The Whitehall Township Public Library is creating an online digital library and expanding the local history section.

Anyone who has historic books, items or pictures of the Lehigh Valley, or old family photos, is encouraged to contact the library. Ask for Patty or Jim.

The library will return the items.

If the items can be digitized (scanned), the library would like to borrow them, digitize them, then return the originals.

Some items are already on the library website at www.whitehallpl.org/digital.html.

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A local Boy Scout is working toward his Eagle Scout award.

He has chosen to build eight picnic tables with benches for the library, giving the community a place to relax outside the facility.

Visit our website or stop in at the front desk to donate funds and help him earn his Eagle Scout badge.

All proceeds will go toward funding the project and any excess will be donated to the library.

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On the first Friday of every month, the Pennsylvania Department of Health will provide free blood pressure screening.

Dates are Feb. 6, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5 and July 3. Contact the library for more information.

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There is still time to sign up for the Adult Winter Reading Program.

The program will continue until March 7. The program is for patrons 18 years and older.

The theme this year is "Cozy Up With a Good Read!"

Patrons can register online at the library website or stop by the front circulation desk. When registering, each patron will receive an information sheet, a bookmark and a pen.

The participants will be asked to read at least two books and to challenge themselves to read from a challenge list.

The wrap-up party will be held 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. March 10. You may attend either party.

For more information, call the library.

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The Spring Story Time registration for preschool and toddler begins Tuesday, Feb. 10.

Register online or call the library.

Preschool story time will be held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday at 1 p.m. beginning March 3. Toddler Story Time will be held Thursday at 10:30 a.m. beginning March 12. Family Story time will be 7 p.m. on Wednesday nights beginning March 4.

No registration is needed for Family Story Time. Pick up a handout at the circulation desk for all of our programs or visit our website.

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Open Mic Night is scheduled the third Monday of each month in the community room.

Folks drop in to play music, read poems, tell stories and sing. Sign-in begins 6 p.m. Feb. 16 and the entertainment runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Come in and enjoy the fun.

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All of our programs are free and open to the public. Call the library for more information on any of our programs. The library has a newsletter and calendar on the website and at the front desk.

For more information, call 610-432-4339.