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* Facebook BasicsFacebook Basics

Time: 11:00 am

Learn about profiles, messages, posts and adding content to Facebook in this introductory class. Bring your own device (and power plug/ charger) or ask to borrow one of the library's when you sign up at the desk or by emailing epldirector@cliu.org,
* Pinterest PartyPinterest Party

Time: 6:00 pm

Spring is in the air. Can you feel it? Drop in and make your own springy lanterns with pressed flowers. All supplies provided for the first 24 people. First come, first served.
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* Daytime Book GroupDaytime Book Group

Time: 2:00 pm

Join us for a lively discussion of this month's title: Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid. Some copies available at the front desk when you sign up, also available on Libby. RSVP to Lauri at eplcollection@cliu.org, 610-965-9284 or sign up at the front desk.
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* Storytime for All AgesStorytime for All Ages

Time: 10:30 am

Join Miss Sue for this all ages storytime in the Margaret Knoll Gardner Lecture Room. We'll have seasonal and holiday tales, songs, and crafts.
* Crochet ClubCrochet Club

Time: 6:00 pm

Drop in for our weekly crocheting club! All skill levels are encouraged to join in. Bring your current crochet project or get started with advice from more experienced crochet-ers. No need to RSVP.
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* Notary ServicesNotary Services

Time: 4:00 pm

The library offers notary services, free of charge, by appointment only for the residents of our community (Emmaus, Macungie borough, Upper Milford township) with the following guidelines: Please call the library at 610-965-9284 to make an appointment, indicating the type of notarization requested. The person requesting notarization must personally appear before the Notary at the time of the notarization. Valid photo identification is required, such as driver’s license, government issued non-driver ID card, passport or other form of government identification providing it is current and contains a signature or a photograph. Documents that contain blank spaces should be filled out by the signer prior to notarization. An original signature of the person requesting the notarization is required. Only documents in English can be notarized at this time. If a witness is needed, the witness must be known by the person requesting notarization and provide a valid photo identification as listed above. The library will not provide witnesses and witnesses may not be solicited from the library patrons or staff. The Notary cannot notarize certain documents including but not limited to the following: ● Real Estate transactions ● Depositions ● Deeds ● Trusts & Wills ● Copy Certifications of any records prohibited by law to copy or certify, or that states it cannot be copied (birth, death, marriage certificates). ---------------------------------------------------------Please be advised that the Notary Public is not an attorney licensed to practice law in this Commonwealth. The Notary Public is not allowed to draft legal records, give legal advice on legal matters, including immigration, or charge a fee for those activities.
* Facebook Writing PromptsFacebook Writing Prompts

Time: 7:00 pm

Join us on Facebook for a new prompt every 15 minutes. Write about each one in real time or save them for later, share your work or keep it private. The choices are yours in this all-ages online event.
* Friends of EPL MeetingFriends of EPL Meeting

Time: 7:00 pm

Join the Friends of the Emmaus Public Library for as little as little as $10 a year. Our monthly meeting is held in the Margaret Knoll Gardner Lecture Room and open to all Friends, Volunteers and staff.
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* First Friday Movie MatineeFirst Friday Movie Matinee

Time: 12:00 pm

Join us for a free screening of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022, PG-13, 2h41m). The people of Wakanda fight to protect their home from intervening world powers as they mourn the death of King T’Challa. Please note that this film may contain material not suitable for all ages, use the rating as a guideline. Children under 12 require adult supervision.
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* Block PartyBlock Party

Time: 11:00 am

For all little builders of preschool and elementary ages and their care-takers. Miss Sue will open the block cabinet in the children’s wing and we will make amazing things together.
* May the Fourth Be With YouMay the Fourth Be With You

Time: 12:00 pm

Join us for two classic Star Wars movies [Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope (1977,PG, 2h1m) and Star Wars: Episode V- The Empire Strikes Back (1980, PG, 2h4m)] back to back, a Cookie Exchange, and Costume Contest for all ages! You bring your favorite cookies to share and the Library will provide drinks, plates, and napkins. Please note these films may contain material not suitable for all ages - use the rating as a guideline. Children under 12 require adult supervision.
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* Career CoachingCareer Coaching

