WHAT’S NEW AT LML
New Year, New Hours!
Spend more time at Lower Macungie Library! Starting January 2, 2024, LML will open at 9:30 AM Monday through Saturday.
Alburtis Community Center
LML is coming to you, Alburtis!
Starting in January 2024, Lower Macungie Library will be offering programs at the Alburtis Community Center. The community center is located at 220 W. 2nd Street, Alburtis, PA 18011. All LML patrons are invited to join us!
Programs will include Alburtis Afternoon Book Club, a monthly book club that meets on the third Thursday of the month from 1-2:30pm, as well as a weekly craft program for kids. Check our events calendar for the latest updates!
LIBRARY NEWS
Get the Latest LML News and More!
LML is excited to introduce you to Library News, our blog for all things LML. Find the latest library updates, information from our partners, book lists, and more!
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character”.- Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday January 15th, 2024 will mark the 41st anniversary of MLK Day. A federal holiday established to celebrate, honor and serve as a reminder of the efforts and mission of The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. King dedicated his life in the fight for justice and equality for African-Americans. His words and beliefs are as relevant today as they were during the fight for Civil Rights of the 1960’s.
The public library is the perfect embodiment of Dr. King’s vison of an environment where everyone is welcomed, accepted, and treated with respect, regardless of the color of their skin, ethnicity, race, gender or beliefs. The public library serves as both a safe pace and a pillar of the community, in which we all can coexist as one.
Here at the Lower Macungie Library, we strive to uphold these values, not only on a special day such as MLK day, but every day. We want to thank and encourage our patrons and our community for their continued support and contributing efforts in helping the library be a place of learning, fun and acceptance.
David C., LML Library Assistant
Check out LML’s book recs inspired by Martin Luther King Jr. Day
LML is a PA Forward Gold Star Library!
Lower Macungie Library is your PA Forward Gold Star Library. What does that mean? Check out Library News to learn more about the PA Forward program.
ADULT PROGRAMS
Join Library Director Debbie Jack on January 31, 2024, at 6:30pm and learn about all LML has to offer your community. Event will be held at Alburtis Community Center (220 W. 2nd Street, Alburtis, PA 18011).
No registration is required.
Book Clubs
Join our newest book club!
It’s Loveuary with Jane Austen! Inspired by the month-long celebration of Jane Austen on the Hallmark Channel, this February, we will be discussing Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen.
The book club will meet at the Alburtis Community Center. Please register on the Lower Macungie Library’s website.
Movies
Attend our free movie matinee with FREE popcorn to celebrate Elvis Presley’s birthday month and National Popcorn Day!
A thoroughly cinematic drama, Elvis’s story is seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker. As told by Parker, the film delves into the complex dynamic between the two, spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America. Central to that journey is one of the significant and influential people in Elvis’s life, Priscilla Presley.
ALL AGES
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Storytime
Join our friends from Zoellner Arts Center for a fun dinosaur-themed storytime. They’ll be sharing a story or two plus a super fun activity. This event showcases a little of the fun available at their February production of “Earth’s Dinosaur Zoo.” Visit their website for more information or tickets to the production.
Registration is suggested for this event. Reserve your space today!
ONLINE RESOURCES
Spotlight: Transparent Language Online
Whether you’re a true language learning beginner, dusting off your old high school Spanish, or eager to tackle your tenth language—Transparent Language Online will help you get started and stick with it.
Libby
Libby provides access to downloadable eBooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, and magazines. Enjoy best sellers, classics, and titles from your favorite authors. Available to download to smartphones, Android tablets, iPads, eReaders, PCs, and Macs.
BOOK LISTS
PARTNERSHIPS
AARP Tax Prep Appointments
Looking for help with your 2023 income tax returns? AARP Foundation’s free Tax-Aide program returns to Lower Macungie Library this year! Trained IRS-certified volunteer Tax-Aide counselors will be available to assist.
Appointments are required. Appointments can be scheduled in person at the Lower Macungie Library on February 1, 2024, between 11 AM and 2 PM. Those unable to sign up on February 1st may call 484-232-8807 beginning February 2nd to schedule an appointment.
Please do not call LML or the Community Center to schedule an appointment.
Tips for Health Living for Your Body and Brain
For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how lifestyle choices may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age.
Join the Alzheimer’s Association on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 11am to learn about the latest research providing insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
