The library is CLOSED today, Friday November 16,
due to poor weather conditions.
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Holiday Hours
The library will be closed
Thursday, November 22 for Thanksgiving.
We will be open our normal hours
Friday, November 23.
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LIBRARY NEWS AND PROGRAMS
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Amnesty Week!
Amnesty Week will be held
Monday, November 12 to
Saturday, November 17.
We will waive the fines of any of the Back Mountain Memorial Library's overdue items returned to our library during this time.
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The Friends of the Library
24” Fresh Christmas Wreath Sale
Includes Bow and Christmas Picks
The order deadline has been extended to Wednesday, November 14!
This year the Friends of the Library will be selling beautiful fresh Christmas wreaths for $26.00 each!
Order forms are available at the library. The pickup dates will be Saturday, November 24 or Monday and Tuesday, November 26 and 27.
We can accept cash, checks, or credit cards. Thank you for supporting the library!
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2018 Extravagant Holiday Sale!
Friday, November 16 ~ 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Saturday, November 17 ~ 9:30am – 4:00pm
In the Reference Room
Stop in to the library and check out our annual Holiday Sale. You’ll find wreaths, centerpieces, gift wrap, cards, candles, decorations and more. Come down to find that perfect item to decorate your home or to gift to someone special!
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Family Night With
the Penguins and Tux!
Tuesday, November 20
6:00pm ~ 7:00pm
All ages are welcome. Space is limited!
Call or come in to the library to register all family members who will attend.
Players and Tux from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins will be presenting a lively, family reading program at the library.
The players will talk to the families about the importance of reading, about being a team player, and about their careers as professional hockey players. Tux will then entertain the children with his antics as the players read to the children.
So bring your questions along with your memorabilia to be signed and get ready to have some fun with the Penguins and Tux!
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2nd Chair Yoga Class
Fridays ~ October 26,
November 2, 9, and 16
1:00pm ~ 2:00pm
Space is limited.
This is a gentle yoga to practice in your office chair or at home. It helps to strengthen and relax muscles in your neck, shoulders, and hands and feet. It will also help to increase your balance.
Appropriate for beginners. The class costs $40.00, due at time of registration. Come in to the library to register.
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Chair Yoga Class
Fridays, October 28 ~ November 16
12:00pm ~ 1:00pm
This class is filled
This is a gentle yoga to practice in your office chair or at home. It helps to strengthen and relax muscles in your neck, shoulders, and hands and feet. It will also help to increase your balance.
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Yoga Class
Monday Evenings ~ 6:30pm - 7:30pm
November 5, 12, &
December 3, 10, 17
Class size is limited.
The library will be hosting a yoga class beginning November 5. The class costs $50.00, due at time of registration. Come in to the library to register.
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2018 Fall Story Time
Call or come in to the library to register after 9:30am. Story Times begin the week of September 24 and end the week of November 12.
Please see the Children’s Room Page for more information.
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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 or the link at left for a Giving Evergreen Engraving Form.
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Copper Patina Artwork
by Bashar Attar
Bashar Attar, of Dallas, will be showcasing his copper patina artwork this November.
Attar has been creating this type of work for more than 30 years. Bashar enjoys the challenge that is included with creating such detailed pieces. He states that one piece can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks to create, depending on the size and how much free time he has to put into the piece.
His copper patina pieces incorporate nature, including leaves and pine needles. Bashar states that he does sell his artwork when he has the opportunity to display it, as well as through relatives and friends. Of his work, Attar mentions that it is a unique and different combination of drawing, sculpting, and painting. The most important thing required is “lots of patience!” If you would like more information about his works or to purchase, he can be reached at attarb@hotmail.com.
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The library will be displaying a collection of Madame Alexander dolls that will be for sale this November.
This will include different dolls from various Madame Alexander collections such as the First Lady collection. Each doll will be for sale at $20 apiece. Also for display will be a few collectible Hummel Goebel porcelain figurines. These include Barnyard Hero, Boy Singing with Score, and Girl with Doll, among others, and will also be for sale. If you are interested in purchasing any of these beautiful dolls or figurines a staff member will be happy to assist you.
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Basic Computer and E-Reader Instruction
Wednesdays ~ 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Thursdays ~ 11:00am -12:00pm
and 1:30pm -2:30pm
The library is offering free one-on-one basic lessons on using e-readers, iPads, computers, and basic internet use! You can register for a lesson by calling or coming in to the library.
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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!
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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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Downloadable eBooks Are Available!
Click on the eBooks Are Here! icon, shown.
You will need a library card for Luzerne County.
If you have any problems, please feel free
to contact the library for assistance.
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Please visit the Children's Room Page
for information about
upcoming events and activities
for children and young adults!
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Click on the Friends of the Library's page
for the current Newsletter!
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