Time: 6:00 pm

Kick your career into high gear! Get personal assistance with your career from Bill Miner, Apprenticeship and Training Representative with PA Department of Labor & Industry. Get help improving your resume and cover letter or get expert interviewing tips. Please have your relevant career documents available. Reserve your 30-minute one-on-one coaching appointment via video conferencing at 610-965-9284, eplcollection@cliu.org, or at the front desk.
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* Caregiver Support GroupCaregiver Support Group

Time: 10:30 am

Join the Alzheimer's Association and DevonHouse Senior Living in person at the library to learn more about caring for someone with Alzheimer's. Join the monthly caregiver support group to expand your network of support. Call 610-967-1100 or email lcrossan@devonhouseseniorliving.com to sign up.
* Evening Book GroupEvening Book Group

Time: 6:45 pm

Our last evening Book Discussion Group before summer breaks meets the second Tuesday at 6:45 pm. This session's theme is Travel in Fact and Fiction. Join us each month for a lively discussion featuring a new book. This month's title: A Walk in the Woods: rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson. Nonfiction. An account, often hilarious, sometimes harrowing, of Bill Bryson’s experiences hiking the Appalachian Trail with a childhood friend, telling of getting lost, encounters with eccentric characters, and other thoughts about people and animals. “Walking is what we did,” Bryson states: 800-plus out of the 2,100-plus miles, and that good sliver is sheer comic travel entertainment.” – Kirkus Reviews Limited quantities of these books can be borrowed from your local library, or considering purchasing your copy from Let’s Play Books! Bookstore, an independent Emmaus bookstore. To register, or for more information, call 610-965-9284. or ask at the front desk.
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* Storytime for All AgesStorytime for All Ages

Time: 10:30 am

Join Miss Sue for this all ages storytime in the Margaret Knoll Gardner Lecture Room. We'll have seasonal and holiday tales, songs, and crafts.
* Crochet ClubCrochet Club

Time: 6:00 pm

Drop in for our weekly crocheting club! All skill levels are encouraged to join in. Bring your current crochet project or get started with advice from more experienced crochet-ers. No need to RSVP.
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* Constituent ServicesConstituent Services

Time: 2:00 pm

A representative from Congresswoman Susan Wild's office will be available for mobile office hours each second Tuesday from 2 to 5 PM to answer questions, address concerns, and provide other constituent services. No appointment is required. You can reach her local office in Allentown at 484-781-6000 or in Washington DC at 202-225-6411. Constituent Services include agency services and contacts, tour and ticket information, grant application assistance, flags, disaster relief assistance, and more.
* Notary ServicesNotary Services

Time: 4:00 pm

The library offers notary services, free of charge, by appointment only for the residents of our community (Emmaus, Macungie borough, Upper Milford township) with the following guidelines: Please call the library at 610-965-9284 to make an appointment, indicating the type of notarization requested. The person requesting notarization must personally appear before the Notary at the time of the notarization. Valid photo identification is required, such as driver’s license, government issued non-driver ID card, passport or other form of government identification providing it is current and contains a signature or a photograph. Documents that contain blank spaces should be filled out by the signer prior to notarization. An original signature of the person requesting the notarization is required. Only documents in English can be notarized at this time. If a witness is needed, the witness must be known by the person requesting notarization and provide a valid photo identification as listed above. The library will not provide witnesses and witnesses may not be solicited from the library patrons or staff. The Notary cannot notarize certain documents including but not limited to the following: ● Real Estate transactions ● Depositions ● Deeds ● Trusts & Wills ● Copy Certifications of any records prohibited by law to copy or certify, or that states it cannot be copied (birth, death, marriage certificates). ---------------------------------------------------------Please be advised that the Notary Public is not an attorney licensed to practice law in this Commonwealth. The Notary Public is not allowed to draft legal records, give legal advice on legal matters, including immigration, or charge a fee for those activities.
* Teen Writers GroupTeen Writers Group

Time: 6:00 pm

For teen writers in 6th grade and older. Join Miss Sue to write from new prompts and talk about the process of writing.
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* Classic Film MatineeClassic Film Matinee

