Dr. Johanna Weston, a deep sea marine ecologist from the United Kingdom, will be presenting two Zoom programs 11 a.m. Aug. 7 and 2:30 p.m. Aug. 9.

She’ll talk about how she became involved in science, and she’ll introduce us to the new deep sea species she helped discover.

Bring your thoughts and questions with you to the programs. Both days should be a bit different, so repeat attendees are encouraged.

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The Read, Connect, Protect storytime is set for 11 a.m. Aug. 12.

The final Summer Quest storytime event is Amazing Creatures, set for 4:30 p.m. Aug. 18 and 11 a.m. Aug. 26.

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The newest animal heroes scavenger hunt runs until Aug. 14.

A new hunt begins Aug. 16.

For details, see the website or find clues at the front desk.

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The library will be hosting an animal yoga event 4:30 p.m. Aug. 18 or 2:30 p.m. Aug. 23 outside on the grass.

The poses are gentle. A towel or yoga mat is optional. Be sure to bring sunscreen and water.

All ages are welcome.

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The outdoor community crawl to visit seven parks and community locations continues until Aug. 14. Suggestions for easy activities at each site are printed on the guide.

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

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Vote for your favorite entries in our We Rate Pets program this summer. Categories include cuddliest, funniest, heaviest, most aloof, most glamorous, naughtiest, shyest, softest and many more.

Voting ends Aug. 21.

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The book club meets 6-6:30 p.m. Aug. 25. This will an in-person meeting, but it will also be streamed live on Zoom.

This month’s theme is “To Be Read.” Read anything you’ve been promising yourself to try.

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The Summer Quest challenge began June 7, but there’s still plenty of time to join the fun. To register, come to the library or visit coplaypubliclibrary.org.

The challenge for all age groups ends Aug. 28.

Registration is continuous throughout the summer and helps the library by showing the state we’re a vital community resource.

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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.

Regular hours return Aug. 23.

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Use the Libby app or the OverDrive website on any of your devices to read eBooks, audiobooks and magazines without leaving your house. There are more than 14,000 items 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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Although masks are not mandated by our commonwealth, COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the Lehigh Valley.

New guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advise all vaccinated and unvaccinated people to wear masks indoors in areas with increasing case counts.

As board members and staff of a public institution, we are concerned with the welfare of everyone who comes into the library. We strongly encourage all patrons to mask up in our library and elsewhere to protect yourselves and children under 12 who cannot be vaccinated.

If you are not or cannot be vaccinated or have not received your second dose, please use our curbside services.

Most importantly, please get vaccinated, so we can return to the normalcy we all want.

Hand sanitizer and disposable masks are available, and plexiglass shields have been installed at the computer stations.

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To request materials or for assistance, call the library, send an email to coplaypubliclibrary@gmail.com or check our Facebook page or website.