WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will host the first-ever “Sips & Stories” event from 12 -6 p.m. Saturday, May 17 at New Trail Brewing Co., 240 Arch St.
This free family-friendly event is sponsored by the Friends of the James V. Brown Library.
During the event, guests of all ages can participate in activities and events to win free books and prizes, and make crafts to keep. Bookmobile will be on site so guests can check out library materials and get free library cards.
The schedule of events includes:
- 12 pm – Therapy dogs and family storytime, crafts, 3-card Tarot Card readings
- 1 pm – Face painting, Book Bingo for all ages (all winners receive a free book)
- 2 pm – Face painting, temporary tattoos, and Trivia with Chase “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” with prizes
- 3 pm – Adult Spelling Bee with prizes and crafts
- 4-6 pm – Sweet Biscuit Band performance
Food trucks on site at New Trail that day include Cousins Maine Lobster Truck, Shake Your Buns and Do the Twist Truck. New Trail Brewing Co. will offer a non-alcoholic mocktail in the brewery. Guests will receive a branded steel pint while supplies last.
No registration is required for this free event for all ages. To learn more about the scheduled activities for the day, visit calendar.jvbrown.edu.
The James V. Brown Library is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. To place a hold, visit www.jvbrown.edu or call 570-326-0536 during the library’s operating hours. Walk-in passport services are available from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday.
The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., Williamsport, Pa., is the place to go to learn, connect and grow. Founded in June 1907, the library champions the love of reading, opens new doors to lifelong learning, provides a haven to those who seek and ensures the preservation of public library services for future generations. The library has more than 225,000 visitors in a year and circulates a half-million items annually. A member of the Lycoming County Library System, the James V. Brown Library participates in PA Forward, a statewide initiative to promote literacies in our communities to power a better future for everyone.
