Create a cozy fall decoration using colorful yarn wrapped into a charming pumpkin shape and finished with a cinnamon stick stem. Your finished pumpkin will be a cute, seasonal accent! This simple, guided craft involves wrapping, cutting, folding, and working with scissors and hot glue. Some repetitive tasks and hand dexterity are required. The project will take approximately 45 minutes
Get started with Google Workspace in this beginner-friendly class. Learn the basics of using tools like Google Docs, Google Drive, and Gmail to create, save, organize, and share information online. Basic computer skills recommended. Laptops and mice are provided for practice. You’re welcome to bring your own laptop or tablet if preferred. ● Registration required – space is limited. To
A heartfelt card-making activity in honor of Veterans Day! We’ll provide all the supplies, including patriotic-themed materials and card templates to help get you started. Create a thoughtful card with your own personal message to thank and honor our veterans for their service and sacrifice. For adults, but ages 14+ welcome. This is a self-guided activity, so stop by anytime
No class 10/23
In this one-hour weekend session, Luz will guide you through a visual meditation journey through Tibet and to a Tibetan monastery. Relax, reflect, and reconnect through guided breathing and visualization.Optional, but you’re encouraged to bring a yoga mat or chair cushion, a blanket, and yoga blocks and straps. Please arrive early - no entry after 2pm to reduce interruptions and
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, 1-4pm (see calendar for dates) 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
Join our Chair Yoga sessions in our Hughes downstairs Community Room for a yoga-focused class suitable for all levels. Yogaclasses include breathing exercises, movement exercises, meditation, and more. All movements are adaptable—Luz provides instructions and modifications for different abilities, so you can participate entirely on the chair, partially off, or fully off the chair if comfortable. Please bring water, a
With Healthy Lung Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month occurring together, this booth offers a chance to explore two vital areas of long-term health—breathing well and staying aware of breast health. A PA Department of Health representative will be available to discuss topics such as reducing risks, recognizing symptoms, or understanding screening recommendations. Visitors are encouraged to stop by our
Unwind, stretch your brain, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of word-friendly fun! Come solo, invite a friend, or meet someone new—everyone is welcome. Try our selection of Scrabble, Bananagrams, and other word-themed games, or bring your own favorites. And whether you prefer a quieter puzzle moment or simply don’t want to play a board game solo, we’ll have plenty of
Join us for Color Yourself Calm in our Hughes upstairs Pullen Room, 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
Join us for a relaxed evening of tabletop fun! Meet new people, play your favorite games, or discover something new from our collection. Drop in anytime between 4PM–7:45PM. Open to all—intended for adults, but ages 14+ are welcome. No experience needed. (Usually held on fourth Wednesday evenings unless otherwise noted.) This event is held in our Hughes upstairs Eisemann Room.
Our monthly meet up! Bring your own journal, scrapbook, collage, or other paper craft project and enjoy an afternoon of creativity in good company! This self-guided social is a chance to craft alongside others, share ideas, and work at your own pace. Shared supplies and tools will be available, including paper scraps, book pages, magazine cutouts, washi tape, glue, scissors,
Create a spooky-cute Halloween garland using fabric scraps, cotton stuffing, and twine. Each participant will have enough materials to make a garland of six fabric ghosts, complete with tiny eyes and a string to hang them! This simple, guided craft involves gathering, tying, cutting, and some fine motor dexterity. The project takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, with the
Learn the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint in this beginner-friendly class. Discover how to create a simple presentation, add and format text and images, and save your work. No previous PowerPoint experience is needed. Laptops and mice are provided for practice. ● Registration required – space is limited. To register, call 570-421-0800 ext. 317 or visit the Hughes Library Reference Desk.
Join our Chair Cardio sessions for a heart-pumping, full-body movement class open to all levels. Each week features different exercises and movement styles—mixing it up between boxing, tai chi, balletone, strength/balance work and more. It will get your blood flowing and make you break a sweat, even from the chair! All movements are adaptable—Luz demonstrates modifications for different abilities, so
