Library News for the Week of May 26

Adult Board Game Night
The library is hosting a board game night for adults on Saturday, June 28 from 1:00 – 2:30. 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, including Scrabble, Scattergories, UNO, chess, and Pictionary. Participants are welcome to bring their own games as well. Please register by calling the Reference Desk at 570-454-2961.

Memorial Books
Almost the only bridge book you’ll ever need, in memory of Michael Barbuti, from Barry & Patty Veet.

Dad-isms, in memory of Michael Barbuti, from Pat & Jerry Matteo.

Dinner at Hol’s, in memory of Mrs. Carmella Barletta, from Barbara Christina.

The lion, in memory of Mary Ann Bellitts, from Northeast PT Associates.

Collectible Lionel classics, in memory of Thomas Burns, from The Board & Staff of the Hazleton Area Public Library.

Fodor’s essential Scandinavia, in memory of Robert “Bobby” Christina, from Esther Mauro.

Exploring American Jewish history through 50 historic treasures, in memory of Martin D. Cohn, from Antoinette & Harold Refowich.

A year with Martin Buber, in memory of Martin D. Cohn, from The Board & Staff of the Hazleton Area Public Library.

But first, coffee, in memory of Gene Dougherty, from The Board & Staff of the Hazleton Area Public Library.

Spend with pennies everyday comfort, in memory of Shirley (Kolb) Gaydos, from APCI Federal Credit Union.

Identifying trees of the east, in memory of Joanne Getz, from Martin Karchner Family.

Rail-trails Pennsylvania, in memory of Andrew John Grega, from Patty & Barry Veet.

The aging revolution, in memory of Nancy Kendall, from Janet, Harry & Dennis Beam.

The book of Saints, in memory of Barbara Lazur, from Diane & Joseph Cortese.

Corvette 70, 1953-2023, in memory of Robert Letcher, Sr., from Richard, Harriet, Brian, Kelly, Tim & April.

Off the beaten path:  Pennsylvania, in memory of Mary Ann Lorenzi, from Sue, Mary Ann, Rosalie & Suzie.

Nursing school bound, in memory of Victoria Mahoski, from The Flaim Family.

Mastering the art of entertaining, in memory of Margaret Rose Matteo, from Joseph Yatko & Debbie Kobialka.

Marcella’s Italian kitchen, in memory of Patricia Melito, from The Ellucian HRIS Team.

Cars of the 1960s, in memory of Aly Olhanoski, from Richard & Donna Olhanoski.

Calculus, in memory of Gerard Pierotti, from Patty & Barry Veet.

Mozart in motion, in memory of Cecilia Szeliga, from Mimi Keba & Family.

Beauty, hair, style, in memory of Francine Wisniewski, from The Demsko Family.

Honor Books
The triumph of life, in honor of Martin D. Cohn (Birthday), from The Board & Staff of the Hazleton Area Public Library.

The 6% club, in honor of Mr. & Mrs. Sam Lesante (Anniversary), from Michele Sotack.