This book club meets at our flagship Hughes branch on the second Wednesday of every month at 1:00 pm. Members attend in-person in our 1st-floor Board Room. This month’s selection of the BookTalk Book Club is Change of Heart, by Jodi Picoult. You can click on the title to go to its library catalog entry and place a hold on
Teens Cook: Spring Rolls (grades 6-12) Wednesday, April 8, 5:30-6:30pm. Whip up some delicious dipping sauces for the spring rolls you wrap. Mix and match flavors to see what you like best. Registration begins March 16. Call Youth Services at 570-421-0800 x 305.
Ages 3-5. Join us for fun as you create a variety of spring crafts. Some paint involved so dress accordingly. Plus, enjoy a special visit from our therapy dogs! Hughes. Registration begins Mon, Mar 23. 570-421-0800 x305.
New to computers—or feeling out of practice? Build confidence with the essential skills you need to navigate today’s digital world. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to use a computer, browse the internet, and get familiar with basic computer and internet tasks. Perfect for true beginners or anyone wanting a friendly refresher. Laptops and mice are provided for practice.
Our Smithfields Library Branch’s Omnivorous Readers Book Club (ORB) provides a unique and fun book club experience. Rather than everyone reading the same book, each member chooses your OWN selection related to the month’s theme (which is chosen by the previous meeting’s attending members)! Sharing what we all read is an excellent way to find out about books you may
Your lifesaving donation is needed now! Join us at Hughes Library for an American Red Cross blood drive, accepting Whole Blood and Power Red donations. Harsh winter storms in late January have resulted in urgent need for blood. Your donation can help patients facing cancer, trauma, surgery, and chronic illnesses. Registration is strongly recommended—call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit redcross.org/rapidpass.
Join a friendly, come-as-you-are gathering of fellow makers where you can bring your current project, chat, share ideas, and enjoy a relaxed creative atmosphere. This is a social meet-up, not a class, but you may find others who practice the same craft and are happy to lend an ear, offer a hand, or swap tips. All crafts are welcome—just bring
Watch fly-tying demonstrations and try your hand at this traditional craft with John from Brodhead Chapter of Trout Unlimited! Drop by the Hughes Library lobby most Mondays, 1:00-4:00pm to admire both classic and unique examples of fly tying patterns, learn techniques, and practice tying. All flies created will be donated to VALOR to support veterans with fly fishing. No experience or registration required.
In recognition of National Stress Awareness Month, this booth offers a space to explore everyday approaches to managing stress and building balance. A PA Department of Health representative will be available to discuss topics such as creating calming routines or noticing stress triggers. Everyone is welcome to attend. Drop in anytime—no appointment or registration needed.
Join us for Color Yourself Calm, a relaxing, self-guided coloring session for adults of all abilities. All materials are provided—including colored pencils, crayons, markers, and a variety of coloring sheets—though you’re welcome to bring your own if you prefer. Drop in anytime during the session and stay for as long as you like. Settle in for peaceful solitude or connect with others in
Drop in for a relaxed junk journaling and collage social. Create a junk journal–style bookmark or bring your own journal to add pages and decorations while chatting with fellow crafters. This is a self-guided gathering, not a class. Supplies will be available to share, including glue sticks, torn book pages, washi tape, colored pencils, markers, magazine cutouts, scrapbook paper pieces,
Uncover your family’s story using powerful research tools—all free through the library. This class introduces resources such as Ancestry Library Edition, Newspapers.com Library Edition, and additional digital archives. Learn which tools you can access from home, which are available only in the library, and how to begin or advance your genealogy research with confidence. Basic computer or smartphone/tablet skills recommended.
April’s Theme: Queer Earth: Stories Rooted in Land, Water, and Survival. Celebrate Earth Day with a book that explores the connection between queer lives and the natural world. Choose a book by an LGBTQ+ author, featuring LGBTQ+ characters, or exploring LGBTQ+ themes that engages with landscapes, ecosystems, climate change, or humanity’s relationship with the planet. A choose-your-own-read adult book club
Grades K-5. A variety of science activities. Hughes. Registration begins Mon, Mar 30. 570-421-0800 x305.
In Bluesography, Son Lewis presents a solo acoustic performance tracing the development of blues from its earliest roots to modern styles. Through music, narration, and audience dialogue, he explores how the blues helped shape many forms of American popular music—including jazz, country, rock & roll, and more. Light refreshments will be available for a small charge, and donations are gratefully
