Due to the substantial spread of COVID-19, Coplay Public Library returned to curbside service. To borrow materials, place holds directly on your account using the online catalog. For assistance, further information or to request materials, call 610-262-7351, email coplaypubliclibrary@gmail.com or see our website, coplaypubliclibrary.org.

We are open by appointment only for computer use, faxing and copying. For the safety of patrons and staff, computer time is limited to one hour per day.

Call, email or contact us via Facebook during normal business hours - 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

Our doors are locked, so call or knock loudly when you arrive.

If you can’t schedule an appointment and need to use a computer, call before or when you arrive or knock on the door. If a computer is available, you will be allowed in for one hour.

Masks are required and must be worn correctly. If you forget your mask, we have colorful, nonmedical, washable masks for sale in children’s and adult’s sizes.

All incoming materials are quarantined for seven days. Be patient if you are waiting for a hold. Lehigh-Carbon Library Cooperative is requiring all member libraries to follow this procedure, based on information about the coronavirus on different library materials.

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Watch for holiday-themed videos on Facebook in December. We will be doing staff book picks, decorating, favorite movies and songs and much more.

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Celebrate the holidays by donating new or washed, gently used gloves, mittens, scarves, hats and socks for our holiday giving tree. Jackets and coats are also needed.

Please bring your gifts in a bag. Items will be distributed through Whitehall-Coplay Hunger Initiative.

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Kits for kids to make and decorate their own holiday wreath are ready to pick up. All materials except glue are included.

Watch the Facebook video for directions. Call or email to reserve your child’s kit today.

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Parents of read-to-me and early readers, we have selected and bundled Christmas picture books for you to borrow. Just call or email to request one.

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Join Miss Janice for storytime streamed on Facebook Live 11 a.m. each Thursday She will be sharing stories and crafts.

Video links are available to access whenever it is convenient.

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Anytime is a good time for a new recipe. Find one or share a favorite through our recipe swap, Comfort & Tradition, on our Facebook page.

Holiday cookies will be a featured category, but all recipes are welcome.

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You can read your favorite magazine, try a new one or borrow books without leaving your house. Just use the Libby app or the Overdrive website on your own devices.

Go to the library’s website, and use your library card number and password to access Overdrive in the E-Resources tab or download the Libby app to your device.

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

If you need help with your password, call the library at 610-262-7351.