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County Hall Corner: It’s Independence Day, Not Just the Fourth of July0
- Government, Politics
- July 2, 2025
This Friday, we will celebrate Independence Day. This is when families get together for picnics, watch fireworks in the evening, and generally enjoy a day off. It is a tradition that goes back a very, very long time, in fact, as long as our national independence itself. John Adams, our first Vice President of the
READ MORELibrary Schedules Family Color Run As Part of Summer Learning Events0
- June 25, 2025
The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will host a free Family Color Run on Saturday, June 28th from 9:30 am to 11:30 pm. at Old Lycoming Park, 1951 Green Ave. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or enjoy a leisurely jog or walk, this event is perfect for all ages and fitness levels.
READ MORELibrary to Host Exciting Summer Learning Kickoff Event0
- Uncategorized
- June 4, 2025
The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will kick off the 2025 Summer Learning Program with special activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 14. The Library’s Summer Learning Program is an opportunity to keep children engaged in reading and learning over the summer, whether at home or in the
READ MORELibrary to host Sips and Stories event At New Trail Brewing0
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
READ MOREPenn College Spring Commencement Set for May 16-170
- Graduation, Local News
- May 14, 2025
Pennsylvania College of Technology will hold three commencement ceremonies May 16-17 for the 885 students who have petitioned to graduate following the Spring 2025 semester. Nearly 750 students will march at the ceremonies, all of which are ticketed events to be held at the Community Arts Center. All of the ceremonies will be livestreamed. On
READ MOREPaleontologists to Present Ice Age Program at Library0
- Uncategorized
- April 23, 2025
The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will host an Ice Age show as part of the Remake Learning Days festival in North Central Pennsylvania. On May 5 from 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm, field paleontologists Mike and Roberta Straka will present the show, “Mastodons, Cavemen and Bears – Oh My” in the
READ MOREPreservation Williamsport Fundraiser Casino Evil Takes Place April 180
- Local News
- April 16, 2025
By Lou Hunsinger Jr Preservation Williamsport is an organization that helps to preserve the precious historical legacy of the historic Victorian architecture throughout Williamsport. But these efforts require a lot of money. One way they do this is through unique fundraisers such as the Casino Evil, which will take place this Friday night, April 18,
READ MORELibrary to hold preschool financial exploration program0
- Library
- April 9, 2025
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will offer a financial program for preschoolers to introduce saving and spending. The “Preschool Financial Exploration” program will be held on April 24 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Merrill Smith, from M&T Bank, will do an introductory discussion on the importance of
READ MOREHoopla Offers BingePass to Fight Cabin Fever0
- Entertainment
- February 12, 2025
The Hoopla digital borrowing service available through the James V. Brown Library, 19 East Fourth Street, has expanded its BingePass offerings for children and adults. Users have unlimited access to a pass, similar to a streaming service, for one week. BingePasses include both educational and entertaining media including Hallmark+, Curiosity, In the Kitchen with Craftsy,
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25th Annual Victorian Christmas – Takes Place This Weekend0
- Christmas, Events, Local News
- November 20, 2024
In the late 19th century, Williamsport was known as the “Lumber Capital of the World,” and the lumber barons who created this great wealth owned and lived in beautiful and opulent homes that featured the outstanding architecture of that era. Many of these homes, which are a testament to our rich history, survive and will
READ MORECoverup0
- Faith
- November 13, 2024
Adam was involved in a coverup, Note: This article is in a series called Two Roads. Previous articles are always available at http://www.webbweekly.com. Then, the eyes of both of them were opened, and they realized they were naked, so they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves. Then the man and his wife
READ MOREPre-Election Conversation and Veteran Day Appreciation0
- Editorials
- November 6, 2024
A quick reminder to all as I’m penning this column: it’s the Friday morning prior to the election. Some folks will be reading me on Tuesday as the polls are still open, and some will be reading shortly after the election has ended; I pray we have a peaceful election, that the results are known
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November is National Family Literacy Month0
- Education, Uncategorized
- November 6, 2024
