DEC. 14

• Do-it-yourself “Gingerbread Mouse” storytime begins (book and activity sheet with ideas following the five early literacy practices included). Pick up the supplies, which are available on a first-come, first-served basis, at Northampton Area Public Library, 1615 Laubach Ave. Information: 610-262-7537

• Teen Bookopoly event begins (organized by Northampton Area Public Library). The event will continue until Jan. 30, 2021, and includes chances to win small prizes and an Amazon gift card. Information: 610-262-7537

• Adult winter reading challenge begins (organized by Northampton Area Public Library). The event will continue until Feb. 13, 2021, and includes chances to win prizes. Information and to get the reading bookmark: 610-262-7537

DEC. 16

• Soup on Wednesdays initiative, 4-5:30 p.m. (or until supplies last), at Holy Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, 604 Fourth St., Catasauqua. This new project will take place Wednesdays until Feb. 24, 2021. Information, to donate or to volunteer: Robin at 610-264-2641

DEC. 17

• Bible study (with the Rev. Pastor Jami Possinger, pastor of Hope Lutheran Church, Cherryville), 10 a.m., via Zoom. Log-in information: 610-767-7203

• Storytime (with Miss Janice), 11 a.m., livestreamed on the Coplay Public Library Facebook page. Information: 610-262-7351 or coplaypubliclibrary.org

DEC. 19

• Christmas caroling event (organized by Gospel Chapel), 6-8 p.m., at Uptown Park, Main Street, Northampton

DEC. 20

• Sunday school Christmas program, 10:30 a.m. (during worship), at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 18 S. Third St., Coplay

• Christmas candlelight service (organized by Bethany Wesleyan Church), 6 p.m., at Becky’s Drive-in, 4548 Lehigh Drive, Berlinsville. Services continue Dec. 23 and 24. Information: bethanywes.org or 610-767-1239