Babies & Books
2026-07-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-28 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Summer Story Times

Babies & Books: Age 0 – 12 months. Tuesdays, June 30 – July 28, 11 a.m.
Toddler Story Time: Age 1 – 3 years. Thursdays in July, 10 a.m.
Kids’ Story Time: Age 3 – 8 years. Tuesdays, June 30 – July 28, 1:30 p.m.

Registration is required for all Summer Story Times.

Kids' Story Time
2026-07-21 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-07-28 13:30 - 14:30

Super Science & Amazing Art: Diggin' Dinos
2026-07-21 18:00 - 19:00
Let’s explore dinosaurs, what they ate, where they lived and why they are extinct! We will have a few paleontologists find our star dinos and everyone will get to go on an archeological dig to find some dino bones!

Snack Attack: Beginner Chef
2026-07-22 14:00 - 15:00
Learn to make a healthy snack with Valley Nutrition and Wellness. Kids age 7-11 will make dino dirt cups. Registration is required.

Toddler Story Time
2026-07-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-30 10:00 - 11:00

Quilt Making
2026-07-23 14:00 - 15:00
Help create a piece of library décor celebrating our Summer Reading Programs throughout the years. Teens in grades 6-12 will make a quilt together. Registration is required.

Plant a Row
2026-07-27 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-03 09:00 - 16:00
On Mondays from June 8 – October 5, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., we’ll accept fresh produce donations for local families in need. We’re working with Plant a Row Lehigh Valley, who will pick up the produce so it can go to good homes.

Storytime Yoga: Tots *CANCELED*
2026-07-27 10:00 - 11:00
This event was canceled. Please register for our August 17 session – register here.
This yoga is for ages 2-5.

The Art of Mindful Breathing *RESCHEDULLED*
2026-07-27 18:30 - 19:15
This mindfulness and breathwork session for adults offers simple, accessible tools to reduce stress, improve focus, and support emotional regulation. It incorporates seasonal themes to make the practices relevant, meaningful, and easy to apply in daily life. Participants will leave with practical breathing techniques they can return to anytime they need to reset, reflect, restore, or renew. This session is hosted by Larissa Noto, The Lovely Little Lotus LLC, and is appropriate for all experience levels. Registration is required.

Bone Wars
2026-07-28 18:00 - 19:00
Learn about two leading paleontologists that went from being best friends to worst of enemies and how the science transformed from their competition. Presented by PA Earth Sciences Association. Registration is requested.

Everyday Skills for Teens: Finances
2026-07-29 13:30 - 14:30
Neffs teaches teens about the financial skills they’ll need as they set out into the world. Registration is required.
We gratefully acknowledge the support of IronPigs Charities, whose grant made this program possible.

Wings of Wonder: The Butterfly
2026-07-29 18:00 - 19:00
Folk’s Butterfly Farm returns with a collection of butterflies in different stages of their life cycles. This program is open to all. Continue the fun after the program! Purchase a caterpillar kit for $10.00 to take home.

Dino-rarium (Adult): RESCHEDULED
2026-07-30 18:00 - 19:00
In this adult craft, create a decorative habitat for dinosaur in your own terrarium! Registration is required.

Summer Reading Program Logging Ends
2026-08-01
2026 Summer Reading Program: Unearth a Story
This year’s Summer Reading Program features dinosaurs, archaeology, and paleontology. The program is open to all, and anyone can win prizes, but those prizes must be picked up in person.

Dates

Book Registration & Logging: Sat., June 13 – Sat., August 1
Adult Finale: Thurs., August 6, 1 – 2 p.m.
Kids’ Finale: Sat., August 8, Noon

Youth (0 – 17 Years Old)

Weekly Logs: Every week, kids complete the weekly log or log books online and come in to get a weekly prize.
Prizes: 1 prize from the prize cart -AND- 1 ticket for the prize drawing. Prizes will be available starting at the Kids’ Finale on August 8, but kids don’t have to be present to win.

Adults (18+ Years Old)

Reading Prizes: Every time an adult logs a book, they will get an entry for the grand prize drawing. That’s one entry per book, with no limit on the number of books. They’re automatically entered when we get the logs (either online or on paper). We will draw names, and prizes will be ready starting at the Adult Finale on August 6. Patrons don’t have to be present to win.
Other Prizes: Reading Challenge: Adults can pick up a reading challenge sheet from the front desk. Anyone who finishes will win a small prize. Adults have until August 1 to log books and collect prizes.

Kids & Teens Connect
2026-08-01 12:00 - 13:00
Our Teen Advisory Board will run some activities for our younger patrons.

Library Closed
2026-08-03
We’ll have limited hours due to construction starting August 3. Printers and bathrooms will be unavailable, and computers may be unavailable.
Week 1: August 3 – 8

8/3: Closed All Day
8/4 – 8/6: Curbside 9 – 5:30 & Programs
8/7: Curbside 9 – 3:30 & Programs
8/8: Regular Hours

Week 2: August 10 – 15

8/10 – 8/12: Regular Hours
8/13: Open 9 – 6
8/14-8/15: Regular Hours

Limited Hours: Curbside & Programs Only
2026-08-04, 2026-08-05, 2026-08-06

Jurassic Art
2026-08-04 09:30 - 12:00
The Lehigh Valley Decorative Painters will walk you through painting your own dinosaur and egg. This program is for teens (14+) and adults. Registration is required.

Basement Complex: Ancient Egypt’s Geology
2026-08-04 18:00 - 19:00
Resulting in the formation of the Nile, Giza Plateau, and other important landforms the various processes and rocks beneath them allowed the Egyptians to accomplish the great feats of engineering above. Join us on a trip down the Nile as we explore key sites and how they were developed. Presented by PA Earth Sciences Association. Registration is requested.

Adult Stretch and Soothe Chair Class
2026-08-05 10:30 - 11:15
This wellness class combines gentle chair-based stretching, mindful movement, breathwork, and relaxation. Participants will move at a comfortable pace to release tension, support mobility, and leave feeling grounded, refreshed, and restored. This session is hosted by Larissa Noto, The Lovely Little Lotus LLC, and is appropriate for all experience levels. Registration is required.

Everyday Skills for Teens: Simple Fixes
2026-08-05 13:30 - 14:30
Teens can learn how to do some simple repairs around the home. Registration is required.
We gratefully acknowledge the support of IronPigs Charities, whose grant made this program possible.

Nutty Scientists
2026-08-05 18:00 - 19:00
The Nutty Scientists will present Crazy About Science with many hands-on experiments. This program is geared towards school-aged kids and teens, though all are welcome.

Baby Prom
2026-08-06 10:00 - 11:00
Kids aged 0-36 months can come dressed up for a fun party with photo ops. Registration is required.

Adult Coloring Club
2026-08-06 11:00 - 13:00
Come in to enjoy this relaxing hobby while chatting together! The library has some supplies, but you’re also welcome to bring your own.
