The library will be closed Sept. 5 and 7 for the Labor Day holiday.

The library will reopen 10 a.m. Sept. 8 and resume regular business hours.

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High school and middle school students, we have a selection of free books for you in the foyer and on shelves under the book return inside the library.

The books are yours to keep, pass along to friends or family, donate to another organization of your choice or recycle.

Parents, be sure to pick up a colorful cloth bag or bundle of free books for your pre-emergent or early reader anytime the library is open.

Bundles are limited, so hurry in today.

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Thank you to all who participated in the Summer Quest reading program. We hope you enjoyed the activities and programs.

The library still has a few grab-and-go kits. Just stop by during open hours.

There is a survey on the library’s website, coplaylibrary.org, regarding the summer program. All responses will aid in planning next year’s program.

We would also like to thank all who helped and donated to Summer Quest, especially Coplay Lions Club and Fred J. Jaindl Foundation. The program wouldn’t happen without this generous support.

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For our younger patrons or anyone who wishes to listen, storytime with Miss Janice is livestreamed on Facebook. Join her 11 a.m. every Thursday.

We will also have video links for you to watch later if you cannot make it.

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Curbside service is still available for at-risk community members.

To borrow materials, place holds directly on your account using the online catalog on the website. You can also call the library at 610-262-7351 or email coplaypubliclibrary@gmail.com.

For further information on curbside services, see our website or contact the library by phone or email.

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The library is open for borrowing and returning materials, computer use and reading. Two public computers are available. You may reserve a computer by calling or emailing in advance. Computer time is limited to 30 minutes if someone is waiting.

While you are in the building, wear a mask, practice social distancing and sanitize your hands when entering and leaving.

For your safety, all incoming materials are quarantined for four days and sanitized before being released for circulation.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping all of us safe and healthy.

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If you don’t want to leave your house to get new content, use the Libby app or Overdrive on the library’s website to borrow books for your Nook, Kindle, computer or tablet. Just use your library card number and password to access the site.

More than 14,000 e-books and audiobooks are available.

If you need help with your password, call the library.

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All fundraising events, including book sales, have been canceled for the rest of the year due to the pandemic.

While we are disappointed to take these actions, the library based its decision on the predictions and advice of scientific experts. We cannot put Coplay and Lehigh Valley residents at additional risk in the upcoming months.

We do have a small number of books, CDs and DVDs for sale on the shelves at the circulation desk. The selection changes regularly.

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We are accepting up to three bags or boxes of books and other materials per household for donation. We have a limited amount of space to quarantine items, so don’t ask us to take materials that don’t meet our guidelines. You will find the guidelines on our webpage. Pay special attention to the physical condition of the materials as outlined.

We do not accept encyclopedias, almanacs, Reader’s Digest, dictionaries, Guinness records, textbooks or catalogs. Do not bring back books that were purchased at a previous book sale. Call the library before bringing items here if you unsure.

For everyone’s safety, bring donations to the library during normal operating hours.

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The library’s regular hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.