In like a lion 🦁

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March is here and there’s plenty going on at the Library!

First up, tonight (Thursday, 3/5) at 6 PM, Electrician Ron Ewing of IBEW Local 5 JATC will explain how interested men and women can become successful electricians through a proven, accredited process. Trades Talk: Earn While You Learn: Electrician!

Next, make sure to stop by next week on Tuesday, 3/10, at 6 PM for a presentation on leadership and collaboration by speaker Doug Hershey of Thought iQ: Introduction to the 5 Dysfunctions Of A Team.

Also next week on Thursday, 3/12, at 6 PM, Harriett Gaston of Penn State Altoona reviews the history of slavery, the Underground Railroad, and life for ex-slaves in Central Pennsylvania. Learn about Local History: Former Slaves Surviving and Thriving in Central PA.

Are you a card sharp or bingo aficionado? Want to help support the Library? Then come to Texas Hold ’em and Bingo Fundraiser (at Scott’s Arcade) on Saturday, 3/21. Proceeds will benefit the Library!

Finally, don’t forget that Daylight Savings Time starts this Sunday, 3/8 at 2:00 AM—remember to set your clocks back!

Answer: This event is a great way to have fun and support the Library

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Question: What is the Library’s 2020 Wine, Trivia & More night?

Hear ye, hear ye! Back again next month (February), the Library will be hosting a night of Wine, Trivia & More at the American Legion Post 516 Social Hall in Legion Park, Hollidaysburg, on February 22 from 6 to 9 PM.

Like food, games, drink, and trivia? Then come to the Library to buy your tickets for this evening of fun now! Tickets are $25 per person and attendees must be at least 21 years of age. Only 144 tickets will be sold, so get yours as soon as possible. Simply show up at the Library and ask the front desk for more information, or call us at 814-695-5961.

Doors will open at 5:30 PM on the day of the event. Then, a dinner buffet will be served from 6 to 7 PM with desserts, wine, beer, and soft drinks, followed by a team trivia competition from 7 to 9 PM. There will also be a basket raffle, a door prize, and small games of chance throughout the night. We hope to see you there!

Giving Tuesday

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Giving Tuesday 2019 on December 3

Here at the Hollidaysburg Area Library, we strive to create and maintain a welcoming space for all members of our community to learn, grow, and gather together. We’re about more than books here—we seek to provide vital resources and services for all people.

Of course, no one is more important to that mission than you, our patrons, supporters, and neighbors! This coming #GivingTuesday on December 3, you can make a difference for all those that use the Library, both now and for years to come.

If you’d like to help out, please consider making a contribution. You can either make a donation online using a credit or debit card through our secure PayPal account, or you can donate by mail. Naturally, we always welcome donations in person as well!

We also always appreciate donations of materials and the time of volunteers, so there are many ways to give. You can find more information on our donations page. And remember: You don’t need to wait until next Tuesday to contribute!

No matter what, we would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! We sincerely appreciate all you do for us.

A month of giving thanks

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An outdoor photo of the Library with fall decorations

As cold weather descends, the darkness of our days lengthens, and autumn reaches its waning days, there is always brightness and warmth to be found within the Library — and not just in the spirit of knowledge and learning. With Thanksgiving fast approaching, we are of course most thankful for the patronage and support of all our visitors and the community we serve.

So in that spirit, and with heartfelt appreciation, we present the following …

10 Reasons We’re Thankful

  1. For visitors who brighten our day, particularly children
  2. To get to help visitors find books! Plus audios, films, magazines, toys, musical instruments, and much more
  3. To be able to offer attractive public computers and meeting places
  4. To know that this work helps community members connect, grow, and thrive
  5. For the support from so many directions: The Library Board, the Friends of the Library, the municipalities, the Hollidaysburg Area School District, the Blair Regional YMCA, the Rotary, the Women’s Club, and so many other groups
  6. For a safe and beautiful place to work, including the lovely outdoor spaces
  7. That we can welcome every visitor due to full disability access and our core purpose of serving all
  8. That we play a small part in honoring service members, through the American Legion Armed Forces Room
  9. For stimulating challenges: Making the most of our facility’s space, inside and out!
  10. For future visions, including new furniture and capabilities in AV and maker spaces

Happy Halloween! 🎃

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The end of October is upon us as the haunts of Halloween descend! We hope you have a spook-tacular holiday, and if you’re looking for a treat, why not stop into the Library for a classic BOO-k from our catalog? Or, are you dying to know what’s going on next month at the Library? Then check out our calendar of events to find something that will tickle your bones.