Union County library events for April

Union County, Pa. — The Union County Library System, which includes the Public Library for Union County in Lewisburg, Herr Memorial Library in Mifflinburg, and West End Library in Laurelton, is hosting the following events in November.

All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Register to attend by calling 570-523-1172, visiting the library, or registering online. For additional information, visit the UCLS website .

The Public Library for Union County

Adult/Teen Programs

• Mah Jongg Club

Tuesdays: 1-3:30 p.m.

Anyone interested in playing the American version of the ancient Chinese tile game are welcome to socialize and play.

• English as a Second Language

Monday, April 8, 15, 22, and 29: 12:30-2 p.m.

Jeanne Crago, ESL Instructor from the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit, will help students of any language background with conversation, pronunciation, reading, and writing skills in English. Students of all levels are welcome.

• Conversational Spanish

Thursdays: 6-7 p.m.

Linda Kander, Spanish teacher, provides an informal class to learn Spanish or to brush up your skills. All levels welcome! Classes will be adapted to the varied skill levels of those attending.

• Beginning Spanish

Thursdays: 7-8 p.m.

Led by experienced instructor/coach Linda Kander, these sessions offer an introduction to useful basic vocabulary, conversational expressions, and structures for practical use of the Spanish language.

• New Parent Group

First Saturday of each month: 10-11:30 a.m.

Join us the first Saturday of each month for an informal meet up led by Doula Tasha Hall. Connect with fellow new parents and parents-to-be and discuss the joys and challenges of new parenthood.

• The Next Chapter Book Club

Monday, April 8: 6-7 p.m.

Join fellow book lovers every second Monday of the month to discuss all things books! Each meeting the group will pick a new book to read and discuss.

• Piecemakers Quilt Guild of Susquehanna Valley Lewisburg

Monday, April 15, 10 a.m to 4 p.m.

Join members of the Quilting Guild for a day of quilting, sewing, and needle work. Bring your own materials. Those looking to attend all day are permitted to bring a bagged lunch and are responsible for the clean-up.

• Intro to Google Drive

Monday, April 22: 6-7 p.m.

Learn what Google Drive is, how to organize files, and to create new documents. Also learn about Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.

• Grief Support Group

Thursday, April 11: 6-7 p.m.

For anyone who has ever experienced a significant loss of a loved one or friend. Join Donna Miller, Bereavement Coordinator, as she helps guide you through the healing process.

• Master Gardeners — All About the Fruit

Monday, April 15: 6:30-8 p.m.

Join Kathy Demchak, senior extension associate at PSU, as she speaks on less common fruit such as elderberry, currants, gooseberries, hardy kiwi, and goji.

• Embark Book Club: Feed the Mind, Nourish the Soul

Tuesday, April 16: 6-7 p.m.

Join Yoga Therapist Dawn Shawley and others for enriching conversations based on yoga-related and other inspirational books. This month's book will be "Perfectly Imperfect: The Art and Soul of Yoga Practice" by Baron Baptiste. Feel free to try the practices and bring questions or reflections! Each meeting will open with a few minutes of grounding, breath awareness, and may include light movement, to be followed by discussion.

Participants are responsible for getting their own copy via the library or purchase. Prior reading of the book is not required, but is preferred. Hot tea provided for participants that bring their own travel mug or thermos.

• All Things Books Facebook Group

Ongoing

Join our Facebook group page where patrons can share what they are currently reading, make recommendations, chat about favorite authors, join in book discussions, and more! Find the group at Facebook.com/groups/plucbooks.

Children's Programs

• Baby Storytime

Fridays: 11-11:30 a.m.

A storytime based on the “Mother Goose on the Loose” program, which shows that children learn best through routine and repetition in a nurturing environment. Learn songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and simple ASL signs. For ages 0-2.

• Toddler Storytime

Wednesdays: 9:30-10 a.m.

Join for an in-person storytime with books, songs, rhymes, finger plays, and simple ASL signs. For ages 1-2.

• Preschool Storytime

Tuesdays: 10-11 a.m.

Join Miss Alicia to sing songs, read books, and learn some simple ASL signs centered around a different theme each week. For ages 3-5.

• Take Apart Day

Monday, April 1: All day

Come to the Exploratorium and take apart some old electronics! Use the provided tools and explore the world inside. Ages 7 to 12, no registration required.

• Book Buddies

Thursdays,: 4-4:45 p.m.

A special program for kindergarteners and first graders who are just beginning to read. Children read books and participate in activities with sight words and letter sounds.

