New Hours at Dingman Township Branch Effective May 1

Effective May 1, 2012 the Dingman Township Branch will have a new schedule, affecting Monday, Friday and Saturday business hours. Hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday will remain the same. The new weekly schedule is as follows:

Monday – 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday – 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday and Thursday – 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Friday – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday – 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Sunday – Noon – 4:00 p.m.

Lehman Township Book Return

The Lehman Township book return for items borrowed from Pike County Public Library is now located in the lobby of the Lehman Township Municipal Building, located on Municipal Drive in Bushkill. 

Next PCPL Board Meeting May 21

The next meeting of the PCPL Board of Directors will be on Monday, May 21 beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Dingman Township Building on Fisher Lane.  The public is invited to attend.

Big Spring Book Sale - May 19 & 20

The Friends of PCPL will host its annual Spring Book and Bake Sale on Saturday, May 19 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 20 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the American Legion on Water Street (SR001) in Milford.  There is no fee during regular hours, but those wishing to attend a preview from 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m.on Saturday will be charged an entry fee of $10.00.  This Book Sale will feature a large assortment of books, DVDs, audiotapes and more for all ages, plus a delectable assortment of freshly baked goodies. Be sure not to miss it!

Book Reading at Dingman Township Branch May 31

Local author Madeleine Coppola was give a reading from her novel Child in the Mirror on Thursday, May 31 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Dingman Township Branch.  Light refreshments will be served.  The event is open to the public.

PCPL is a Passport Acceptance Facility - All Year Long

The Milford Branch of PCPL is an official Passport Acceptance Facility, which means that you can apply for your U.S, Passport or Passport Card at the branch, located at 201 Broad Street in Milford.  Please call 570-296-8211 for an appointment, or to learn about the documentation you need in order to apply. 

New Health and Wellness Collection in Milford

Have you checked out PCPL’s new Health and Wellness Collection?  Thanks to a grant  from the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), over the past few months the library has been able to purchase updated print, audio and video materials for our Health and Wellness collection.   You’ll find a wide variety of topics including diet and nutrition, children’s health, exercise, mental and behavioral issues, senior health,  and timely general health concerns such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.  Some our newest additions are exercise DVDs for beginner through advanced levels, featuring  cardio, yoga, pilates, walking, aerobics, chair exercises and more.  Stop by our Milford Branch to browse through the new items, or visit our website, www.pcpl.org to place a reserve.  (Remember to check with your physician before beginning any exercise program.)

 

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To grow and connect with our community by providing exceptional programs, services and resources to enrich the lives of all Pike County residents.

What is Pike County Reading, Watching or Listening to?

"New Children's DVD"

Thomas & friends: curious cargo

"Video Game"

The Tomb Raider trilogy

Playstation 3

Adult Fiction

Stolen Prey

John Sanford

City of Bohane: a novel

Kevin Barry

Home

Toni Morrison

Adult Non-Fiction

A history of our time: readings on postwar America

edited by William H. Chafe, Harvard Sitkoff and Beth Bailey

Handmade garden projects

Lorene Edwards Forkner

Mike Wallace: a life

Peter Rader

Drift: the unmooring of American military power

Rachel Maddow

Audio Books

Death comes silently

Carolyn Hart

The edge of desire

Stephanie Laurens

Children's Books

Jake and Lily

Jerry Spinelli

I have diabetes: a children's book about juvenile diabetes.

Karri Anderson

The duckling gets a cookie!

Mo Willems

Princess Emily and the substitute fairy

Vivian French

DVDs

Haywire

Retreat

Tucker & Dale vs. evil

Soundtrack

The Hunger Games: songs from District 12 & beyond

Friends of the Pike County Public Library in Milford, PA