3200 Preston Lane,
Center Valley, PA 18034
610-282-8825
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Building & Curbside Hours:
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 10am - 9pm
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10am - 5pm
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The library will be closed in observance of the following holidays:
Memorial Day Weekend: Saturday, May 27th -Monday, May 29th
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In case of inclement or severe weather, closing information can be found at the following locations:
~Library’s telephone messaging system at (610)282-8825
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Annual Helping Hands Campaign |
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To date, contributions to this campaign from local residents within our service area total $42,900 and we are so appreciative! …but, if you haven’t done so already, it’s not too late to make your donation before the campaign ends on June 30! Contributions to this campaign help to provide library services, items for the collection, programming for children and adults, and maintenance of the library building. Donations of $50 or more will entitle you to be entered into a monthly raffle drawing for a $25 gift card to a local business that partners with the library.
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Welcome to our Library Staff… |
Gina Loveless writes for five-year-olds and fifty-five-year-olds. For kids, she's written over 15 books and e-books, including a first-of-its-kind health and wellness book, "Puberty Is Gross But Also Really Awesome", co-author of the kid's graphic novel "Animal Rescue Friends" (Book 1), author of the three book-series "Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw", and 10 forthcoming picture books for the app Papumba. For adults, she's a freelance writer for Men's Health, WebMD, Allrecipes, Catapult, and more. When she's not writing or working at the library, she walks her rescue pup, Sasha, dances at concerts with her husband, or enjoys a good book under a heavy blanket.
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Do you need an Internet connection at home or on the road? Adult library card holders can borrow one of four available hot spots for one week with two additional automatic renewals; overdue fines of $5/day will apply. |
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Is your family looking to explore Lehigh Valley and surrounding area museums with cultural, historical, and fun displays? Adult library card holders can borrow passes to the Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum, America on Wheels, the Pearl S. Buck House & Museum, the Bucks County Children’s Museum, or the Reading Public Museum (one pass per card holder); passes vary as to the number of admissions permitted and some activity restrictions may apply; museum passes may be borrowed for one week and are not renewable; overdue fines of $10/day will apply. |
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Children 0-5 years may now have their very own library card; limitations apply - maximum of 20 books from collections intended for young children, no media. |
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New Book Discussion Group |
“Library Lit”, our newest afternoon book discussion group meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at 1PM; see title selections for both book discussion groups listed below, under "Adult Programs".
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Volunteers Make the Ordinary Extraordinary! |
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Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 16-22 and here at the library we love our volunteers! Our volunteers range in age from 14 to 80+ and perform some very important tasks that are crucial to providing our patrons with excellent library service. Those tasks include re-shelving books and other items, repairing books and equipment, preparing new items for the shelf, sorting book donations and maintaining our Book Sale Room, keeping our shelves in proper order, preparing crafts and activities for children’s programs, assisting with children’s programs, and let’s not forget those who serve on the library’s Board of Directors. THANK YOU to all of our library volunteers for your EXTRAORDINARY dedication and hard work!
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National Library Week (April 23 - 29, 2023) is an annual celebration showcasing our nation's libraries, library workers' contributions and promote library use and support. The theme for National Library Week 2023 is "There's More to the Story," illustrating the fact that in addition to the books in library collections, available in a variety of formats, libraries offer so much more. SLPL lends items like museum passes, board games, video games, and various STEM and tech kits. Library programming brings communities together for entertainment, education, and connection through book clubs, storytimes, movie nights, crafting classes, and seminars. Library infrastructure advances communities, providing internet and technology access, literacy skills, and support for families, businesses, job seekers, and entrepreneurs.
Be on the lookout for special activities happening, at SLPL, during National Library Week.
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Have you checked out our display case in the lobby? In March/April, Girl Scout Troop 619 will feature a display of Girl Scout memorabilia and other related information. In May/June, Coopersburg Historical Society will display artifacts from their collection. Do you have an interesting collection of items that you’d like to loan the library for display? The display case policy and application forms can be found on our website or by clicking here.
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AARP TaxAide will be held here in our Meeting Rooms on Wednesdays, beginning February 1st through April 12th, 2023. Appointments can be scheduled between 1-4 p.m.
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Flow Yoga with Deanna Nagle
Class Begins April 3rd
Mondays 9am ~ $12 per class
~ Mixed-Level fitness ~
Challenge yourself with a mixed level vinyasa flow class focusing on both strength and flexibility. Deanna offers multiple variations so you can make this practice more or less challenging, depending on your skill level. Weight bearing is required for flow classes, as we incorporate downward facing dog, plank poses, etc. Each week, we focus on a different theme relating to mind/body/spirit. This class will help you improve balance, upper body strength, core strength, increase endurance and stability, calm the mind and nervous system, boost immunity and much more! Registration will be available @ solehipl.org beginning March 23rd.
