{"id":52758,"date":"2017-11-16T16:32:04","date_gmt":"2017-11-16T21:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=52758"},"modified":"2017-12-15T21:08:09","modified_gmt":"2017-12-16T02:08:09","slug":"emmaus-public-library-december-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=52758","title":{"rendered":"Emmaus Public Library &#8211; December 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>All Events &amp; Classes are FREE, Drop In Held in the Margaret Knoll Gardner Lecture Room<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.emmauspl.org\/\">www.emmauspl.org \u00a0<\/a>610-965-9284<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">HOLIDAY HOURS<\/h1>\n<p>To allow our staff &amp; patrons to celebrate, the Library will be closed Saturday, December 23- Monday, December 25. No items are due on these dates.<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Old Fashioned Christmas &amp; Friends of the Emmaus Public Library Book Sale<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Join us in celebrating the Christmas season with our annual Friends of the Emmaus Public Library Book Sale Friday, Dec. 1 from 6-8PM. Please note that the Library is CLOSED during this event. Stop in or check our website for more information. On Saturday, Dec. 2; Join Miss Sue for Story Time at 10:30, Christmas Crafts at 11AM and <em>The Muppet Christmas Carol <\/em>(1992) G 1h 25m at 2PM.<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Children &amp; Youth Events<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong>Home School Share Fair. <\/strong>Monday, Dec. 4 @11AM. Meet with other families on the same journey &amp; listen as students share what they\u2019ve learned in 2 minutes or less. This Month\u2019s Topic: Art Show.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Block Parties<\/strong>! Join us for creative play with the Library\u2019s Architectural Blocks! Tuesdays, Dec. 5 @ 11AM and Dec. 26 @ 4PM. <strong>Literary Lunch Jr. <\/strong>Saturday Dec. 2 @ Noon<strong>. <\/strong>Grades 4-5. <em>\u201cThe Children of the Green Knowe\u201d <\/em>by Lucy M. Boston. <u>Pre-<\/u> <u>registration required<\/u> &amp; the first 10 receive a FREE copy of the Book. Readers bring their lunch &amp; book, Library will provide drinks &amp; dessert.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Literary Lunch<\/strong>. Saturday, Dec. 16 @ Noon. Grades 6-8. <em>\u201cThe Gift of the Magi\u201d <\/em>by O. Henry. <u>Pre-registration required<\/u> &amp; the first 10 receive a FREE copy of the Book. Readers bring their lunch &amp; book, Library will provide drinks &amp; dessert.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Crafting Afternoon<\/strong>. Saturday, Dec. 16 @ 2PM. Come prepared to create and craft fun Holiday Gifts! Parents are welcome, as this is a Family Program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Teen Anime Club. <\/strong>Thursday, Dec. 14 @ 6:30PM.\u00a0 Japanese Anime of all sorts will be discussed at this Teen only club. <strong>Teen Writing Group: <\/strong>Thursday, Dec. 21 @ 7PM. Finding time to write and writing for fun, especially when you&#8217;re busy with school, can be tricky. Learn tricks for finding the time, and take part in some writing exercises.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Teen Video Game Design. <\/strong>Tuesday, Dec. 26 @ 2PM. Sponsored by the Emmaus Rotary Club; this hands on program will delve into Digital Game Design. For Ages 6th Grade &amp; up presented by the Da Vinci Center.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lap Sit Story Time. <\/strong>Wednesday, Dec 27 @ 10:30. For our littlest readers and their care givers, this is an interactive story and social time. For birth to 18 months, each child must have an adult with them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Books and Barks. <\/strong>Thursday, Dec. 28 &#8211; 6:45 PM to 8 PM. Read to the Lehigh Valley Therapy Dogs! School ages. Bring your own books, or read the library\u2019s choices.<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">Adult Events<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Social Security. <\/strong>Monday, Dec. 4 @ 6:30PM. Retiring Soon? Get information from Oaktree Advisors \u2013 please RSVP to 610-965- 9284 x210 or eplcollections@cliu.org<\/p>\n<p><strong>Day Time Book Group. <\/strong>Tuesday, Dec. 5 @ 2PM \u201c<em>The English Major<\/em>\u201d by Jim Harrison. Some copies available to borrow at the Front Desk.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PC Programming. <\/strong>Each Wednesday @ 6:30 PM. Explore the world of programming through hands-on learning, each week will help students develop their ideas for a profitable app or website. For Adults &amp; Teens.