Mar 2, 2025 | Bloomsburg, Kids, News
The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum, 2 West 7th Street, is pleased to announce its programs for March 2025.
The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum is open Monday through Saturday 10 am-4 pm. For more information about these and additional programs, visit the-childrens-museum.org
CLASSES
Kids’ Culinary Corner: Breakfast in Bed
March 11th, 5:00-7:00 PM
Register Online: https://bit.ly/bcm-kccbed2
Join Miss Madi as we learn to make loaded hashbrown waffles and French toast sticks! Don’t forget your pajamas! Open to students 6+. This class is held at the Children’s Museum Discovery Corner inside the Mulberry Mills Apartments located at 160 W 6th St. in Bloomsburg.
Rube Goldberg Club
March 14th & 28th, 4:30-5:30 PM
Register Online: https://bit.ly/bcm-rube2
Students in grades 1-8th are invited to design & build a ridiculous, multi-step ‘machine’ to perform one simple task. The machines will compete in the Rube Goldberg Challenge in April, at the Central Columbia Elementary School. The club will also compete in online challenges from the Rube Goldberg Institute.This class is held at the Children’s Museum Discovery Corner inside the Mulberry Mills Apartments located at 160 W 6th St. in Bloomsburg.
The Thrifty Teen Chef: Teen Budget Cooking Series
March 14th, 21st, & 28th, 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Register Online: https://bit.ly/bcm-teencook2
Join us for a fun and interactive cooking class designed specifically for teens ages 13+ who want to learn how to make delicious, healthy meals on a budget! In this hands-on class, students will gain essential kitchen skills, learn meal planning tips, and discover cost-saving strategies to make the most of their grocery budget. Each session will focus on practical recipes using affordable, everyday ingredients while teaching basic cooking techniques. This class is held at the Children’s Museum Discovery Corner inside the Mulberry Mills Apartments located at 160 W 6th St. in Bloomsburg.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Hak 4 Kidz
March 1st, 10 AM – 4 PM
Register Online: https://bit.ly/bcm-hak4kidz25
Ethical hackers, information security professionals, and educators will bring the benefits of white hat hacking to the children and young adults at the conference. The conference features guest speakers, workshops, and STEM workstations. Attendees have a chance to win prizes, expand their knowledge, and explore the world of hacks! General admission tickets are free to this event. There is a limited number of swag bag tickets that get you general admission and a swag bag!
Geisinger Presents: Junior Surgeon
March 9th, 1-4 PM
Register Online: https://bit.ly/bcm-jrsurgeon25
Surgeon Jr. will allow kids to explore the world of medicine and surgery through interactive experiments and real life examples. Participants will “become a surgeon” for the morning, learning about the body and examining “patients,” how to diagnose a problem, and ultimately, will get a chance to gown and glove and perform surgery! With the help of surgeons from Geisinger, we aim to make this a fun and inspiring event for kids!
Kitties with Kiddies
March 8th, 9:30-10:15 AM
Register Online: https://bit.ly/bcm-kitties25
We are excited to host this special story time with kittens from Cats in Bloom. A themed craft is included in the program. Space is limited
9th Annual High School Art Show Reception
March 28th, 5-7 PM
Register Online: https://bit.ly/bcm-artshow9
Talented young artists from area high schools will be featured in this exclusive juried art exhibition. Prizes will be awarded to the top-scoring artists!
HOMESCHOOL HANGOUTS
Parent/child activities are designed to complement concepts taught in the homeschool curriculum. $5 Reduced admission for homeschooling families. Free to museum members!
March 5th, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
PA Forests and Ecosystems
March 19th, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Agriculture week with guest Rohrbach’s Farm!
PROGRAMS
Toddler Time
Friday, March 7th and Friday, March 21st, 10:00AM – 12:00 PM
Join Ms. Ashley from Rohrbach’s Farm! Recommended for all Pre-K ages. Each week will consist of exciting new stories and educational crafts to help build fine motor skills, then ends with a 30-minute music & movement section to shake all those sillies out. Included with Museum Admission; adult supervision required.
Little Explorers: Wild Roots
Tuesday, March 11th, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Maple Trees and Maple Syrup
Tuesday, March 25th, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Spring Flowers
Pre-K children come to explore the wild in this nature-based program. We will learn about animals, insects, birds, trees, and the world around us. We will read together, make a craft, and combine music and movement as we explore and play in nature! Included with Museum Admission.
$2 Tuesday
March 18th
10 AM – 4 PM
On the third Tuesday of the month, there’s $2 admission all day! The Exchange will host hands-on Art Cart projects from 10 AM – 2 PM.
