Emmaus LIBRARY

The Friends of the Emmaus Public Library are in great need of a number of hearty souls willing to help set up and run the 19th annual used book sale, our largest fundraiser of the year in support of the library.

As the years have rolled on, original core members are aging and some have moved away.

Volunteers are needed for the following:

•Load the truck at the Emmaus Public Library 1.30 p.m. April 28

•Help set up the sale at Lower Macungie Middle School 3 p.m. April 28

•Volunteer during the sale (shifts are available 7 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.) April 29

•Pack up after the sale at Lower Macungie Middle School 3:45 April 29

•Unload the truck at the library 4:30 p.m. April 29 (This is an especially important time slot)

If you can help at any of these times, please email birdscec@gmail.com with “I Can Help!” in the subject line.

Volunteers will receive a complimentary book of their choice

All family and friends are encouraged to attend the sale. An incredible assortment of books, all at pocketbook pleasing prices will be available.

131ST DISTRICT

Rep. Justin Simmons, R-131st, recently announced the Emmaus Public Library has been awarded a $500,000 state grant through the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund.

Simmons wrote a letter to Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Pedro Rivera in support of the library’s grant application.

The funding will go toward the construction of a wing to house the library’s youth and young adult book collection, as well as add Americans with Disabilities Act compliant restrooms and a ramp.

A total of 27 libraries statewide received $5.9 million in funding.

The Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund was established in 1993 by the General Assembly. The Department of Education, through the Office of Commonwealth Libraries Bureau of Library Development, administers the public library portion of the program, which is funding from a portion of the state’s realty transfer tax.