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Palmerton Area Library
402 Delaware Avenue Palmerton, PA 18071
Phone: 610-826-3424
Email: palmertonarealibrary@gmail.com
Monday – Wednesday: 10AM – 7PM
Thursday – Friday: 10AM – 5PM
Saturday: 9AM – 4PM ยท Sunday: Closed
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Palmerton Area Library
402 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton PA 18071

Phone: 610-826-3424
Fax: 610-826-6248

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General: palmertonarealibrary@gmail.com (please send files for print to this address)
Christine DeSousa, Library Director: plapalm@ptd.net
Sarah Brush, Programing Coordinator: palmertonprograms@gmail.com

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Join us the first three Mondays in December for Holiday Card Crafts! Each week we'll learn about a different holiday and make cards to exchange or display! Recommended for ages 4+Full Schedule---------------๐Ÿ•Ž Monday, December 4th at 11AM - Hanukkah Cards๐ŸŽ„ Monday, December 11th at 11AM - Christmas Cards๐ŸŒฝ Monday, December 18th at 11AM - Kwanzaa Cards ... See MoreSee Less
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Just another reminder on this #GivingTuesday that your tax-deductible donation helps not only the Palmerton Area Library, but your community as a whole! When you give to the library, you support programs designed to enrich lives; access to resources, information, culture & entertainment; a gathering place for all; & yes, of course, books!To make a donation, please visit https://rb.gy/rltxhuAll gifts, big and small, are received with gratitude. Thank you for your support and love! ๐Ÿ’œ ... See MoreSee Less
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This #GivingTuesday, please consider the Palmerton Area Library! Your tax-deductible donation helps not only the library, but your community as a whole! When you give to the library, you support programs designed to enrich lives; access to resources, information, culture & entertainment; a gathering place for all; & yes, of course, books!To make a donation, please visit https://rb.gy/rltxhuAll gifts, big and small, are received with gratitude. Thank you for your support and love! ๐Ÿ’œ ... See MoreSee Less
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Join us the first three Mondays in December for Ho Join us the first three Mondays in December for Holiday Card Crafts! Each week we'll learn about a different holiday and make cards to exchange or display! Recommended for ages 4+ Full Schedule --------------- ๐Ÿ•Ž Monday, December 4th at 11AM - Hanukkah Cards ๐ŸŽ„ Monday, December 11th at 11AM - Christmas Cards ๐ŸŒฝ Monday, December 18th at 11AM - Kwanzaa Cards
Just another reminder on this #GivingTuesday that Just another reminder on this #GivingTuesday that your tax-deductible donation helps not only the Palmerton Area Library, but your community as a whole! When you give to the library, you support programs designed to enrich lives; access to resources, information, culture & entertainment; a gathering place for all; & yes, of course, books! To make a donation, please visit https://rb.gy/rltxhu All gifts, big and small, are received with gratitude. Thank you for your support and love! ๐Ÿ’œ
This #GivingTuesday, please consider the Palmerton This #GivingTuesday, please consider the Palmerton Area Library! Your tax-deductible donation helps not only the library, but your community as a whole! When you give to the library, you support programs designed to enrich lives; access to resources, information, culture & entertainment; a gathering place for all; & yes, of course, books! To make a donation, please visit https://rb.gy/rltxhu All gifts, big and small, are received with gratitude. Thank you for your support and love! ๐Ÿ’œ
New books! Come check them out!!! ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’ณ๐Ÿค“ New books! Come check them out!!! ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’ณ๐Ÿค“
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Would you like to help shape the future of your li Would you like to help shape the future of your library? Apply to join our Board of Directors! Board members support the library through volunteering and policy-making. Please submit your resume and a letter of interest to the library by December 18th!