The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., recognizes November as National Family Literacy Month. National Family Literacy Month is organized by the National Center for Families Learning. This month-long observance celebrates the role that literacy programs play in empowering families. To celebrate this observance, we encourage Lycoming County residents to get a free
READ MORELibrary Has Many Online Resources For Your Learning Needs0
- Uncategorized
- September 18, 2024
As the first month of school is underway, is your child prepared for the academic year? Libraries across Pennsylvania grow students’ school readiness, social, cognitive and emotional skills. Developing a passion for reading is crucial, according to Jim Trelease, author of the best-seller, The Read-Aloud Handbook. “Students who read the most, read the best, achieve
READ MORELibrary Receives Grant to Enhance Plunketts Creek Township ‘Link’0
- Uncategorized
- August 28, 2024
The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., recently was the recipient of $4,500 in grant funding from the Plunketts Creek Township Foundation Fund at the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania. The funds will be used to enhance the Barbours Link Library and purchase new computers for staff and public use. Funding also
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The Bookworm Sez: “Preserved: A Cultural History of the Funeral Home in America” by Dean G. Lampros0
Three bedrooms upstairs. That’s a minimum. You need a big kitchen, a large back room would be a bonus, you want lots of bathrooms, and if you can get a corner lot, that’d be great. The thing you need most is a gigantic all-purpose room or maybe a ballroom because you’re planning on a lot
READ MOREThe Roving Sportsman… Fireflies!0
- Outdoors
- July 17, 2024
This time of year, as the sun has set and darkness takes over the landscape, a magical thing begins to happen across the lawns and fields throughout rural Pennsylvania: fireflies appear! Each summer, as they begin to show up dancing about in the night sky, I quickly flashback to my childhood days growing up in
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Library to Host Summer Learning Kickoff Event With Special Surprises0
- Events, Local News
- June 12, 2024
The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will kick off the 2024 Summer Learning Program with special activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 15. The Library’s Summer Learning Program is an opportunity to keep children engaged in reading and learning over the summer, whether at home or in the Library.
READ MORELibrary Continues Growers Market Outreach0
- Events, Local News
- May 22, 2024
The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will continue its popular Growers Market Outreach storytime on the last Saturday of each month, starting May 25 and continuing through September. During the event, an outreach vehicle will accompany a library programmer, who will have storytimes, games and other fun activities for children from 9:30-11:30
READ MOREPies, Polecats and Pomegranates: Food-Related Etymologies0
- Weird Words
- January 24, 2024
This week, after a couple of typical columns on oddball vocab, “Weird Words” once again takes up the related field of etymology; that is, where words come from, what they used to mean and how they acquired their current definitions. Here are eight terms related to food or eating, all with an origin that’s unusual
READ MORECounty Hall Corner: Sooooo Long, Farewell, Goodbye0
- January 10, 2024
The last Lycoming County Commissioners Meeting of 2023, held on December 28th, was sort of like watching the third film in the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. Every time it seemed to be over, one more scene popped up. The “Return of the King” lasted three hours and twenty-one minutes, and when the commissioners’ meeting
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HHS Fly-Fishing0
- Sports
- January 3, 2024
Happy New Year to my family and friends. I would also like to give a shout to those who frequent this page. I look forward to many more tales. This part-time gig is grand, and we will cover many different topics in 2024. Let’s kick things off with one of my favorites. Dave Weigle of
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Library Expands movie Conversion Service to Include VHS-C, Hi8 Tapes0
- Library
- December 27, 2023
Preserving family videos and home movies is a great way to make sure you don’t lose precious memories of your loved ones. To help with this task, the James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., recently expanded its service to convert VHS home movie tapes to DVDs to include VHS-C and Hi8 tapes. The
READ MORE‘Own-A-Day’ at the James V. Brown Library Offers Unique Gift Opportunity for Any Occasion0
- Library, Local News
- December 6, 2023
The holidays are rapidly approaching, and you may be trying to search for that perfect gift for the person on your list who seems to have everything. Did you know there is a way to cross that person off your holiday list and give a gift that benefits your community? With the James V. Brown
