Back Mountain Memorial Library

A member of the Luzerne County Library System

96 Huntsville Road

Dallas, PA 18612

HOURS: Mon  -  Thurs:           9:30am - 6:00pm

              Friday:                      9:30am - 5:00pm

              Saturday:                  9:30am - 4:00pm

PH:  570-675-1182             FAX:  570-674-5863
 
Link Button to POWER Library Kids
Click the link above
to access the
Kids Power Library!
Click HERE for
Memorial and Honor
Donation Forms.
Click HERE for
Giving Evergreens
Engraving Forms.
Engraved Bricks
To Purchase: $100
Per Brick
Click HERE for
Book Donation
Guidelines
Link to YA Library Card Community Sponsors List

Click the link for

a list of YA Card
Community Sponsors
Follow Us On:

The Back Mountain

Memorial Library

Curbside Pick Up

 

Until Further Notice, the library will be serving you via Curbside Pick Up during our regular hours.

Please call us at 570-675-1182 to request an item if it is available at our library to insure a more timely pickup.

We would like to thank you for your patience and understanding at this time.

 

1. Patrons may place holds by calling the library within the times listed below at 570-675-1182 and speaking to a staff member, or online. Holds will not be accepted in person.

2. Patrons are limited to 7 items per card holder, and include books, audiobooks, DVDs, etc. Once you receive confirmation that your holds are ready, you have 2 days to pick them up. Patrons must present their library cards for identification at pick up. All patrons must wear face masks when picking up their items.

3. Patrons will be able to pick up holds at the side entrance of the library. Members of the public will not be allowed inside the library building for any reason at this time.

4. Hours for requesting materials and pick up will be:

 

Monday – Thursday ~ 9:30am to 6:00pm

Friday ~ 9:30am - 5:00pm

Saturday ~ 9:30am - 4:00pm

 

5. Materials can be returned to the library in designated bins at the pick up location or in the book drop, with the exception of DVDs and audiobooks, which must be returned in the inside bins at the pick up location.

LIBRARY NEWS AND PROGRAMS

Best Reads Of 2020

 

FICTION

The Sun Sister: Electra’s Story by Lucinda Riley

All Out War by Sean Parnell

The Sisters of Summit Avenue by Lynn Cullen

A Tall History of Sugar by Curdella Forbes

Moral Compass by Danielle Steel

Treason by Stuart Woods

The River Murders by James Patterson

Hunter Killer by Brad Taylor

Hindsight by Iris Johansen

Lost by James Patterson

A Longer Fall by Charlaine Harris

House on Fire by Joseph Finder

Hi Five by Joe Ide

Perfect Little Children by Sophie Hannah

The Museum of Desire by Jonathan Kellerman

Crooked River by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child

Golden in Death by J D Robb

Time’s Convert by Deborah Harkness

When You See Me by Lisa Gardner

Out of the Attic by V C Andrews

Last Day by Luanne Rice

Salt River by Randy Wayne White

Blindside by James Patterson

The Warsaw Protocol by Steve Berry

The Big Lie by James Grippando

Last Girl Standing by Lisa Jackson

Trouble is What I Do by Walter Mosley

The Lost Book of Adana Moreau by Michael Zapata

The American Fiancee by Eric Dupont

Tyll by Daniel Kellerman

 

MYSTERY

Coached to Death by Victoria Laurie

Murder by an Aristocrat by Mignon G Eberhart

Night Train to Murder by Simon Green

Blotto, Twinks and the Great Road Race by Simon Brett

Careless Whiskers by Miranda James

Mortal Music by Ann Parker

Death by Chocolate Frosted Doughnut by Sarah Graves

Coconut Layer Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke

 

SCIENCE FICTION

Resurgence by C J Cherryh

Heart of Black Ice by Terry Goodkind

Small Kingdoms: and Other Stories by Charlaine Harris

Witch’s Oath by Terry Goodkind

Sword of Fire by Katharine Kerr

 

NONFICTION

Cozy White Cottage by Liz Marie Galvan

Living Off the Grid by Gary Collins

Vicksburg: Grant’s Campaign That Broke the Confederacy by Donald L Miller

The Rule by Larry Hite

The History of Philosophy by A C Graying

Ship of Dreams by Gareth Russell

The Trial of Lizzie Borden by Cara Robinson

The Outlaw Ocean by Ian Urbina

Inconspicuous Consumption by Tatiana Schlossberg

The Scientist and the Spy by Mara Hvistendahl

Syria’s Secret Library by Mike Thompson

Hungry Girl Simply 6 by Lisa Lillien

 

BIOGRAPHY

The Contender: The Story of Marlon Brando by William Mann

The Education of an Idealist: A Memoir by Samantha Power

Shadow on the Mountain by Shaker Jeffrey

The Impossible First by Colin Brady

Back Mountain Memorial Library New Books (Updated)

 

Each month, we will post a list of the newest titles that have been added to our collection.