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Gentle Yoga with Deanna Nagle
Fridays 9am ~ $12 per class
~ Appropriate for all fitness levels ~
Classes are held in-person in our community meeting room. Previously purchased Flex Cards* may be used for classes in-person and in the library. Flex Card holders are walk-ins. There is no need to register online with a Flex Card. All other participants must register online, prior to class.
*New Flex Cards are no longer available for purchase.
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- Artwork for non-juried shows will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. All pieces must be securely wired and braced for hanging. No clips or "fast frames" will be accepted. Pieces must be able to accommodate the library's hanging system. No wet, fragile or ill-prepared work will accepted. unframed canvases cannot have staples visible. The exhibition committee reserves the right to reject any work not following these standards.
- All works must be delivered during the time allocated for their collection. Early or late delivery will not be accepted.
- Works must not exceed 34" in length, including the frame.
- The library requests 15% commission on all sales.
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FSLPL - Evenings with Friends |
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The Friends of SLPL are bringing back the "3 Bs" Sale!
Baked Goods: FSLPL would greatly appreciate donations of bread, brownies, candies, cookies, and cupcakes (no cakes or pies, please). We kindly request all baked treats be labeled and bagged/packaged.
Bedding Plants: Donations of bedding plants or indoor plants are needed. Please identify and label plants. Gardening gadgets are also in need.
Books: All Book Sale Room material will be half price Saturday, May 6th.
Please bring plant and baked goods donations to the library on Friday, May 5th. We hope you will help the Friends of SLPL have a successful day!
All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Southern Lehigh Public Library.
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Crafts, crafts and more crafts! Check out a craft book and try something new. |
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Check out the 2022's most popular books at SLPL. |
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Baseball season is almost here. Check out a book about "America's Pastime". |
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Checkmate! Are you a chess enthusiast? We are looking for volunteers who would be interested in teaching the game of chess to youth in our library’s Chess Club. The Chess Club meets periodically, on Thursday evenings, 6:30-7:30PM.
Contact Melissa 610-282-8825 X832 for more information.
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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 the 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".
*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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Science Education Day takes place every March 14 to appreciate the contributions of various individuals, both the young and adults, towards the development of science education. This is a great month to explore books about science and famous scientists.
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National Poetry Month is a marvelous opportunity to celebrate the expressiveness, delight, and pure charm of poetry. It is a special occasion that reminds us of the integral role of poets and poetry in our cultures. Poetry helps us appreciate the world around us and empathize with one another. Typically, we think of poetry as boring and nerdy but this month allows us to change our perspectives and look upon poetry as a rhythmic art of expressing one’s love and thoughts. Read a book of poetry, attend a live poetry reading, or write your own poem! |
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Armed Forces Day, May 20, 2023, is a special holiday for people all over the world to come together and thank the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. First conceived by President Harry S. Truman, the holiday was established in 1949. Why is National Armed Forces Day so important? 1.) The armed forces deserve our respect. Joining the US Armed Forces is an incredibly selfless act that deserves recognition. Soldiers and other military personnel risk their lives every day to keep citizens safe. 2.) It helps spread awareness and understanding. National Armed Forces Day is an opportunity to educate yourself or others. The holiday was originally designed to help citizens better understand the military and its role in our society. 3.) The military is made up of five branches — the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. This holiday is intended for members of all five of these branches. |
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We are excited to host our first annual Creative Kids Art Show on April 15th from 12 to 3 PM at the Southern Lehigh Public Library. In addition to the art show (which will be open for all community children to participate), we plan on resident artists sharing their crafts. Admission will be $10 per family, which will allow access to the meeting rooms where some of the activities will take place as well as snacks/beverages. More information will be available soon via our website, social media platforms and at our circulation desk.
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What are those QR Codes posted in the library? You can access curated book lists on various topics for particular audiences by opening the camera app on your electronic device; it will lead you to a list of titles available at the library.
The following QR codes are lists created by our very own, Miss Marilla, with books selected by the ALSC (Association for Library Service to Children) and the YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association). More lists and QR codes to come…
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2023 - Best of the Best Children's Books |
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2023 - Best Books for Young Adults |
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Miss Marilla's Book Reviews |
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2023 Level Up: 100% Unofficial
- By Gamers For Gamers
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Ready to explode after trying to beat a level of Sonic Frontiers for the 463rd time? Don't throw your controller at the tv...take a break and read this book for tips, tricks, trivia, and so much more. It may be 100% Unofficial, but it's definitely 100% awesome! It's got ALL the things...super-consoles compared, hottest handhelds, hottest mobile games, and even best Indie games.
Parents, there's a section on staying safe while online gaming. Exploding with the graphics we all know and love, this guide makes reading a game...and you the winner!
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Creepy Crayon!
