Join Miss Janice for the return to in-person storytime, set for 11 a.m. May 27!

Storytimes throughout the summer will now be in person. The same storytime will be presented 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m. Thursdays to accommodate various schedules.

Upcoming dates include 4:30 p.m. June 9 and 11 a.m. June 17.

Look forward to new stories and crafts every other week.

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The library will be closed May 29 and 31 in observance of Memorial Day.

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As of June 1, we will no longer be quarantining returned materials. The Lehigh-Carbon Library Cooperative is supporting all member libraries who wish to follow this protocol. Transmission of COVID-19 via surface materials has been shown to be completely negligible.

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There will be an outdoor community crawl to visit seven parks and community locations beginning June 1. Suggestions for easy activities at each site are printed on the guide.

The crawl can count toward your events badges earned for the Summer Quest challenge (see details below). However, everyone is encouraged to visit some or all of the sites. The tour does not have to be completed in a day. Help yourself and the planet by making your visits using sustainable transportation, such as walking, running, biking, scooting or taking the bus.

Everyone who turns in a completed game sheet by Aug. 21 will receive a free plantable pencil. Supplies are limited.

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The official kickoff event for Summer Quest 2021 Tails and Tales program is 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 12. We will have chalk art, live music, a light snack and much more.

Animal yoga is planned for 11:30 a.m., and therapy dogs are expected noon-2 p.m. Events are planned for both indoors and outdoors, so remember to wear your sunscreen.

The Summer Quest challenge begins June 7. To register and receive an information packet, come to the library during open hours. You may also register on our website, coplaypubliclibrary.org.

The programs are open to prereaders, children, teens and adults. Although some of the activities will be specific to an age group, multigenerational activities will be included.

The challenge for all age groups ends Aug. 28.

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The library’s summer hours start June 14.

The summer hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.

Current hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, until June 14.

You are welcome to browse the collection, borrow, request and return materials; copy or fax; use a computer; and other services.

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The library book club will meet 6-6:30 p.m. June 30.

While this will be our first in-person meeting, it will also be streamed live on Zoom.

The theme for both June and August will be books that are on your to-be-read list. Take this opportunity to read a great book you’ve been putting off.

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Use the Libby app or the OverDrive website on any of your devices to read your favorite books or try a new one without leaving your house. More than 14,000 eBooks, audiobooks and magazines are available.

Just 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.

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

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Masks are still required and must be worn correctly while you are in the building.

Hand sanitizer and gloves are available.

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We offer curbside services for borrowing or returning materials for anyone who cannot wear a mask for a medical reason or is more comfortable staying outside. You may place holds on materials directly on your account using our online catalog. We will also copy, fax or print items for you.

Other library resources are also available online.

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To request materials or for assistance or information regarding any of our services, call us at 610-262-7351, send an email to coplaypubliclibrary@gmail.com or check our Facebook page or website at coplaypubliclibrary.org.