 

For December 2020:

 

Express Loan

How to Raise an Elephant by Alexander McCall Smith

The Awakening by Nora Roberts

Deadly Cross by James Patterson

NYPD Red 6 by James Patterson

Hush-Hush by Stuart Woods

 

Fiction

How to Raise an Elephant by Alexander McCall Smith

The Awakening by Nora Roberts

Deadly Cross by James Patterson

Dark Tides by Philippa Gregory

War Lord by Bernard Cornwell

Perestroika in Paris by Jane Smiley

Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam

Fox Crossing by Melinda Metz

Fool Me Twice by Jeff Lindsay

Eddie’s Boy by Thomas Perry

Lazarus by Lars Kepler

NYPD Red 6 by James Patterson

Hush-Hush by Stuart Woods

Layla by Colleen Hoover

 

Mystery

Meet Isabel Puddles by M V Byrne

Beyond Beyond by Joseph Heywood

 

Science Fiction

D: A Tale of Two Worlds by Michel Faber

 

Biography

Mengele: Unmasking the Angel of Death by David G Marwell

It’s Never Too Late by Kathie Lee Gifford

The Last Days of John Lennon by James Patterson

No Time Like the Future by Michael J Fox

She Come by It Natural by Sarah Smarsh

 

Nonfiction

Killing Crazy Horse by Bill O’Reilly

Leverage Your Mindset by Ricky Kalmon

Badass Habits by Jen Sincero

Chickens, Gin, and a Maine Friendship by E B White and Edmund Ware Smith

Mediocre: The Dangerous Legacy of White Male America by Ijeoma Oluo

Bag Man by Rachel Maddow

The Parent Compass by Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick

The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2021

Boys and Sex by Peggy Orenstein

What Girls Need by Marisa Porges

Socrates Express by Eric Weiner

Peaceful Heart: The Buddhist Practice of Patience by Dzigar Kongtrul

iPad and iPad Pro for Dummies by Edward C Baig

J K Lasser’s Your Income Tax 2021

What Color is Your Parachute? (2021) by Richard N Bolles

 

BOOKS ON CD

The Return by Nicholas Sparks

War Lord by Bernard Cornwell

Shadows of Foxworth by V C Andrews

The Book of Rosy by Rosayra Cruz

Mrs Lincoln’s Sisters by Jennifer Chiaverini

 

LARGE PRINT

Nonfiction

When My Time Comes by Diane Rehm

 

YOUNG ADULT

The Cousins by Karen M McManus

The Organ Thieves by Chip Jones

This is My America by Kim Johnson

Strongman: The Rise of Five Dictators and the Fall of Democracy by Kenneth C Davis

Anne of Green Gables adapted by Crystal Chan

Deepfake by Sarah Littman

 

SPECIAL DONATIONS

Noble: The Christmas Tree Nobody Wanted by Eric Van Tuyl, Donated by the Author

Giles Hopkins’ First Year at Plymouth by Rebekka Parry, Donated by the Author
Link to Free Library of Philadelphia, Logo

Free Library of Philadelphia

 

Click the picture at left, or link here, to visit the website for the Free Library of Philadelphia. Its programs, resources, services, and eBook and eAudiobook collection are available to the public at no charge to anyone with a card for their library. Once on the website, click on Get a Library Card in the upper right corner of the screen to fill out the online application or print a paper application to mail in.
Text Online Library Card Applications Are Available, Sky, Clouds, Sun, Library Card

Please continue to check the library website and Facebook page for updates, activities, and online library card sign up. If you do not have a library card, you can get one online which will enable you to be able to make use of our Cloud Library, eBooks, and eAudio books. Click here, fill out the form, and submit.

 

Keep in mind our Back Mountain Businesses. Check their websites, Facebook pages, or call to find out how they can help you with their available services.

