Roaring Spring library plans programs
A Mother’s Day sale is being held at the Roaring Spring Community Library through May 10. There will be unique items available for sale by donation to benefit the library.
In other fundraising efforts, the library is hosting a Frederick’s sandwich sale. Orders must be placed at the library or by calling 814-224-2994. Orders and money are due today, Wednesday, May 7. Sandwiches are $4 each and can be picked up between 3 and 6 p.m. May 21 at the library, 320 E. Main St., Roaring Spring.
— The evening pantry will be open at 5 p.m. each Wednesday, while supplies last, in partnership with UPMC Altoona Family Physicians Family Medicine Residency Program and PA Academy of Family Physicians.
— From 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, May 7 and May 21, Penn State Cooperative Extension will be on hand with EFNEP Nutrition education.
— Children’s drop-in stories and crafts will be held at 5 p.m. both May 7 and May 21.
— Container garden workshop, pre-registration required, will be held at 5:30 p.m. May 7. There is a $15 material fee; space is limited.
— Book folding will take place Monday, May 12. Pre-registration is requested.
— Remake Learning Days with Literary Blooms will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13. Pre-registration is required.
— For those looking to don a needle and thread to fix buttons and more, mending workshops will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesdays, May 14 and May 28. Pre-registration is preferred.
— Board in the Library — board games — will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, May 14 and May 28.
— Dungeons & Dragons at the library will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 21. Pre-registration is required.
— Magical Make Believe storytime is held at 10:30 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday.
— Every Tuesday, starting at 1:30 p.m., the Popup Pantry is available to patrons with library cards.
— The Seed Library is now taking orders; a library card is required.
— The library will be closed May 23-26 for Memorial Day, and will reopen at 9 a.m. May 27.
Healthy steps
— A representative from Gloria Gates Care will be at the library from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 13.
— A representative from CARE Compass will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 20.
— Conemaugh Nason Medical Center Blood Pressure Screenings will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 27.
— Nutrition Education with Dottie will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 13.
— A representative from Primary Health Network will be available at 5 p.m. Wednesdays, May 14 and May 28.
— The library also offers no cost, no questions asked hygiene and feminine hygiene kits for those in need. If you or someone you know is interested, contact the Library.
Call 814-224-2994, email info@roaringspringlibrary.org or send the library a Facebook message for more information.



