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Building & Curbside Hours
Through 12/31/21
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Monday & Thursday: 10am-7pm
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 10am-4pm
Saturday: 10am-2pm
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Holiday & Closing Information |
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Holiday Schedule
The library will be closed in observance of the following holidays:
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Christmas Eve-December 24th
Christmas Day-December 25th
New Year's Eve-December 31st
New Year's Day-January 1st
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Inclement Weather
In case of inclement or severe weather, closing information can be found at the following locations:
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Library Hours – The Old Becomes New Again!
The library will be returning to its “old” pre-pandemic business hours beginning Monday, January 3, 2022. “New hours" for building and curbside are as follows:
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 10am-9pm
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: 10am-5pm
**Please note – Restoring pre-pandemic library hours is subject to change pending budget/library funding decisions at Upper Saucon Township, Lower Milford Township, and Coopersburg Borough.
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FUNDING THREATENED –YOUR HELP IS NEEDED! |
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Lower Milford Township has proposed cutting library funding by a whopping 25% in their 2022 draft budget. Reduced funding will negatively impact library service to all local residents. You can voice your support of full funding for the library at a meeting on Thursday, December 16, 6:30 PM at the township building located at 7607 Chestnut Hill Church Rd, Coopersburg where the Board of Supervisors will make final decisions on the 2022 budget. A physical presence would be BEST, but you can also email a message to the library’s Lower Milford Township representative at rfields@solehipl.org (Ryan Fields). Mr. Fields regularly attends the meetings on behalf of the library and can bring your concerns directly to the Supervisors. Please remember, attending meetings IN PERSON is the strongest way to get the message to the Supervisors that a 25% budget cut to the Southern Lehigh Public Library is not in the best interest of the residents of Lower Milford Township and the community as a whole.
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HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT YOUR PUBLIC LIBRARY? |
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Annual Helping
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In November, all area residents received the library’s annual Helping Hands Campaign appeal letter. Thank you to all those who have donated; your generosity is greatly appreciated! If you haven’t yet made a contribution, please consider doing so; it’s never too late to support your public library. Donations can be made in-person, by mail, or online.
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Wouldn’t a poinsettia look beautiful on your holiday table or be the perfect gift for a loved one? The library partnered with Rosedale Growers to offer holiday poinsettias. Purchase vouchers at the library for $8/plant; take your voucher to Rosedale Growers anytime Dec 1-20 and choose your own poinsettia (6” pot) from those set aside for library patrons. A portion of the proceeds benefits the library. Don’t wait – more than half of the available vouchers are already sold.
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Looking for a holiday gift that keeps on giving all year? Friends of SLPL partnered with Dan Schantz Greenhouse and are selling Monthly Maddness Cards for $20 each. The cards feature a different monthly give-away that is redeemable at Dan Schantz Greenhouse & Cut Flower Outlet in Emmaus, plus coupons for savings on additional purchases. That’s 12 free gifts throughout the year!
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Rise to the Challenge: Businesses Helping Southern Lehigh Public Library – Thank you to the businesses listed below that supported our fundraising campaign! Your generosity helps to provide much needed funding for critical library services for the community! It’s not too late – we welcome donations from other area businesses at any time; click here to donate.
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King, Spry, Herman, Freund & Faul, LLC |
McPhillips CPA & Company, LLC |
Master Supply Line
PrintCom Solutions
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Longley Insurance Agency, Inc. |
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SHOWING COMMUNITY SUPPORT DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
We invite our patrons to join with library staff members for
this year’s Holiday Giving Project.
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Adult Book Discussion Group
3rd Thursday of Every Month @ 7:00pm
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December 16, 2021
Bethlehem
-Karen Kelly
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January 20, 2022
Somebody's Daughter
-Ashley C. Ford
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February 17. 2022
Midnight Library
-Matt Hague
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March 17, 2022
Disappearing Earth
-Julia Phillips
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Gentle Yoga with Deanna Nagle |
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A New Feature popping up around SLPL...
