Friends of Pittston library participating in book fair

Friends of the Pittston Memorial Library are participating in a book fair fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at Barnes & Noble, 421 Arena Hub Plaza, Wilkes-Barre. Supporters, friends and shoppers will have the opportunity to support the library by mentioning the Pittston Library when making their purchase at the check-out counter or by using a book fair voucher, which is available at the library. Barnes & Noble will donate a portion of the sales to the library. Proceeds from last year's fundraiser were used to purchase Nooks and books. Free gift-wrapping will be available on Saturday with proof of a paid receipt. Janet Delaney, event chairperson, is being assisted by Ann Simko, Eva Mae Falcone, Ann Noone, Patti Gregorio, Charlotte Para, Audrey O'Brien, Ann Teresa Engleman, Maria Capolarella Montante, Betty DeGennaro, Kelly Carroll, Jackie Carroll, Courtney Lomas, Barbara Quinn, Mary Pat Scarantino, Theresa Ormando, Marla Pupa, Eileen Burns, Ellen Mondlak, Anne Hogya, Susan Lombardo and Ann Monahan. Some of the Friends, from left, are Gregorio, Monahan, Engleman and Para.