Friends of the Pittston Memorial Library book sale, 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 24; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 25 at the John Cosgrove Center, Rear 47 Broad St., Pittston. We are accepting books from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 22; from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 23 and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 24. Please only donate books that are in good condition: Odor and damage free, no textbooks, encyclopedias, magazines, DVD’s or CD’s. Children’s books are needed.
Friends of the Osterhout Free Library Semi-Annual Book Shop Bag Sale, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 in the book shop, located to the left after you enter the Central Branch of the Osterhout Free Library, 71 South Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre. Buy our bag for $5 cash and fill it with your choices from more than 3,000 books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks.
The Wyoming Valley Stamp Club will hold a Halloween event 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Hoyt Library, 284 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, with a children’s Trick or Treat table, a “Haunted Library” in the Stamp Club’s display case, spooky stamps and a presentation on horror and Halloween stamps. The meeting is open to the public, and new members are always welcome. Register by calling the library at (570) 287-2013.
Crow Party, a craft event for adults, 6 p.m. Oct. 27 at the West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave., West Pittston. Dress in your finest feathers (translation: wear all black); Bring shiny, inexpensive trinkets to trade with your fellow clever corvids. Think of it as a glimmer-filled swap meet with a little bird-brained fun. Registration fee of $5 covers all supplies and instruction. Call 570-654-9847 for more info.
Classic Bingo, 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the Hoyt Library, Wyoming Avenue, Kingston. Play for fun and prizes. This is a free, adults only event. Deadline to register is Oct. 24. Space is limited, so you are encouraged to register early at Information Services at 570-287-2013, ext. 230.
Dia de los Muertos, for ages 7 and older, 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 at the West Pittston Library, 200 Exeter Ave., West Pittston. If you’ve seen the Disney film “Coco” you know the Mexican holiday of Dia de los Muertas celebrates the importance of family, community, a sense of belonging, tradition and remembrance. This event will help kids better understand the holiday with facts and traditions, photos, videos and hands-on projects. Feel free to bring a photo of a loved one who has passed on to add to our ofrenda. You will return home with it after the event. for more info, call the library at 570-654-9847.
Trick or Treat on Halloween. Children are welcome to visit the Children’s Wing of the Osterhout Free Library, 71 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, in costume from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31. Stop in and receive a treat.
Book Launch Reception to meet Andrew Greer, author of “More Than a President, Sundays with Jimmy Carter,” 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Hoyt Library, 284 Wyoming Ave., Kingston. Tickets are $45 per person and are available for purchase the library. Andrew Greer, a nine-time Dove Award-nominated singer and songwriter will also entertain with musical selections. Call the library at 570-287-2013 to register.
Books and Buddies Story Time, 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays in November, starting Nov. 4, at the Mill Memorial Library, 495 East Main St., Nanticoke. Baby Book Club will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Nov. 21.For more information, please contact the library at 570-735-3030.
The Hoyt Library is offering individuals and families an opportunity to purchase a Commemorative Bench to memorialize and honor a loved one, a significant individual, or a special event, for placement in the Geraldine Ruddy Hourigan Courtyard. All commemorative benches are 6 feet long, cedar colored high-gloss resin, black frame and black engraved lettering. You will have the option of engraving one, two, or three bench boards with a maximum of 32 characters per line. For more information contact Melissa A. Werner, Executive Director of the Hoyt Library at hoytlibrary.org or call 570-287-2013 ext. 222.