Northampton Area Public Library: Library to reopen for in-person browsing
Northampton Area Public Library will reopen for in-person browsing Feb. 8. Curbside pickup appointments are still available.
Computers will be available for one 45-minute session per person, per day. Patrons may also utilize our Wi-Fi access point to access the Internet from the library’s grounds or parking lot.
Thank you for helping us keep our community safe.
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Reminder: “Harry Potter” book week for children ends Feb. 4. Participate in our take-home crafts, activities and a virtual escape room on our website, northamptonapl.org.
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Create your own “Star Wars” valentine with our fandom take-home craft. Kits are available for pickup beginning Feb. 8. This program is for teens and adults.
Registration is required to receive supplies and instructions.
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Meditation 101 is set for 6 p.m. Feb. 9 virtually on Zoom. Join Alissa Xander to learn more about meditation and how you can create your own meditation habit.
Registration is required.
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For the month of February, help us complete a virtual sticker mosaic picture. Help place tiles into the correct spot. Let’s see what we create!
Follow the link on our Facebook and website.
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Are you a literary expert? Try NAPL’s online literature trivia quiz on our Facebook and website.
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Explore our interactive children’s library on our website and Facebook. Explore links, videos and activities relating to early literacy.
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The adult winter reading challenge runs until Feb. 13. Complete the challenges on the winter reading bookmark, return the bookmark to NAPL or email to info@northamptonapl.org and get entered for prizes.
Beat the cold, stay home and curl up with a good book!
Track books on Reader Zone with code 7ae8c for more chances to win. Every book is another entry for a prize.
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Take storytime fun to your home with our do-it-yourself storytime crafts. “A Splendid Friend Indeed” will launch Feb. 16.
Each storytime has a book and activity sheet with ideas following the five early literacy practices.
There is a limited supply, so activities are on a first-come, first-served basis.
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There will be “Schitt’s Creek” trivia event for adults 7 p.m. Feb. 26. Join us virtually via Zoom.
Build your team of Jazzagals from the comfort of your own home, and test your knowledge of the town of Schitt’s Creek.
Registration is required.
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Craft bags with story suggestions are available for pickup for children in preschool through second grade. A new craft is available every week through February.
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For more information on services and programs, visit our website or call the library at 610-262-7537.