Sep 17, 2023 | Bloomsburg, Kids, News
The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum, 2 West 7th Street, is pleased to announce its programs for mid-September. New items added!
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
Music Together of Bloomsburg
Sept 15th & 22nd 10:15 -11:00 AM
Join Miss Kerry Kenny for this interactive music program. Register online: www.musictogetherofbloomsburg.com
SPECIAL EVENTS/PROGRAMS
Celebrate Batman!
September 16th
10:00 AM -12:00 PM
We’re celebrating Batman at the museum! Batman first appeared in a DC Entertainment comic 84 years ago! Come honor this famous hero by making a Batman-themed craft and your very own comic strip. Additional activities are included with museum admission.
NEW!
Sea Glass Bracelets – LZG Beaded Designs
September 18th
6:00-8:00 PM
Bloomsburg jewelry artist Luann Gilliland will guide you in designing and creating your own bracelet. Choose from thousands of sea glass beads in every color! Ages 18+ $40/person. Register online: https://bit.ly/bcm-bead23
NEW!
Day of Play
September 18th
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Thanks to the Community Giving Foundation, the museum will be admission-free all day! Is your business or organization interested in sponsoring a “Day of Play” at the Museum? Visit https://bit.ly/BCM-sponsor
$2 Tuesday
September 19th
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
On the third Tuesday of the month, there’s $2 admission all day! The Exchange will host hands-on Art Cart projects from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
NEW!
Fall Fun Fridays
September 15th: Bonfire Bash, September 22nd: Falling Leaves
Enjoy a special fall-themed activity each Friday. Adult admission is FREE from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM only.
VISIT US OFFSITE
Wednesday, September 13th
Water Education Day
Briar Creek Lake in Berwick, PA
8:30 – 9:30 PM
Thursday. September 14th
Priestley Forsyth Memorial Library
6:30 – 7:30 PM
Tuesday, September 19th
Shamokin Public Library
6:00 – 7:00 PM
NEW!
Wednesday, September 20th
Homeschool Hangouts Kickoff at Rohrbach’s Farm Market
11 AM-2 PM
Register: https://bit.ly/rohrbachsHS
Thursday, September 21st
Orangeville Public Library
6:00 – 7:00 PM
NEW!
Saturday, September 23rd
Hometown Science Festival – Wellsboro
12:00-4:00 PM
Monday, September 25th
Elkland Public Library
4:00-5:00 PM
Tuesday, September 26th
Mount Carmel Public Library
4:30-5:30 PM
Thursday, September 27th
Blossburg Library
4:00-5:00 PM
Montgomery House
6:00-7:00 PM
Sep 10, 2023 | Bloomsburg, Kids, News
The Friends of the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum will host its 2nd Annual Mom and Son Dinosaur Brunch on Sunday, October 8 from 11 am to 2 pm.
Enjoy dino-themed games, crafts, bounce houses, face painting, tractor rides, a brunch buffet, and so much more. Attendees will have a chance to meet special guests from Pennsylvania Dinosaurs during this exclusive event.
Sons may be escorted by Mom, Grandma, Aunt, or any other special person who fits this role.
The event is an important fundraiser for the Museum. Revenue generated at the brunch goes to repairing exhibits, underwriting events, and supporting the many community programs the Museum runs at no cost to attendees.
Michelle Houser, President of the Friends of the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum said, “ The Dinosaur Brunch is my favorite way to enjoy a pumpkin spice latte! All while supporting the best non-profit in town. The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum ignites a love of STEM in my 6-year-old and countless others like her.”
Purchase Tickets here at https://bit.ly/bcm-dino23
The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum is a 501c3 nonprofit overseen by a board of directors. This organization strives to offer unique, sustainable, and dynamic learning opportunities for youth year-round interactive exhibits, programming, and community outreach. For more information, please visit
https://the-childrens-museum.org/
Sep 10, 2023 | Bloomsburg, Kids, News
Join the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum as we dive into the wizarding world of Harry Potter! The Museum’s Second Annual Harry Potter Day will take place on Saturday, October 14th from 10 am-2 pm.
Last year wizards of all ages enjoyed Harry Potter-themed trivia, quidditch matches, games, crafts, and this year we are adding Diagon Alley. The day will feature vendors, contests, and even Harry Potter themed food. The Leaky Cauldron is returning this year as well.
“We are most excited to join the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum again this year, having spent the last year diligently studying our potions and brews so that we can whip up some magical concoctions and delectable treats to share with all the other young witches and wizards who will be joining us,” said the Leaky Cauldron.
The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum is a 501c3 nonprofit overseen by a board of directors. The organization strives to offer unique, sustainable, and dynamic learning opportunities for youth year-round interactive exhibits, programming, and community outreach. For more information, please visit https://the-childrens-museum.org/
Aug 27, 2023 | Bloomsburg, Kids, News
The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum, 2 West 7th Street, is pleased to announce its programs for late August and September. 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
Music Together of Bloomsburg
Sept 1st, 8th, 15th, & 22nd 10:15 -11:00 AM
Join Miss Kerry Kenny for this interactive music program. Register online: www.musictogetherofbloomsburg.com
Kids in the Kitchen: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
September 6th; 5:00-7:00 PM
Ages 4+ (Adults welcome!)
Register Online: https://bit.ly/bcm-kikmouse
Do you know what happens if you give a mouse a cookie? Join the Children’s Museum for story time and cookie baking to find out! Children under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult. This takes place at the Forest and Field Demo Kitchen located at 1072 Alliance Park Drive in Bloomsburg.
Nerf Modification Club
September 9th; 1 :00 – 3:00 PM Register Online: https://bit.ly/bcm-nerf22
Modifying your Nerf blaster is a fun and interesting way to expand on your hobby. When done safely, modding can be a fun lesson in physics and mechanics.
Infectious Intelligence
September 11th; 5-7:00 PM
Middle and High School-aged students will design tethered robots using engineering design concepts. Robots will be created to compete in a competition. Register online: https://bit.ly/bcm-robots23
SPECIAL EVENTS/PROGRAMS
Dinosaur Disco
August 26th, 9:00-11:00 AM
$5 for everyone. Purchase tickets at https://bit.ly/bcm-dinodisco23
Join the Bloomsburg Children’s Museum and BBQ & Brew Music Festival for a kid-friendly Dinosaur Disco Party! Our friends from PA Dinosaur will be there to dance the morning away with you! Join us for some great dino crafts, activities, and games to learn about these amazing creatures that roamed the earth millions of years ago.
Celebrate National Wellness Month
August 26th, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Celebrate your wellness by making a craft and learning how you can improve your well-being.
First Friday
September 1st 10:00 AM -7:00 PM
The museum will be open until 7:00 PM and we’ll be having a special performance from Miss Kerry Kenny from 5-6:00 PM. She will be singing traditional Irish folk songs. This is a free event. Museum admission is included.
Kitties with Kiddies
September 2nd; 9:30-10:15 AM
Register Online: https://bit.ly/bcm-arcsept
The Bloomsburg Children’s Museum in collaboration with the Animal Resource Center, presents Kitties with Kiddies. We are excited to host this special story time with kittens from the Animal Resource Center. A themed craft is included in the program. Space is limited. Parents and children need to register. Proceeds benefit the Animal Resource Center.
Celebrate Labor Day
September 2nd
10:00 AM -12:00 PM
Join us at the museum as we celebrate Labor Day and all the Americans across our nation who help it thrive. An educational segment and crafts are included with Museum admission.
Storytime with Miss Holli
September 5th & 19th
10:30-11:30 AM
Join Miss Holli Sult at the museum for an interactive, fun craft and storytime hour. Included with museum admission.
Celebrate Farmers’ Consumer Awareness Day
September 9th
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Where would we be without our farmers? Come learn about the importance of farmers while participating in a craft. Activities are included with museum admission.
Celebrate Batman!
September 16th
10:00 AM -12:00 PM
We’re celebrating Batman at the museum! Batman first appeared in a DC Entertainment comic 84 years ago! Come honor this famous hero by making a Batman-themed craft and your very own comic strip. Additional activities are included with museum admission.
$2 Tuesday
September 19th
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
On the third Tuesday of the month, there’s $2 admission all day! The Exchange will host hands-on Art Cart projects from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
VISIT US OFFSITE
Monday, August 28th
Elkland Library
4:00-5:00 PM
Saturday, September 2nd
Degenstein Public Library
10:00-11 :00 AM
Tuesday.September 5th
Milton Public Library
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Saturday, September 9th
Bloomsburg Luau
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Monday, September 11th
Mount Carmel Public Library
4:30 – 5:30 PM
Wednesday, September 13th
Water Education Day
Briar Creek Lake in Berwick, PA
8:30 – 9:30 PM
Thursday. September 14th
Priestley Forsyth Memorial Library
6:30 – 7:30 PM
Tuesday, September 19th
Shamokin Public Library
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Thursday, September 21st
Orangeville Public Library
6:00 – 7:00 PM
Jul 23, 2023 | Kids, News, Regional Arts Events, Theater
The Susquehanna Valley Youth Chorale (SVYC), an educational outreach program of the Susquehanna Valley Chorale, will host a Youth Singers Jamboree on Saturday, August 5, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 1050 Buffalo Road in Lewisburg.
The Workshop is open to youth in grades 3 through 12 who enjoy singing, making music with friends, and meeting new friends with a love of music.
Activities will include: Rhythm Skills, Warm Ups, Group Improvisation and Drumming.
Lunch and snacks will be provided.
The cost of the workshop is $10 and is payable upon entry. Registration by July 31 is required.
To sign up for this musical day, please contact Workshop Director Coleen Renshaw at 570-765-0637 or [email protected].
Youth Singer Auditions
Youth singers, in grades 2 up to and including grade 12, are welcome to audition for the Susquehanna Valley Youth Chorale (SVYC). Auditions will be held on Saturday, August 19 from 10 am until 12 noon and Monday, August 21 from 6 pm until 8 pm at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 1050 Buffalo Road in Lewisburg. The first youth rehearsal will take place on August 28 at the same location.
Appointments are required for youth auditions. To schedule an audition, please contact Coleen Renshaw at 570-765-0637 or [email protected].
For more information about the SVYC, please visit www.SVCMusic.org.
Jul 2, 2023 | Bloomsburg, Kids, News
Conversations for the Common Good
Workshop for high school students, 25 July 2023
Bloomsburg University, Arts and Administration Bldg.
9:30AM—3:30PM
You are INVITED!
Please join other interested high school students for a day of viewing, reflecting, and responding.
You, your peers, your teachers, Bloomsburg University faculty and community leaders will view the PBS/Iconic America episode on the Statue of Liberty, and talk together about what that icon of American values might mean for us today, more than 130 years after its dedication.
It’s all to get ready for the WVIA/Conversations for the Common Good event to be held on Thursday, 7 September 2023, at 5PM in Carver Hall, on the Bloomsburg University campus: and you’re invited to that event, also!
Over lunch* on the 25th we will creatively respond to the film, and later to personal stories of immigration, and to the poem describing the Statue, “The new Colossus,” by Emma Lazarus. You’ll have an opportunity to tell your own immigration story and/or that of your family.
You’ll have an opportunity to begin to develop a work of art, an essay, a poem, or other expression of your response to the topic of immigration in the twenty-first century.
Your response can be published, and you may have an opportunity to present your response at the WVIA/Conversations event held in September.
Come join us, and bring your friends!
For further information, contact:
William V. Hudon, Professor of history, emeritus, Bloomsburg University
[email protected]
570.594.2664 (text or call)
*Let us know of special dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, kosher, etc.). We will accommodate.
Event co-sponsored by WVIA/PBS, and Conversations for the Common Good at Commonwealth University.
