The Clymer Library announces its many exciting programs and events for March. For more information on any of these programs, please contact the library at (570) 646-0826 or stop by the circulation desk.

Kindergarten Practice: Mondays @ 1 PM

Clymer Library seeks to foster Kindergarten readiness skills by offering a once-weekly Kindergarten Practice program for children ages 3-6. The hour-long program begins with a story session followed by interactive learning activities. Your child must be able to separate from adult caregiver for a half-hour, and to follow directions. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.

Math STEM Club: Wednesdays @ 3:45 PM

Clymer Library is hosting a Math STEM club for children in K-6 grade. Participants must be able to work with others, follow directions, and behave responsibly. Space is limited, so pre-registration is a MUST.

Coming soon: April Book Sale!

Choose from a large selection of gently used books, CDs and DVDs at our Spring Sale. Many new titles have been added! *Bring this article and receive one item of your choice FREE*

Starting March 1: Clymer Library will be open until 5 PM on Saturdays

Upcoming Board of Trustees Meeting

Upcoming board meeting: March 18 at 6:00 PM. Board meetings are open to the public in the community room. You are cordially invited to join us and your input is both encouraged and valued. Minutes of the Board meetings are available at the circulation desk in the library.

Volunteers Wanted

Adults and teens, we have volunteer opportunities! Please stop in and inquire. Computer literacy needed.

Seeking interested individuals!

Clymer is seeking interested individuals to join our Board of Trustees! Please call the library and ask to speak to our Director.

Get Items Free Instantly on hoopla

No more waiting for items! hoopla allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, phone, or TV. Stream titles immediately through your desktop browser or our mobile app (on the app, you can also download titles to your mobile devices to enjoy offline). Choose from hundreds of thousands of titles, with more being added daily. Please call us for any questions or issues at (570)-646-0826.

The Clymer Library Association is a 501(c)(3) non profit organization and acknowledges that no goods or services were provided to you in return for your contribution

TumbleBooks

TumbleBooks are animated, talking books that are created from existing picture books!

BookFlix

Watch videos and read books about animals, nature, people, and places. Enjoy interactive games!

TrueFlix

Learn about people, places, nature, history, and science from videos and eBooks on topics including ancient civilizations, extreme science, and more.

Support Us by Shopping on Amazon

When you shop on AmazonSmile, make sure when logging on you choose the Clymer Library. By doing this, 0.5% of the purchase price on eligible products is donated to the Clymer Library. Amazon and AmazonSmile offer the same products at the same price. You will see products marked “eligible” that qualify for the donation.

The Clymer Library Association is a 501(c)(3) non profit  organization and acknowledges that no goods or services were provided to you in return for your contribution.

March Events:

Adults (ages 18+):

Friend’s First Friday Film Festival: Never Let Me Go—Fri 3/6 @ 1 PM

Three friends grow up together at a seemingly idyllic boarding school in the English countryside. When they leave the school and the horrible truth of their true purpose is revealed to them they must simultaneously confront deep seated feelings of love, jealousy and betrayal that threatens to tear apart their friendship.

Evening Book Club—Tue 3/17 @ 6:30 PM

March’s selection is A House Without Windows by Nadia Hashimi. Call the library or email Melissa at mlopez@clymerlibray.org to sign up.

Happy Bookers Book Club—Mon 3/23 @ 1 PM
This month we will read A Park Avenue Summer by Rene Rosen. For more information, contact Melissa at (570)-646-0826.

Children (ages 11 and under):

Kindergarten Practice—Mon 3/2, 9, 16, 23, 30 @ 1 PM

Clymer Library seeks to foster Kindergarten readiness skills by offering a once-weekly Kindergarten Practice program for children ages 3-6. The hour-long program begins with a story session followed by interactive learning activities. Your child must be able to separate from adult caregiver for a half-hour, and to follow directions. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.

After-school STEM—Mon 3/2, 9, 16, 23, 30 @ 3:45 PM

Clymer Library is hosting a weekly afterschool STEM program for children ages 5-12 years. This 45-minute program offers children a simple hands-on exploration of topics in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Participants must be able to work with others, follow directions, and behave responsibly. Space is limited, so pre-registration is a MUST to ensure adequate supplies.

LEGO^® STEM—Tue 3/3 @ 4:30 PM

Kids, have fun exercising your imagination! LEGO^® bricks provided. Adult caregiver attendance required for children under 10. Drop-in program. Ages 4-11.

Math STEM Club—Wed 3/4, 11, 18, 25 @ 3:45 PM

Clymer Library is hosting a Math STEM club for children in K-6 grade. Participants must be able to work with others, follow directions, and behave responsibly. Space is limited, so pre-registration is a MUST.

Book Babies—Thu 3/12, 19, 26 @ 10:30 AM

Caregivers, infants, and toddlers are invited to join Miss Love in the community room for a half-hour of songs, stories, rhymes, and felt-board activities. Pre-registration and adult caregiver participation are required. Ages 0-6.

Tiny Explorers STEM—Thu 3/12, 19, 26 @ 11:15 AM

Join Miss Love every Thursday for an hour-long

STEM-based program that encourages self-directed sensory play for toddlers and preschoolers. Play for a few minutes or the whole hour. Pre-registration and adult caregiver participation are required.

Family (all ages):

STEM/STEAM: Tinker Workshop—Sat 3/7, 21 @ 11 AM

Drop-in to Clymer Library’s children’s area to preview some of the resources provided through the Tinker Grant program. For children and their adult caregivers.

