Happy National Gratitude Month! This year, we’re thankful for so many things at the Northampton Area Public Library: our patrons and users, the autumn auction and basket social raising $8,554, all the participants of the auction and basket raffle, all donors for our spring annual drive, the annual drive raising $20,641, the municipalities for their contributions and the Northampton Area School District Board of Education for recognizing the importance of the public library and funding our 2025-26 fiscal year.

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Game Club for grades 3-5 will meet 6 p.m. Nov. 6.

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The Teen Advisory Board will meet 2 p.m. Nov. 8 to work on bookish crafts.

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Do-it-yourself pumpkin squishy craft kits will be available for pickup Nov. 10.

The stained-glass acorn craft kit for adults will also be available to pick up Nov. 10.

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Stitch and craft will be held 6 p.m. Nov. 11.

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We have a special treat for all elementary school children, planned for 6 p.m. Nov. 12. Local author Lori Floyd will be here to introduce the kids to Skye and Sydney in her new book “The Adventures of the Explorers’ Club in New York City.”

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Teen art workshops are scheduled for 1 p.m. and include mushroom paint and sip Nov. 15 and collage art and zine making Nov. 22.

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Once Upon a Crime will meet 6 p.m. Nov. 17 to discuss survival stories.

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The Well Read, Badly Behaved Book Club will discuss “Once Upon a Wardrobe” by Patti Callaghan 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Nov. 18. Choose the time that works better for you.

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The Sugar ‘n’ Spice Romance Book Club will be discussing “You Had Me at Hola” by Alexis Daria for the meetings planned for 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Nov. 19. Choose the time that works better for you.

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STEAM Club for grades 3-5 will be meeting 6 p.m. Nov. 20.

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Family story hour is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Nov. 24 for families with kids in preschool and elementary school.

Storytimes continue through the month with lapsit 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, toddlers 10 a.m. Wednesdays and preschool 11 a.m. Thursdays.

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The library will close 5 p.m. Nov. 26 and will be closed Nov. 27.

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The Teen Game Club meets 1 p.m. Nov. 29, followed by the Teen Anime Club meeting 2 p.m.

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Giving Tuesday is Dec. 2. The library will have a small digital campaign — and every little bit helps.

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Don’t forget Tech Tutoring is available by appointment. Marty is available 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, and Dylan is available 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays.