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Bloomsburg Public Library
225 Market St.
Bloomsburg, PA 17815

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Children play under a colorful parachute during a group activity on a vibrant alphabet rug, laughing and enjoying the moment.

A young woman dressed as a reporter engaging in a conversation with two adults at the Murder Mystery event. They appear to be discussing or sharing information in a lively social setting. — Murder in the Library Fundraising Event

A table covered with a large selection of colorful children's books, with adults and children gathered around looking at and selecting books in a bright library space. — Summer Learning Finale

Families and children enjoy a sunny day in a park, interacting with inflatable play structures and a person in a red dragon costume. — Summer Learning Festival

A group of children and teens pose for a photo in a room with large windows and framed artwork on the walls. One person is dressed as a clown in a colorful costume, while others wear casual clothes or costumes. In the foreground, a table is set with trays of nachos, cheese, salsa, and other snacks. The atmosphere suggests a festive gathering or event. — Gaming Club

Four adults are seated around a table playing bridge. They are engaged with cards, score pads, and card holders labeled "WBC." The setting appears to be a casual gathering in a well-lit room with additional tables and participants visible in the background. The atmosphere is focused and friendly. — Bridge Club

A cozy tea party setup inside a library. Guests wearing festive attire sit at tables adorned with floral tablecloths and tea sets, enjoying tea and conversation. Bookshelves filled with books line the walls. — The Ivy Club Tea

A festive outdoor event featuring a group of people holding various country flags and microphones, participating in a cultural celebration. A woman in a traditional dress leads the group while standing near a purple tent. A crowd and urban buildings form the backdrop. — ¡Fiesta!

Hal Pratt dressed as a leprechaun sitting cross-legged on the floor of the library, holding a wooden mallet and speaking to a group of children. Behind him are bookshelves and a table with props including a jug and small figurines. — Hal Pratt tells Leprechaun Lore.

A toddler wearing an orange shirt stands in a cozy reading nook, surrounded by cushions in a library setting with shelves of books and a couch in the background.

A lively outdoor storytime session under a purple tent. A group of children sit on colorful mats and cushions, attentively listening to a storyteller with open books in hand. Other people are browsing library information booths in the background. — Summer Learning Festival

A library exhibit featuring artifacts like a cat mummy and statues is on display, with a crowd of people mingling in the background. — Murder in the Library Fundraising Event

A theatrical scene with a woman sitting on a couch wearing gloves, framed by caution tape. She is a docent at the Murder Mystery event, with another person standing nearby, partially visible. — Murder in the Library Fundraising Event

A group of adults standing attentively in a library setting, with international flags displayed above them. Some individuals are seated in the foreground, while others are standing near high-top tables, engaged in listening. — Murder in the Library Fundraising Event

A woman pointing towards a shelf in a library aisle while holding a booklet, with a man standing behind her also holding a booklet. The scene is framed by bookshelves on both sides, and caution tape partially crosses the foreground. From the library's Murder Mystery event. — Murder in the Library Fundraising Event

A group of children and Ms. Angie gather inside a castle-themed reading area in the library, with kids holding books and listening to a story. — Castle Van Tassel

Highlights from 2024!

Expanded hours to Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm and Friday-Saturday 9am-4pm
Eliminated overdue fines and the required membership fee for rural county residents
Entered a formal partnership with the Traveling Library and Orangeville Public Library
Combined our catalogs so you have access to 100,000+ books etc. instead of 40,000+
Added Comics Plus for thousands of online graphic novels
Added Kanopy Plus for streaming video, including thousands of educational videos for kids
Strengthened our connections with school districts and preschools
Had record-breaking participation in our summer learning program with partner libraries
Made a number of small renovations to the library to make it easier to use
Implemented the new large community room where the Historical Society used to be
Started an after-school gaming program with 30+ pre-teens every Tuesday and Thursday
Received a grant to add a pre-teen library club after school on Wednesdays in 2025
Expanded overall programming to 100 programs per month (up from 20) with about 1500 visits for programs every month
Added Bridge Club, Chess Club, Dungeons and Dragons, Tai Chi, Book Chat, Silent Book Club, and Movie Night to the Traditional Mahjong, American Mah Jongg, and Yarnies programs
Hired social workers who are working with seniors, pre-teens, and folks experiencing financial insecurity and interpersonal conflict, using a “bibliotherapy” framework
Started a Grief Support program and a weekly Civic Conversations program to discuss the news of the week from different perspectives as part of the social work initiative
Hired a Digital Literacy Educator to offer technology classes and one-on-one computer help for seniors and others, including Spanish speakers
Initiated a weekly gathering time for Spanish speakers and held the first annual ¡Fiesta!
Added 40 volunteers working 100 hours per week and four work-study students working 60 hours per week, as well as an AmeriCorps service member working 40 hours per week
Developed working partnerships with many non-profits with shared missions

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