The Friends of Northampton Area Public Library will be holding a fall yard sale 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 24. Rain date will be Oct. 1. Please note these dates are new. The event had to be moved from its original date.

Ten-foot-by-10-foot spaces are available. There is a cost. Those interested must bring tables.

There will be a few tables available for an additional rental fee.

Donations of yard sale items are being accepted to be sold at the Friends table.

Baked goods will be accepted to be sold at the refreshment stand.

Hot dogs and drinks also will be available for purchase.

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Fall children’s program sign-ups at the Northampton Area Public Library will begin Sept. 26 and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

The library also will launch 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Sept. 26. The simple and enjoyable act of sharing books helps your child learn pre-reading skills, such as understanding the sounds letters make, developing a bigger vocabulary and building background knowledge - all important skills that help prepare your child for learning to read and entering kindergarten.

To participate in this program, all you have to do is register at the library and track your reading with your child.

Your child earns a reward at each 100 books. A party will be held twice a year for those who completed the program.

The program is sponsored by Thrivent Financial.

The library is currently looking for volunteers to teach weekly individual computer classes as well as volunteers to assist with weekly deliveries of materials to its homebound patrons.

If interested, stop by or call the library at 610-262-7537.

The library also is accepting donations - gift cards, basket items and cash - for its annual autumn basket social Oct. 14. The deadline for donations is Sept. 29.

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Good Shepherd Catholic School will hold an early childhood education preview 10-11 a.m. Oct. 1 in the gymnasium of the school, 1300 Newport Ave.

This event is for parents and children entering preschool, pre-K and kindergarten.

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Cenacle to the Divine Mercy at Queenship of Mary Church is sponsoring a bus trip Oct. 7 to see “Samson” at Sight & Sound Theatre.

The trip also includes a luncheon at Shady Maple restaurant, market and gift shop.

The bus departs from St. Joe’s parking lot 1 p.m.

The cost includes the bus, gratuity and theater ticket.

For cost and reservations, call Fran at 610-262-1663 or Rosie at 610-262-2838.

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