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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 Good Sister by Sally Hepworth. Some copies available at the front desk when you sign up, also available on Libby. RSVP to [email protected], 610-965-9284 or sign up at the front desk.
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* Fall StorytimeFall Storytime

Time: 10:30 am

Miss Sue brings stories, songs, and coloring fun for preschoolers, toddlers, and younger children with their adults! Stories range from nonfiction picture books to Holidays to Seasonal fun! Drop in.
* 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.
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* FEPL Holiday Book SaleFEPL Holiday Book Sale

Time: 6:00 pm

Join the Friends of the Emmaus Public Library for the annual Holiday Book Sale! Shop for everyone on your holiday list with a great selection of gift-worthy books, DVDs, puzzles and bookish gifts, all at great prices! Free admission. Please note the library is CLOSED for regular business during this event.
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* Old-Fashioned ChristmasOld-Fashioned Christmas

Time: 10:00 am

It's Old Fashioned Christmas in Emmaus, and EPL will have displays and crafts all day to celebrate! Kids and Teens can make an ornament, and then an extra to put up on the Triangle Tree! Check out a book, or join in with Creative Play at the Block Party at 11am!
* 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.
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* Alz. Caregiver Support GroupAlz. Caregiver Support Group

Time: 10:30 am

Join the Alzheimer's Association and South Mountain Memory Care 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 610-965-7662 or email [email protected] to sign up.
* 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 Exit West by Mohsin Hamid. Sign up at the desk, call 610-965-9284, or email [email protected].
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* Fall StorytimeFall Storytime

Time: 10:30 am

Miss Sue brings stories, songs, and coloring fun for preschoolers, toddlers, and younger children with their adults! Stories range from nonfiction picture books to Holidays to Seasonal fun! Drop in.
* Library Read In!Library Read In!

Time: 2:30 pm

We're having a December Read In at the library! Pick your book from the shelves, or bring one from home, to read anywhere you like in the Children's Wing or Young Adult area. Read on your own or with a friend. Everyone who joins us can pick a free book to keep from Miss Sue's Book Cart!
* 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.
* Teen WritingTeen Writing

Time: 6:00 pm

For 6th through 12th grade, this writing group works on prompt-based writing. Sharing is encouraged but not required. Drop in.
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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 [email protected] for the link to connect.
* Creative WritingCreative Writing

Time: 2:00 pm

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 610-965-9284, [email protected], 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 ([email protected]) for more info.
* Movie Group - BarbieMovie Group - Barbie

Time: 5:30 pm

Meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Join us for an in-depth analysis of Barbie (available for checkout from the library). Enjoy the movie at home and come in to talk about it! Ideas and open discussion are encouraged. Refreshments will be provided. RSVP to Ciro at [email protected], by calling 610-965-9284, or at the front desk.
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* Fall StorytimeFall Storytime

Time: 10:30 am

Miss Sue brings stories, songs, and coloring fun for preschoolers, toddlers, and younger children with their adults! Stories range from nonfiction picture books to Holidays to Seasonal fun! Drop in.
* 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 [email protected], or sign up at the desk.
* 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

Come and read to the Lehigh Valley Therapy Dogs! This event takes place on the fourth Thursday of each month -- except in Nov. and Dec., when it takes place on the third Thursday (Nov. 21 and Dec. 19). Bring your own books, or choose from the selection at the library!
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* Teen Auth. Talk:Lisa MacDonaldTeen Auth. Talk:Lisa MacDonald

Time: 2:00 pm

Join local abstract artist and motivational speaker Lisa MacDonald, creator of the illustrated book, 'Painting the Path of My Life," which expresses her life story through art. Lisa uses her story to spread awareness about different challenges that one may go through and finding the beauty in imperfection. Drop in.
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* Closed for Christmas HolidayClosed for Christmas Holiday


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* Closed for Christmas HolidayClosed for Christmas Holiday


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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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* Closed for New Year'sClosed for New Year's


        
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