Local author Christian Bensing and illustrator Timothy Feather will visit the library 11 a.m.-noon Nov. 13.

They’ll be reading their newest book in the Tucker and Zoey Adventures, “The Bath War.” You’ll have a chance to ask questions, get their autographs, purchase their books and get your picture taken with one of their giant dog cutouts.

This event is free, but please preregister by going to our events calendar on our website, coplaypubliclibrary.org.

In the meantime, read the first two books in the series, “The Bone War” and “The Bed War,” both available at the library.

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Reminder: Early literacy storytime is planned for 11-11:45 a.m. Thursdays, Nov. 11 and 18 and Dec. 2 and 9. There will a special craft or game.

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Overwhelmed by all the health insurance options? Wondering which plan is the right one for you? You’re not alone. Just in time for the open enrollment plan, Pennie and the library invite you to an information session, planned 6-7 p.m. Nov. 16, held in person and via Zoom.

There will time for questions. For more information, see our website or visit pennie.com.

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The library is planning to hold a stuffing/filling/dressing contest. The top three entries will be named winners.

Bring a quart of your favorite stuffing/filling/dressing to the library noon-2 p.m. Nov. 20. The more entries we have, the better the contest will be.

Register by going to the events calendar on our website or call the library at 610-262-7351.

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The library’s book discussion group will next meet 4-4:30 p.m. Nov. 24. Note the time change due to the library closing early.

The group will meet in the library and on the Facebook group. See the website for the link.

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The library will close 5 p.m. Nov. 24 and will be closed Nov. 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Normal operating hours resume 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 26.

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We are now fine free! The boards of the 12 libraries in the Lehigh Carbon Library Cooperative have adopted a policy not to charge fines for most overdue materials.

For details on the policy, see the Frequent Questions About Materials Policies on our website.

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Use the Libby app or the OverDrive website on any of your devices to read e-books, 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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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending facial coverings for all individuals indoors. For safety, we are requiring all visitors, including vaccinated individuals and children over 2, to wear masks while in the library.

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

Curbside services are still available.

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The library’s business hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

To request materials or for assistance or information regarding any of our services, give us a call, send an email to coplaypubliclibrary@gmail.com or check our Facebook page or website.