You are cordially invited to the dedication of the new closed-circuit television (CCTV) at the library 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 10, with the dedication starting 11:30 a.m.

The CCTV was purchased with funds donated by Whitehall Lions Club, other community sponsors and the duck derby event. The CCTV is an Optelec Clear View with speech for the visually impaired patrons.

There will be refreshments and a demonstration of the CCTV.

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To kick off the holiday season, the barbershop quartet ffourtissimo will be here to entertain us 7 p.m. Dec. 15. Offering a wholesome blend of close harmony and a cappella singing, this quartet will entertain and delight.

Their Christmas performance is sure to get you in the holiday spirit!

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Our third Monday open mic and jam night will be 6:30 p.m. Dec. 19 with Stephen Christopher. Thank you to Rocking the Valley Online Radio for broadcasting live from the library.

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, etc., come in and show off your stuff. We also welcome you to just be part of the audience.

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At 6:15 p.m. Dec. 20, we will have our third Tuesday movie night. The film will be “Finding Dory.”

And on Jan. 17, 2017, the movie will be “Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life.”

Come to the library to watch a movie!

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The library has recently digitized Whitehall High School yearbooks from 1922 to 2016. We are able to provide copies on DVDs that can be displayed on a computer. Complete an order form and payment to receive your copy. Order forms are available at the front desk and online. The library will call when the copy is ready.

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Are you looking for a way to help your library? Here is a wish list of items: gift cards (any store), art supplies, colored printer paper, bird seed and hand dusters.

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The library will continue to collect nonperishable canned and boxed food products. This is a year-round project that benefits Whitehall Food Pantry. If you can assist your neighbors in need, drop your donations off at the library during our regular open hours.

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The library also is helping Whitehall Lions Club by collecting supplies for Peaceable Kingdom, MacArthur Road, Whitehall. This local, no-kill shelter (except in cases of unacceptable aggression or incurable illness) needs specific foods, old but clean towels, blankets and supplies to care for the cats and dogs. Donations may be dropped off during regular library hours.

See Peaceable Kingdom’s wish list at the library.

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See information in our newsletter or on website, whitehallpl.org. Copies of the newsletter are available at the front desk as well. For other information, call the library at 610-432-4339.