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Life Lessons &amp; Laughter. <\/strong>Thursdays Dec. 7 &amp; 21@ 10:05AM. Calling all the young at heart and those in need of humor in their lives! Join improvist Ann Peaslee and start your day off right.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Holiday Cookie Swap. <\/strong>Saturday, Dec. 9 @ 2PM. Bring a few dozen cookies and a copy of the recipe to exchange for an assortment to take home. Sampling allowed &amp; encouraged, we\u2019ll even help copy your recipes too!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bring Your Own Device. <\/strong>Thursdays Dec. 14 &amp; 28 @ 10:05. Drop in with your technology questions &amp; don\u2019t forget to BYOD! <strong>Pinterest Party. <\/strong>Monday, Dec. 11 @ 7PM. For adults &amp; families \u2013 all supplies provided for the first 30 participants. This month\u2019s craft: Snow Globe<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cMemorable Characters\u201d<\/strong>. Adult Book Discussion Group. Tuesday, Dec 12 @7 PM. \u201c<em>The Invention Of Wings\u201d <\/em>by Sue Monk Kidd. <u>Pre-Registration is required. Sign up at the Front Desk.<\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong>Technology Tuesday. <\/strong>Tuesday, Dec. 12 @ 2PM Monthly technology class includes power point, questions, and hands on practice. This month: Good Reads &amp; NoveList online book sources.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find Your Ancestors <\/strong>Monday, Dec. 18 @ 5PM \u2013 7PM. Get personal assistance uncovering your family tree! Please call 610- 965-9284 x210 or email eplcollection@cliu.org to schedule your appointment with Chris Appleby.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Adulting 101 <\/strong>Monday, Dec. 18@ 7PM. Learn some of the skills you will need when you leave your parents&#8217; home. For Millennials and others who &#8220;literally can&#8217;t even\u201d &#8230;bring your questions! This month\u2019s topics: Shelter &amp; Transportation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get to Work Wednesdays. <\/strong>Wednesday, Dec. 20 @2PM. Monthly workshops geared towards those seeking employment. December\u2019s topic: Best Practices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Senator Boscola\u2019s Mobile Office. <\/strong>Monday, Dec. 18, 10AM- 1PM. A representative will be available to assist residents with questions or concerns.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Holiday Movie Matinees<\/strong>. Thursdays Dec, 21 @ 1PM: White Christmas (1954) 2h.<\/p>\n<p>Dec. 28 @ 1PM: It\u2019s a Wonderful Life (1946) PG 2h10m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Memoir Writing Group. <\/strong>Tuesday, Dec. 26 @1PM. Join others to write about your life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Movie Night. <\/strong>Tuesday, Dec. 26 @ 6:30. <em>The Glass Castle <\/em>(2017) PG-13. 2h7m.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/dec-2017.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-52759\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/dec-2017-300x233.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/dec-2017-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/dec-2017-768x595.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/dec-2017.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; All Events &amp; Classes are FREE, Drop In Held in the Margaret Knoll Gardner Lecture Room www.emmauspl.org \u00a0610-965-9284 HOLIDAY HOURS To allow our staff &amp; patrons to celebrate, the &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=52758\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Emmaus Public Library &#8211; December 2017<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":52760,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[69],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-52758","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-in-the-valley"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Emmaus-Library.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52758"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=52758"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52758\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/52760"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=52758"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=52758"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=52758"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}