The next meeting of the Pokemon Club, for kids ages 12 to 16 and held at the Northampton Area Public Library, 1615 Laubach Ave., is set for March 19, 2:30 p.m., in the teen room and then every other Wednesday.

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If you dream of making a living as a writer or photographer, learn how to turn that dream into a reality with a two-hour hands-on workshop Saturday, March 8, 1 p.m., at the Northampton Area Public Library. The workshop will be presented by Johanna Billings, editor of the Northampton Press, Whitehall-Coplay Press and Catasauqua Press.

This program is free and open to the public. Registration is preferred but not required; call 610-262-7537 or stop by the library to sign up.

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Northampton AARP will meet Wednesday, March 12 at the Northampton Memorial Community Center, 1601 Laubach Ave., Northampton.

Doors open at noon.

The Hinkle family will entertain.

Those planning to attend are asked to bring baked goods for refreshments.

Those interested in bus trips should contact Sharon at 610-262-9182.

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The Friends of the Northampton Area Public Library will be having a Vera Bradley Bingo on Sunday, April 6.

Doors open at 11 a.m., and the games begin at 1 p.m.

In addition to bingo, there will also be approximately 20 Chinese auction items, a bake sale, door prizes, consolation prizes and a 50/50 drawing.

Organizers are seeking sponsors for the prizes. Those donating will have their name printed in the program. Baked goods, monetary donations and Chinese auction items are also needed.

For more information, contact the library at 610-262-7537.

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The Northampton Area Public Library is seeking volunteers to help with its Teen Cyber Space, an afterschool program that provides teens with their own area within the library where they can study, socialize and learn. The library also provides laptop and tablet computers for their use.

This space is open Monday through Thursday, 2:30-4:45 p.m. Volunteers are needed to monitor the room to help things run smoothly; no computer skills are necessary.

If interested in helping, contact Melissa Hawk at mhawk@northamptonapl.org.

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