Columbia County Traveling Library

05/14/2026

From Ms. Amanda

Thank you to our friends at Brodart and the James V. Brown Library for hosting today’s Spring Collection Connection workshop in Williamsport!

I had a wonderful day learning about the exciting new titles headed to library shelves this summer and fall—and hearing from author Gideon Sterer was such a special way to wrap up the day.

One of the best parts of being a librarian is getting to hear directly from authors about their creative process, inspiration, and the stories behind the stories. It brings a whole new layer of appreciation to the books we love sharing with children and families. If you haven’t discovered Gideon’s work yet, be sure to check out our library catalog!

A huge thank you as well to our amazing library staff for keeping everything running smoothly while Kara and I took advantage of professional development opportunities—it was truly an all-hands-on-deck kind of day, and we’re so grateful for this incredible team.

And the day’s not over yet! Next stop: sharing our excitement for the upcoming *Readers in the Garden* program with the Catawissa Garden Club! 🌱📚

May 14 might officially be in the running for busiest day of the year! 😅

05/11/2026

Big Day Today! Installation of our new awning for all the summer adventures coming up! Looking 👀 good! ☀️

05/07/2026

🌈📚 READY… SET… COLOR! 📚🌈

Join us for the Pages to Pavement Library Color Run on Saturday, May 30 at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds!

Whether you’re a runner, walker, bookworm, or just love a good excuse to get colorful, this family-friendly event is for YOU! 💥

🏃‍♀️ 5K Run/Walk
🚶 1-Mile Fun Run
🎨 Color stations throughout the course
👕 Commemorative race t-shirt with pre-registration
📚 Supports Columbia County Libraries

✨ PLUS — stick around after the race for our FREE Summer Learning Kickoff Festival from 10 AM–12 PM at the Fairgrounds Free Stage! Enjoy music, activities, community fun, and celebrate the start of a summer full of stories and adventure. No race registration required to attend the kickoff celebration!

📍 Bloomsburg Fairgrounds
⏰ Registration: 8:30 AM
🏁 Race Start: 9 AM

⚠️ Pre-register by MAY 15 to guarantee your event t-shirt!
Late registrations are welcome, but shirts may be limited.

👉 Register now:
https://bloomsburgpl.org/color-run/

A HUGE thank you to our amazing sponsors for helping make this colorful community celebration possible! 💙

05/06/2026

Clifford says "Woof! Woof! Woof! "
Translation: thanks W&L Subaru for filling our tank!

05/04/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Spring Raffle Winners
Prizes may be picked up at the Central Branch starting tomorrow (Tuesday, May 5). If you would like to make alternate arrangements, please call the library, 570-387-8782

Prize #1 - Winning Ticket #0933359 - Linda H.
Prize #2 - Winning Ticket #0933492 - Jeanne M.
Prize #3 - Winning Ticket #0933472 - Kara W.
Prize #4 - Winning Ticket #0933479 - Kara H.
Prize #5 - Winning Ticket #0933461 - Jayme A.
Prize #6 - Winning Ticket #0933487 - Tina J.
Prize #7 - Winning Ticket #0933491 - Natalie H.
Prize #8 - Winning Ticket #0933486 - Andrew N.
Prize #9 - Winning Ticket #0933473 - Deb C.
Prize #10 - Winning Ticket #0933496 - Kerry S.

Our Spring Raffle is almost at the finish line—and we’re so close to something really special! 🎉

The final day to grab your tickets is **May 3**, and every single ticket helps us move closer to our **$1,000 goal**—funds that go right back into new books, programs, and opportunities for our community.

🎟️ **$10 = 1 sheet (26 chances to win!)**

If you’ve been meaning to grab yours, now’s the moment. Your support truly makes a difference—and we’d love to cross that finish line together.

Get your tickets here:
https://tinyurl.com/spring-2026-raffle

04/30/2026

Our Spring Raffle is almost at the finish line—and we’re so close to something really special! 🎉

The final day to grab your tickets is **May 3**, and every single ticket helps us move closer to our **$1,000 goal**—funds that go right back into new books, programs, and opportunities for our community.

🎟️ **$10 = 1 sheet (26 chances to win!)**

If you’ve been meaning to grab yours, now’s the moment. Your support truly makes a difference—and we’d love to cross that finish line together.

Get your tickets here:
https://tinyurl.com/spring-2026-raffle

04/26/2026

That’s a wrap on our Spring Book Sale—and thanks to you, we raised over $11,000 to keep books, programs, and opportunities flowing across Columbia County. We truly couldn’t do this without this incredible community.

Now… we’re asking for one last bit of help.

If you have even an hour to spare today, we could really use extra hands to take down the sale. There are tables to fold, boxes to move, and a whole lot of cleanup ahead—and right now, we’re feeling it.

Every person who shows up makes a huge difference. If you’ve ever wondered how to support the library in a meaningful, immediate way—this is it.

We’ll be so grateful for any time you can give. 💛

04/24/2026

We are so grateful to Jeffrey, Shelby, and Victoria from the CSIU for rolling up their sleeves and jumping in to help during the United Way’s Day of Action! 💙📚

Because of their hard work, everything is set and ready for our final day of the book sale (tomorrow)—and we can’t wait to welcome you!

Tomorrow (Saturday) is **$10 Bag Day**, and it’s the perfect way to spend a rainy day. The library provides the bag… you fill it to the max… all for just $10! 🙌

Every book you take home helps support the programs, services, and outreach that keep our community connected and learning all year long.

Come out, dig for some great reads, and be part of something that truly makes a difference. We’ll see you at the sale! 📖✨

Susquehanna Valley United Way

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04/23/2026

A heartfelt thank you to the Columbia County Commissioners for recognizing the vital role libraries play in our communities by issuing a proclamation for National Library Week.

This acknowledgment highlights the importance of access to information, lifelong learning, and the many services libraries provide to residents of all ages. We’re grateful for your support and for helping shine a spotlight on the value of libraries across Columbia County.

Be sure to visit your local library this week and celebrate all that libraries do! 📚

Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA)