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Teens

Teen Reading Lounge Comes to LCLS

Teens, you are invited to READ, DISCUSS, and CREATE at libraries around Lackawanna County. You will be provided with our own copy of each book. Yes we will discuss the chosen books, but this is more than a book discussion. Get your creative juices flowing with special projects based on the books you read.

Albright (Grades 7-12)
April 8th – Coraline by Neil Gaimen
April 22nd – Maximum Ride by James Patterson
May 6th – Maximum Ride by James Patterson
May 20th – Wrap Up Party
6-7:30 PM

Carbondale (Grades 6-12)
April 16th – The Prisoner of Cell 25 by Richard Paul Evans
May 7th – Legend by Marie Lu
May 14th – Legend by Marie Lu
May 28th – The Maze Runner by James Dashner
Wrap Up To Be Announced
6:30-7:45 PM

Valley (Grades 7-12)
April 12th – Will begin discussion of The Raft. Will try constructing boats to race down “rain gutters”
April 26th –  Will finish up with The Raft and vote on the next books we will share.
May 10th – Ending Party

The Pennsylvania Teen Reading Lounge is a Pennsylvania Humanities Council program run by libraries around Pennsylvania.  It’s a chance for you to talk about literature and the humanities in a relaxing environment.

The program is supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities and by federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds administered by the Office of the Commonwealth Libraries.

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Kids

eBooks: Not Just for Adults

Did you know we have eBooks for kids?

OverDrive
Our collection is mostly chapter books (Children’s Fiction), with a small collection of picture books (Children’s Fiction) and nonfiction titles to explore. From classics like “Heidi” by Johanna Spyri and “Because of Winn Dixie” by Kate DiCamillo to newer titles like “Big Nate: Game On” by Lincoln Pierce and the “Ivy and Bean” series by Annie Barrows there is something for everyone.

Overdrive can be accessed from Explore Resources under Find, and on the homepage Download.

Bookflix
Children can watch a story, and learn more with a nonfiction book. All you need is the internet. A video storybook from Weston Woods is paired with a related nonfiction eBook from Scholastic.

Bookflix can be accessed through Explore eResources under Find.

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Kids

PA One Book, Every Young Child

Pennsylvania’s One Book, Every Young Child is a statewide initiative to promote the importance of early literacy, and encourage adults to engage children in talking about the book. For more information about the program visit their website @ www.paonebook.org

This years selection “Stripes of All Types” written and illustrated by Susan Stockdale features animals from around the world, and explores how these animals benefit from their stripes.

Many libraries will be having programs featuring “Stripes of All Types.”

Please call ahead, some libraries require registration.*

  • Lackawanna County Children’s Library (570-348-3000 ext.3015)
  • Abington Community Library (570-587-3440)
    Stripes of All Types
    Thursday / April 10th / 4-5 PM
    An interactive storytime featuring “Stripes of All Types.” For Children.
  • Carbondale Public Library (570-282-4281)
    • Family Fun Night: Stripes of All Types
      Monday / May 12th / 6:30 PM
      Listen to the book “Stripes of All Types” by Susan Stockdale, the 2014 PA One Book Every Young Child. After we read the story children can participate in several hands-on activity stations.
    • “Stripes of All Types” will also be featured at our weekly Toddler Freeplay and Storytime (May 15th @ 11 AM).
  • Nancy Kay Holmes Branch Library
    “Stripes of All Types” will be featured at Family Place on April 23rd @ 11 AM, and Story Time on April 25th @ 10 AM.
  • North Pocono
    “Stripes of All Types” will be featured on April 29th @ 11 AM.

If your library is not listed call to find out if they will be having a program featuring “Stripes of All Types.”

Part of the PA Forward initiative promoting the value of libraries in the 21st Century. Basic Literacy

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Taylor Community Library

Young Adult Game Night

April 22nd 6-8 P.M. in the Community Room of the library. Teens are invited to compete in a Minute to Win it game. Prizes will be awarded and light refreshments will be served.

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Taylor Community Library

Homemade Welsh Cookie Sale

Orders need to be in by April 4th. Cost is $5 per dozen. Call the library at 562-1234 to place an order

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North Pocono Public Library

North Pocono Cultural Society Presents Musician Peter McCory

Saturday, May 3 at 3 PM, the North Pocono Public Library along with the North Pocono Cultural Society is presenting musician Peter McCory at 3 PM in our Community Room.  He is a one-man band that will entertain kids and their families.

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North Pocono Public Library

North Pocono Hosting 2nd Annual Wine & Cheese Gathering

The North Pocono Public Library will be having our second annual Wine and Cheese Gathering on Friday, June 6 at 6-8 PM in the Community Room.  There will be live music, wine from Wood Winery and cheese from Calkins Creamery.  Tickets will be on sale soon and they will also be available at the door.

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Nancy K. Holmes Branch Library

Nancy Kay Holmes Memorial Fund

Nancy Kay Holmes – career educator, community activist, avid library user and lifelong Green Ridge resident passed away in November of 2009. To honor her life, her family established “The Nancy Kay Holmes Memorial Fund” for the purpose of sustaining the Green Ridge Branch Library. Proceeds from the memorial fund are to be used for repairs and upkeep of the branch. In 2010, in recognition of the great generosity of the Holmes family, the Board of Trustees of the Scranton Public Library re-dedicated the Green Ridge Branch as the “Nancy Kay Holmes Branch.”

Sad news has been received of the death of Betsy Bartholomew, Nancy Kay’s daughter. The family has requested donations be made in her name to the Nancy Kay Holmes Memorial Fund. To make a  tax-deductible contribution, checks may be sent to the Scranton Public Library, 500 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509, with a notation of NKH Memorial Fund. Credit card donations may be made by calling Ann or Laura at 570-348-3013.

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Nancy K. Holmes Branch Library

Bookworm Buddies

Miss Amber is looking for some kids who love to have fun at the Library! Each Monday at 3:30PM, we will meet upstairs in the Young Adult Room to listen to stories, play games, eat snacks and participate in unique activities! If you’re interested, call Miss Amber at 570-207-0764! Advance Registration is Required.

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Lackawanna County Library System

Paws to Read

Join us this month as we visit with the Tail Waggin’ Tutors!

The Tail Waggin’ Tutors are a group of certified Therapy Dogs who love to hear children read. The goal of this program is to create a relaxed and “dog-friendly” atmosphere, which allows children to practice the skill of reading. Help maintain and improve your child’s reading skills after school!

 

This program will help your child:

– Build Confidence Reading in Front of Peers

– Conquer Fear of Being Judged while Reading Aloud

– Associate Reading with a Pleasant Experience

– Improve Oral Reading Skills

Thursday, April 24th at 6:30PM

This program is for children who are reading independently.

To register, please call 570-558-1670.

“Paws to Read” is affiliated with TDI’s “Children’s Reading to Dogs Program”. Therapy Dogs International, Inc. (TDI) is a volunteer group organized to provide qualified handlers and their therapy dogs for visitation in a variety of settings. We are honored to work with our friends—TDI Chapter 254!