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Northampton Area Public Library: Submit your soup order to Northampton library by Feb. 4

Want an easy dinner or lunch that’s super cozy? Soup’s on at the library!

Order from 11 different options by 4 p.m. Feb. 4. Pickup is Feb. 21 at the library.

Soups are packaged in 15-ounce containers and freeze well.

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Reminder: Monthly clubs for students in grades 3-5 continue meeting.

The Book Club will meet 6 p.m. Feb. 2 to discuss “Fly on the Wall” by Remy Lai.

The Game Club will meet 6 p.m. Feb. 9.

The STEAM Craft Club is making valentine slime 6 p.m. Feb. 16.

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Kids’ craft bags are new every other week.

The valentine gnome craft begins Feb. 6, and the checkered owl craft will begin Feb. 21.

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Teens, positivity jar kits will be ready for pickup beginning Feb. 6.

Get all the materials you need to make a jar with reminders of how awesome you are.

Registration is limited.

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The Chocolate Olympics returns 6-7 p.m. Feb. 7.

Come compete to earn lots of treats.

Registration is requested, not required.

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Join us for a special storytime 4:30-5:30 p.m. Feb. 9 with local author Stephanie Raphun.

Raphun will introduce you to Ethan and his brother Noah in her new book “My Big Brother Is a Superhero.” She will also answer questions about being an author and getting published.

This is a great opportunity for families to start thinking about how they might tell their own stories.

Regular storytimes for the little ones continue through February.

Infant lap sit storytime (0-24 months) is 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, toddler storytime (18-36 months) is 10 a.m. Wednesdays, and preschool storytime (3-5 years) is 10 a.m. Thursdays.

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Register now for a limited hygge at-home kit for adults. Pickup begins Feb. 13.

These kits include a variety of ideas, small crafts and recipes.

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The teen Game Club meets 6-7 p.m. Feb. 14.

Relax while participating in a variety of video and tabletop games.

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Adult Stitch and Chat will meet 6 p.m. Feb. 14.

Grab your needles, thread, hooks and yarn for a fun time. There will be snacks.

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In honor of all presidents past and present, the library will be closed Feb. 20.

The board, friends and staff wish you a restful and relaxing Presidents Day.

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Read and discuss the best (or worst) books at Book Club for grades 9-12, held 6 p.m. Feb. 21.

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Once Upon a Crime will next meet 6 p.m. Feb. 27.

What better month than February to discuss crimes revolving around heartbreak and jealousy?

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The Friends of the Library group next meets 7 p.m. Feb. 28.

New members are always welcome.

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February’s Laid Back Book Club pick is “The Bandit Queens” by Parini Shroff.

We know that not everyone has a lot of time to join a book club, so this is your solution! Join our Facebook group to join in the discussion, and read only the months you choose.

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As always, stay up to date on the latest from the library by visiting our website at northamptonapl.org or following us on Facebook.