 

Books can be returned to the library book drop. We look forward to seeing you. Stay healthy and safe!
Link to CloudLibrary, Text CloudLibrary By Bibliotheca Now Available, Sky, Clouds, Book, Tablet

cloudLibrary by Bibliotheca is Here!

 

Our new eBook service is now available! You will need a library card for Luzerne County.



Here’s what you need to get started:

 

1) Download the cloudLibrary app from the App Store on your mobile device or computer. Click here for the direct link to choose your app and get started! Once the app is downloaded, and you have your library card, you can set up an account in the app in a few easy steps!

 

2) First, open the app. The first screen will ask you to select a language. Scroll to your preferred language and tap anywhere on the screen.

 

3) Next you will have to select your Country, State, and County Library System. Scroll to select, and tap on each selection.

For Country ~ United States

For State/Region ~ Pennsylvania

For Library ~ Luzerne County Library System

 

4) Click Next. You will have to accept the user agreement to continue.

 

5) Next, tap on the selection for Library Card ID, type in your library card number, and tap on Login.

 

You have now set up your cloudLibrary account! You can swipe through the introduction screens or tap Skip to continue.

 

Tap on Search at the bottom of your screen to access the available library.

At the top of the Search screen are 3 options: Featured, Favorites, and All.

Featured offers top picks in multiple categories, scroll up to see all options.

Favorites allows you to select your reading preferences. Tap Let’s Go to begin the selection process, then select from the options presented.

All offers all titles available by genre.

 

You can begin downloading your choice immediately by clicking on Checkout, or if the item is not yet available, tap Hold to place the title on hold. If it is available, but you do not want to check it out immediately, you can tap Save For Later.

The Back Mountain Memorial Library is grateful to Senator Lisa Baker, R-20th, Representative Karen Boback, R-117th, and Representative Aaron Kaufer, R-120th for their support of our Keystone Grant project through the Pennsylvania Department of Education. This grant has been awarded for the renovation of our sole meeting room to make it more accessible to patrons and to provide additional space to an increasing number of visitors.

 

Click on the link below to read the full press release from Senator Baker’s office.

Two Luzerne Libraries Receive Grants
Events and Fundraisers
Link to PDF Donation Form, The Giving Evergreens Sculpture

The Giving Evergreen

 

The "Giving Evergreens" is a sculpture, created by Sanford Werfel, of three evergreen trees with pine needle clusters finished in gold, silver, and copper and hand carved stones.

Adding a pine needle cluster, stone, or tree is a lasting and exceptional way to celebrate, honor, or remember someone who has touched your life!

 

Click on the picture at left, or the Support the Library page tab, for a Giving Evergreen Engraving Form.
Art Wall
Display Case
Continuing Programs
Announcement For BookBrowse

BookBrowse

 

Are you looking for a good book, or something similar to one you just finished? Try BookBrowse!

 

BookBrowse is an online magazine for booklovers which includes reviews, previews, “read-alike” suggestions, “beyond the book” articles, author interviews, reading guides, and much more.

 

It seeks out gems from both established writers and first time authors; novels that whisk you to unfamiliar times and places, thrillers that are more than just page-turners, and thought provoking nonfiction that entertains as it informs.

Each month hundreds of thousands of visitors enjoy BookBrowse's extensive free content, and many subscribe to their free newsletters.

 

Click on the BookBrowse tab to start your adventure today!
Link to Renew Checked Out Items, Text Online Renewals

To Renew Items Online:

 
1) Click on the icon or the Online Catalogue tab at left.
 
2) You will be directed to a new page. At the upper right corner there is a My Account link. Click on the link.
3) The site will prompt you for your barcode and password. The barcode number is on your card, the default password for all patrons is "CHANGEME." (Once you have logged in you can set the password to one of your choosing.)
4) Click on the Checkouts tab.
5) Click on the box next to the item you want to renew.
6) Click on the Renew button.
 
(To change your password: in My Account,
click on the Change Pin tab.)
Children’s Room Door Way, Sleeping Beauty Stepmother
Children’s Room Door Way Arch, Sleeping Beauty Prince
 
Please visit the
Children's Room Page
for information about
upcoming events and activities
for children and young adults!
Click on the Friends of the Library's page
for the current Newsletter!

Calendar of Events
Counter