Slatington Public Library

06/01/2026

05/31/2026

Get ready for our summer reading incentive programs. We've got lots to offer. Stop into the library or go to our website (slatingtonlibrary.org). You will see that there really is something for everyone! Registration for ages 5-12 opens tomorrow.
Library Hours: M, W 9AM - 5PM. T, Th 9AM - 3 PM, Saturday 8 AM - 2 PM. We are closed Fridaysa and Sundays.

05/25/2026

MEMORIAL DAY is a day of remembrance for the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

05/23/2026

Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day and was first observed on May 30, 1868, as a way to honor Union soldiers who had died in the Civil War. However, the idea behind it actually came from the South. Mary Ann Williams, whose husband died during the conflict, wrote a letter to a newspaper urging women to set aside a day to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers.
Decoration Day grew increasingly popular after World War II. However, the holiday wasn’t officially renamed Memorial Day until 1968, when the Uniform Monday Holiday Act moved its observance from May 30 to the last Monday in May.
On Memorial Day, the U.S. flag is briskly raised to the top of the staff, then solemnly lowered to half-staff, where it remains until noon. At that time, it is raised again to full staff to honor the nation’s living heroes and those still serving.

05/22/2026

GET READY FOR SUMMER READING EXCITEMENT at the Slatington Public Library!
This summer, we’re digging into adventure, prizes, and fun for ALL ages!
UNEARTH A STORY and DIG INTO Lehigh County Libraries
For children ages 5–12
*Earn raffle tickets
*Win prizes (some are exceptionally terrific!)**
*Special events (some require RSVP)
TEENS & ADULTS: Read 3 books and earn raffle tickets for awesome prizes
1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN
*Birth through school-age
*Earn prizes for every 100 books read!

Registration for the school-age children's programs: June 1–13
Summer Reading Program runs: June 13 – July 18

Stop by the library to pick up your brochure, get the details on your summer reading, and join the fun!
📍 Slatington Public Library

05/20/2026

Meet Poppy Ziegenfus, daughter of Warren and Chloe. Poppy is our seventh graduate of the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program. Imagine being 15 months old and hearing 1000 stories! Way to go, PARENTS and POPPY!

05/19/2026

Let your voice be heard!

05/13/2026

The end of the Donald Owens Reading Incentive Program is radpidly approaching. Please turn in your titles. For every 10 books read, receive a raffle ticket. On May 31st, 4 names will be drawn for $25 prizes. All ages are invited to participate.

05/11/2026

It’s a breathtaking tale of blindness and sight (hearing heartbeats!), unconditional love in the face of impossible odds, and the power of slowing down and listening to the world around us. Such a memorable story! Join the Slatington Library Book Club on June 1st at 1 PM to discuss THE ART OF HEARING HEARTBEATS. Let us know if you'd like to borrow a copy of this book.

05/10/2026

"Life doesn't come with a manual. It comes with a mother." —Unknown