November 2018 Calendar

Adult Programs Most events require registration as noted by ().

Twentieth Century Germany: Train Wrecks, Inspiration and Lessons Learned  WEL - Thursday, November 1 • 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm This presentation by Dr. David Imhoof, Professor of History, Susquehanna University, tackles some of the large, burning issues from modern Germany, especially surrounding the Third Reich and Germany’s division into two countries after World War II. Beginner Crochet  WEL - Saturday, Nov. 3 & Dec. 1 • 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Learn to crochet! Bring your own size 7, 8, or 9 crochet hook. We have a good supply of yarn available at the library. If you want to bring your own yarn, please make sure it is 4-ply knitting worsted in a solid color.

Tech the Halls  PLUC - Monday, November 5 • 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm WEL - Thursday, November 15 • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm HML - Tuesday, November 20 • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Know your gadgets! Learn about computers, tablets, TV’s, video game systems, eReaders and other tech gadgets in time for holiday shopping.

West End Readers  WEL - Monday, November 5 • 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm The November book pick is The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Society.

Conversational Spanish  PLUC - Monday, November 5 • 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Linda Kander, Spanish teacher, provides an informal class to learn Spanish or to brush up your skills. All levels welcome!

Monthly Programs Knitting  PLUC - Mondays • 10:30 am Mah Jongg  PLUC - Tuesdays • 1:00 pm Special Stitches Knitting Group  HML - Wednesdays • 10:00 am Thursday’s Threads Cross-Stitch Class  HML - Thursdays • 10:00 am Zen Meditation  PLUC - Thursdays • 10:00 am

Creative Writers’ Group  PLUC - Tuesday, November 6 • 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Take your writing to the next level by joining our Creative Writing Group. Sue A. Fairchild, book editor and published writer, oversees reading, discussion and critiques of group members’ work. Limited to 8 participants.

Library Book Group  PLUC - Thursday, November 8 • 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm The book group is discussing Trinity Six by Charles Cumming. Please ask for a copy of the book at the library circulation desk!

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Your destination for discovery, growth and learning at your local library • November 2018 Welcome to your source of events and programming for children, teens, and adults at the Union County libraries.

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Lewisburg Cemetery Walk  PLUC - Sunday, November 11 • 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Held at Lewisburg Cemetary This Veterans Day marks the centennial for the end of World War I. To remember all those who sacrificed all for our country, the library and Lewisburg Cemetery Association are hosting a cemetery walk highlighting veterans buried on the grounds. The tour group is meeting at the Cemetery Chapel and listen to Bucknell’s “Bells of Peace” before starting the tour. Please arrive a little before 11 am and dress appropriately for the weather.

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Mah Jongg  WEL - Monday, November 12 & 26 • 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Mah Jongg is a game of skill, strategy, and calculation and involves a degree of chance. No experience needed, an instructor is on hand to teach newcomers to this tilebased game.

Snowflake Station HML - November 26 – December 1 During regular library hours Drop in and make paper kirigami and snowflakes. No registration required.

Board Game Café  HML - Monday, November 26 • 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm We are busting out our game collection and we want you to be there. Have a blast with your friends or even make new ones here at the library, all while enjoying coffee and tea!

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Herr Memorial Library (HML)

500 Market St., Mifflinburg, PA 17844 570-966-0831 M & T: 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm W: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Th: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm S: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Friday & Sunday: Closed

Public Library for Union County (PLUC) 255 Reitz Blvd., Lewisburg, PA 17837 570-523-1172 M, T, Th: 9:30 am to 8:30 pm W, F: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm S: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm Sunday: Closed

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West End Library (WEL)

45 Ball Park Rd., Laurelton, PA 17845 570-922-4773 M & Th: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Tu, F: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Sa: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Wed & Sun: Closed

Tween & Teen Programs

Storytimes Most events require registration as noted by ().

Most events require registration as noted by ().

Baby Discover  Birth to 1 Year Old PLUC - November 2 & 30 • 11:00 am Stories, nursery rhymes and finger plays for babies up to one year old and their parents or caregivers.

Baby/Toddler Discover  Birth to 2 Years Old HML - Wednesdays • 9:30 am Stories, arts and crafts projects, free play time, sensory exploration, games, music and movement activities.

Toddler Discover  1 Year Old - 2 Years Old PLUC - Tuesdays • 9:30 am Enjoy stories, flannel boards and activities. Sign language is included in some sessions.