Time: 1:00 pm

Join us for a viewing of The Thin Man (1934, 1h34m, Not Rated). Former detective Nick and his wealthy wife Nora investigate a murder case for the fun of it. Please note that this film may contain material not suitable for all ages, use the rating as a guideline. Children under 12 require adult supervision.
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* Excel BasicsExcel Basics

Time: 11:00 am

Learn how Microsoft Excel's cells, worksheets, and workbooks easily allow users to manipulate, calculate, and format numbers and other types of data in this class. Bring your own device (and power plug/ charger) or ask to borrow one of the library's when you sign up at the desk or by emailing epldirector@cliu.org,
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* EPL Board MeetingEPL Board Meeting

Time: 4:00 pm

Open to the public, the Emmaus Public Library Board Meeting is held monthly on the third Tuesday at 4 PM. Email the director (epldirector@cliu.org) for more info.
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* Storytime for All AgesStorytime for All Ages

Time: 10:30 am

Join Miss Sue for this all ages storytime in the Margaret Knoll Gardner Lecture Room. We'll have seasonal and holiday tales, songs, and crafts.
* Find Your AncestorsFind Your Ancestors

Time: 5:00 pm

Sign up in advance for a 30-minute appointment with Chris to get in-person assistance uncovering your family tree and insight using Ancestry.com. Please call 610-965-9284 email to Lauri at eplcollection@cliu.org
* Crochet ClubCrochet Club

Time: 6:00 pm

Drop in for our weekly crocheting club! All skill levels are encouraged to join in. Bring your current crochet project or get started with advice from more experienced crochet-ers. No need to RSVP.
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* Notary ServicesNotary Services

Time: 4:00 pm

The library offers notary services, free of charge, by appointment only for the residents of our community (Emmaus, Macungie borough, Upper Milford township) with the following guidelines: Please call the library at 610-965-9284 to make an appointment, indicating the type of notarization requested. The person requesting notarization must personally appear before the Notary at the time of the notarization. Valid photo identification is required, such as driver’s license, government issued non-driver ID card, passport or other form of government identification providing it is current and contains a signature or a photograph. Documents that contain blank spaces should be filled out by the signer prior to notarization. An original signature of the person requesting the notarization is required. Only documents in English can be notarized at this time. If a witness is needed, the witness must be known by the person requesting notarization and provide a valid photo identification as listed above. The library will not provide witnesses and witnesses may not be solicited from the library patrons or staff. The Notary cannot notarize certain documents including but not limited to the following: ● Real Estate transactions ● Depositions ● Deeds ● Trusts & Wills ● Copy Certifications of any records prohibited by law to copy or certify, or that states it cannot be copied (birth, death, marriage certificates). ---------------------------------------------------------Please be advised that the Notary Public is not an attorney licensed to practice law in this Commonwealth. The Notary Public is not allowed to draft legal records, give legal advice on legal matters, including immigration, or charge a fee for those activities.
* Macungie Farmers' MarketMacungie Farmers' Market

Time: 4:00 pm

Join Miss Sue at the Kids' Corner of the Macungie Farmer's Market for a fun craft and info about the library's upcoming programs from 4 to 7 PM.
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* Close at 3 PMClose at 3 PM

The Library will Close at 3 PM to allow us to thank and honor our volunteers.
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* May the Fourth Be With YouMay the Fourth Be With You

Time: 2:00 pm

Join us for a free screening of the last of the original trilogy, Star Wars: Episode IV- The Return of the Jedi (1983, PG, 2h11m). Please note this film may contain material not suitable for all ages - use the rating as a guideline. Children under 12 require adult supervision.
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* Creative WritingCreative Writing

Time: 1:00 pm

* May 2023 Date Change *Join us for an in-person creative writing group with Pat Johnson, a long-time creative writer. The group welcomes those who want to write creatively for fun and/or publication. All are welcome. RSVP to Lauri at 610-965-9284, eplcollection@cliu.org, or the front desk.
* CANCELED - Family Game NightCANCELED - Family Game Night

Time: 6:30 pm

CANCELED -- we apologize for the inconvenience. Please join us June 26 for the next one. Let's play! Choose from our selection of card and board games or bring your own. All are welcome. No registration necessary.
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* Memoir Writing GroupMemoir Writing Group