Family Crafters—Tue 3/10 @ 6 PM

Bring the entire family to Clymer Library to create a craft! Adult supervision required.

Play-dough Gym—Tue 3/17 @ 4 PM

Adults and children are invited to join Miss Love for a half-hour of finger exercises and fun in this once-monthly Play Dough Gym program designed to build and develop strength and control in the hands, fingers and wrists. Pre-registration and adult caregiver supervision for children under 10-years are required.

Family Movie—Tue 3/31 @ 5:30 PM

Enjoy a movie outing with your child! Bring a drink; we’ll provide the popcorn. All movies have a PG rating. Adult caregiver supervision required for children under 10. March movie selection is The Addams Family rated PG.

Friend’s Corner

First Friday Film Festival

Friday, March 6 @ 1 PM

Never Let Me Go (2010)

Three friends grow up together at a seemingly idyllic boarding school in the English countryside. When they leave the school and the horrible truth of their true purpose is revealed to them they must simultaneously confront deep seated feelings of love, jealousy and betrayal that threatens to tear apart their friendship.

Coming in May

Mother’s Day/Spring Boutique Table

We are accepting donations of very gently used or new items that are suitable for a Mother’s Day/Spring sale.    When Spring cleaning begins.. don’t throw it away…  a child or adult might like to give it as a gift.    Vases, knick-knacks, jewelry, scarves, decorative pillows, art…..Please drop off your donations at the library.   Clothing and jewelry items need to be in individual plastic bags.

Become a member!

Become a member of Friends of Clymer Library for as little as $10 and help support and enhance library services for the community. To date, we have contributed over $15,000 for the purchase of new books and equipment. Membership forms are available in the library.

Friends of Clymer is Accepting Donations!

Books, CDs, and DVDs are now being accepted. To donate a box of books you must call ahead to arrange a drop off (570-646-1164). We cannot accept damaged, soiled, or moldy books. No medical and health related books can be legally accepted if the publication date is before 2010.

Save the Date: April

Adults (ages 18+):

Friends Movie—Fri 4/3 @ 1 PM

Treasure Trove—Fri 4/10, Sat 4/11, Mon 4/13

Evening Book Club—Tue 4/21 @ 6:30 PM

AARP Safe Driving Course—Thur 4/23 @ 12:30 PM

Small Business Workshop—Thu 4/23 @ 6:30 PM

Happy Bookers Book Club—Mon 4/27 @ 1 PM

AARP Refresher Course—Thu 4/30 @ 2 PM

Children (ages 11 and under):

Book Babies—Thu 4/2, 16, 23, 30 @ 10:30 AM

Tiny Explorers—Thu 4/2, 16, 23, 30 @ 11:15 AM

Kindergarten Practice—Mon 4/6, 13, 20, 27 @ 1 PM

Afterschool STEM—Mon 4/6, 13, 20, 27 @ 3:45 PM

LEGO STEM—Tue 4/7 @ 4:30 PM

Spring Preschool Party—Thu 4/9 @ 10:30 AM

Crazy 8’s Math Club—Wed 4/22, 29 @ 3:45 PM

Teen

T.A.B. Meeting—Tue 4/21 @ 6:30 PM

Family

STEM Tinker Workshop—Sat 4/4, 18 @ 11 AM

Family Crafters—Tue 4/14 @ 6 PM

Play-dough Gym—Tue 4/21 @ 4 PM

Family Movie—Tue 4/28 @ 5:30 PM

Programs are for informational purposes only. ​Statements, views and opinions expressed at any presentation or in any materials are those solely of the presenter and not of the library.​ All events are free to attend unless otherwise stated.

Dates of Clymer Library Events: March 2020

March 2: 1:00 PM—Kindergarten Practice

                3:45 PM—After-school STEM

March 3: 2:00 PM—Friends of Clymer Meeting

                4:30 PM—LEGO STEM

March 4: 3:45 PM—Math STEM Club

March 5: 10:30 AM—Book Babies

                11:15 AM—Tiny Explorers

March 6: 1:00 PM—First Friday Film Festival

March 7: 11:00 AM—STEM: Tinker Workshop

March 9: 1:00 PM—Kindergarten Readiness

                3:45 PM—After-school STEM

March 10: 6:00 PM—Family Crafters

March 11: 3:45 PM—Math STEM Club

March 12: 10:30 AM—Book Babies

                  11:15 AM—Tiny Explorers

March 16: 1:00 PM—Kindergarten Practice

                  3:45 PM—After-school STEM

March 17: 3:30 PM—Play-dough Gym

                  6:30 PM—Evening Book Club

                  6:30 PM—T.A.B. Meeting

March 18: 3:45 PM—Math STEM Club

                  6:00 PM—Clymer Board Meeting (OPEN TO PUBLIC)

March 19: 10:30 AM—Book Babies

                  11:15 AM—Tiny Explorers

March 21: 11:00 AM—STEM: Tinker Workshop

March 23: 10:30 AM—Book Babies

                  11:15 AM—Tiny Explorers

March 25: Math STEM Club

March 26: 10:30 AM—Book Babies

                  11:15 AM—Tiny Explorers

March 30: 1:00 PM—Kindergarten Practice

                    3:45 PM—After-school STEM

March 31: 5:30 PM—Family Movie (TBA)