Our "Small Picks" displays can be all around the library! A small pick is a "mini" display usually up for a week or so, representing an anniversary, birthday, or a celebration of people, places or things around the US or World.
Also, remember to check out all of our other displays around the library. There are many adventures to be found here!!
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SLPL has access to almost 50 Databases! The databases cover a variety of subjects including—business, education, cultural studies, news resources, career development and more...
Databases are available to all library patrons to help you stay informed by providing reliable information from trusted sources.
Links are located under the Digital Resources menu “Databases” tab. We have recently added three new databases.
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Access The Wall Street Journal from anywhere! Visit the website to submit a request for the code. You can create your account and start using wsj.com immediately!
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Brainfuse JobNow is an all-in-one suite of services designed for a wide range of career needs: whether it’s tackling a resume, writing a cover letter, developing additional skills, or adjusting to a new career. JobNow services include expert coaching and self-study tools to empower users. Users may access live, on-demand assistance from expert Job Coaches for assistance with interview preparation, resume creation, or job searching.
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SLPL Art Show Schedule
January-April 2022
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Are you a local artist? You are invited to submit works of art for each show on the designated date/time. Detailed specifications are available at the library or on the library’s website. Works may be for sale at a price determined by the artist, but the library receives 15% of the sale price.
Are you a lover of art? You are invited to stop by the library and browse each art show; you might even find a piece that you would like to purchase for yourself or as a unique gift for someone special.
Sixteenth Annual Photography Show (non-juried):
Photos of all genres will be accepted.
January 24 - April 8, 2021
Submit photography in-person, January 22nd, 1:30-3:00pm
Pick up photography work on April 9th, between 12:00 - 5:00pm
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"Anything Goes": This is a non-juried show.
Let your imaginations run wild, have fun, do something “out of your comfort zone.” The work may be abstract, impressionistic, or realistic.
April 25 - July 15, 2022
Submit art work, in-person, April 23, 1:30-3:00pm
Pick up art work on April 24th, between 12:00 - 5:00pm
~Rules of Entry~
- For all the shows, including the photography show, all pieces must be securely wired and braced for hanging. No clips or “fast frames” will be accepted. The pieces must be able to be hung using the library’s hanging system. No wet, fragile or ill-prepared work will be accepted.
- Unframed canvases cannot have staples showing. The exhibition committee reserves the right to reject any work not following these standards.
- The works must be delivered during the time allocated for their collection. Works delivered before or after the allotted time will not be accepted.
- Works must not exceed 34 inches in length, including the frame.
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Open enrollment is November 1st - January 15th. Call 610-282-8825 set up an ACA Healthcare Marketplace appointment with a trained volunteer consultant. |
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Monthly happenings worth noting... |
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December
In December of each year, people throughout the world are reminded of the need to protect their basic rights as humans, to stand up for victims of discrimination and racism, and to treat everybody with dignity and respect. It’s Universal Human Rights
Month.
Online resources:
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Here are five ways of marking the month:
- Read about current local, national, and even international issues that may have a bearing on our human rights.
- Get a copy of the Declaration of Human Rights and familiarize yourself with the basic rights and freedoms that we all enjoy.
- Visit your local library and read books about certain cultures that you find a bit unusual to gain a deeper knowledge of their values, traditions and circumstances.
- Spend a day with someone from a different race or religion. Exchange stories about your traditions and beliefs. You might be surprised to discover a lot of similarities between the two of you. Who knows, you might end up becoming best buddies!
- Of course, the best way to observe Universal Human Rights Month is by being kind, understanding, and tolerant of just about anyone you come across. Don’t belittle someone who expresses an opinion that’s different from yours. Be open and accepting.
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January
January 17th is Kid Inventor's Day.
What is Kid Inventors’ Day?
Kid Inventors’ Day inspires children to explore and create! It is celebrated on the birthday of inventor and Founding Father Ben Franklin.
Did you know that the popsicle was invented by a kid? Fostering creativity can lead to great inventions! January 17 is Kid Inventors’ Day. At SLPL, we help kids explore, create, and even invent.