Preschool Discover  3 to 5 Years Old HML - Wednesdays • 10:15 am Stories, arts and crafts projects, free play time, sensory exploration, games, music and movement activities.

Preschool Discover  3 Years Old - 5 Years Old PLUC - Tues. & Wed., November 6, 7, 27 & 28 • 10:00 am Enjoy stories, flannel boards and activities along with a craft.

Discover  Birth - 5 Years Old WEL - Tuesdays • 10:30 am Enjoy a weekly theme with read-aloud stories, age-appropriate activities and crafts, and more.

Preschool & School Age Programs Most events require registration as noted by ().

Thanksgiving Wreath Craft Ages PreK - 12 Years Old WEL - Nov. 1 – Nov. 30 • Drop in during library hours Create a Thanksgiving wreath until supplies run out. This simple project only requires some gluing.

Sensory Night  Ages Birth-12 Years Old PLUC - Thursday, November 1 • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Meets the 1st Thursday of each month Children with sensory issues and their caregivers are invited to explore and enjoy sensory materials in a nonthreatening environment. Resource materials are available.

Siblings are welcome.

Movie Day Ages 3-12 Years Old PLUC - Friday, November 2 • 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Sit back, relax, and enjoy “Coco” while eating popcorn.

Lego Night All Ages PLUC - Thursday, November 8 • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Meets the 2nd Thursday of each month Get creative and build anything you want with LOTS of Legos.

Activities, worksheets, crafts, songs and more for pre-k up to kids in grades 4-6.

Free with your library card!

LEGOs, Blocks & other Fun Toys  Ages PreK - 12 Years Old WEL - Thursday, November 8 • 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Held on the second Thursday of each month Children are invited to come to the library to play with any of our building blocks and sets. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Ages PreK - 5 Years Old Germ City  WEL - Tuesday, November 13 • 10:30 am – 11:30 am Kimberly Auman and Candice Henley, Community Nurse Educators from Geisinger, present Germ City which teaches children about an invisible problem: Germs!

Beginning ASL  Ages 5-12 Years Old PLUC - Thursday, November 15 • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Meets every 3rd Thursday through December Learn and practice basic beginner ASL (American Sign Language). This class builds on the previous week’s instruction, so regular attendance is encouraged.

Crazy 8s Math Club  Grades 3rd - 5th PLUC - Thursday, November 29 • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Crazy 8s is a collection of math activities that gets kids to think of math as play.

Grades 6-12 Game On for Teens  HML - Thursdays, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Get your game on at the library! Play board games and video games provided by the library. Teens are invited to bring in games they want to share. Food and refreshments are provided.

Anime and Manga Club  Grades 6-12 HML - Monday, November 12 • 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Share your love for Japanese anime and manga with other fans! Watch anime on our big screen, draw, and share your favorite series. This month we are watching Soul Eater and making a neat craft!

Dungeons & Dragons Role Playing Game  Grades 6-12 PLUC - Playing Sessions: Sat., Nov. 3 • 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Roll the D20 as you assume a fantasy-based identity and go on a role-playing adventure with other local D & D players. Players ages 12+ to adult of all levels, beginner to advanced, welcome.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting  HML - Monday, November 19 • 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Have you ever wanted to plan events? Throw parties? Ever been interested in volunteering? Helping your community? If you said yes to any of those questions you should come to our Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meeting!

Teen Movie Night  Grades 6-12 HML - Monday, November 5 • 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Sit back and enjoy popcorn and a movie.

Hand Turkey Havoc  Grades 6-12 HML - Monday, November 19 • 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Who can take a classic Thanksgiving craft and turn it into something spectacular? Come compete in hand-to-hand turkey craft-combat.

Teen Bibliophiles  Grades 6-12 PLUC - Thursday, November 8 • 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Teen Bibliophiles are discussing Bone Gap by Laura Ruby.

Please ask for a copy of the book at the library circulation desk! This book group is for teens in 6th-12th grade.

Dungeons & Dragons Role Playing Game  Grades 6-12 PLUC - Workshops: Sat., Nov. 10 & 24 • 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons. Workshops cover different role playing game topics--tips and tricks, how to DM, generate your own monsters, create a small dungeon and develop new characters to run through and level up during game play. This is not a regular D & D game playing session.

Robots and Retro Gaming for Teens  Teens 12+ WEL - Sat., Nov. 10 & Dec. 15 • 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Try the Ozobots, or meet R2-D2, BB-8 and BB-9E from Star Wars! Race Sphero around the room or have fun playing classic Nintendo games.

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