Coplay Public Library will be closed through Dec. 28 at the latest, on the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The library will reopen 10 a.m. Dec. 29.

Hold onto your items until we reopen. There will be no fines or penalties.

For updates, see the website and social media.

The board of directors and staff of the library wish all a merry Christmas and happy New Year! Stay safe while you enjoy this joyous time of year.

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The library is closed Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, 2021.

Curbside service will not be available on those days.

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Watch for our holiday-themed videos on Facebook the rest of 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 adult and children’s gloves mittens, scarves, hats and socks to hang on our holiday Giving Tree. Other items needed include jackets and coats.

Please bring your gift in a bag. The items will be distributed through Whitehall-Coplay Hunger Initiative.

We will be collecting items until Jan. 16, 2021.

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Join Miss Janice for storytime streamed on Facebook Live 11 a.m. each Thursday in December.

She will be sharing stories and crafts!

Don’t worry if you miss a session. Video links are available to access whenever it is convenient.

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Are you preparing a family favorite or trying a new recipe for the holidays?

Share it with others through our new recipe swap - Comfort & Tradition - on our Facebook page.

All types of 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.

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Winter has officially arrived! Our primary concern is the safety of our patrons and staff.

While we make every effort to remain open, there will be times when it will be necessary to close the library. Follow us on the WFMZ Stormcenter and our website and Facebook page for any closings.

We will not offer curbside services on days we are closed.