Online Resources:
Recommended Hashtags:
#KidInventorsDay, #PAForward, #BasicLiteracy
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February
February 14th is International Book Giving Day!
What is International Book Giving Day?
The goal of this day is to give books to as many children as possible. This volunteer initiative helps increase children’s access to and enthusiasm for books.
Join us! SLPL will be giving away a book to each child who visits the library on February 14, 2022.
Online Resources:
Recommended Hashtags:
#bookgivingday, #PAForward, #BasicLiteracy
Here are ways to mark the day:
- Donate a gently used book today to a local library, hospital, shelter or to an organization that distributes used books to children in need.
- Gift a book to a friend or family member today for International Book Giving Day.
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Other Community Groups Meeting @ SLPL |
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AARP TaxAide will be held here in our Meeting Rooms on Wednesdays, beginning February 2nd through April 13th, 2022. Appointments can be scheduled between 1-4 p.m. More information will be forthcoming.
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Civil War Roundtable of Eastern PA will have a winter meeting Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Please contact duffysocwk@aol.com
for more information.
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Coding & Robotic Classes for Kids |
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Is your child interested in coding and robotics? Code Advantage will be holding an 8-week winter session beginning January 3, 2022. Classes are for 5-13 year olds and include coding, gaming+code and robotics. For more information and to register for classes visit www.codeadvantage.org
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Book Sale Room Donations Welcome! |
The library is accepting donations of fiction and nonfiction books (less than 10 yrs old), video games, and audio books on CD that it will sell in its Book Sale Room with all proceeds benefitting the library’s operating budget. Please limit your donation to 3 boxes or bags at any one time. For a detailed description of what we can accept, please click here and click on the box to expand "Item Donations”. Children’s books are especially needed!
*Please Note: Music CDs and DVDs are no longer accepted.
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Do you have some items that the library cannot accept? Please click here for a detailed description of what can be placed in the Better World Books bins located in our parking lot closest to the patio. This organization sells items online to benefit literacy efforts in third-world countries and the library also receives a small portion of the proceeds.
Please Note: If the bins are full and barricades are up, please do not leave donations on top of the bins or on the ground because they will be ruined during inclement weather. Library staff report full bins to BWB in a timely manner and we are not responsible for the timing of pick-ups.
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Miss Colleen's Book Reviews for Children/Teens |
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For those who love hip-hop, and know of the book Can’t, Won’t Stop by Award- Winning Author Jeff Chang, this book has been adapted for a young adult audience and is definitely a worthwhile read!
The story of hip-hop is a generation-defining movement and this music has transformed American politics and culture, giving way to a new voice for the the younger generation. It defines a generation's worldview.
Jeff Chang and Dave "Davey D" Cook explore hip-hop's beginnings up to the present day.
This book is based on original interviews with DJs, b-boys, rappers, activists, and gang members, with unforgettable portraits of many of hip-hop's forebears, founders, mavericks, and present-day icons.
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"When I was born, the doctors told my mom that if I did survive I would have lots of health problems and be blind, deaf and severely mentally delayed . . . Boy were they wrong!" ―Tyler Gordon
Fifteen-year-old Tyler Gordon faced many challenges growing up. The first six years of his life he was fully deaf, which led to a stutter and bullying, but he was able to use art as a creative outlet. When he posted a portrait that he painted of Vice President Kamala Harris on social media, it drew major attention and he even received a call from the vice president herself! Soon everyone knew his art!
This picture book features Tyler’s bold paintings of over 30 icons―musicians, artists, writers, civils rights leaders, sports legends, change-makers, record-setters, and more―and includes a short explanations of how these people inspire him.
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Help young fans get in touch with their inner geeks with the ultimate guidebook for creating, sharing, and enjoying the world of fandom.
