December After School Discover
December 9 at 3:30 PM
Attention Parents & Students in Grades K-8!
Students are invited to join Courtney Rieger from the Community Education Center for an After School Discover Day! Students will put their problem-solving, engineering, and communication skills to the test as they create items for an Ornament Challenge, Grinch Chimney Challenge and Max’s Christmas Flight!
This program is FREE and no registration is required. For questions, contact Courtney Rieger at 814-781-3437 or courtney@communityedcenter.com.
Medicare Q&A
Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Library Multipurpose Room,
27 W. 4th St., Emporium
Are you or a loved one feeling confused about Medicare or the latest changes coming in 2025? Join us for an informative Medicare Q&A session, hosted by the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library. This event is designed to help answer your Medicare questions and give you clarity about the updates ahead.
Medicare Agent Sean Quigley (Producer #18475605) will be on hand to guide you through the essentials and address your questions directly. Please note that this session is for educational purposes only. No specific plan details will be shared or discussed.
Refreshments Provided: Enjoy complimentary refreshments as you learn more about Medicare and connect with others in our community.
Accommodations Available: If you require special assistance to attend, please contact the library at 814-486-8011 or reach out to Sean at 919-306-5530.
Note: This event is not affiliated with Medicare, Medicaid, or any federal government agency.
Now through Saturday, December 7
Cards for Troops
Say “Happy Holidays” by making cards to service members to add to Emporium’s Military Christmas Boxes! Kids, families, and anyone with a creative spirit are invited to grab a Take-Home Craft Kit and start crafting.
Each kit includes a blank card, festive stickers, colorful embellishments, and pre-written messages for personalizing. Want to add an extra touch? Use crayons, markers, or colored pencils from home!
Deadline: Drop your completed cards back at the library by December 7. Let’s send some warmth across the miles!
Holiday Book Gifting Program
Purchase an ornament for $2, 5, $10, or $20 to go towards a new book for area children. Accepting donations now through December 21!
Anyone interested in receiving a book should fill out the form linked below or pick up on at the library. Forms MUST BE TURNED IN BY DECEMBER 14.
Ongoing Adult Programs
First Saturday of each month All day.
Starts October 7!
Cameron County Jigsaw Puzzle Swap
Bring your puzzles to trade with other puzzle lovers in the community.
Any puzzles with missing pieces MUST be clearly marked with the number missing.
If you’re new to puzzles, the library has some to get you started.
No registration needed!
Book Club
The Book Club has two groups that meet monthly on Thursdays from 5-7 pm.
Book Club books are chosen by the librarian based on participant interest, requests, and book availability. Discussions are led by club members with a guide created by staff to get the group talking.
Great Ongoing Youth Programs
Check out some of the ongoing programs we’re proud to offer at the library. Through our programs, we aim to engage children and teens and help them learn through fun, educational activities.
Various children’s programs are held throughout the year. All programs are free to the public and include stories, simple games, snacks and related age-appropriate activities.
Family Play Day & Puzzle Swap
Families with kids of all ages are invited to use library supplies in the multipurpose room for free play throughout the day. We provide activity sets, coding & STEM toys, crafts, games and more, you bring the family and the laughs!
Puzzle Lovers: Bring your puzzles to trade with other puzzle lovers in the community.
No registration needed for either!
Lego & Building Club!
LEGO and Building Club. Back in Session Starting September 10!
From 3:30-4:30 pm every Tuesday. Club no longer just for building LEGOS. Participants can use the library’s LEGOS, Wooden Blocks, or STEM Kits to build whatever their imaginations desire.
No Registration Needed!
Story Hour
Library Story Hour Ages 0-4 : Story Hour sessions are held Wednesday from 10:30 – 11:15 AM. Miss Amy curates a story and craft session geared towards children ages 0-4 and will include a story, craft and snack. Older siblings are welcome to join. Children 2 and under must have an adult remain with them for the entire program.
Library Story Hour Ages 5-8: Story Hour sessions are held Thursdays from 3:30-4:30pm. Miss Amy curates a story and craft session geared towards children ages 5-8 and will include a story, craft and snack. Siblings are welcome to join.
Both programs are free to all local residents. For further information about this or other Library programs, you may call the Library at 486-8011 or visit us during regular Library hours.
1,000 Book Before Kindergarten
Click on the icon to download reading logs and milestone printouts and track your child’s progress from home! Or stop by the library to pick up a reading log to get started today.
Notify us of your child’s 100, 500, and 1,000 book milestones, and we will put together great prize packs for each! And don’t forget to share your success with us on Social Media!
Dungeons & Dragons Club at the Library
Club Meets every other Monday at 4:30 pm
Open to ages 12-17.
Participants meet in the library multipurpose room to run Dungeons & Dragons campaigns of varying lengths.
Anyone interested in joining should contact library staff directly for details at 814-486-8011.
View Broken Promises Program
This presentation was recorded at the Broken Promises program with Author LtCol Ted Blickwedel held at Sarah Jane’s Art Studio in Emporium in August of 2022. Below you will find links to various resources discussed in the video.
BROKEN PROMISES WEBSITE
ASSOCIATION FOR COMPREHENSIVE ENERGY PSYCHOLOGY (ACEP)
FREE COUNSELING SERVICES FOR VETERANS
WHISTLEBLOWERS OF AMERICA
View Author James Baumgratz program
This presentation was recorded at the James Baumgratz book signing program on “Murders & Mysterious Deaths in the Pennsylvania Wilds” here at the library in February 2022.
View author Betty Riegel’s reading at the library
If you missed our recent book signing event. Click on this video to hear Betty Riegel read an excerpt from her book “Up in the Air” chronicling her time as a PanAm stewardess in the 1960s. The book is available for checkout or purchase at the library now.
Partnership Program
Museum Adventure Pass Program from The PA Lumber Museum
Choo! Choo! All aboard! Buford the Buck and his Woodland Pals want to invite you to stop by at the library to check out the Lumber Industry Display!
You’ll find books on the Pennsylvania lumber industry, Pennsylvania railroads, the Civilian Conservation Corps, and Pennsylvania wildlife!
Stop by the library to learn more about the Museum Adventure Pass Program brought to you by The Pennsylvania Lumber Museum located on the scenic US Route 6!
The PA Lumber Museum prides itself on using fun and educational experiences to 1. enlighten guests on the rich history of Pennsylvania’s lumber industry and 2. show the importance of forest conservation. The Visitor’s Center includes tons of interactive exhibits both inside and outside. This even includes a re-created 20th Century lumber camp and a locomotive! Plus, there are plenty of picnic areas and even a nature trail.
Now, you and your family can use the Museum Adventure Pass Program to gain access to the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum and it’s exhibits for FREE! All you need is a valid and active library card! So stop on by the library to learn more about the program and museum! Please see one of our library staff for more details and requirements.