• Nature Club

Monday, April 1, 15, 22, and 29: noon to 4-5 p.m.

Explore the wonders of spring with Miss Alicia! Watch spring come alive, create a nature journal, and enjoy nature-themed activities. For ages 2-13 years old.

• Art Night at the Library

Tuesday, April 30: 6-7 p.m.

In celebration of the Lewisburg Arts Festival, children can come to the library and demonstrate their artistic abilities with three different mediums. For ages 3 and up.

• Storytime with Bentley and Sawyer

Thursday, April 11, 18, and 25: 10-11 a.m.

Enjoy listening to stories with service dogs Bentley and Sawyer during this open storytime for toddlers and preschoolers.

• Lego Night

Tuesday, April 2: 4-7 p.m.

Leave your blocks at home, bring your imagination, and build with Legos. For all ages.

• Evangelical Community Hospital Children's Health Fair

Saturday, April 6: 9 a.m. to noon

Stop by the library’s table at the Children’s Health Fair held at the Miller Center.

• Eclipse Event

Monday, April 8: 2-4:30 p.m.

Come to the library to view the eclipse and the solar system. Activities will be held indoors, and participants will receive a pair of glasses to view the eclipse safely. For all ages. Register to attend by calling 570-523-1172, visiting the library, or registering online. Registration is required to receive eclipse glasses.

• "Slug in Love"

Tuesday, April 9 and Wednesday, April 10: 10-11 a.m.

Celebrate the Week of the Young Child with a special storytime, focusing on the importance of reading to young children. Following the storytime featuring the 2024 Pennsylvania One Book, "Slug in Love," there will be special interactive centers. For ages 1-5.

• Evening Storytime

Tuesday, April 9: 6-7 p.m.

An evening storytime featuring the 2024 Pennsylvania One Book, "Slug in Love." There will be interactive centers following storytime. For ages 2-5.

• Sewing Saturday

Saturday, April 13: 12:30-4 p.m.

Come to the library and make an item to take home. Materials are provided. For ages 9 and up.

• Egg Drop Challenge

Saturday, April 20: 10-11 a.m.

Test your STEAM skills with this version of the classic egg drop challenge. For ages 7–12.

• Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day

Thursday, April 25: 6-7 p.m.

Celebrate taking care of the Earth, and learn ways to help protect our planet. For ages 5 and up.

Herr Memorial Library

Programs for all ages

• Monthly STEM Activity

During library hours

Pick up a STEM Activity for children and adults at the library.

• Blackout Poetry

During library hours

April is National Poetry Month. Pick up a kit at the library that will help you to write your own poetry by blacking out words from another text to create a poem or statement. No artistic or poetic skills necessary!

• Earth Day Craft: Bug Hotel

Saturday, April 20: During library hours

Make an outdoor structure for insects from natural materials to create a “hotel” providing them with shelter and a cozy, safe place to stay.

Adult/Teen Programs

• Digital and Financial Literacy Classes

Open hours Monday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Tuesdays, 1-6 p.m. By appointment — call to schedule.

Learn computer and internet basics through free one-on-one sessions with trained library staff.

• Special Stitches Group

Wednesdays: 10-11 a.m.

Join knitters and crocheters of all skill levels. Enjoy friendly conversation and share tips and tricks as you work on your latest project. An instructor is on hand to teach knitting basics for beginners. The library has a supply of yarn and needles.

• Novel Thoughts Book Club

Thursday, April 4: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

First Thursday of the month

Join fellow book lovers and discuss a new book each month.

• Young Adult Writers Group

Thursday, April 4: 3-4 p.m.

Attendees will grow confidence, be encouraged, connect with other local writers, have writing time in group setting, and offer critiques. For ages 12-18.

• Adult Writers Group

Thursday, April 4: 5-6 p.m.

Grow confidence in your writing skills, receive encouragement, and connect with other local writers. There will be time to write in a group setting and offer critiques to other participants.

• Mobile Devices and Social Media

Monday, April 22: 11 a.m. to noon

Training for anyone who needs help using a mobile device from the basics to banking, including social media, games, shopping, and other apps.

• National Volunteer Month

Friday, April 5, 12, 19, and 26: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Celebrate National Volunteer month by helping Herr Memorial Library spring clean on Fridays in April. All volunteers will receive a voucher for a free cookie or coffee from Gable House Bakery!

• National Library Day

Saturday, April 6: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

In celebration of National Library Day, show your appreciation for the library by dropping in and lending a helping hand. All volunteers will receive a voucher for a free cookie or coffee from Gable House Bakery!

