Today, KSLA Luzerne County was proud to present a copy of "Get Set, Get Ready: A Tour of Wilkes-Barre with Tony and Debi," to each of the five elementary schools in the Wilkes-Barre Area School District. Students will surely enjoy the story about their city and all of its wonderful history. KSLA Luzerne County is invested in our local communities!
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KSLA Luzerne County held its Holiday Party & Member Meeting on Friday, December 15, 2023 at Breaker Brewing Company. Our featured speaker was Wilkes-Barre City Councilman and Director/Curator of the Wilkes-Barre Preservation Society, Tony Brooks. Mr. Brooks read and gave the background on the story of "Get Set, Get Ready: A Tour of Wilkes-Barre with Tony and Debi" - a children's guidebook to sites in Wilkes-Barre and its local history. This remarkable book is available for purchase on-site at the Osterhout Free Library for $10. Proceeds benefit the library.
On October 27, 2023, faculty and staff from Dr. David W. Kistler Elementary held a dress down fundraiser and book collection. Mr. Corey Brenner, Principal of the school, presented KSLA Luzerne County President with the donations. KSLA Luzerne County will use the money and books collected to establish a Laundromat Library within the Kistler community. The school and local chapter are working together to promote National Family Family Literacy Month.
New and existing members met at Angelo's Pizza in Wyoming, PA for a fun evening of pizza, snacks and prizes.
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