Back Mountain Memorial Library

A member of the Luzerne County Library System

96 Huntsville Road

Dallas, PA 18612

HOURS:

Mon – Thurs:

9:00am - 8:00pm

Friday:

9:00am - 5:00pm

Saturday:

9:00am - 4:00pm

PH:  570-675-1182

FAX:  570-674-5863

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The library will be closed

Thursday, November 28 for Thanksgiving.

 

We will be open our normal hours

Friday, November 29.

LIBRARY NEWS AND PROGRAMS

We are currently accepting Book Donations ONLY.

We truly appreciate your generosity but cannot accept any other items at this time.

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Our annual Christmas Extravaganza Pop Up Shop will be held this November 14 to December 14, 10:00am - 4:00pm, every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Stop by the library’s Community Room to check it out!

You’ll find wreaths, glassware, figurines, vintage décor, decorations and more. Come down to find that perfect item to decorate your home or to gift to someone special!

Closed Thanksgiving. All proceeds benefit the library.

Click here to follow the Pop Up Shop’s Facebook Page.

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Thursday, November 21 ~ 6:30pm

 

We are so excited for the next meeting of this recurring monthly program!

Raise questions about & discuss a chosen topic. All are welcome, no registration required.

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Join us for a fun and exciting day of Designer Bag Bingo Sunday, November 17 at the Dallas High School! (2030 Conyngham Ave, Dallas) Doors open at 11:30am, BINGO starts at 1:00pm.

In addition to the bingo games, we will be holding a basket raffle and everyone will have a chance at winning one of our door prizes. Table reservations can be made for parties of 8 or more! Come in to the library to purchase a ticket and make your reservations.

 

Donations include 3 bingo cards for 20 games; extra cards will be available for purchase at the door. Basket Raffle tickets will be on sale for fifteen for $10; the 50/50 raffle will be six for $5, or fifteen for $10.

We will also have special games! Each special game will have TWO chances to win a purse; special game cards will be sold for $5 per card at the door, or right before the bonus game begins.

Tickets are required for entry for all ages. Presale tickets may be purchased for $30.00 (we can accept cash, check, or credit/debit card). If you are paying by credit or debit card, we can accept your reservations by phone.

Tickets can be purchased at the door for $35.00.

A wide variety of different styles and colors of purses are waiting to be won at this year’s Designer Bag BINGO! Get your tickets now; don't miss out!

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2024 Quilt “Mending Stars” Held By (Left To Right) Karen Shuster And Liz Caputo

One of the many special prizes being raffled at this year’s Designer Bag BINGO will include this lovely quilt, Mending Stars, by Leslie Horoshko!

Raffle tickets will be available at the BINGO; look for the raffle table to purchase your chance to win this quilt or one of the other amazing prizes.

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

 

For October 2024 (Updated):

 

Express Loan

Triangle: A Novel by Danielle Steel

What Does It Feel Like: A Novel by Sophie Kinsella

Gathering Mist by Margaret Mizushima

Killing Time by M C Beaton

A Christmas Duet by Debbie Macomber

The Great Hippopotamus Hotel by Alexander McCall Smith

The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny

On the Hunt by Iris Johansen

 

Fiction

Triangle: A Novel by Danielle Steel

What Does It Feel Like: A Novel by Sophie Kinsella

My Boyfriend by Freida McFadden

The Lightning Bottles by Marissa Stapley

Intermezzo: A Novel by Sally Rooney

The Mighty Red: A Novel by Louise Erdrich

Bringer of Dust by J M Miro

I Dreamed of Falling: A Novel by Julia Dahl

Shock Induction: A Novel by Chuck Palahniuk

The Bog Wife: A Novel by Kay Chronister

Graveyard Shift: A Novella by M L Rio

Society of Lies: A Novel by Lauren Brown

The Sequel by Jean Hanff Korelitz

The Mistletoe Mystery: A Maid Novella by Nita Prose

The Merry Matchmaker by Sheila Roberts

One Big Happy Family by Susan Mallery

No One Will Know: A Novel by Rose Carlyle

The Last Gifts of the Universe: A Novel by Riley August

The Seventh Floor: A Novel by David McCloskey

A Dark and Secret Magic: A Novel by Wallis Kinney

The Last Day at the Wedding: A Novel by Jason Rekulak

The Clinic: A Novel by Cate Quinn

Don’t Be a Stranger by Susan Minot

A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang

The City in Glass by Nghi Vo

A Christmas Duet by Debbie Macomber

Women’s Hotel: A Novel by Daniel M Lavery

The Book of George: A Novel by Kate Greathead

In Too Deep by Lee Child

Dreaming of Autumn Skies by V C Andrews

It Will Only Hurt for a Moment by Delilah S Dawson

House of Glass by Sarah Pekkanen

The Blue Hour: A Novel by Paula Hawkins

The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny

On the Hunt by Iris Johansen

 

Mystery

The Serial Killer Gide to San Francisco by Michelle Chouinard

Gathering Mist by Margaret Mizushima

Killing Time by M C Beaton

The Great Hippopotamus Hotel by Alexander McCall Smith

The Treasure Hunters Club: A Mystery by Tom Ryan

 

Science Fiction

Alliance Unbound: The Hinder Stars II by C J Cherryh

 

Biography

From Here to The Great Unknown: A Memoir by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keogh

 

Nonfiction

The Elements of Marie Curie by Dava Sobel

Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions by John Grisham

 

LARGE PRINT

Fiction

First Frost by Craig Johnson

Death at the Sign of the Rook by Kate Atkinson

Triangle: A Novel by Danielle Steel

The Mighty Red: A Novel by Louise Erdrich

A Christmas Duet by Debbie Macomber

The Forest of Lost Souls by Dean Koontz

An Eye for an Eye by Jeffrey Archer

In Too Deep by Lee Child

Killing Time by M C Beaton

Evergreen Christmas by Janet Dailey

Santa’s Secret by Fern Michaels

 

Nonfiction

His Majesty’s Airship by S C Gwynne

 

YOUNG ADULT

Only for the Holidays by Abiola Bello

Heir by Sabaa Tahir

Twenty-Four Seconds from Now by Jason Reynolds

Sally’s Lament: A Twisted Tale by Mari Mancusi

The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys

With Love, Echo Park by Laura Taylor Namey

Ida, in Love and in Trouble by Veronica Chambers

One Day I’ll Grow Up to Be a Beautiful Woman by Abi Maxwell

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Discover a skilled trade with BlueCareer!