• Beginner Quilting Class

Tuesday, April 9 and 23: 1-3 p.m.

Learn basic quilting skills while making a 36” x 50” lap robe quilt. One block at a time.

• Anime Afternoon — Teens/Tweens

Monday, April 15: 5 p.m.

Enjoy all things anime: snacks, crafts, and movies.

• Earth Day Art — Teens/Tweens

Monday, April 22: 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Celebrate Earth Day at the library! Design and create items for use in a pollinator garden. For grades 6-12.

• Ladies Lego Night

Monday, April 15: 5 p.m.

Join us for fun and fellowship while building floral Legos, playing games, and having snacks. Advance registration is required.

• Genealogy Club

Tuesday, April 30: 4-5:30 p.m.

Research your family tree and get pointers about researching genealogy online.

• Intro to Google Drive

Wednesday, April 24: 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Learn what Google Drive is, how to organize files, and to create new documents. Also learn about Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.

• Game Night — Teens/Tweens

Monday, April 29: 3:30-5 p.m.

Video games, board games, pool, computer gaming? Whatever you enjoy, we’ll have it ready to play in the Teen Space! For grades 6-12.

Children's Programs

• Toddler/Preschool Discovery Storytime

Wednesdays: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Join us for crafts, games, songs, and STEM activities at the library. For ages 2-6.

• Hop into Spring Reading Challenge — Children/Teens

Month of April

Keep reading this spring! For every ten books you check out and read in April, receive one entry for the prize basket. Entries due by April 30.

• Read with Seneca and Cassandra

Tuesday, April 16: 4-6 p.m.

Meet the library’s new furry friends Seneca and Cassandra! Children can practice reading their favorite books to therapy dogs.

• Make and Take Craft: Rainsticks

Thursday, April 11: During library hours

April showers bring May flowers! Drop in to pick up a kit for making a rainstick, or stay and put it together at the library. For ages 2-6.

• Candy Experiments

Thursday, April 25: 4-5 p.m.

Enjoy a sweet STEM night of science experiments for the final Engineering Club of the spring. For grades 3-5.

• Intro to Google Drive

Tuesday, April 23: 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Learn what Google Drive is, how to organize files, and to create new documents. Also learn about Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.

• Homeschool Curriculum Sale

Saturday, May 4: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Come to sell, stay to shop! Sell your homeschool kits, books, equipment, classes, and more! Free entry to shop, $15 table fee for sellers. Must register for a table by April 27. Space is limited, so please register early by calling 570-966-0831 or visiting the library.

West End Library

Adult Programs

• Book Outreach

Selection of books available at the Millmont and Laurelton post offices.

• Basic Crochet

Saturday, April 13: 10 a.m. to noon

Learn to Crochet! Bring your own size 7, 8, or 9 crochet hook. We have a good supply of yarn at the library. If you want to bring your own yarn, please make sure it is 4-ply knitting worsted in solid color. For ages 8-adult. Class size is limited.

• Mah Jongg

Fridays: 1-3 p.m.

Mah Jongg is a game of skill, strategy, and calculation and involves a degree of chance. No experience is needed. An instructor is on hand to teach newcomers this tile-based game.

• West End Readers

Second Thursday of the month: 6-7 p.m.

Connect with fellow book lovers as they discuss "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann. Each month our group will select and discuss a new book.

• Cooking with Friends

Thursday, April 25: 6-7 p.m.

Bring a “spring” dish to share.

Children's Programs

• Craft of the Month — Windmill Kit

Month of April: During library hours

Children may pick up a take-home kit to make a fun foam windmill. For ages 5-12. One kit per child, supplies are limited. Younger children will require assistance.

• Preschool Story and Activity Time!

Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Join us each week for our in-person storytime that includes a weekly theme with read-aloud stories, age-appropriate activities and crafts, musical instruments and songs. Adults are offered a take-home paper with theme-related crafts, rhymes, snacks, and suggested getting ready for kindergarten activities. For children up to age 5 along with a parent/caregiver. Parents must stay with children during class.

• Reading with Maverick

Saturday, April 27: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Children can read their favorite books to our certified therapy dog, Maverick. One child is allowed at a time. To sign up for a 15-minute time slot, call the library at 570-922-4773.

• Flower Power

Saturday, April 27: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Children may decorate a small flower pot, fill it with potting soil, and then plant some flower seeds. For children ages 3-12. Children must be accompanied by an adult.