VISIT US OFFSITE
Saturday, March 8th
Degenstein Library 10-11 AM
Knoxville Library 10-11 AM
Sunday, March 9th
Peter Rabbit Pre-Show at the Community Theater in Williamsport 4-5 PM
Monday, March 10th
Ralpho Township Library 6-7 PM
Wednesday, March 12th
Benton Northern Columbia Community & Cultural Center 5:30-6:30 PM
Thursday, March 13th
Hughesville Public Library: Homeschool Classes 1-2 PM
Family STEM Night at St Luke’s 5-7 PM
Priestly Forsyth Library 6:30-7:30 PM
Saturday, March 15th
Green Free Library 10:30-11:30 AM
Galeton Library 1-2 PM
Tuesday, March 18th
Bloomsburg Teen Center 5-6 PM
Shamokin Coal Township Library 6-7 PM
Wednesday, March 19th
Genesee Library 4:30-5:30 PM
Bloom Memorial Community Night 5-7 PM
Thursday, March 20th
Orangeville Library 6-7 PM
Saturday, March 22nd
Green Free Library 10:30-11:30 AM
Monday, March 24th
Elkland Library 4-5 PM
Tuesday, March 25th
Mount Carmel Library 4-5 PM
Berwick Teen Center 5-6 PM
Bloomsburg Public Library 6-7 PM
Thursday, March 27th
Blossburg Library 4-5 PM
Montgomery House Library 6-7 PM
Friday, March 28th
Western Union County Youth Center 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 29th
N4C’s Community Event 10 AM – 2 PM
Westfield Public Library 10-11 AM
Jan 19, 2025 | Bloomsburg, Kids, News
The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum, 2 West 7th Street, is pleased to announce its programs for February 2025.
The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum is open Monday through Saturday 10 am-4 pm. For more information about these and additional programs, visit the-childrens-museum.org
CLASSES
Kids’ Culinary Corner: Valentine’s Day
February 14th
5:00-7:00 PM
Register Online: https://bit.ly/bcm-kccfeb25
Join Miss Madi for a lovely evening of baking! Students will learn to make Valentine’s Day inspired baked goods. Open to students 6+. This class is held at the Children’s Museum Discovery Corner inside the Mulberry Mills Apartments located at 160 W 6th St. in Bloomsburg.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Zoo Comes to You!
February 9th
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Purchase Tickets Online: https://bit.ly/bcm-zoo25
ADVANCE TICKETS ARE REQUIRED; INCLUDING MUSEUM MEMBERS
Aldinger Farms is bringing kangaroos to the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum! Aldinger Farm has a passion for bringing people joy and happiness by educating them on raising and caring for kangaroos. Hop on over for a chance to meet and get your picture taken with one of these lovely creatures! On top of all these animals, Sunset Boarding Stables will bring fuzzy and loveable animals to pet! Join the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum and our friends for this special, educational, interactive zoo experience with live animals.
PROGRAMS
Toddler Time
Tuesday, February 7th and Friday, February 21st
10:00AM – 12:00 PM
Join Ms. Ashley from Rohrbach’s Farm! Recommended for all Pre-K ages. Each week will consist of exciting new stories and educational crafts to help build fine motor skills, then ends with a 30-minute music & movement section to shake all those sillies out. Included with Museum Admission; adult supervision required.
Little Explorers: Wild Roots
Pre-K children come to explore the wild in this nature-based program. We will learn about animals, insects, birds, trees, and the world around us. We will read together, make a craft, and combine music and movement as we explore and play in nature! Included with Museum Admission.
Tuesday, February 11th
10:00 – 11:00 AM
All this Snow and Snowy Owls
and
Tuesday, February 25th
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Theme TBD
$2 Tuesday
February 18th
10 AM – 4 PM
On the third Tuesday of the month, there’s $2 admission all day! The Exchange will host hands-on Art Cart projects from 10 AM – 2 P
Kitties with Kiddies
February 1st
9:30-10:15 AM
Register Online: https://bit.ly/bcm-kitties25
The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum in collaboration with Cats in Bloom, presents Kitties with Kiddies. We are excited to host this special story time with kittens from Cats in Bloom. A themed craft is included in the program. Space is limited. Parents and children both need to register.
HOMESCHOOL HANGOUTS
Parent/child activities are designed to complement concepts taught in the homeschool curriculum. $5 Reduced admission for homeschooling families. Free to museum members!
