Palmerton Library announced the following activities will be held at the library.

Children’s activities

• Story Time: All story time activities will start again in September.

• Student Art & Photography Show: 2-4 p.m. Aug. 24 for ages 6 to 18. Limit three pieces per student. All artwork must be matted or framed and ready to hang. Deadline to submit: Aug. 22.

• Creation Station: Stop by the library on Mondays from 6 to 7 p.m. for space-themed crafts, coloring sheets, mazes and word finds. Mondays, Aug. 5 to Aug. 29.

Activities for all

• Knitting Club will not meet this month. Next meeting will be in October.

• Yoga classes are offered every Saturday at 9 a.m. For more information, call 570-436-1762 or stop in on Saturday morning.

• Library Board of Directors meets the third Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. Meetings are open to the public.

• Friends of the Palmerton Area Library meet four times a year. The next meeting is at 7 p.m. Oct. 1. Everyone is welcome.

• The Sew What Quilt Guild meets at the library on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. New members welcome. Please use the side door.

• Blue Mountain Fiber Guild: Exploring all things related to fiber arts. No sheep necessary to join. Group meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.

• Our Family History: Come to the library on the second Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. to learn how to research your family history.

• Qigong Class: For beginners Mondays 5:30-6:30 p.m. Instructor: Kiki Peppard. Gentle, relaxing exercises coordinated to soft music incorporating breathing with smooth, slow, flowing movement. For more information, call 570-460-8485.

• Chain and Book Bingo continues through the end of August. Every “chain link” or completed bingo sheet is a chance to win a prize. Stop by the library to sign up.

• Reminder: The library will be closed Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day.

Golf Tournament

The eighth Palmerton Area Library Golf Tournament will be Aug. 23 at Blue Shamrock Golf Club. Registration at noon, 1:30 p.m. shotgun start, dinner buffet and awards at 6 p.m.

Adopt A Shelf

The library needs Adopt A Shelf volunteers. Volunteers are responsible for keeping one shelf of books in order. Stop by the library for more information.

Auction and sale

The Friends of the Palmerton Library are sponsoring a basket auction for the month of August. In addition, purchase a reusable tote bag to fill up with books, movies, CDs and puzzles at their basement sale. Tote bags may be purchased and filled at a later date with the receipt attached to the bag. All proceeds benefit the library. Starts Aug. 10.

Teen ideas

Calling all teens ages 13 to 18. The library wants to hear your ideas for activities, events and clubs at the library. Please contact Rachel DeMicco at 610-826-3424 or plibprograms@gmail.com.

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