Emmaus Public Library, 11 E. Main St., Emmaus, has a number of activities planned for the months of January and February.

Do you enjoy crocheting? A crochet group meets at the library 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 22 and every Wednesday. Bring a current project or get started with help from the group. All skill levels and beginners are welcome. There are many books in the library for help as well.

Books & Barks returns 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 23 in the Margaret Knoll Gardner Lecture Room. Come read to the Lehigh Valley Therapy Dogs; bring your own books or read one of the library’s picks.

Toddlers and siblings with their parents/caretakers are invited to creative play at the library. Come and play, make new friends and chat with a community resource each week about child-centered and parenting topics 10:30 a.m. to noon Jan. 28 through Feb. 25. Sign up for one, some or all five session by emailing emmauspl@cliu.org, call 610-965-9284 or sign up at the front desk.

Are you contemplating writing your memoir? A Zoom videoconference event is available 1-2:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month to help you write your memoir. Email eplcollection@cliu.or for your link to join in. All you need is a PC or phone and an Internet connection.

Celebrate the year of the Snake with a Lunar New Year Celebration 2:30-3 p.m. Jan. 29 in the Margaret Knoll Gardner Lecture Room. Participants will build a “Rainbow” Earth Snake to celebrate.

A block party is planned at the library 11 a.m. to noon Feb. 1 in the children’s wing for preschool and elementary age children. Join them for blocks, fun toys and social creative play.

A Pinterest Party will be held 6-7 p.m. Feb. 3 for adults and families to drop in and make a bouquet of pretty roses from old books. All supplies are provided for the first 25 attendees. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.

The daytime book club meets 2-3 p.m. Feb. 4 to discuss “The River of Doubt” by Candice Millard. Attendees must sign up by emailing eplcolledtion@cliu.org or calling 610-965-9284. The book for March is “People of the Book” by Geraldine Brooks.

MeLVin, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms mascot, will visit the library 2:30-3 p.m. Feb. 12. Stop in and say hello.

Professional storyteller Denise McCormack will bring “Spooky, Silly Stories” to the library 2-3 p.m. Feb. 15. Kids can bring their parents and grandparents to this event and you must register to attend.

Get one-on-one help researching your family tree and using the library’s genealogy resources with expert guidance from Chris Appleby at the library 5-7 p.m. Feb. 19. Register to attend.

The Lower Lehigh AARP will meet noon Feb. 6 in the lower level of Macungie Memorial Park. For more information, call Dot at 610-967-3284.

The Emmaus Historical Society, 218 Main St., Emmaus, does not have a meeting in January. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. For more information or to donate to the museum, visit emmaushist@ptd.net or call 610-966-6591.

The Emmaus Lions Club meets 6:15 p.m. on the first and fourth Mondays of the month at The Mercantile Club, 427 Railroad St., Emmaus. For more information on the club or activities, contact club President Elliot Billman at 484-357-9729 or billman0194@gmail.com.

The Emmaus Rotary Club meets 7:30 a.m. Thursdays at Delizioso Italian Grill, 1985 Brookside Road, Macungie. The club also has an evening meeting 5:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 19 at Triple Sun Spirits Co., 518 Bank St., Emmaus.

The club has planned an “Over the Moon Valentine’s Dance” 3-6 p.m. Feb. 15 at Triple Sun Spirits Co., 518 Bank St., Emmaus. There is a cost for this fundraiser to benefit the East Penn Food Coalition food packing program. Every adult who attends will receive a free $100 voucher to Eric J. Loch Diamond Jewelers. This family-friendly dance party features live music by singer Stacy Gabel, “Over the Moon” photos with instant prints and digital access, photo frame station for crafting, dance instruction with professional dance instructor Lily Frangipane, custom vintage Valentine cookies for those who preregister by Feb. 10, basket raffle and a food truck and bar for food and beverage purchases. Fancy attire encouraged by not required. Contact Meghan Reed at MeghanReed517@gmail.com for more information or to register.

The East Penn Feeding Program was established in 2019 in conjunction with the East Penn School District to address the food insecurities of children and families in our East Penn region. To date over 18,000 bags of food have been distributed in our community. The East Penn Food Coalition was then initiated with local service organizations in the area to jointly support the needs of our community. The Emmaus Rotary manages the overall program with other service organizations helping to support the cause, including The Emmaus Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club, Lions Club, Lioness Club, Bethel Pantry (Groceries Plus), Faith Presbyterian Church, Grace Lutheran Church and Angel Network.

With food prices increasing, the East Penn Food Coalition needs at least $30,000 annually to continue to fund the program. Please consider donating to help the children and families in our area by contacting Meghan Reed at MeghanReed517@gmail.com.

Effective this month, all refuse and recycling collection in Emmaus will be done on one day. All refuse and recycling must be placed at the curb Wednesday night for Thursday pick up. All refuse must be placed in cans and all recycling must be placed in bins. Make sure all refuse is in a separate can from recyclables and are clearly marked as such. Trash bags lying on the ground are not acceptable and may result in Whitetail Disposal’s refusal to collect the refuse and/or recycling and enforcement from the borough’s codes department.

Emmaus Borough Council meets 6 p.m. Feb. 3 and 18. Please note Feb. 18 is a Tuesday due to the Presidents Day holiday Feb. 17. The full calendar for other meetings can be found on the website emmauspa.gov.

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