Kids

Welcome to the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Children’s Wing!

This wing of the Pittston Memorial Library officially opened in August of 2015, and it is full of fun for your young ones!
We do ask that an adult is present with anyone ages 12 and younger in this wing.

WEEKLY PROGRAMMING:

Story Time, Tuesdays 11AM and Thursdays 2PM: this program focus on basic skills like numbers and counting, colors, shapes, emotions, etc; as well as songs, movement and repetitive poems and finger-plays. Each week we read an interactive book together and sing songs based on a theme. This program is very interactive and tons of fun! (Siblings who might be in a different age range are welcome to participate in this program so that families may attend together!)

Tales and Tunes, Wednesdays 11AM: a fun-filled, activity-based program with weekly themes and skills introduced. Children are introduced to a new theme (such as a new color, or shape) and encouraged to explore that theme through songs, dancing, play and stories! (Siblings who might be in a different age range are welcome to participate in this program so that families may attend together!)

Building Hours, Mondays 3PM to 5PM: the whole family is welcome to imagine, create and build with Lincoln Logs, Magnatiles and Legos at this self-driven program.

Open Makerspace, Wednesdays 1PM to 3PM and Thursdays 3PM to 5PM: explore our STEAM room at your own pace and try out some of the great items we have that highlight science, technology, engineering, art and math. Check our calendar for additional STEAM programming.

MONTHLY PROGRAMMING:

Kid’s Club: (For children in Kindergarten through 5th Grade.) Join us the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 5:30PM every month! Themes include, but aren’t limited to: art, games, crafts and taste tests.

Family STEAM Night: STEAM fun for the whole family! Join us in the Cosgrove Room on the 1st Thursday of every month from 5PM to 6PM for a fun, yet educational program. This program is sponsored by Reese Networking, LLC.

Family Movie Night: this event takes place in our Cosgrove Room and features popular or popular releases for the whole family! Kids can bring a pillow and blanket and there is a limited supply of free refreshments available for all attendees. Be sure to check our monthly calendar for follow us on Facebook for the date and selected film.

Homeschool Hangout: Homeschool students and parents can gather and learn the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 1PM. Each themed lesson expands upon learning at home in a fun, relaxed environment.

Story Squad: Our elementary-aged book club meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays at 5:30 every month. Reading skills are strengthened by reading along with our selection and discussing what we’ve read on our own.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM:

Every summer we offer an 8 week Summer Reading program, with a new exciting theme each year! All ages from Infants to Adults are welcome to participate! Reading is for everyone and a love of reading starts as soon as you can hold a book in your hands. Each summer is filled with wonderful programming, special events and guests, a bingo-style summer reading challenge that is great for ALL levels of readers to feel successful and included, and more!

Be sure to check our monthly calendar as well as Facebook for more information as well as special events!