Sign-ups are underway for fall children’s programs at Northampton Area Public Library. General programs, for babies 3 months old up to students in fifth grade, begin the week of Oct. 22.

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The stitch and chat program is 6 p.m. Oct. 8. Bring your crocheting, knitting, cross-stitching or embroidery projects to the library and enjoy the company of crafty friends.

No registration is required.

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Don’t miss the autumn basket social 6 p.m. Oct. 11 at Northampton Banquet and Event Center, 1601 Laubach Ave. Presale tickets are on sale now at the library. Ticket sales end 7:45 p.m. Oct. 11. You do not need to be present to win.

There will also be a 50/50 raffle, bake sale, big-ticket items and food for purchase.

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Dr. Kaushik Patel, with LifeSpring Home Care, will present a program on managing chronic diseases 4 p.m. Oct. 22. Topics discussed will be managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and congestive heart failure.

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Find clues and solve the puzzles in the library’s escape room of horrors 6 p.m. Oct. 28. Participants must be 18 or older.

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There will be a sugar skull decorating event for teens 3 p.m. Oct. 30 in honor of Dia de los Muertos.

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Northampton County Office of the Aging will host a Medicare information session with an Apprise counselor 10 a.m. Nov. 2 at the library.

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There will be an Affordable Care Act information session 1 p.m. Nov. 2. Learn how to navigate through the health insurance marketplace to get insurance.

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The Munchkin Music program for babies and toddlers will be 10 a.m. Nov. 4, followed by the preschool program 11 a.m.

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All programs are free, open to the public and require registration. Register at the library help desk or call 610-262-7537. Visit northamptonapl.org for more information.