The Northampton Area Public Library, 1615 Laubach Ave., will hold a program on Thursday, July 17, 2 p.m., by paranormal investigator A.J. Rauber, who will discuss electronic voice phenomena.

On Monday, July 28, 6 p.m., Bach to Rock, an interactive concert for all ages presented by electric violinist Caryn Lin, will be held.

On Monday, Aug. 4, author/illustrator Matt Novak will discuss his time as a Disney animator. A talk for teens will take place at 1 p.m., followed by a talk for elementary- aged students at 2 p.m. A book signing will be held at 3 p.m.

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The borough's Community Days festival is under way at Municipal Park, Smith Lane and Laubach Avenue. Hours are Thursday and Friday, 6-9:30 p.m., and Saturday, 4-11 p.m.

Fireworks will be held Saturday night.

Quota Junior Club plans to set up a kids' craft table at the event based on the theme of "Horton Hears a Who." The main idea of this display is to increase awareness of noise-induced hearing loss.

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The next meeting of the Civil War discussion group will be held Wednesday, July 16, 6:30 p.m., at the library.

There is no cost to attend, and the meeting is open to the public.

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The book discussion group 6:30 and a Book will meet Wednesday, July 23, 6:30 p.m., at the library.

The book to be discussed is "The Memory Palace" by Mira Bartok. Copies of the book are available at the library.

New members are welcome.

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The Atlas Cement Company Memorial Museum will be open Sunday, July 13 and 27, 1-3 p.m.

Located at 1401 Laubach Ave., the museum will remain open each second and fourth Sunday of the month through September.

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