The last day to log books online or in person for the summer reading program will be 5 p.m. Aug. 29.

We want to thank all of the kids, teens and adults who participated in our first-ever virtual summer reading program.

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All in-library programs and meetings are canceled until at least Dec. 1. This includes all meetings, book clubs, coloring club, storytimes, etc.

We are sorry for the inconvenience, but the community room is being used as the quarantine room for returned items.

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Until further notice, the library’s hours of operation are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays. We will do curbside pickup only 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. The library is closed to patrons Saturdays.

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Right now, patrons may come in for one hour to browse the collection, select items to check out and use our copier. They can come in for two hours to use one of our public computers, which must be signed out at the front desk.

All patrons must wear masks or other facial coverings unless medical reasons prevent it, use gloves or hand sanitizer, which are available inside the library, and maintain social distancing. We also encourage patrons to only touch materials they plan to check out.

If you pay for prints or fines with cash, we will accept exact change only. If you pay with a credit or debit card, there’s a $5 minimum. If you buy anything from our Friends of the Library book sale, we can only take cash in exact change.

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You can place holds on items for curbside pickup by calling the front desk at 610-432-4339 or using the website, whitehallpl.org.

To request items online, simply log in to your account, search our catalog, click the words Place Hold on the right side of the record and submit your contact information. When items arrive, we will call to schedule a pickup time.

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If you never had a purple LCLC library card, you may apply online. Go to our website, click on My Account and choose Request Library Card. Fill in the information with your email address, and I will email you a library card number and information. You can start using it that day and then you may pick up the physical card the next time you come to the library.

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Thank you for your support, as we are doing our part to keep the staff and patrons safe and healthy.

If you have questions or need help with a database, email vahey.p@whitehallpl.org. I check my emails daily.