Time: 1:00 pm

Join author Jerry Waxler and others on a ZOOM videoconference to write about your life. Email eplcollection@cliu.org for the link to connect.
* Preserving Your MemoriesPreserving Your Memories

Time: 6:30 pm

Join us for a special class presented by Melissa Draving, the Lehigh Valley's only Certified Photo Manager. Melissa is offering 10 Photos Scanned per attendee on site during the class. Bring your 10 favorite photos for scanning, and be ready to share your photo stories with the group! Space limited to 5 participants. If you cannot attend and would still like to have photos scanned, you can pick up a voucher from the front desk. Melissa Draving is a Small Business Owner, Personal Concierge, and Certified Photo Manager located in Emmaus. She works with families to get their photos scanned, secured, and into albums to share.
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* Storytime for All AgesStorytime for All Ages

Time: 10:30 am

Join Miss Sue for this all ages storytime in the Margaret Knoll Gardner Lecture Room. We'll have seasonal and holiday tales, songs, and crafts.
* Crochet ClubCrochet Club

Time: 6:00 pm

Drop in for our weekly crocheting club! All skill levels are encouraged to join in. Bring your current crochet project or get started with advice from more experienced crochet-ers. No need to RSVP.
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* Notary ServicesNotary Services

Time: 4:00 pm

The library offers notary services, free of charge, by appointment only for the residents of our community (Emmaus, Macungie borough, Upper Milford township) with the following guidelines: Please call the library at 610-965-9284 to make an appointment, indicating the type of notarization requested. The person requesting notarization must personally appear before the Notary at the time of the notarization. Valid photo identification is required, such as driver’s license, government issued non-driver ID card, passport or other form of government identification providing it is current and contains a signature or a photograph. Documents that contain blank spaces should be filled out by the signer prior to notarization. An original signature of the person requesting the notarization is required. Only documents in English can be notarized at this time. If a witness is needed, the witness must be known by the person requesting notarization and provide a valid photo identification as listed above. The library will not provide witnesses and witnesses may not be solicited from the library patrons or staff. The Notary cannot notarize certain documents including but not limited to the following: ● Real Estate transactions ● Depositions ● Deeds ● Trusts & Wills ● Copy Certifications of any records prohibited by law to copy or certify, or that states it cannot be copied (birth, death, marriage certificates). ---------------------------------------------------------Please be advised that the Notary Public is not an attorney licensed to practice law in this Commonwealth. The Notary Public is not allowed to draft legal records, give legal advice on legal matters, including immigration, or charge a fee for those activities.
* Books 'n' BarksBooks 'n' Barks

Time: 6:30 pm

The Lehigh Valley Therapy Dogs will be at the Emmaus Public Library to listen to kids reading! This event takes place on the fourth Thursday of each month. Bring your own books, or choose from the selection at the library!
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* Closed for Memorial DayClosed for Memorial Day

No physical items are due and no physical holds expire when the library is closed. You may use any LCLC book drop for returns during this time. Have a happy & safe holiday!
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* Closed for Memorial DayClosed for Memorial Day

No physical items are due and no physical holds expire when the library is closed. You may use any LCLC book drop for returns during this time. Have a happy & safe holiday!
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* Closed for Memorial DayClosed for Memorial Day

No physical items are due and no physical holds expire when the library is closed. You may use any LCLC book drop for returns during this time. Have a happy & safe holiday!
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* EPL Long Range PlanningEPL Long Range Planning

Time: 10:30 am

Do you love the Emmaus Public Library? Have ideas on how we can improve our service, materials, or programming? Do you know what you want or need in the years ahead? Join Director Maryellen Kanarr and members of the Emmaus Public Library and the the Long Range Planning Committee to share your ideas. RSVP encouraged (but not required) to epldirector@cliu.org. Can't make this meeting? We'll have another session 6/13/2023 at 6:30PM.
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* Storytime with EHSStorytime with EHS

Time: 10:30 am

Join AP Environmental Science students at Emmaus High School for a sustainability STEM event in this all ages storytime in the Margaret Knoll Gardner Lecture Room.
* Crochet ClubCrochet Club

Time: 6:00 pm

Drop in for our weekly crocheting club! All skill levels are encouraged to join in. Bring your current crochet project or get started with advice from more experienced crochet-ers. No need to RSVP.
     
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