We will offer an Intro to Tai Chi session 6:30 p.m. tonight, July 6. Tai Chi, created in China as a martial art, is primarily used in our country as a means of promoting health and wellness. Composed of slow, graceful postures done mindfully, Tai Chi, also known as “moving meditation,” is said to develop balance, relieve stress and anxiety, and improve mood and quality of life.

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Ever hear a thud on your window and look out to find a dazed bird? Ouch, that had to hurt! Join us to find out why this happens and what you and your family can do to help prevent bird strikes on your windows. The program will be held 6:30 p.m. July 10.

Marie North, a certified sustainable building adviser in the Lehigh Valley, will lead a short, interactive discussion about why birds hit glass and provide a hands-on activity using Collidescape, where you will learn how to make window decals to prevent those hits that hurt.

This program is for all ages.

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Vision week at the library will be July 10-15. The event is presented by Center of Vision Loss and sponsored by Fellowship Community. The following programs are planned.

Vision Loss Is Not a Normal Part of Aging (for adults), 7 p.m. July 11. We’ll discuss the vision changes we can expect as we get older.

The Eyes in the Library (for children preschool to age 7), 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. July 12

The Teen Seen (for ages 13 and up), 2 p.m. July 12. Teens can experience vision loss simulations, learn some eye facts and have fun with optical illusions.

C. Well Bunny storytime (for toddlers) 1:30 p.m. July 13. C. Well Bunny provides an interactive program to help young children understand eye health and safety tips.

All four programs include free vision screenings.

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Bill Streeter, from Delaware Valley Raptor Center, will be at the library 6 p.m. July 25. He will have four or five birds of prey with him, including a golden eagle, peregrine falcon and an owl. You’ll see several live raptors and spend a magical hour gaining a greater knowledge and appreciation of the raptors of the Northeast.

The raptor program will be sponsored by Fellowship Community.

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Come in and sign up for our summer reading program. The theme is “Build a Better World” and is open to all ages.

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, animal programs, kids’ bingo, contests and prizes.

Check our website or pick up information at the circulation desk. Check our website and calendars for complete details.

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