As Whitehall Township Public Library’s 50th anniversary year draws to a close, we want to thank all of our patrons for making these 50 years possible. Everyone is looking forward to our next 50 years!

We’ve had a lot of fun, educational and entertaining programs in 2015, and we hope to continue doing more programs for all ages in 2016.

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A reminder that the library will be closed Dec. 24, 25 and 26.

On Dec. 31, we will be closing 1 p.m. and will be closed all day Jan. 1.

We will open for regular hours 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 2.

On behalf of the library board, staff and Friends of the Library, we would like to wish all of you a blessed and happy Christmas season and a wonderful 2016.

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The library is participating in The Morning Call’s Be An Angel program this year. Please include your name and address with your gift and send to the attention of (or give to) staff member Chris. Our three wishes are:

• gift cards to local businesses

• arts and crafts supplies for children’s programs

• hand sanitizer, Swifter dusters and refills, and Clorox wipes

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The library recently digitized the Whitehall High School yearbooks from 1922 to 2014. We now are able to provide copies on DVDs that can be displayed on a computer. These will make excellent gifts for alumni of Whitehall High School.

Complete an order form (available at the front desk or on our website) and bring your payment to receive your copy. We will call you when your copy is ready.

Cost of the yearbook is $2 cheaper if picked up at the library. Only cash or check is accepted. Please make checks payable to Whitehall Township Public Library.

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Our adult winter reading program will run Jan. 18-March 12 with the wrap-up party 1-2 p.m. March 15.

Our theme will be “Read ’N’ Feed!” We‘ll have a reading list of suggestions ready for you to pick up when you register in January. Anyone 18 years or older may sign up.

Look for information at the front desk by the first week of January and join the fun!