Northampton Area Public Library reopened to the public July 13.

At this time, patrons are allowed to browse for books and utilize computers by appointment only. Curbside pickup is still available.

Masks are required at all times while inside the building. Please be considerate of other patrons, and follow distancing guidelines.

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The summer reading program runs through Aug. 15 for all ages.

This year, the library will be using Reader Zone to track reading online - use the code 784cc.

In conjunction with Reader Zone, NAPL will also offer paper forms for Summer Quest for kids, teens and adults for more chances to win. Forms can be found on the website or picked up at the library.

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Craft bags with story suggestions are available for pickup for children in preschool through second grade.

There is a new craft every week.

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The kids’ writing challenge runs until July 17 for children in kindergarten through second grade and third through fifth grades.

The theme is “Magical Pet.” Children are asked to imagine they have a magical pet and write about it. What would its powers be? What would it look like? Would you be able to communicate with it, and how? Where would it live? What would it eat?

One winner from each age group will win a basket of school supplies.

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Teen summer reading program events include fairy doors July 20. Rapunzel’s tower is scheduled for July 27-Aug. 2.

Registration is required in order to receive the correct supplies from the library.

All programs are passive, and the dates are when the video will premiere.

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The library is hosting “Once Upon a Murder” 6:30 p.m. July 24.

This virtual murder mystery program will take place on Zoom. Each participant will have a role to play. Go through the scenes, and try to guess the murderer.

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A fairy tale craft for adults is scheduled for July 27-30.

All supplies, except hot glue, and instructions will be provided for participants to make an enchanted rose. Registration is required for supplies.

Supplies are available for pickup during the above dates. The instructional video launches July 27.

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The teen photo scavenger hunt continues until July 31.

A list of various challenges is provided. For each challenge you complete, you will get a certain number of points.

The winner will be the one with most points and will earn a prize.

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The library is pleased to announce it received a $1,000 grant from the PPL Foundation.

These funds support the summer reading program for children and teens. This grant helped support the library’s basic literacy initiative by encouraging reading all summer long and allowing children to continue to work on their reading skills while on summer break.

The PPL Foundation awards annual grants through a competitive application and review process.