Spalding Memorial Library News

The Spalding Memorial Library, located at 724 S. Main St. in Athens, Pa., will be closed on Feb. 20 to observe President’s Day and will reopen on Feb. 21 at noon. 

On Tuesdays, from 6-8 p.m., the Threads Group meets.This is a group open to all ages wishing to explore knitting, crocheting, and other crafts. Members usually come with individual projects to work on and share with the group. Advice is often given on different techniques. Those wishing to learn a new skill are welcome.

The Wings of Fire Book Club will meet on Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 4-4:45 p.m. They will discuss the Wings of Fire book series and eat some popcorn, too. The Wings of Fire book series is recommended for age nine-12, but any child or teen interested in the popular dragon series by Tui T. Sutherland is invited to join them. 

Whether you are ten, or 110, join them on Wednesday, Feb. 15 for Gaming Club. Bring a deck of cards or a board game that you enjoy and share it with the group. The Gaming Club takes place from 5-7 p.m. 

Facebook Live Storytime will be held on Thursday, Feb. 16, at 10 a.m. Ms. Jess will livestream stories about polar bears on the Spalding Memorial Library Facebook Page.

Join them for stories, song, and a craft on Friday, Feb. 17, at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. This week they will read stories about polar bears and offer playtime after the 11 a.m. session.  

The Spalding Memorial Library and eight other libraries of Bradford County have T-Mobile / Franklin T9 Mobile Hotspots available through Emergency Connectivity Grant funding. To be eligible you must certify that you do not otherwise have access to sufficient broadband Internet, and that if you are borrowing a Wi-Fi hotspot you certify that you are not receiving benefits under the federal Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program.

Contact the Library at (570) 888-7117 to learn more. 

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