After months of what seemed to be a winter that was never going to end, spring finally came to Montgomery on Friday and brought along our long lost friend summer. The temperature in Montgomery hit a wonderful 85 degrees with plenty of sunshine, despite the fact that flurries were falling earlier in the week. Hopefully this means the end of winter coats and ice scrapers.

Flowers also sprang up at the Montgomery Area Public Library on Friday afternoon when children were invited to come and finger paint pictures of flowers. A variety of new programs are being offered at the library averaging about two activities each week. Many are geared for children and teenagers, with plenty of family events planned as well. These activities often include crafts as well as books, giving young people the opportunity to express their creativity, develop their artistic skills, and expand their knowledge of stories and literature.

THOT “Every artist was first an amateur.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

Hometown Hero Banner orders are being accepted anytime between now and August. Forms can be found at Montgomery Weis, Montgomery Borough Office, and the Clinton Township Office.

If you want to be part of an organization that upholds town traditions and provides support to many town and local charities, the Montgomery Lions Club is accepting new members. Please contact Roger McRae at (570) 971-2825 to learn more.

Montgomery Events

Weds. Apr. 18 Toddler Tales will be from 11-noon at the Montgomery Area Public Library.

Thurs. Apr.19 The Montgomery Area Historical Society’s Third Thursday program will be held in the Adam Room on West Houston Avenue at 6:30 p.m. Mary Sieminski will be sharing some new information that she discovered about the Montgomery Family for whom the town is named. She is a columnist who writes about prominent women in the history of Lycoming County. Light refreshments and an open house will follow the talk.

Fri. Apr. 20 There will be a Fairy Garden Workshop hosted by Tina Tickle from 4-6 p.m. in the dining room of the Riverside Campground. Participants can build a fairy garden with live plants and moss that can be adorned with miniature figures and structures. Cost varies on the size of the garden you choose to make. The gardens take less than one hour to complete.

Fri. Apr. 20 Teen Chat and Chew will held at the library from 4-5 p.m. Teens can gather to talk about books, movies, and fandom while enjoying beverages and snacks.

Tues. Apr. 24 Tina Tickle will host a Paint Party in the dining room of Riverside Campground from 5-8 p.m. She will be teaching traced outline techniques to paint butterflies and flowers on a garden slate. The cost is $10 and includes paint and an antique roof slate.

Tues. Apr 24 The library will hold Teen Movie Night from 4-6. The featured film will be “Matilda.”

Weds. Apr. 25 The library will host Toddler Tales from 11-noon. Children will enjoy a story, snack, and craft. Preregister at 547-6212 or send the library a Facebook message. Please plan to accompany your child.

Fri. Apr. 27 Teen Game Night will be held at the library from 4:30-6 p.m.

Fri. Apr. 27-Sun Apr 29 Montgomery Area High School’s Virtuoso will present their Spring Musical “Into the Woods” at 7 p.m. on Fri. & Sat., and at 2 p.m on Sun. Tickets can be bought in advance at www.showtix4u.com. Depending on availability, tickets will be sold at the door two hours before each show, but it’s recommended to purchase tickets online.