What's new at the Northampton Area Public Library?

Our staff has been hard at work finding new programs to offer our patrons, as well as tried and true programs that are always a draw.

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Registrations are under way for childrens' programs. Spaces are first come, first served, so save your spot now.

For times and dates available, check out our website at www.northamptonapl.org, or call the library at 610-262-7537.

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The book discussion group will meet Wednesday, Jan, 28 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss "To Kill a Mockingbird."

If you would like to participate, call or stop by the library to pick up the book.

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Do you know that you can reserve a librarian for help with your Kindle, iPad, or Nook?

Call the library to set up an appointment. We have a service called Overdrive from which you can download e-books and eaudiobooks for free.

Find out how to use your device and start downloading today.

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During the month of January we will be participating in "Food for Fines."

For every nonperishable item you bring in we will subtract $1 from your fine, maximum five items per visit. All donations go to the Northampton Area Food Bank.

Help your community and your pocketbook at the same time.

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The Friends of NAPL will be running a bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show Friday, March 6. This year's theme is "Celebrate the Movies."

Early bird discount price is $60 if paid by Thursday, Feb. 5. Tickets paid for after that date are $65.

Price includes bus, admission to the show and driver tip. Lunch is on your own.

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

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We will be holding a program entitled "Remembering Hess's" on Monday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m.

A documentary about the famous department store will be shown and we will have some memorabilia on display. Come join us for a bit of nostalgia and share your memories of this famous Lehigh Valley landmark.

For more information or to register for the program, call the library. The snow date is March 2.

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Game days are now held in our community room every other month and are open to the public.

There are some board games and cards available, but feel free to bring your own.

Check our website or call the library to find out the date of our next gathering.

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We have received notice from the IRS that they will no longer supply tax form outlets with the instruction booklets for Forms 1040, 1040A and 1040EZ. You can obtain these booklets through irs.gov/forms (to view and download) or irs.gov/orderforms (to be delivered by mail).

There has been a delay in their shipment of forms.

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We would like to thank our patrons for all the support you have shown us through the years. Here's hoping 2015 is a happy and healthy one for you all.