Whitehall Township Public Library

On the Same Page: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
2025-09-04 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Every other month, adult patrons read and discuss the same book. This month, we’re reading A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith.
This coming-of-age story tells the tale of the young, sensitive, and idealistic Francie Nolan. She and her eccentric family make their home in the slums of Williamsburg, where they’re often scorned by their neighbors. By turns overwhelming, heartbreaking, and uplifting, the daily experiences of the unforgettable Nolans are raw with honesty and threaded with family connectedness.
Upcoming Titles:

September 4 [RESCHEDULED]: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
November 20: Dead Wake by Erik Larson

Adult Book Talks
2025-09-04 13:00 - 14:00
Our book talks are on the first Thursday of every month. Here, we talk about whatever we’re reading right now or just finished.

Adult Coloring Club
2025-09-04 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-02 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-08-21 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-07 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-05 17:30 - 19:30
Come in to enjoy this relaxing hobby while chatting together! The library has some supplies, but you’re also welcome to bring your own.

Fall Story Time Registration Opens
2025-09-02
Fall Story Time:

Preschool Storytime for ages 37 months – 5 years is every Wednesday at 1:30 from October 1 – November 12.
Toddler Time for ages 12 – 36 months is every Thursday at 11:00 from October 2 to November 13.

Join us for stories, songs, and activities. Registration is required.

Library Closed
2025-08-30 - 2025-09-01
The library will be closed for Labor Day from Sat., August 30 – Mon., September 1.

Movie Night: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
2025-08-27 18:00 - 19:30
Our free monthly movie night is usually on the 4th Wednesday of the month. This month, we’re watching Honey, I Shrunk the Kids.

Plant a Row
2025-08-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-18 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-11 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-04 09:00 - 16:00
We’re working with Plant a Row Lehigh Valley again this year to bring fresh produce to local families in need. You can drop off produce here on Mondays from June 9 – October 6, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (except on September 1, when we’ll be closed for Labor Day). Your donations benefit the Whitehall Food Pantry at St. Stephen’s Church.

Creation Station: Bubbleology
2025-08-20 18:00 - 19:00
Kids in Grades 3 – 6 can enjoy STEAM projects once a month. This month, kids will learn about molecules by doing experiments with bubbles. Registration is required.

A Good Yarn
2025-08-19 18:00 - 19:45
Whether you work with hooks or needles, yarn or thread, you’re welcome to join the club!

Death Café
2025-08-18 18:30 - 19:30
Join us for snacks as we discuss death. A Death Café is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counselling session. No registration is required. This group will meet on the third Monday of each month at 6:30.

Board of Trustees Meeting
2025-08-14 18:30 - 19:30
Members of the public are welcome to attend our Board of Trustees meetings. They usually meet at 6:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month. We post our board minutes from the past year along with our most recent agenda on our Publications page.

Urdu Immersion Story Time
2025-08-12 18:00 - 19:00
Learn colors through activities, stories, and connection. This program is for ages 6-10, and registration is required.

Kids’ Summer Reading Program Finale
2025-08-09 12:00 - 14:00
Kids who took part in the 2025 Summer Reading Program can pick up their prizes. There will also be a party with balloon art and more. Mini Moo cows will visit from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.!

Community Heroes Night
2025-08-07 17:00 - 19:00
Meet some of the people that help keep our community safe and check out some of their vehicles and equipment! We’ll have visitors from a number of service departments. This program is open to all, and no registration is required.
The library’s parking lot will be closed to attendee traffic and parking. Please park at Whitehall High School Parking Lot and walk over to the library lot for the event.

Adult Summer Reading Program Finale
2025-08-07 13:00 - 14:00
Adults who took part in the 2025 Summer Reading Program can talk about what they read this summer. We’ll hold this event instead of our regular Adult Book Talks.

Library Early Closing
2025-08-07 09:00 - 16:00
The library will be open from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on August 7 in preparation for Community Heroes Night.

Super Science & Amazing Art: Wonders of Color
2025-08-06 18:00 - 19:00
Super Science & Amazing Art has a fun, hands-on show that teaches while it entertains.

Adult Craft: Yarn Art
2025-08-05 18:00 - 19:00
Join us as we go step-by-step through a yarn craft that you can hang up in your home. This is for adults (ages 18+), and registration is required.

Kids & Teens Connect
2025-08-02 12:00 - 14:00
Our Teen Advisory Board will run a few activities like sidewalk chalk for our younger patrons.

Summer Reading Program Ends
2025-08-02
The 2025 Summer Reading Program “Color Our World” runs from Monday, June 16 – Saturday, August 2. During this time, you can read books and log them in to earn prizes. The adult finale will be on Thursday, August 7 from 1 – 2 p.m., and the kids’ finale will be on Saturday, August 9 from Noon – 2 p.m.

Houseplant Bingo
2025-07-31 18:00 - 19:00
Swap houseplant tips with other attendees and play bingo to bring a new plant home! If you have cuttings or baby houseplants you’re willing to share for this event please reach out to the library at helpdesk@whitehallpl.org. This is open to adults (age 18+), and registration is required.

Toddler Time
2025-07-31 11:00 - 12:00
This story time is for ages 12 – 36 months. Registration is required.

Harry Potter Grab & Go Craft
2025-07-31
Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday with this take-home craft for kids. They’ll be available at the front desk while supplies last.