February 5th
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Human Body
and
February 19th
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Reptiles and Amphibians
VISIT US OFF-SITE
Saturday, February 1st
Degenstein Library 10-11 AM
Tuesday, February 4th
Milton Public Library 4-5 PM
Saturday, February 8th
Environmental Education Expo at the Montour Preserve 9 AM – 3 PM
Knoxville Library 10-11 AM
Lewisburg Ice Festival 11 AM – 3 PM
Oswayo Valley Library 2-3 PM
Monday, February 10th
Ralpho Township Library 6-7 PM
Tuesday, February 11th
Sullivan County Library 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Wednesday, February 12th
Benton Northern Columbia Community & Cultural Center 5:30-6:30 PM
Thursday, February 13th
Hughesville Public Library: Homeschool Classes 1-2 PM
Priestly Forsyth Library 6:30-7:30 PM
Saturday, February 15th
Green Free Library 10:30-11:30 AM
Galeton Library 1-2 PM
Tuesday, February 18th
Bloomsburg Teen Center 5-6 PM
Shamokin Coal Township Library 6-7 PM
Wednesday, February 19th
Genesee Library 4:30-5:30 PM
Thursday, February 20th
Orangeville Library 6-7 PM
Monday, February 24th
Trinity Lutheran Church 10:30-11:30 AM and 1:15-2:15 PM
Elkland Library 4-5 PM
Tuesday, February 25th
Mount Carmel Library 4-5 PM
Berwick Teen Center 5-6 PM
Bloomsburg Public Library 6-7 PM
Thursday, February 27th
Blossburg Library 4-5 PM
Family STEM Night at St Luke’s 5-7 PM
Montgomery House Library 6-7 PM
Friday, February 28th
Western Union County Youth Center 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Jan 19, 2025 | Bloomsburg, Kids, News
January 15, 2025 – The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum is proud to announce the election of its 2025 Board Officers, a group of dedicated community leaders who will guide the Museum’s mission to inspire, enrich, and engage children and families through education, play, and exploration.
The 2025 Board comprises individuals with diverse backgrounds and a shared commitment to fostering creativity and curiosity in young minds.
Members of the board are:
Kim Bolig
Daniel Diehl
Michael Hall
Brooke Lylo
Linda Sones
Elizabeth Strauss
The new officers are:
Taryn Crayton, President
Brian Houser, Vice President
Janine Penman, Treasurer
Lisa Hart, Secretary
“We are thrilled to have this group of leaders as our Board,” said Ginny Weibel, Director of the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum. “Their vision, expertise, and passion for our mission will ensure that the Museum continues to be a vital resource for families in our region.”
Under the guidance of the 2025 Board, the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum looks forward to the continued growth of the museum as well as fostering the Children’s Museum’s expansion.
The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum is grateful to its two retiring board members for their invaluable contributions and service. Their dedication has helped lay the groundwork for the Museum’s bright future. Retiring members are Vic Klein and Mary Osbourne. Both have served the museum for over 25 years in many roles. Both plan to stay active on several museum committees.
For more information about the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum, its programs, and how to get involved, please visit https://the-childrens-museum.org/ or contact us at [email protected] or at 570-389-9206.
About the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum
The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum is dedicated to enriching the lives of people in the region by fostering a lifelong love of learning through enjoyable interactive programs and exhibits that bring out the imagination of every child and the child in every visitor. Located in Bloomsburg, PA, the Museum serves as a community hub for creativity, discovery, and learning.
Jan 12, 2025 | Bloomsburg, Kids, News, Visual Arts
Now through March, the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum is hosting an art exhibit called “Nature” by artist Gail Fox.
The exhibit includes oil paintings, as well as genuine sterling silver earrings and bracelets in a display case. Themes of the art work include plein air images such as outdoor scenery, animals, horses, and the like. It is located within the Greenway at the Museum and is included with regular Museum admission. In addition to the art, children can participate in an art scavenger hunt that relates to the exhibit.
Fox’s artist statement says, “Gail Fox’s interest in horses and equine graphite drawings prompted her to begin sketching. Primarily self-taught, she has also taken various workshops. Plein air painting with artist friends is a special experience. She is a member of several art organizations. Gail’s love for all things natural is captured in her art and jewelry creations.”
The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum is open Monday through Saturday 10 am-4 pm. For more information visit
the-childrens-museum.org
Jan 5, 2025 | Bloomsburg, News, Theater
A Stephen King Classic Comes to Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble
January 23 – February 9, 2025
BLOOMSBURG, PA – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27 – This whole (play)house is going to be full of romance and terror when the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble brings Misery by William Goldman, based on the novel by Stephen King to the stage from January 23rd through February 9th.
Rescued from a wintery car crash, acclaimed author Paul Sheldon finds himself incapacitated in the secluded home of his “number one fan,” nurse Annie Wilkes. Annie seems to be kindhearted, but events take a nightmarish turn. Paul realizes the unhinged Annie has no intention of letting him leave.
American horror icon Stephen King unleashed his novel Misery in 1987, which became an Academy Award-winning movie in 1990. In this
adaptation, playwright William Goldman traps audiences in the room with Paul as he must outsmart Annie if he hopes to escape.
