The Whitehall Township Public Library and Whitehall Lions Club are working on a joint community project.

The library will have boxes out for patrons to donate items to the local animal shelter, Peaceable Kingdom.

The Lions Club will deliver the items to Peaceable Kingdom.

Ask for the Peaceable Kingdom wish list at the front desk.

The box is located inside the front door of the library.

Thank you to all who helped fill six boxes within the first two weeks of the project.

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We are getting ready for our 50th anniversary of the library.

Keep an eye on this column and read our newsletter and website for more information.

The kick off party for the 50th is scheduled for Saturday. April 11, at 1 p.m. at the library.

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On the first Friday of every month the Pennsylvania Department of Health will provide a free blood pressure screening. Screenings are set for March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5 and July 3.

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

The program will continue until March 7. It 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 March 10. You can attend at 1 p.m. or 6 p.m.

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Adult book discussion is scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays in March, April and May.

The March book talk involves "The Invention of Wings" by Sue Monk Kidd Tuesday, March 3, from 1 to 2 p.m. or Thursday, March 5, from 6 to 7 p.m.

The April book talk will involve "Loving Frank" By Nancy Horan Thursday, April 2, from 6 to 7 p.m. and Tuesday, April 7, from 1 to 2 p.m.

The May book talk involves "God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater or Pearls Before Swine" by Kurt Vonnegut Tuesday, May 5, from 1 to 2 p.m. and Thursday, May 7, from 6 to 7 p.m.

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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. We have the newsletter and calendar on our website and at the front circulation desk. For more information, call 610-432-4339.