Create a vintage-style bookmark using book pages, decorative paper, and black ink stamps. Add an optional ribbon or twine tassel to create a handmade item that’s the perfect companion for your next book. As with all Low-Pressure Adult Crafts, the focus is on creativity and fun—not perfection. All supplies will be provided. For adults, ages 18+ only. Registration required. Call
» Read moreJoin 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 4–8 PM. Open to all—intended for adults, but ages 14+ are welcome. No experience needed. (Usually held on fourth Wednesday evenings unless otherwise noted.)
» Read moreDiscover the joy of Chair Zumba®, a seated adaptation of the popular Zumba® dance fitness program. Enjoy an upper body workout perfect for all fitness levels, plus it’s low impact! Don’t worry – you’ll still break a sweat! Adaptable for wheelchair users and most fitness abilities. Now happening monthly. Registration requested; walk-ins are welcome. Call 570-421-0800 ext. 317.
» Read moreEnjoy an evening of genre-spanning music with Daphne Parker Powell! Raised on Appalachian Old Time and traditional folk music, Powell brings a unique Americana sound shaped by folk, country, vocal jazz, indie rock, and cinematic pop influences. Her powerful, original songs blend heartfelt storytelling with rich melodies, creating a performance that is both deeply rooted and refreshingly modern. A songwriter,
» Read moreAugust’s theme is Every Body, Every Story (Disability Rep + LGBTQIA+). Choose a book that explores the intersection of disability and LGBTQIA+ identities, be it fiction or non-fiction. Kaleidoscope is a choose-your-own-read adult book club on third Thursdays celebrating LGBTQ+ authors, characters, and stories with a new theme each month. Choose any title that fits the theme, whether from our
» Read moreA special evening event! Enjoy Jurassic Park, the groundbreaking science fiction adventure directed by Steven Spielberg. On a remote island, a group of experts is invited to tour a revolutionary dinosaur theme park created through genetic engineering—until a power failure allows the prehistoric creatures to roam free. Winner of three Academy Awards, including Best Visual Effects, the film stars Richard
» Read moreIn this one-hour weekend session at our Hughes Branch, Luz will guide you through a visual meditation journey inspired by the beauty and serenity of El Yunque rainforest in Puerto Rico. 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
» Read moreEnjoy a beginner’s watercolor class with Penn State Master Gardener Marion Barnes. Learn the basics of watercolor painting and the opportunity to do a painting of a Pennsylvania native plant. Weather permitting, this workshop will be held on Hughes Library’s patio, adjacent to our Community Room. Please meet us in the Community Room to start. In case of poor weather,
» Read moreBring your own journal, scrapbook, collage, or other paper craft project and enjoy an afternoon of creativity in good company at our Hughes Branch! 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,
» Read moreTake some time to relax with a simple pressed flower lantern craft. We’ll decorate a small glass jar with dried flowers, then seal the design to create a one-of-a-kind small lantern. Once dry, add an LED tea light for a soft, cozy glow. This easy craft is a great way to slow down, get creative, and make something beautiful to
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