 

BlueCareer is an easy to use resource for patrons interested in information on more than 100 skilled trades. It connects individuals with hundreds of trade schools and provides training resources for those seeking to build their trade knowledge or start a career transition. The platform also supports local employers looking for talent or seeking insights into the labor market.

Want to be in the Skilled Trades? BlueCareer can help, click the icon to get started!

Funded by the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of Commerce through their Luzerne Learns to Work program.

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Check out Kanopy to access their diverse collection of over 30,000 films!

 

Kanopy is a free on demand streaming video platform for libraries that offers films, TV shows, documentaries, and kids’ content. All you need is your library card. Go to the Kanopy page at left for more information on Kanopy and links to get started!

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Check out Creativebug to browse through video classes in drawing, painting, sewing, crocheting, quilting, jewelry making, and more!

 

Creativebug.com has thousands of award winning arts & crafts video classes taught by recognized design experts, crafters, and artists providing ideas and expert guidance for all levels. Go to the Creativebug page at left for more information and links to get started!

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Check out the history of the Back Mountain Memorial Library on our newest page!

Click here or on the Library History page at left to discover the story of the Library; one of almost 80 years of service and generous community support.

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The Library Jigsaw Puzzle Table

 

Stop in to try the Library’s jigsaw puzzle table! There will be a puzzle available in the Reading Room for you to put in a few pieces, or as many as you like. Check it out on your next visit, but be careful, it may be habit forming!

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The Back Mountain Memorial Library

is pleased to present

this commemorative book

of 75 years of our Annual Auction!

 

This book is a unique and beautiful window into a part of the history and the community of the Back Mountain. It features a history of the Back Mountain Memorial Library auction with a collection of pictures of the auction throughout the years, images of clippings from the Dallas Post and Sunday Independent, Auction posters, and Sue Hand’s Auction paintings.

 

You can purchase the commemorative book of “75 Years of Memories” for $10.00 at the library’s front desk.

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Art Wall

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November/December Art Wall

 

Keith Kratz, of the Wyoming Valley, will be displaying his artwork this November and December.

 

Keith has been a part of the Back Mountain community of artists for decades. He presently works as an instructor at LCCC where he teaches illustration, character design, and introduction to digital design. He also creates commissions as a freelance illustrator.

As a child, Keith combined his budding interest in dinosaurs and all things prehistoric with his passion to doodle. Doodling led to teenage art lessons and now, after years of serious artistic training, he excels in traditional media as well as digital media. Keith states “What started as a childhood hobby has evolved into a rewarding career as I continue to paint the natural world while also teaching students of all ages.” In fact, many Back Mountain artists studied with Keith this summer as they learned the art of drawing dogs, dinosaurs, cartoons, characters, and creative character design.

Kratz holds a graphic design degree from both LCCC and Marywood, and a degree in illustration from Savannah College of Art and Design. He has participated in numerous art exhibitions in Scranton, Wilkes Barre, Dallas, Philadelphia, and Savannah, Georgia.

Continuing Programs

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Dallas Post Archive 1929-1986

 

The Dallas Post covers the Back Mountain communities of Luzerne County in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The newspaper was established in 1889 and offers its readers community, church, school, and local sports news.

 

Click the Dallas Post Archive tab at the left, go to the Pennsylvania Newspaper Archive at https://panewsarchive.psu.edu/, or click here.

Click on Browse by Title.

Scroll down to the Dallas Post.

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Check out cloudLibrary by Bibliotheca!

 

Download our eBook service to enjoy books and audiobooks on all your devices! You will need a library card for Luzerne County.

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!

For complete instructions, click on the eBooks & Online Books Page at left.

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Check out cloudLibrary NewsStand!

 

Download our eMagazine service to enjoy magazines on all your devices! You will need a library card for Luzerne County.

Check out magazines in the app to download and read online or offline in a variety of languages. Simply go to their website at cloudlibrary.magzter.com, or you can download their app onto your device! You can find it in your app store under cloudLibrary NewsStand.

For complete instructions, click on the Magazines and Periodicals Page at left.

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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.

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Free Library of Philadelphia

 

Click here, or on the picture at left, to visit the website for the Free Library of Philadelphia. Its programs, resources, services, eBook, and eAudiobook collection are available to the public at no charge to anyone with a card for their local Pennsylvania 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.

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“Our New Normal: How Teens are Redefining School Life”

 

Click the link below to watch this digital special on how teens are redefining school life.

 

From vax and mask mandates to curriculum protests, students in America are seeking a new normal amid the ongoing chaos created by the pandemic. So how are they doing? Watch “Our New Normal” Hosted by @StudentReportingLabs & featuring @ItsAmnaNawaz.

 

Produced by PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs. Although the live event has ended, you can watch it in full here.

Events and Fundraisers

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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.

Free Resource Links

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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.)

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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!
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