READ MORE24th Annual Victorian Christmas Presented By Preservation Williamsport Friday, November 17th Through Sunday, November 19th0
- Local News
- November 15, 2023
During the late 19th century, Williamsport was the Lumber capital of the continent and attracted many wealthy families that built elaborate homes and architecture in our great city. Victorian Christmas, sponsored and presented by Preservation Williamsport, celebrates Williamsport’s beautiful, charming architectural heritage of vintage homes, mansions, museums, churches, and other public structures. In addition to
READ MORELibrary to Participate in Victorian Christmas Tour; Repasz Band to Play0
- Uncategorized
- November 15, 2023
The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will participate in the 23rd Annual Victorian Christmas Tour of Historic Buildings on Saturday, Nov. 18. This year’s theme is “Historic Williamsport Preservation and Restoration.” To celebrate this event, the Library’s Moltz Rotunda Reading Room will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and a
READ MOREFreedom Fought for, Earned, and Protected by the American Veteran0
- Editorials
- November 8, 2023
The United States of America has been at war 229 out of the possible 247 years since we became a sovereign nation. A God bless and heartfelt thank you to all our Veterans. Every freedom we enjoy has been provided by the grace of God and the servicemen and women of the United States Armed
READ MOREGazette and Bulletin: November 10, 1938 – Mayor, in Proclamation, Urges Moment of Silence in City at 11 a.m. Friday0
- Old News
- November 8, 2023
To the Citizens of Williamsport, Twenty years ago on November 11, 1918, the loud-mouthed guns grew still on the foreign battlefield. Armies and armaments ceased their work of slaughter, the war to end war had drawn to a close, and it was the hope of mankind that thenceforth the sword would never again rule the
READ MORELibrary Offers New Family History Research Database0
The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., through the state’s POWER Library portal is now offering the MyHeritage Library Edition. This multilingual family history research database includes billions of historical documents from 48 countries, millions of historical photos, public records, indexes, and additional resources that span the past five centuries. Content Includes: –
READ MORELibrary to observe Banned Books Week0
- Books
- October 4, 2023
In turbulent times, books are tools that help people navigate the world around them. Intellectual freedom and access to information uplift people in crisis and during more peaceful times, so the James V. Brown Library invites you to champion the right to read during Banned Books Week, October 1-7. Banned Books Week is an annual
READ MOREPublic Services, Local History and Reference Director At James V. Brown Library Wears Several Hats0
- Local News
- October 4, 2023
The James V. Brown Library is not just a place for books; it is also a rich repository of things dealing with public services, local history, and reference. Several months ago, the Library hired someone to help oversee this rich collection and to help manage it for more efficient use by the public. That someone
READ MORESeptember is Library Card Sign-Up Month0
- Education
- September 13, 2023
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, a time when the James V. Brown Library joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a library card is the first step on the path to academic achievement and lifelong learning. Disney and Pixar’s Elemental characters Ember
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Library Expands Saturday Hours to Better Serve Community0
- Education, Local News
- September 6, 2023
In order to better serve the community, the James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., is expanding its Saturday hours. Starting September 9, the Library will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. “To some, a few hours might seem insignificant, but to others, it can make all the difference,” said
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Jim Webb
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Steph Noviello
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Bernadette Ulsamer
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Larry Stout
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Jon Pries
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Ken Hunter
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Scott Lowery
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Jamie Spencer
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Tim Hartzell
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Andrea McElroy
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Dave Bellomo
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Charlie Gizenski
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Lou Hunsinger, Jr.
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