Now that schools are in session and students of all ages - kids and adults - need information and resources, don’t forget what a valuable resource the library can be.

Apply online for a purple LCLC library card by going to whitehallpl.org and clicking My Account to request a library card.

Your library card information will be emailed to you, so you can start using your card online immediately. You can pick up the physical card next time you visit the library.

We have online databases that cover all subjects from ABC MOUSE to PA POWER library, and all may be found on our website.

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You may also download and read or listen to books on Overdrive and Libby.

Click on the Research & Learn tab on the website to explore the numerous books and authors online.

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We will continue doing the fall harvest brown bag book sale fundraiser.

Each bag will be packed and ready with five to 10 clean books. The bags will be marked with subject, author or topic. Some examples include mysteries, romance, Civil War, Debbie Macomber, James Patterson, a surprise “blind date” bag and large print.

The bags are located in the Friends of the Library book sale area.

You may purchase as many bags as you would like. New bags and subjects will be added each week. Additional books are available for purchase.

Pay at the circulation desk. Checks can be made payable to WTPL. We are also accepting cash or credit cards.

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Check out our free book cart placed outside on nice days in addition to the other books located near the AV area.

We do not have room to store books at this time, so these are free books for patrons to take home.

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Go to whitehallpl.org and see the Zoom programs we have done so far and to keep up with future events.

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All in-library programs and meetings have been canceled for the rest of 2020. This includes all book clubs, coloring club gatherings, storytimes, etc.

The community room is the quarantine room for all returned items. All items need to be returned to the yellow drop boxes in the parking lot. We quarantine all items for four days.

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Patrons may come in for one hour to browse, select items to check out and use the copier. No loitering is allowed.

You can come in for two hours to use one of the public computers. Patrons need to sign up at the front desk.

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

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The library’s current hours 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 building is closed to patrons that day.

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We are doing our part to keep the staff and patrons healthy. If you have questions or need help with a database, email vahey.p@whitehallpl.org.