Thursday, October 17 ~ 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.

October 22 ~ 6:00pm - 7:00pm

We are so excited for this lowkey, no pressure book club! Stop by to discuss what you're currently reading with a group of other book lovers. No assigned books. No registration required. Mark your calendars!

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.

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.

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.

Stop in to the Farmers' Market at the Dallas High School on Hildebrandt Road Saturdays, July 6 to October 26 from 9:00am ~ 1:00pm!

The market has a wide selection of locally grown produce, as well as artisanal breads and baked goods, locally sourced honey, and many other fine products from local farmers. Ample parking and easy handicap access are available.

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

For October 2024:

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

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

Mystery

The Serial Killer Gide to San Francisco by Michelle Chouinard

Gathering Mist by Margaret Mizushima

Killing Time by M C Beaton

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

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

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

September/October Display Case

Mason Kivler, of Dallas, will be showcasing his collection of comic books, figurines, and autographed memorabilia this September and October.

An avid collector, Mason has been collecting figurines for 3 years, autographs for 4, and comic books for the past 12 years. He says that his love of pop culture got him interested in starting to collect. His favorite items are his Batman ’66 comics because of his love for the show. Batman ’66 is a series published by DC comics featuring Batman as a continuation of the ’66-’68 TV series starring Adam West and Burt Ward as Batman and Robin. It published 30 issues from 2013-2016.

In October, Mason will switch up his display to include his love for everything Halloween. He will be adding different horror items from comics to his autographed Michael Meyers mask. His collection is sure to have something for every horror lover!

September/October Art Wall

The Back Mountain Boys Art Dream Team will be exhibiting their works this fall.

All four boys are sophomores and honor students at Dallas High School and are also active in athletic and extracurricular activities. They all exhibit their work regularly and compete artistically and can proudly state that they have all won multiple awards for their artwork.

Andrew Lisman has studied art for the past 10 years and plays soccer and volleyball. He is considering a future following in his mom’s footsteps as a pharmacist.

Patrick Bradshaw has studied art for 6 years. He is the manager of the school’s swim team, class VP, and a member of the Student Council. He is planning to go into engineering.

Aidan Dyer has also been studying art for 6 years. He is a member of the tennis team. He plans to study marketing and is a member of the FBLA.

Owen Wielgosz has studied art for 3 years. He is a member of the baseball team and is active in the Key Club while volunteering his time at the Little League field. He plans to study mechanical engineering.

Their art teacher, Sue Hand, says “In all my years of teaching art, I have never before experienced four young men who are all friends, with such high levels of artistic creativity, compositional ability, technical integrity and dedication to their art. That is why I have designated them as my Back Mountain Boys Art Dream Team!”

Photo ID, from left to right:

Andrew Lisman, Patrick Bradshaw, Owen Wielgosz, Aidan Dyer

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

“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.

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.

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.)