West End Wisdom Spring 2017 • A publication of the West End Library
Book & Bake Sale
May 4 • 8:00 am to 8:00 pm May 5 • 11:00 am to 7:00 pm May 6 • 8:00 am to Noon Location: Hartley Township Recreation Center Next to the West End Library, Laurel Road, Laurelton, PA
Benefits the West End Library
Proceeds from this fundraiser are used for new materials, programming and summer reading programs.
Thank You! The West End Library would like to
thank its volunteers, board members and community for making this first Prize Bingo a huge success! The Prize Bingo raised $1,400! The funds generated from the event are used to assist with the expenses associated with the adult and children’s programs. Along with the volunteers, the library would also like to thank:
Schlegel Excavating • Schnure Excavating Sauers Pampered Pooch Salon Bethany Thone • Sunset Rink Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland • Indian Echo Caverns Delgrosso’s • Friends of the Railroad Museum Mifflinburg Buggy Museum • Sharon Boyer Rishel’s Meats • Laurel Market Hartley Township Recreation Center Patricia Dudek • Pennsylvania Payroll Shade Mountain Winery • Sunset Skating Rink Sunny Hills Golf Course • Enlighten Salon Pampered Chef • Inspire • It Works! Boomerang’s Bar & Grille E&S Masonry • Moonlight Garage Jeanne Trego • Marty Baker Margaret Moyer • Barbara Weishaar Thomas Shearstone • Susan Epley Helen Klauger
Donations Accepted:
• May 2 • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm • May 3 • 10:00 am - 6:00 pm * Bake Sale Items can be dropped off on any sale day.
Thank you to our Summer Reading Program Underwriter!
Readers of all ages are invited to Build a Better World during the 2017 summer reading program.
Get started on June 1 by registering for a punch card. Earn card punches by reading, attending programs and visiting the library. Enter completed punch cards for a chance to win prizes all summer long! Young children may participate by having adults read to them.
Weekly programs featuring the theme are planned. The overall goal of the reading program is to encourage children of all ages and abilities to continue reading and learning throughout the summer.
Upcoming Programs • Building Blocks Party May 18 • 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm • Paint a Flower Pot May 20 - May 26 • Plant a Flower in a Flower Pot May 27 - June 2 • Flow Circus Toys June 3 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm • Decorate a Bird House July 22 • 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
West End Library Adult Programs We have some really great programs here at the West End Library, with something to interest just about everyone!
West End Readers
West End Readers meets monthly to discuss our Books of the Month. Recent selections include: The Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo and The Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline. We have read books from the romance genre for Valentine’s Day, and gardening-themed books for Spring. Our pick for May is from the military genre; historical fiction or non-fiction in honor of Memorial Day. One of our favorite books was A Man Called Ove by Swedish author Fredrik Backman. We liked the book so much that when the West End Library acquired the movie, we enjoyed Foreign Film Night, and watched the movie inspired by the book.
West End Crafters
This is a very popular program that meets on the second and fourth Friday of the month. Our group includes crafters who knit, crochet, cross-stitch, quilt and color. Anyone is welcome to join us with their favorite craft.
Upcoming Programs • Horseshoe Crabs “Living Fossils” • Saturday, May 13 at 11am A short presentation by John Heuges on these amazing creatures that appear once a year only on the coast of the Delaware Bay and nearby shore resorts. • 101 Ways to Nurture Yourself and Tea Saturday, September 3 at 1:00 pm • Fall Birding - Saturday, September 9 & 16 at 11:00 am So why not stop by today and check out our collection of the latest bestsellers? Browse our extensive book collection, audiobooks and the new PlayAways.
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Wish List • Picnic Table
• Tabletop Laminator (see library for details)
West End Library
45 Ball Park Road • Laurelton, PA 17835
570-922-4773
Hours
Mon & Thur 11 am - 8 pm Tue & Fri 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Sat 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Wed & Sun Closed
Board of Directors Kathy Kuhns, President Jim Caruso, Vice President Susan Snyder, Treasurer Joyce Shaw, Secretary Benita Kolmen Solomon Michelle Feaster Jeanne B. Trego Wendy Rote, Library Director Staff: Gwen Perrin, Judy McLain, Deb Snare The board meets on the third Monday of every month. Call the library for times at 922-4773 United Way Community Partner
• Gift Cards for Cleaning Supplies at Wal-Mart or Weis • Cole’s Gift Card • Signage for programs • Letters for signage • Bags of Dum Dum lollipops • Cases of bottled water • Patrons coming to our library, priceless!
Playaways Playaways are portable audiobooks you can take almost anywhere! There is no downloading or set-up time required and no need for WiFi. Perfect for vacations, long walks, bike rides and for those who do not have a device. Visit the library to borrow a Playaway today!
Share Your Favorite Recipe
Would you like your recipe featured in a special cookbook? The West End Library is looking for your favorite recipes. Submit your recipes to Library Director, Wendy Rote at wrote@ westendlibrary.org or drop them off at the West End Library. Make sure to include the recipe’s title, prep time, total time to make, servings, ingredients and directions. When enough recipes are collected, the cookbooks will be printed and then made available for purchase at the library.
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The Western Union County Youth Center is next door to the West End Library, near the Little League Field. We have a full size gymnasium with volleyball and basketball nets.
Western Union County Youth Center Schedule May 2017 to January 2018 • For Grades 6 & Up • May 5 - Bingo • May 12 - Craft Program • May 19 - Skill Toys • May 26 to December 29 - CLOSED • January 5, 2018 - Open Gym
Union County West end Ambulance Association Upcoming Events: • Our 2017-2018 ambulance membership drive will begin in May • May 26 & 27 will be our 6th Annual Chinese auction at the Laurelton Community Center • July 29th Craft Vendor show at the Union County Fire Company Grounds on Rt. 235 • Stop in and see us at the Union County West End Fair All of these activities help us raise the needed funds to keep providing Emergency Medical Services to the community. In May we will be placing a new ambulance in service. The ambulance will be on display at the Chinese auction in May. Please stop by and see firsthand what your support at these events can accomplish.
Community News
The Youth & Rec Center is available for rentals, and is a great place for birthday parties, baby showers, company dinners, wedding receptions and more. Please call Linda at 570-922-1151 for booking and pricing information.
Cash Bingo will be held on May 13, including a Mother’s Day Gift Basket Bingo, at the Recreation Center, near the Laurelton Ball Field. Doors open at 5:45 pm, Bingo starts at 6:30 pm, cost is $.25 per card for cash bingo; $.50, $.75 or $1.00 for basket bingo, depending on the value of the gift basket. Cash bingo will be played between basket bingo games.. Delicious home-made food is available for sale. Proceeds support the Youth & Recreation Center. For more information call (570)922-1578. Come out for a night of food, fun and BINGO!
Cash Bingo at Hartley Township Rec Center
The Western Union County Youth Center operates on a small grant from the United Way. Parents are invited to stay and join the fun! *A Member Agency of the **Greater Susquehanna Valley United Way**
All our programs are free. We are open Friday evenings, from 6 to 8 pm. The Youth Center will be closed from May 26 through December 29, 2017. We will re-open on January 5, 2018. Schedules are available at the West End Library.
Featured activities include: monthly craft programs, Movie Night, foosball, board games and other fun activities for youth, Grades 6 & Up. Younger children must bring a Parent.
West End Library P.O. Box 111 45 Ball Park Road Laurelton, PA 17835
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