Emporium, PA – This holiday season, the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library is kicking off two beloved traditions – the Cards for Troops and Holiday Book Gifting Programs – to spread cheer and give back to both our community’s children and those serving abroad. These initiatives launch this week, bringing the spirit of the holidays to Emporium!

Cards for Troops: Crafting Gratitude Across Borders

Starting now through December 7, the library’s Cards for Troops program invites young creators and families alike to make personalized holiday cards for military service members. These heartfelt creations will join Emporium’s Military Christmas Boxes, delivering messages of appreciation and festive joy to those serving far from home.

• Get Crafty! Pick up a Take-Home Craft Kit at the library, located at 27 West 4th Street, Emporium. Kits are packed with a blank card, festive stickers, pre-written messages to personalize, and other fun decor materials to bring each card to life. Glue sticks are available upon request, and creators are encouraged to add their personal touch with markers, crayons, or colored pencils from home.
• Return Deadline: All completed cards should be returned to the library by December 7 for inclusion in the Christmas Boxes.