At 6:30 p.m., tonight, Thursday, Oct. 15, we will have a program about National Archives at Philadelphia called “Nation’s Attic (Take a Peek!)” with Patrick Connelly. If you are a history buff or genealogist, or you just like to read old items, you may want to do some digging around in old photos and archives. Patrick will give us an online tour. Join us as we explore the American past.

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Just a reminder to all of our patrons that the library will be closed Friday, Oct. 16 for Staff Day. This is one day during the year that all of the staff can review policies and procedures, learn new databases and listen to guest speakers talk about trends in libraries.

No items are due that day, and we will be open for regular hours Saturday, Oct. 17. The box drop is open 24/7 to return items.

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Open Mic and Jam night will be held Monday, Oct. 19. Entertainers interested in performing three songs or a 15-minute set are asked to sign up just before 6:30 p.m. Musicians, singers, poets, comedians, actors, writers, storytellers, mimes, etc., are invited to show off their stuff. Or you can just come and be part of the audience!

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Movie night at the library will be at 6:15 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 20. The movie being shown is “Scooby-Doo & Kiss: A Rock and Roll Mystery.”

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Mark your calendar to join us at 7:13 p.m. (yes, 7:13 p.m.) on Thursday, Oct. 22 for “Ghost Tales of the Lehigh Valley” with Charles Adams III.

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We will be reviewing genealogy resources 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 29. We will show you several of the resources available for family research and will discuss some of our databases (like Ancestry Online & Heritage Quest) located on the library homepage, whitehallpl.org. This event is free and open to the public.

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Please pick up a copy of our newsletter and calendar or continue reading this column in The Press. All of our programs are free and open to the public. Our newsletter and calendar are available at whitehallpl.org/index.html, and copies are also at the front desk.

Call Whitehall Township Public Library at 610-432-4339 for any information.