Join us on Monday, November 20th at 4:00pm for a S Join us on Monday, November 20th at 4:00pm for a STEM K'NEX Bridge Building Challenge! Recommended for ages 9-12.
Hours for next week go as follows: Monday 10-7, Tu Hours for next week go as follows: Monday 10-7, Tuesday 10-7, Wednesday 10-5, CLOSED Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Back to regular hours on Monday (11/27).
๐Ÿš€ It's rocket science! Join us on Monday, Novem ๐Ÿš€ It's rocket science! Join us on Monday, November 20th at 10:30am for a STEAM storytime and craft! We'll learn about rockets and make our own! Recommended for ages 4-6, but all are always welcome!
Come and check out all of our beautiful handmade i Come and check out all of our beautiful handmade items. Makes great holiday gifts!! Tickets for the raffle are fifty cents each, 3 for $1. Thank you for supporting your local library! ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ„โ›„๏ธ
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The Palmerton Area Library is now selling raffle t The Palmerton Area Library is now selling raffle tickets for our annual Handmade Auction! Stop in to peruse all the wonderful handmade items we have to offer! Tickets are only 50ยข each or 3/$1.00 and will be available until December 2nd. Drawings to be held on December 4th. Thank you for supporting your library!
Today is the first day of #NaNoWriMo, which means Today is the first day of #NaNoWriMo, which means tomorrow evening is our first Writing Group meetup! We'll be getting together every Thursday in November from 5:00 to 7:00 PM to work on our novels and encourage each other as we strive for 50,000 words in a month. Learn more at http://www.palmertonarealibrary.com/nanowrimo2023
Starting Wednesday, November 1st, we are accepting Starting Wednesday, November 1st, we are accepting donations for our annual Handmade Auction! Please drop off all donations (handmade only, please) by Tuesday, November 7th. Raffle ticket sales will begin on Wednesday, November 8th! Thank you for supporting your library! ๐Ÿ’–
It's only one week until the start of #NaNoWriMo20 It's only one week until the start of #NaNoWriMo2023! Join us every Thursday evening in November from 5:00 - 7:00 PM for the Palmerton Library's NaNoWriMo Writing Group! Learn more about #NaNoWriMo at palmertonarealibrary.com/nanowrimo2023/
There's still time to enter our Mystery Book Box r There's still time to enter our Mystery Book Box raffle! Tickets are only 50 cents each or 3 for $1.00, and each box is packed with loads of fabulous books! Tickets are available through Saturday and winners will be drawn on Halloween for a book-lovers treat!
โœ๏ธ Don't forget! This Saturday is the NaNoWriM โœ๏ธ Don't forget! This Saturday is the NaNoWriMo Prep Workshop at the Palmerton Library! Learn how to plot your novel using a thesaurus, plus techniques to help you reach your writing goals this November. Please visit https://forms.gle/GHw41phBStz4mpLz9 to register! โœ๏ธ
Join us this Thursday for the book club meeting! Join us this Thursday for the book club meeting! This month's theme is HORROR! There is no required reading, just an opportunity to discuss your favorite books and authors! Please enter through the side door.
Drop by for a chance to win one of our new โœจ๐“œ Drop by for a chance to win one of our new โœจ๐“œ๐”‚๐“ผ๐“ฝ๐“ฎ๐“ป๐”‚ ๐“‘๐“ธ๐”๐“ฎ๐“ผโœจ! Each themed box is packed with loads of fabulous books. From fantasy to thrillers, romance to classics, you'll find all kinds of surprises in each hand-curated box! We're getting things started with a raffle for our first three boxes, so stop in before Saturday, October 28th for your chance to win! Winners will be drawn on Tuesday, October 31st!
It's almost time for #NaNoWriMo2023! Join us every It's almost time for #NaNoWriMo2023! Join us every Thursday in November from 5:00 to 7:00 PM for the Palmerton Library's #NaNoWriMo Writing Group! We'll run writing sprints and support each other through this crazy undertaking! No registration required; just show up with your favorite writing tools (Please note, we will not be meeting on Thanksgiving Day).
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