This week at the Punxsutawney Memorial Library

PUNXSUTAWNEY — Here are some upcoming events at the Punxsutawney Memorial Library:

• Aug. 1 – Sept. 22: Summer Reading Challenge. Complete two bingos on our Summer Cards and receive a free book. For our patrons ages 18-plus.

• Aug. 1-31: Youth Oceans Reading Challenge. Same as our adult challenge, but for youths up to 10 years of age.

• Aug. 8-26: PA Lottery Scratch-Off Raffle. $50 worth of PA Lottery scratchoff tickets. Raffle tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Must be 18 years or older to purchase/win. Proceeds benefit the library. This week at your library:

Saturday, Aug. 6

• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Used book donations will be accepted.

• Noon to 2 p.m.: Read to a (Licensed) Therapy Dog! Area youth ages three to 17 can come read stories to Shellby the Goldendoodle. Monday, Aug. 8:

• 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Adult Coloring Club. Bring your own materials or borrow ours. For patrons ages 18-plus.

• 11 a.m. – Noon: Summer Oceans of Possibilities Party for Wees! Must have turned in your reading logs to Mr. Nate prior to this party and/ or have been registered for the program. Tuesday, Aug. 9:

• 10:30-11:30 a.m.: Adult Coloring Club. Bring your own materials, or borrow ours. For patrons ages 18-plus.

• 11 a.m. – Noon: Summer Oceans of Possibilities Party for Pre-K! Must have turned in your reading logs to Mr. Nate prior to this party and/ or have been registered for the program. Wednesday, Aug. 10:

• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Used book donations will be accepted.

• 11 a.m. – Noon: Summer Oceans of Possibilities Party for Elementary Groups 1 & 2! Must have turned in your reading logs to Mr. Nate prior to this party and/or have been registered for the program. Thursday, Aug. 11:

• 11 a.m. – Noon: Summer Oceans of Possibilities Party for Tweens and Teens. Must have turned in your reading logs to Nate prior to this party and/or have been registered for the program.

• 5:30 p.m. - ?: Catastrophic Book Club. Tonight we will be discussing Diane Chamberlain’s novel “The Stolen Marriage.” New members are welcome. Friday, Aug. 12:

• Noon – 2 p.m.: Read to a (Licensed) Therapy Dog! Area youth ages three to 17 can come read stories to Shellby the Goldendoodle.

Upcoming events:

• Aug. 15, 22, 29: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.: Adult Coloring Therapy

• Aug. 8-26: PA Lottery Ticket Raffle Basket. Drawing is at noon on Aug. 26.

• Aug. 20, 24, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Used book donations

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Happy reading!