McBride Memorial Library

10/20/2026

📢Event Cancellation Notice: The Self-Sustainable Series at McBride Memorial Library has been canceled for tonight, 10/20/2026.

10/19/2026

🐭📖 Gather around, little bookworms! An adventure awaits at McBride Memorial Library's Story Time. Join McBride on Mondays and Thursdays at 11:30 AM in the Community Room on the second floor for a morning packed with magic. Story Time is free event and is a perfect way to build early literacy skills and make new friends!

🧶🍂 Looking for a cozy night out with fellow crafters? Bring your current work-in-progress—whether it's knitting, diamond art, scrap booking, or sketching—and join McBride for Craft It! tonight, 10/19/2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. No project? No problem! You can also try your hand at McBride's featured project of the month hosted by library staff.

🎟🧺The McBride Memorial Library Annual Basket Raffle is officially underway from October 1 through November 21, 2026, and with over 30 incredible themed baskets packed with amazing goodies up for grabs! Whether you are looking for the perfect holiday gift, a treat for yourself, or a fun surprise, there is something for everyone. Stop by the library to view the baskets in person and buy your tickets. Every dollar raised directly supports McBride's programs and services. Don't miss your chance to win!
🎟️ Ticket Pricing:
• $1 = 1 Ticket
• $5 = 6 Tickets
• $20 = 25 Tickets

10/14/2026

📖 The McBride Book Cellar is OPEN today, October 14, 2026! Come visit the Book Cellar between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM to shop the collection. Happy reading!

🛍📚 The McBride Book Cellar sells used books and media in all categories and age levels, from fiction to nonfiction, baby board books to adult, with prices as low as $0.50. Shop for used DVDs and music CDs, and there is even a small selection of used sheet music.

📍Location: McBride Memorial Library, 500 N Market St, Berwick, PA. A staircase and elevator are available for your descent to the McBride Book Cellar.

10/12/2026

McBride Memorial Library is open today, 10/12/2026, 10:00AM - 8:00PM and is buzzing with programs!

📚 Story Time: Starting at 11:30AM, join fellow children for a delightful and traditional story time featuring read aloud tales, songs, fingerplays, movement
activities, and a hands-on project.
🐾 Books and Barkers: 4:00PM - 5:00PM, certified therapy dogs will be at the library for read-together time. Dogs are very good listeners and offer a judgement-free environment that boosts children’s confidence, fluency, and motivation, especially for reluctant or shy readers. Reserve your 15-minute one-on-one time slot at the time of the event. Ages 5–12.
🎟 McBride Memorial Library's Annual Basket Raffle is officially open through November 21, 2026! Swing by the main floor, pick out your favorite baskets, and test your luck. Ticket Prices: $1 = 1 ticket • $5 = 6 tickets • $20 = 25 tickets. Every ticket supports the books, programs, and resources you love! 📖✨
🏛️ McBride Memorial Library offers an incredible lineup of free community resources that go far beyond books. Patrons can access public computers and WiFi, low-cost printing, faxing, and free scanning, or utilize private, quiet study rooms. The library also features a Genealogy Room with local historical archives and access to HeritageQuest. Looking to stay home? Digital users can instantly stream millions of e-books and audiobooks via Libby and the POWER Library.

📍 500 N Market St, Berwick, PA
🔗 Check McBride's events calendar online or ask at the front desk!

10/07/2026

📣Support your local library and score amazing deals!

📚🛍 Visit McBride during The Book Cellar's weekly Wednesday hours today, 10:30am–12:30pm, and or mark your calendar for the upcoming Monday and Saturday openings. From baby board books to adult fiction, The McBride Book Cellar has media for all ages at unbeatable, budget-friendly prices as low as $0.25.

🧺🎟 Don't forget to check out McBride's Annual Basket Raffle on the main floor. From October 1 through November 21, 2026, you have the chance to win some incredible themed baskets while supporting your local library!
• $1 for 1 ticket
• $5 for 6 tickets
• $20 for 25 tickets

10/06/2026

💡Brighter Days Ahead! 💡

McBride Memorial Library is pleased to share that it received an Amazon sustainability grant to upgrade its lighting to energy-efficient LED fixtures. The project was completed by Hayden Power Group and has made a noticeable difference. In the past, the library had difficulty finding replacement bulbs and ballasts for its near-obsolete lighting, but now all of the lights are working and the library looks brighter and fresher. The new LED lighting will also help lower the library’s electric bill, making this project a bright improvement all around!

10/05/2026

Need some fresh reading material or looking for media deals? The McBride Book Cellar is open today, 10/05/2026, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm!

Come browse the Book Cellar's huge selection of fiction, nonfiction, children's books, DVDs, and music. See you at the library! 📖🍂

10/05/2026

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Let books be.

Today kicks off , an annual observation started more than 40 years ago in response to a sudden surge in the number of attempts to censor or remove books in libraries, schools, and bookstores. Sound familiar?

Today, libraries continue to face record numbers of challenges to the books on their shelves. And contrary to common narratives suggesting that concerned parents are driving these challenges, data from ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom suggests otherwise – 92% of these challenges came from pressure groups and government officials in 2025.

For this year's Banned Books Week, we remind our communities that a handful of people running organized censorship campaigns should not be allowed to dictate what the rest of us can read, and that the joy and creativity of reading is not only an act of resistance, but a freedom that must be protected.

Find ways to get involved and spread the word, censorship data, and events throughout the week at https://bit.ly/4yvixbB.

09/30/2026

📚 Looking for your next great read, movie, or puzzle without breaking the bank? Visit the McBride Book Cellar, the on-site used bookstore right inside of McBride Memorial Library! There is an amazing, ever-changing selection of used books and media for all ages—from baby board books to adult fiction and nonfiction.

Come hunt for hidden gems during the Book Cellar's open hours:
📆 Wednesdays: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
📆 Select Mondays (Sept 14, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7): 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
📆 Special Saturday Opening (Dec 5): 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
See you downstairs at the McBride Book Cellar! Every purchase directly supports the library.