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570.454.2961
55 N Church St, Hazleton, PA 18201

570.454.2961
55 N Church St, Hazleton, PA 18201

 

Book Signing - "Work, Fight, or Play Ball" 

Join William Ecenbarger (author of "Kids for Cash") for a discussion on his latest book, "Work, Fight or Play Ball", a true story of how some of baseball's biggest stars avoided service in World War I by playing for shipyards and steel mill teams. This event will take place on Saturday, April 6th at 1pm in the library's Community Room, which is accessible from the Green St. entrance. All ages are welcome, and attendees will have an opportunity to purchase a signed copy of the book. Please register using the link below. 

To register: https://forms.gle/SKerJXAmQvevgBoF8

 

Flipping the Script on Negative Thinking 

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 from 1pm to 2pm 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 using the form below. 

To register: https://forms.gle/pw1sdGFFj874R1WT9

 

March Story Nights
This program takes place every Wednesday in March 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. 

 

March Teen Advisory Board Meeting
The next TAB meeting will be on Monday, March 18th 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. 

 

Weather Night
Children in grades 1st-5th are invited to join us on Tuesday, March 19th (6-7PM) for fun hands-on activities to learn about weather. Please register by calling the library at 570-454-2961. Registration begins March 11th.

 

Homeschool Hour: City Hall Field Trip
The City Hall Tour has been postponed. The new date is TBD.

 

Homeschool Hour: Weaving 
On Thursday, March 21st from 1-2pm, join us for an afternoon of weaving! We’ll have a paper weaving craft for younger children while the older kids can weave a yarn flower using a fork. 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 STEAM - Geology Candy Core Experiment
The library will be holding a STEAM program with a sweet twist. Kids in grades 4 to 8 will learn about geology and the earth's layers using various candy bars. The program will run on Monday, April 8th, from 6 to 7 pm. Registration is required. Please call the Children's Department starting on April 1st at 570-454-2961 to reserve your spot. 

 

April LEGO Night 
On Tuesday,  April 9th (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 April 1st. Please call the Children's Department at 570-454-2961 to register. 

 

Learning to Read
Do you want to help your child learn how to read? Come to the Hazleton Area Public Library to attend a special presentation from a local reading tutor on Saturday, April 13th from 10-11am. This program is designed for adults who are helping beginner readers, or readers who are struggling to read at their grade level. You’ll learn the basics of teaching a child to read, how to identify potential issues, and be given resources you can use to make learning easier. Please register by calling the library at 570-454-2961. Registration begins April 1st.