Nora Gair directs BTE resident actors Aaron White as Paul and Amy Rene Byrne as Annie. Gair returns to Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, after
directing Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B in 2024. She has directed at theater companies such as the Id Circo Theatre Group, One House
Productions, Shakespeare in the Woods, and Theatre on the Verge.
“It is a special treat when we get to put a cult-classic onstage,” said Byrne. Performances are 7:30 PM, Thursday through Saturday, and 3:00 PM on
Sundays. Tickets are $35 for adults, $30 for seniors, $25 for young adults, $15 for students, and $10 for Bloomsburg University students.
Theatergoers can purchase tickets at bte.org, by calling 570-784-8181, or visiting the BTE Box Office.
Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble will also host two Pay-What-You-Decide Preview Performances on January 23rd and 24th at 7:30 PM. Patrons will
decide the price of their ticket. These preview performances are a chance for the cast and crew to fine-tune the show based on audience feedback. It’s the full production, presented to learn how it resonates with viewers.
Misery is suitable for Mature audiences as it contains material that might not be appropriate for all ages.
Since 1978, BTE has been sharing professional theater with central and eastern Pennsylvania communities. For more information and more upcoming shows, visit bte.org.
Dec 22, 2024 | Bloomsburg, Kids, News
The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum, 2 West 7th Street, is pleased to announce its programs for January 2025.
The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum is open Monday through Saturday 10 am-4 pm. For more information about these and additional programs, visit
the-childrens-museum.orgNOTE: The museum will be closed January 1st for New Year’s Day.
CLASSES
American Girl: Winter Wonderland
January 18th
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Register Online: https://bit.ly/bcm-agwinter25
American Girl Camp with a peppermint twist! Join Miss Laura for this winter wonderland class! Students and their dolls will prepare for the winter ahead of them as they make glittery trees and more! Ages 6+, $25/student.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Butterflies, LIVE!
January 18th
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Register Online: https://bit.ly/bcm-butterfly25
Join Folk’s Farm at the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum to experience a live butterfly enclosure. Learn all about the life cycle of these winged beauties with hands-on activities.
10th Annual Science Fair
January 23rd
5:00 – 8:00 PM
Register a project online: https://bit.ly/bcm-10thscience
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to enter a project in the fair which will take place Thursday, January 23rd, 2025 at the Bloomsburg Fire Hall. All first award winners in grades 7-12 will move on to a science fair hosted by the PA Junior Academy of Science at Susquehanna University. It’s FREE TO ENTER! Good luck!
Kitties with Kiddies
January 4th
9:30-10:15 AM
The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum in collaboration with Cats in Bloom, presents Kitties with Kiddies. We are excited to host this special story time with kittens from Cats in Bloom. A themed craft is included in the program. Space is limited. Parents and children both need to register.
PROGRAMS
Little Explorers: Wild Roots
Tuesday, January 14th 10:00 – 11:00 AM and Tuesday, January 28th 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Pre-K children come to explore the wild in this nature-based program. We will learn about animals, insects, birds, trees, and the world around us. We will read together, make a craft, and combine music and movement as we explore and play in nature! Included with Museum Admission.
$2 Tuesday
January 21st
10 AM – 4 PM
On the third Tuesday of the month, there’s $2 admission all day! The Exchange will host hands-on Art Cart projects from 10 AM – 2 PM
HOMESCHOOL HANGOUTS
January 8th
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Theme TBD
January 22nd
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Theme TBD
Parent/child activities are designed to complement concepts taught in the homeschool curriculum. $5 Reduced admission for homeschooling families. Free to museum members!
VISIT US OFFSITE
Saturday, January 4th
Degenstein Library 10-11 AM
Green Free Library 10:30-11:30 AM
Tuesday, January 7th
Milton Public Library 4-5 PM
Wednesday, January 8th
Benton Northern Columbia Community & Cultural Center 5:30-6:30 PM
Thursday, January 9th
Hughesville Public Library: Homeschool Classes 1-2 PM
Priestly Forsyth Library 6:30-7:30 PM
Saturday, January 11th
Knoxville Library 10-11 AM
Monday, January 13th
Ralpho Township Library 6-7 PM
Thursday, January 16th
Orangeville Library 6-7 PM
Saturday, January 18th
Galeton Library 1-2 PM
Tuesday, January 21st
Bloomsburg Teen Center 5-6 PM
Shamokin Coal Township Library 6-7 PM
Thursday, January 23rd
Blossburg Library 4-5 PM
Montgomery House Library 6-7 PM
Monday, January 27th
Trinity Lutheran Church 10:30-11:30 AM and 1:15-2:15 PM
Elkland Library 4-5 PM
Tuesday, January 28th
Mount Carmel Library 4-5 PM
Berwick Teen Center 5-6 PM
Bloomsburg Public Library 6-7 PM
