Libraries
Hawley
Library By LA Guzda
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t’s February, time for LOVE… love of words, books, community and learning. Time to renew your relationship with your local library! Meet Amy Keane, the new Hawley library director. Amy grew up in Greeley, attended WAHS and Penn State. She worked as a clerk in the Pike County Library, then managed the children’s library and onto Greeley branch manager. Amy’s four pillars for the Hawley library are: Education, Entertainment, Connectivity and Community. The library is more than books. Already the computers have all been upgraded to Windows 10. The library runs on a meager budget. Their book and DVD sales, managed by Michael, a volunteer (which they rely upon greatly having only 3 full-time staff), contribute to the bottom line. One of the benefits of living in an economically diverse community is you can find the most popular books and DVDs at
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a fraction of their cost. You can also learn about anything that interests you! They are committed to building their collection. Currently they manage the Hensel photos and offer much for local information - reference as well as authors, of which there are many. The library sponsors several groups such as PencilsNEPA, Writers Circle of NEPA as well as financial planning seminars, Fabric Arts for Adults, storytelling and art projects for children, and other workshops. The children’s library partnered with Blue Ridge to write and collect valentines to be sent to veterans, soldiers and nursing home residents. Some upcoming offerings include: April 7: WHAT IS HURTING BIRDS & HOW YOU CAN HELP 5 PM – 6:30 PM. Biologist Barbara Leo and naturalist Katharine Dodge from the Northeast PA.
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