Lower Macungie Library hours are 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The library is closed Dec. 24 and 25 for winter holiday and Jan. 1, 2026 for New Year’s Day. The library will close 1:30 p.m. Dec. 31.

Fun, Friendship and Fiber Arts (for adults) will meet 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 19 and Jan. 16, 2026. Bring your projects and make friends and share ideas.

There will be Sensory Coloring and Crafting for Adults 11 a.m. to noon Dec. 23 and Jan. 27, 2026.

Snowflakes and Scissors for grades K-5 will be offered 11 a.m. Dec. 27.

There will be a New Year’s Party 11:30 a.m. Dec. 31 with fun crafts and activities for the entire family.

Builder’s Brigade for grades K-5 will meet 11 a.m. to noon and 2-3 p.m. Jan. 2, 2026.

There will be a movie matinee showing of “Secondhand Lions” 1 p.m. Jan. 5, 2026.

Creation Station will meet 10-11 a.m. Jan. 5, 2026 and 6-7 p.m. Jan. 12, 2026.

There will be a Sensory Movie Matinee for adults with disabilities and their caregivers 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 6 and Jan. 20, 2026.

Chit Chat & Craft Adult Craft Night will meet 6-7:45 p.m. Jan. 6, 2026 for reverse coloring.

The Lower Macungie Library Book Club book for 10:30 a.m. to noon Jan. 7, 2026 will be “My Name is Lucy Barton” by Elizabeth Strout. The book for Feb. 4, 2026 will be “The Berry Pickers” by Amanda Peters. The book club meets virtually.

Book Buddies: Winnie the Pooh for grades K-5 will meet 6-7 p.m. Jan. 7, 2026.

Build It! Block Party for ages 2-6 years will meet 10-11 a.m. Jan. 8 and 14, 2026.

Family Art Studio Fun for all youth will be held 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 10, 2026.

Books and Beyond will meet 6:30 p.m. Jan. 12, 2026 at the library to discuss “Lessons” by Ian McEwan. The next meeting is 6 p.m. Feb. 9, 2026 at Wild Turkey Grill for discussion.

There will a Sensory Game Day for adults with disabilities and their caregivers 11 a.m. to noon Jan. 13, 2026.

Craftastic Kids: Snowman for grades K-5 will be offered 6-7 p.m. Jan. 14, 2026.

Lower Macungie Library Afternoon Book Club will meet 1-2:30 p.m. Jan. 15, 2026 to discuss “The Music Shop” by Rachel Joyce. The book for Feb. 19, 2026 is “The Book Club for Troublesome Women” by Marie Bostwick. The book club meets at the library.

The Teen Advisory Board will meet 4-5:30 p.m. Jan. 15, 2026.

There will be two movie matinees Jan. 19, 2026. At 10 a.m. there will be a showing of “Frozen” and at 2 p.m. there will be a showing of “Happy Feet.”

Paws to Read for grades K-5 with the Lehigh Valley Pet Therapy dogs and their guides will meet 6 p.m. Jan. 22, 2026.

Teen Lounge for grades 6-12 will meet 4-5:30 p.m. Jan. 26, 2026 for a hands-on craft, a free book and snack.

Get In the Game for all ages will be held 6 p.m. Jan. 27, 2026.

There are many toddler and preschool storytimes as well as children’s programs. Check the website for dates and times.

For more information on library events, go to their website www.lowermaclib.org or call 610-966-6864.

Concordia Lutheran Preschool will have a Registration Day Open House to enroll students for the 2026-2027 school year 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 19, 2026. The staff will be giving tours and accepting registration for the 2026-2027 school year. For more information, call 610-965-3265.

Lower Lehigh AARP will meet noon Jan. 8, 2026 in the lower level of Macungie Memorial Hall at Macungie Memorial Park. New members are welcome. For more information, contact Dot at 610-967-3284.

The Alburtis Seniors will meet noon Jan. 21, 2026 at Church of the Good Shepherd, 135 Quarry Road, Alburtis. There will be a potluck buffet lunch followed by a meeting and bingo. There is a small charge. Bring a covered dish. For more information, call Doris at 610-966-3653.

For information on Lower Macungie Garden Club events, go to lowermacungiegardenclub.com, Facebook or email lmgctoday@yahoo.com. The garden club meets 1-3 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month at the Lower Macungie Community Center.

The Lower Macungie Township building is open for business. Staff is available by phone 610-966-4343 or email info@lowermac.com for information.

Lower Macungie Township offers indoor pickleball at the community center gymnasium. Advance registration is required.

Open gym is available at the community center. Residents must purchase an annual membership to use the gym.

Lower Macungie Township offers many programs for adults and children. For more information, go to www.lowermac.com/recreation/activities-programs. Adult classes include yoga, Zumba, Pilates, martial arts and tai chi. Youth classes include cooking, martial arts, golf and tot sports.

The community center is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Staff will be available by phone at 610-966-6924 during that same time.

Yard waste center hours for December are noon to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Hours for January and February, 2026 are noon to 5 p.m. Saturday only. Yard waste permits are required for drop-off. The center is located at 5536 Indian Creek Road, Macungie.

Curbside Christmas tree collection will occur Jan. 5-23, 2026 on regular trash collection day. Remove all decorations and do not bind with rope or string or place in plastic bag. Trees can also be dropped off at the yard waste recycling center at 5536 Indian Creek Road.

We’re already off to a cold start this winter. Our back patio has a sheet of ice that’s not showing any sign of melting. On Thursday, I called our dog Lizzy to come in. She took the shortcut across the icy concrete pad at full speed; slid across the ice; off the concrete pad and down a step to the brick patio. At this point she was a canine bowling ball. She took out a whole stack of plastic flowerpots and finally stopped, stunned in a heap! Fortunately she doesn’t seem to have any physical injuries; there may be a little psychological trauma. Watch your step out there!

Merry Christmas to my readers!

The next township column will be published Jan. 21, 2026; copy deadline is Jan. 15, 2026.