Informative Bingo with Ebert Insurance
The library will be hosting an informative bingo program on Thursday, May 9th from 3pm to 4pm in the Community Room. This program is in partnership with Ebert Insurance. All adults are welcome; participants will learn about Medicare A and B during a relaxing game of bingo! Please note that this program is not related to the library’s monthly bingo events. Registrations can be made in person, by phone (570-454-2961) or online using the link below. Please enter through the Green St. entrance.
To register: https://forms.gle/bLLzgp3sygWfWcU89
Alzheimer's Disease and Brain Health
The library will be hosting a guest speaker from the Alzheimer's Association on Saturday, June 1st at 1pm. This program is free and all adults are welcome, whether you have a loved one who suffers from Alzheimer's Disease or you are simply curious about this disease and what you can do to reduce your risk. Participants will learn the basics of Alzheimer's Disease, what services and treatments are available, and how they can take action. The program will take place in the library's Community Room, which is accessible through the Green St. entrance. Registrations are required and may be made in person, by phone (570-454-2961), or by using the link below.
To register: https://forms.gle/eCfEDrcyY5TS53ff8
Flipping the Script on Negative Thinking (Rescheduled)
Are you tired of all the negativity in your news feed? What if you could "flip" those negative thoughts and get a new outlook on life? The library invites you to join Karen Holcomb, L.S.W. for a discussion on how to process negative thoughts in order to live a happier, healthier life. The program will take place at 1pm on Saturday, June 15th and all adult patrons are welcome to attend. This program will take place in the library's Community Room, which is accessible through the Green St entrance. Registrations may be made in person, by phone (570-454-2961), or online using the form below.
To register: https://forms.gle/zWwfgkH5DQdPAToz7
April Story Nights
This program takes place Wednesdays in April, except for April 3rd, from 6-6:30pm. Come on over to the library’s Children’s Department and join Miss Mary as she reads some of our favorite picture books. This program is open to children of all ages, and registration is not required.
April Family Storytime
Spring is here, and so is Family Storytime! The program will begin on Wednesday, March 20th, from 10 am to 11 am and meet for five consecutive Wednesdays, ending on April 24th. This program is open to kids ages 2 to 5 and their parents and caregivers. Registration is required each week. Call the Children's Department at 570-454-2961 to reserve your spot.
Homeschool Hour: Money Matters
On Monday, April 22nd from 1-2pm, learn about savings, budgeting, and opening a bank account at our Money Matters Program. We will present this program in varied formats for different age groups. This program is intended for homeschool families with children of all ages.If you’d like to attend, please call the library at 570-454-2961 to register
April Teen Advisory Board Meeting
The next TAB meeting will be on Monday, April 29th from 6 -7 pm. Our teens will be helping to design, advertise, and run a special program at the library in May. Active participation in this program will qualify for volunteer hours. To join, teens must be ages 14 – 18 and currently enrolled in high school. For any questions, please call the library at 570-454-2961.
May- Storytime in the Park
Join the Hazleton Area Public Library for a special storytime at Community Park at 37 Pecora Blvd, Hazleton, PA 18202. This program will be geared towards kids ages 2 to 5 but is open to anyone. A parent or adult caregiver must accompany all children. Storytime will meet on Thursdays in May, rain or shine, from 1 to 1:45 pm. No registration is required.
May STEAM - Building Challenge
Kids in grades 4 to 8 are invited to participate in a STEAM program on Monday, May 13th, from 6 to 7 pm, where they will focus on a building challenge. Kids will be given the chance to create a free-standing arch using take-out containers. Registration is required and begins on May 6th. Please call the Children's Department to reserve your spot at 570-454-2961.
May LEGO Night
On Tuesday, May 14 (6-7pm), we invite students in grades 1st-5th to join us as we attempt a building challenge. After the challenge, the kids will have time to build whatever they wish. The library provides the LEGOS, and all creations stay here. Registration is required and begins on May 6th. Please call the Children's Department at 570-454-2961 to register.
Star Wars STEM
On Saturday, May 18th from 1-3pm, we’ll be having a fun Star Wars afternoon filled with different STEM activities. Join us for Sphero pod races, Ozobot droid coding, paper circuit lightsaber drawings, and an Ewok scavenger hunt! You’ll also have a chance to get your picture taken with some Star Wars characters, so make sure to have your camera ready. This ia an all ages family program, and registration is not required.
Smokey Bear Reading Challenge
Want to help us celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday with a reading challenge? Visit the Children’s Department or one of our branch libraries to register. Children who complete the challenge will receive a certificate. This program is geared towards children ages 4-10, but it’s open to all ages. The challenge runs until November 28, 2024.