Coplay Public Library is hosting free movies, starting 1 p.m.

The movie schedule includes “Raiders of the Lost Ark” June 22, “Robin Hood” June 29 and “Home” July 6.

Feel free to bring your own snacks.

The schedule shifts from Saturdays to Thursdays, beginning June 22.

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Sign up for the 2023 summer reading program - Travels Around the World.

Register online at coplaypubliclibrary.beanstack.org and fill out the form. You can register as an individual or family.

If you have used Beanstack before, just sign in and register for the all ages reading challenge/all ages activity challenge. To track your reading/activities, click on log reading and activities. You can also register at the library.

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The library fundraiser planned for June 28 at Samuel Owens Restaurant & Bar, 128 Chestnut St., Coplay, has been postponed.

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The library will be closed July 4 to celebrate Independence Day.

The library will reopen 11 a.m. July 5. Fly the flag!

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Storytime and crafts will be held 1-2 p.m. every Monday. All ages are welcome to attend.

Preregistration is not necessary.

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The library is hosting a crocheting class 1 p.m. Wednesdays for all levels of experience. Bring your current project or start a new one.

If you don’t crochet but knit, do latch rugs or needlepoint instead, come join.

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Need some ideas for a vacation or day trip? Stop by the library and browse our collection of up-to-date travel brochures.

They have information on places to visit Pennsylvania and several other eastern U.S. states.

Happy traveling!

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You do not have to wait until the fall or spring book sales to donate any gently read books to the library. We also accept CDs and DVDs.

For your safety, drop them off at the circulation desk during open hours.

Call the library at 610-262-7351 or see our website, coplaypubliclibrary.org, for donation guidelines.

If you want to know if you have a book that has monetary value before donating it, try starting with bookfinder.com.

The next book sale is tentatively scheduled for Oct. 6 and 7.

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If you need to use a computer to search for information or making copies, we have six public access computers for you to use!

You just need to show your library card at the front desk when you come into the library. If you do not have a library card, it only takes a few minutes to get one. All you need is a form of ID, like a driver’s license. Library cards are free and may be used at 12 libraries in Lehigh and Carbon counties.

For more information, call the library or check our website.

Curbside service is also 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, call us at 610-262-7351, send an email to coplaypubliclibrary@gmail.com or check our website, coplaypubliclibrary.org.

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Coplay Public Library’s summer hour are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays.

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