An author talk will be given 6:30 p.m. May 25 by Kate Brandes, who wrote “The Promise of Pierson Orchard.”

Something about the book: Family tensions heat up in small-town Pennsylvania when threatened by financial strife, unfulfilled love and fracking.

About the author: Brandes has worked as a geologist and environmental scientist for 20 years. Currently, she’s focused on improving local ecology using native plants in small public and residential gardens in addition to her work as an author and artist.

For more information, call the library.

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We are getting ready for the summer reading program that will go from June 6 to the end of August. The statewide theme this year is “Build a Better World.” It is open to children, youth, teens and adults.

Sign-ups begin June 6. There will be storytimes and plenty of activities involving building, nature, art and coming together, as we seek to make a better world! Join us for science and animal programs, kids’ bingo, contests and prizes.

Check our website for complete details.

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Are you looking for a way to help your library? Here is a wish list of items we are looking for right now.

• Gift cards (any store)

• Kids’ building materials, such as Legos, Duplos and Lincoln Logs (for our summer reading program)

• Art supplies

• Colored paper for printing signs

• Birdseed

• Antibacterial wipes

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The library will be collecting nonperishables caned/boxed food products. All items collected will be given to Whitehall Food Pantry.

Items may be dropped off during regular library hours.

Hunger is year-round, not just at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Thank you to all who have donated to the food pantry.

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Call the library, 610-432-4339, for more information on any of our programs. Our newsletter and calendar are available on our website, whitehallpl.org. Copies also are available at the front circulation desk.