Coplay Public Library is now running its winter reading challenge through Jan. 31 on Beanstack.

The reading challenge, sponsored by Lerner Publishing Group and titled “Read for a Better World,” encourages readers of all ages to explore diversity, empathy and action through literature.

Our community has unlimited access to Lerner’s “Read for a Better World” books for the month of January through the challenge activities. Follow the link on our website, coplaypubliclibrary.org, or Facebook page and help us reach our goal of 5,000 minutes.

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The book discussion group next meets 6 p.m. Jan. 26. The book choice - any fiction or nonfiction work - is up to you.

To join, follow the link on the Facebook page.

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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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The library is now fine free!

The boards of the 12 Lehigh-Carbon Library Cooperative have adopted a policy not to charge fines for most overdue materials.

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

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Curbside services are available for those who do not wish to come into the library. To request materials or for assistance or information regarding any of our services, send an email to coplaypubliclibrary@gmail.com, give us a call or check our website.

For the health and safety of our patrons and the staff, all persons over age 2, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear a mask in the library. A limited number of disposable masks are available. Hand sanitizer is accessible.

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While we will make every effort to be open during the winter months, your safety is our primary concern.

You can check to see if we are open for the day or closing early by keeping an eye on the WFMZ StormCenter. You can also check our Facebook page for weather updates.

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Effective Jan. 3, the library’s temporary hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

The library will be closed Sundays and Mondays.

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

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The board of directors and staff of the library would like to wish everyone a very happy, safe and healthy new year.