- Aaron Reynolds
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Like monster movies of old, this book appears in black and white...with the only color (purple) belonging to CREEPY CRAYON!! (cue high-pitched scream.) Scary ain't just for Halloween anymore, folks. Our hero, Jasper Rabbit, is struggling with his school classes. One day he finds a purple crayon in the gutter. When using this crayon, he knows all the answers and everything is a masterpiece. But who is behind his success? And why does the crayon keep reappearing after he tries to snap it in two, melt it in the microwave, and throw it in the garbage? What is going on?! For more Jasper Rabbit, look for The Creepy Pair of Underwear! Guess he didn't learn his lesson the first time.
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Based on the wildly popular YouTube channel, here are the true & amazing & heartbreaking & inspiring stories of real people, written for you, written by you. In this volume made for teens and young adults, stories are shared either in words or illustrations. Stories are submitted anonymously, but may ring true with many readers. And if it hasn't happened to you, probably to a friend. There is something cathartic about just saying what happened out loud...especially to people who are not emotionally invested in your life. Speaking your truth, as they say. Whether reading this book with empathy or for therapy, it is an important work. Broken down into easily digestible snippets, it can be picked up at a moment's notice. I guarantee the stories will stay in your brain for much longer. |
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Spring Children & Family Programming |
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Simply click the “Register” Icon for the event you would like to sign up. You only need to register the participant/child.
Registration requires a library card number. Each child is required to have their own library card. Ask at the circulation desk about the “My First Library Card” program, or sign up online for a library card.
Kids Morning Dance Party:
Thursday, March 30th at 10:30am
Kids Evening Dance Party:
Thursday, March 30th at 6:15pm
Mixed Age Indoor Storytime (Session 1):
Tuesdays, April 4th – May 23rd at 10:00am
*Please sign up for only 1 session
Mixed Age Indoor Storytime (Session 2):
Tuesdays, April 4th – May 23rd at 11:15am
*Please sign up for only 1 session
Virtual Storytime on Zoom:
Wednesdays, April 5th – May 24th at 10:00am
Infant Storytime (Ages Birth – 24 months):
Every other Friday on April 14th,
April 28th, May 12th, May 26th at 10:30am
Storytime Yoga w/ Deanna Nagle (Ages 3+)
A Family Place Program*:
Thursday, April 6th at 10:30am
Tail Wagging Readers:
Saturdays, April 8th & May 13th at 11:00 am
Come and read to therapy dogs at the library. Great for reluctant readers.
Miss Melissa’s Aardvarks Music Class (Session 1):
Thursdays, April 13th – May 11th at 10:00am
*Please sign up for only 1 session
Miss Melissa’s Aardvarks Music Class (Session 2):
Thursdays, April 13th – May 11th at 10:35am
*Please sign up for only 1 session
Game Play (Ages 3+):
Fridays, April 21st & May 19th at 10:30am.
Get your bodies moving with some fun indoor games and movement equipment.
Pokémon Card Club (Ages 6+):
Mondays, April 24th & May 22nd at 4:30pm.
Come share your love of Pokémon card collecting and playing with others.
Kids Chess Club (Ages 8 – 17 years old):
Thursdays, March 23rd & May 25th at 6:30pm
Parents with chess playing skills encouraged to stay and help
Kids Book Flix on Zoom:
Mondays, April 17th & May 15th at 10:00am
Learn about new books as they are brought to life in mini movies.
Teen Writing Workshop with Writer/Published Author
Jamie Beth Cohen (Ages 12+):
Saturday, April 29th at 11:30am
Kids Open Mic/Talent Show (Ages 5+):
Thursday, May 11th at 615pm
Come out and show off your talent at our kids open mic/talent show.
Nature Program w/ Lehigh County Conservation District (Ages 3+):
Thursday, May 18th at 10:00am
Kids BINGO on Zoom:
Thursday, May 18th at 6:30pm
Play to Learn Workshop Evening Program (Ages 12-42 months)
A Family Place Program*:
Thursday Evenings, April 6th – May 4th at 6:15pm
Caregivers and children interact with age appropriate educational toys in a relaxed, safe environment with the opportunity to speak individually with early childhood specialists on a variety of child development topics. This is a 5 week workshop for both caregiver and child. Caregiver/child must commit to all 5 sessions to attend.
Morning Movie at the Library:
Tuesday, May 30th at 10:15am – Disney’s “Encanto”
Family Concert with “Two of A Kind”:
Thursday, June 1st at 6:15pm
Children’s programming is funded by donations received from local residents to the library’s annual Giving Tuesday Campaign in November.
*Family Place Programs have been (partially) funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) as administered by the PA Office of Commonwealth Libraries
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Southern Lehigh Public Library
3200 Preston Lane, Center Valley, PA 18034 | 610-282-8825
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