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A Landmark Story

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Living Room at Bloomsburg Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

Local historian, Robert Dunkelberger, will tell the story of this 100-year-old Georgian Colonial library building, which was envisioned as a memorial to fallen soldiers from the Great War.

Location: Bloomsburg Public Library
Room: Living Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Event Details:

Local historian, Robert Dunkelberger, will tell the story of this 100-year-old Georgian Colonial library building, which was envisioned as a memorial to fallen soldiers from the Great War.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Van Tassel Legacy

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Living Room at Bloomsburg Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

From young orphan to visionary and philanthropist, Sarah Van Tassel (1870-1937) shaped Bloomsburg, including our library, in impactful ways that are still visible today.

Location: Bloomsburg Public Library
Room: Living Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Event Details:

From young orphan to visionary and philanthropist, Sarah Van Tassel (1870-1937) shaped Bloomsburg, including our library, in impactful ways that are still visible today.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Librarians & Democracy

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Living Room at Bloomsburg Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

Library Director, Ammon Young, will reflect on the philosophy of Marian Mauser, librarian from 1916-1960, who led with the democratic maxim “the greatest good for the greatest number.”

Location: Bloomsburg Public Library
Room: Living Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Event Details:

Library Director, Ammon Young, will reflect on the philosophy of Marian Mauser, librarian from 1916-1960, who led with the democratic maxim “the greatest good for the greatest number.”

This event is in the "Adults" group

Women Leading the Way

Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Living Room at Bloomsburg Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

A tea and discussion about the Woman’s Civic Club, the Ivy Club, and other societies that were instrumental in forming and sustaining the Bloomsburg Public Library. 

Location: Bloomsburg Public Library
Room: Living Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Event Details:

A tea and discussion about the Woman’s Civic Club, the Ivy Club, and other societies that were instrumental in forming and sustaining the Bloomsburg Public Library. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tales of the Library

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Living Room at Bloomsburg Public Library
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

Former librarian, Hal Pratt, and longtime library supporter, Ann Diseroad, will share their stories of life in the library. Rand Whipple will share oral history recordings. 

Location: Bloomsburg Public Library
Room: Living Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Event Details:

Former librarian, Hal Pratt, and longtime library supporter, Ann Diseroad, will share their stories of life in the library. Rand Whipple will share oral history recordings.