Marian Sutherland Kirby Library

MSKL COVID UPDATE As Of March 8, 2021 We're happy to bring computer appointments back!... Library use by appointment, Tuesday-Friday, 9am-5pm, Saturday, 9am - 4pm. Call 570-474-9313 with questions and to set up an appointment for: - Library Material Pick-Up - 15 Minute Browsing Appointments - Copy/Fax - Scan to personal Flashdrive - Computer Print Pick-Up - 15 Minute Computer Appointments - 30 Minute Computer Appointments Please return materials to outdoor bookdrops, 24/7. We ARE NOT accepting material donations at this time.

This week at storytime we read "Duck, Duck, Moose", sang about Five Little Ducks, and read the Ugly Duckling. We also had fun making 3D ducks!

Eric Carle is the children's Author of the Month. Storytime had fun reading "The very Hungry Caterpillar" and making thier own caterpillar hats

The Ducklings had fun running around the Library this morning and then getting to meet over 125 new people! They got to take a much needed nap afterwards The last day to see the Ducklings at the Library is Friday 5/21, give us a call at 570-474-9313 to schedule a browsing appointment/duckling visit.

Teens crafts bags available this week Tuesday-Friday 9-5 and Saturday 9-4!! Design your own snowflake and make a paper snowflake Pick one up this week on our outdoor display

Click on the link below for a winter virtual puzzle: https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=1b0a3d678c00

Teens!! Click on the link below for the Once upon an escape room!! https://sites.google.com/view/ccpl-digital-library-escape4

Today we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. #MLK

AARP TaxAide services offered at the Marian Sutherland Kirby Library in Mountain Top, the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wilkes-Barre and the Butler Township Community Building in Drums will not be available for Federal or PA income tax return preparation this year due to COVID-19 concerns. The Commission on Economic Opportunity will be operating the VITA Tax Program as a virtual site where eligible taxpayers can drop-off their tax documents and pick-up the completed tax... returns when completed. Please call 570-825-0968 for more information on eligibility and drop-off procedures. Taxpayers can prepare their own taxes free on-line at IRS Free File on the IRS.gov website or at the Myfreetaxes.com web site. Taxpayers needing help preparing their Property Tax Rebate or Rent Rebate forms may find assistance at their State Representative’s office.

Due to the rising number of positive COVID-19 cases, and the need to keep our patrons and staff safe, we have decided to close our patron computers until at least December 15. We apologize for any inconvenience, but are happy to print completed documents for you.

Teen winter reading program in now open for registration!! You can register at kirbylib.org or fill out a registration form and pick up a paper reading log on our outdoor display. If you have registered on Readsquared in the summer or fall program you can go to your Readsquared account and register for the Teen Winter Program.

To our Patrons and Friends celebrating, we hope you have a very Happy Hanukkah!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all our patrons! Have a safe and happy holiday!

Teen Book Loot bag registration closes on Saturday Dec 12!! There are a few spots available for a Book Loot bag!! Register at kirbylib.org today!! Get a book to checkout, holiday craft and goodies

Stop by today or tomorrow to pick up a special 2020 ornament craft kit. Don’t forget to wear your snow boots so you can enjoy these 2 Storywalk books.

Ornament craft is restocked outside, stop by today before 5 to pick one up.

New YA books at the M.S. Kirby Library!!

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS The library will be closed on December 24, 25, 26, 31 & January 1. Happy Holidays to all of our patrons & friends.

It’s that time of year!

Storywalk is up!

Stop by today or tomorrow to pick up a special 2020 ornament craft kit. Don’t forget to wear your snow boots so you can enjoy these 2 Storywalk books.

St. Nicholas was here!! Stop by today to pick up your shoes. While you are here don't forget a grab and go craft

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS The library will be closed on December 24, 25, 26, 31 & January 1. Happy Holidays to all of our patrons & friends.

Teen crafts bags are on our outdoor display Tuesday-Friday 9-5 and Saturday 9-4 this week!! Make a peppermint bowl and a 3D tree!! Stop by this week and pick one up