible from the side entrance on Green Street. Please register in advance by calling the Reference Staff at 570-454-2961.  

Bilingual Storytime
The Hazleton Library will host a bilingual storytime on Saturday, February 28 from 1:00 - 2:00, where we will tell stories in both English and Spanish, as well as participate in songs, dances, and a fun craft. This program will be geared towards children ages 3 - 5, but all ages are welcome. Registration is required and begins on Monday, February 16. Please call the Youth Services Department at 570-454-2961 to sign up.