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Penn Kidder Library Center expands to larger space

The Penn Kidder Library Center in Albrightsville opened a little over a year ago and has already outgrown its space.

Originally situated in a rented trailer located at the Pine Point Plaza, the library now occupies the former Carrigan's Pharmacy location next to the post office in the same plaza.The new space is much larger and much better suited to the growing number of regular programs the library sponsors.The library is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday. On Tuesdays and Thursdays it is also open from 4 to 6 p.m.Regularly scheduled events include a Lego Club which meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 5 p.m. and an Origami Club that meets on the second and fourth Thursdays at 5 p.m.For adults the library is currently offering "Yoga with Ron" on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Drop-ins are welcome. Bring a mat and $13 for the class.Upcoming programs include:• 6:30 Monday, Social Security, Strategize to Maximize.There is also a series of Thursday night lectures by author, Nora D'Ecclesis:• Aug. 14, D'Ecclesis will discuss "Communication Skills: Native American 'talking stick' Way of Council"• Aug. 21, "History of Buddhism: A look at how Buddhism evolved in India"• Sept. 4, "Chakra Opening for Health and Wellness: Ancient Japanese Reiki"• Oct. 2, "Stress Management: Writing American Haiku from the serenity of nature"• Oct. 23, "Time Management Skills: How to Write a Personal Budget"The library is staffed by volunteers and is funded through personal donations and fundraising events throughout the year. The library also includes a thrift shop, where donated items are sold and the profits used to maintain the library.A grand opening for the new space will be held at noon Aug. 30. D'Ecclesis will be signing books and other activities will mark the occasion.

JUDY DOLGOS-KRAMER/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS The non-fiction reading room at the new Penn Kidder Library Center is the perfect place to relax and read your favorite novel.