A Kid's Guide to Fandom covers fandom history, trivia, tips, and interviews from creators and artists across pop culture.. This book is organized by type of fandom medium; each chapter offers a brief introduction, facts, history sidebars, and easy to digest information on how to create Fan Fic. or Fan Art , design and create a Cosplay, start a podcast, design and create games (video games, tabletop, and other role playing games), find and create supportive communities, and find and attend conventions.
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Despite dire predictions about winter, a child is smitten by the season’s charms in this ode to living in the moment.
A little boy’s older sister tells him he’d better make the most of summer, because it is going to be over soon and winter will be cold, dark, and snowy. In the beginning the little boy dreads the change of the season, but then to the reader’s delight, he warms up to it and embraces the change and learns to love the weather that each season brings. The watercolor illustrations are beautifully done and celebrate each season by showing how much fun one can have enjoying the changing weather!
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This book is an adaptation to Disney's all-new live action feature film of a notoriously fashionable villain, the legendary Cruella de Vil.
You don’t become a legend by being nice.
Estella wasn’t born Cruella. Her dream was to become a fashion designer, but the world had different plans for her and with each obstacle that she faced, her ambition grew stronger and her talents thrived through her innovative designs and schemes.
This graphic novel takes you through her beginnings of life on the streets in 1970s London, creating elaborate heists and even more elaborate fashions with her best friends and partners in crime, Horace and Jasper (who add a comical twist to this very twisted tale).
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Winter 2021-2022
Children and Family Programming
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**Registration Opens 12/1/21 at solehipl.org** |
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Holiday Make & Take Crafts: Tuesday, December 14th and Wednesday, December 15th at 10:15am. (Please sign up for only 1 of the two sessions.)
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Puppy Storytime: Saturday, December 18th at 11:00am. Storytime with therapy dogs.
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Virtual Holiday Storytime & Sing-A-Long on Zoom: Monday, December 20th at 6:30pm
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Holiday Storytime & Sing-A-Long: Wednesday, December 22nd at 10:00am and 11:15am. (Please sign up for only 1 of the two sessions)
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Kids Dance Party: Monday, January 3rd 10:30am. Dance in the New Year!
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Mommy & Me Yoga with Deanna Nagle – Ages 3 – 7 years old: Monday, January 10th & Monday, February 21st at 10:00am
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Game Play - Ages 3 years old and up: Friday, January 14th & February 11th at 10:30am. Get your bodies moving with some fun indoor games and movement activities.
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Miss Melissa’s Aardvarks Music Class: Mondays at 10am - January 17th - February 14th
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Storytime Session 1 (Mixed Ages): Tuesdays at 10:00am – January 4th - March 1st (Please sign up for only one 9 week session)
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Storytime Session 2 (Mixed Ages): Tuesdays at 11:15am – January 4th - March 1st (Please sign up for only one 9 week session)
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Virtual Storytime on Zoom: Wednesdays at 10:00am – January 5th – March 2nd
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Storytime Ages 4-6yrs old: Thursdays at 1:15pm – January 6th – March 3rd
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Infant Storytime Ages Birth-18 months Session 1: Fridays at 10:15am - January 7th, 21st, February 4th, 18th, and March 4th (Please sign up for only one 5 week session)
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Infant Storytime Ages Birth-18 months Session 2: Fridays at 11:15am - January 7th, 21st, February 4th, 18th, and March 4th (Please sign up for only one 5 week session)
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Pajama Storytime: Thursday, January 27th and February 24th at 6:30pm
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Kids Book Watch Parties on Zoom: Friday, January 28th & February 25th at 10:00am. Learn about new books as they are brought to life in mini movies.
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Kids BINGO on Zoom: Thursday, February 3rd at 6:30pm
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Outdoor Winter Nature Walk with Lehigh County Conservation District: Thursday, February 24th at 10:30am. Bundle up and explore the beauty of nature in winter!
* All indoor programming will require masks to be worn by all participants ages 2 years and older. Social distancing protocols will be followed.
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Southern Lehigh Public Library - 3200 Preston Lane - Center Valley, PA 18034 - 610-282-8825 www.solehipl.org
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