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* Storytime for All AgesStorytime for All Ages

Time: 10:30 am

Join Miss Sue in the Margaret Knoll Gardner Lecture Room for this all-ages, fall storytime -- with stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Drop in, no registration needed.
* Crochet GroupCrochet Group

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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* Movie Matinee: Knives OutMovie Matinee: Knives Out

Time: 1:00 pm

Join us for a free screening of Knives Out (2019, PG-13, 2h10m). A tribute to mystery mastermind Agatha Christie and a fun, modern-day murder mystery where everyone is a suspect. When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. Please note this film may contain materials not suitable for all audiences, 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.
* Zumba for TeensZumba for Teens

Time: 11:00 am

For ages 13 and up. Have a blast in this just-for-teens Zumba class with licensed instructor Jennifer Baltan. Register in advance; space is limited. Email eplkids@cliu.org, call 610-965-9284, or sign up at the desk.
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* Email BasicsEmail Basics

Time: 11:00 am

Learn what email is, how to set up an account, how to reply to and send emails, and more in this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop. RSVP to 610-965-9284 or emmauspl@cliu.org. If you own a WiFi-enabled device, please bring it with you (and your charger or plug) or let us know when you sign up if you need one of ours.
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* Daytime Book GroupDaytime Book Group

Time: 2:00 pm

Join us for a lively discussion of this month's title: The Round House by Louise Erdrich. Some copies available at the front desk when you sign up, also available on Hoopla & 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 in the Margaret Knoll Gardner Lecture Room for this all-ages, fall storytime -- with stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Drop in, no registration needed.
* Crochet GroupCrochet Group

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 WritingTeen Writing

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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* Zumba for TeensZumba for Teens

Time: 11:00 am

For ages 13 and up. Have a blast in this just-for-teens Zumba class with licensed instructor Jennifer Baltan. Register in advance; space is limited. Email eplkids@cliu.org, call 610-965-9284, or sign up at the desk.
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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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* Pajama DayPajama Day

Wear your jammies and bring your stuffie -- it's pajama day at the library!
* 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.
* Parent & Child Workshop SeriesParent & Child Workshop Series

Time: 10:30 am

A weekly workshop series for families with toddlers (ages 1-3); siblings 5 years and under are also welcome to attend. Beginning Tues. Nov. 14 and running for 5 weeks, each session will feature a new facet of learning with a community partner. Limited to 15 families. Sign up in advance for one, some or all sessions: email emmausplkids@cliu.org or call 610-965-9284.
* Evening Book GroupEvening Book Group

Time: 6:45 pm

Our evening book group meets the second Tuesday at 6:45 pm. Join us to discuss How Much of These Hills is Gold by C. Pam Zhang. Set during the waning days of the American gold rush, two siblings are on the run in an unforgiving landscape — trying not just to survive but to find a home. Sign up at the desk, call 610-965-9284, or email eplcollection@cliu.org.
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* Storytime for All AgesStorytime for All Ages

Time: 10:30 am

Join Miss Sue in the Margaret Knoll Gardner Lecture Room for this all-ages, fall storytime -- with stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Drop in, no registration needed.
* 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 GroupCrochet Group

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.
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* Zumba for TeensZumba for Teens

Time: 11:00 am

For ages 13 and up. Have a blast in this just-for-teens Zumba class with licensed instructor Jennifer Baltan. Register in advance; space is limited. Email eplkids@cliu.org, call 610-965-9284, or sign up at the desk.
* Yoga StorytimeYoga Storytime

Time: 11:00 am

Join Larissa Noto from the Lovely Little Lotus for a special yoga storytime. This class is designed for preschool and elementary ages. Drop in -- no registration required.
* Author Visit: The Yellow ZoneAuthor Visit: The Yellow Zone

Time: 2:00 pm

The Yellow Zone: Be Aware and Make Good Choices by Brandie Barndt is an interactive fiction story that lets you choose what direction characters Mac and Donald should take, and helps you think about what you would do in that situation. For 3rd through 6th graders. Drop in.
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* Computer Basics (Windows)Computer Basics (Windows)

Time: 11:00 am

Learn the basics of using a PC with the Windows 10 operating system in this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop. RSVP to 610-965-9284 or emmauspl@cliu.org. If you own a WiFi-enabled device, please bring it with you (and your charger or plug) or let us know when you sign up if you need one of ours.
* Revisiting PicassoRevisiting Picasso

Time: 6:00 pm

Orpha Poupore, local artist and educator, will discuss Picasso’s upbringing, his time in Paris and the other artists growing alongside him at that time, as well as his Blue Period, Rose Period, Cubism, Guernica, and late-life endeavors. Please RSVP to eplcollection@cliu.org, 610-965-9284, or sign up at the front desk.
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* Parent & Child Workshop SeriesParent & Child Workshop Series

Time: 10:30 am

A weekly workshop series for families with toddlers (ages 1-3); siblings 5 years and under are also welcome to attend. Beginning Tues. Nov. 14 and running for 5 weeks, each session will feature a new facet of learning with a community partner. Limited to 15 families. Sign up in advance for one, some or all sessions: email emmausplkids@cliu.org or call 610-965-9284.
* CANCELED - Creative WritingCANCELED - Creative Writing

Time: 2:00 pm

THE NOV. EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. We apologize for the inconvenience. Join the group again on Dec. 19! 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.
* 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 in the Margaret Knoll Gardner Lecture Room for this all-ages, fall storytime -- with stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Drop in, no registration needed.
* Closing at 5 PMClosing at 5 PM

Time: 5:00 pm

The library will close at 5 PM on Wed., Nov. 22 and will remain closed through Sunday, Nov. 26. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!
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* Closed for ThanksgivingClosed for Thanksgiving

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 safe and happy holiday!
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* Closed for ThanksgivingClosed for Thanksgiving

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 safe and happy holiday!
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* Parent & Child Workshop SeriesParent & Child Workshop Series

Time: 10:30 am

A weekly workshop series for families with toddlers (ages 1-3); siblings 5 years and under are also welcome to attend. Beginning Tues. Nov. 14 and running for 5 weeks, each session will feature a new facet of learning with a community partner. Limited to 15 families. Sign up in advance for one, some or all sessions: email emmausplkids@cliu.org or call 610-965-9284.
* 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.
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* Storytime for All AgesStorytime for All Ages

Time: 10:30 am

Join Miss Sue in the Margaret Knoll Gardner Lecture Room for this all-ages, fall storytime -- with stories, rhymes, songs, and crafts. Drop in, no registration needed.
* Crochet GroupCrochet Group

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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