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A Day in the Life of Our Library
A Day in the Life of Our Library
Visitors to the Slatington Public Library enjoy browsing through our aisles of children, juvenile, and adult collections, including books, audiobooks, DVDs, magazines, and newspapers, shopping in our used book "store", or working on one of our 16 public computers. Our librarians are happy to assist with searches and research and are available to offer technical support on the computer. We welcome and encourage local organizations to use our library's modest presentation area which features a pull-down screen with PowerPoint projection, a document camera, and magnetic white boards.
Enjoy pictures of the original elevator in our 1897 building.
Enjoy pictures of the original elevator in our 1897 building.
Meet Your Library: Slatington Public Library
Meet Your Library: Slatington Public Library
Located in the heart of Slatington's historic downtown district, the Slatington Public Library has proudly served the Northern Lehigh community for more than 90 years.
Located in the heart of Slatington's historic downtown district, the Slatington Public Library has proudly served the Northern Lehigh community for more than 90 years.
The library, located at 650 Main Street, occupies the former Miller's 5 & 10 store, a building constructed in 1897 and dedicated to the public that same year. Its original architecture and beautiful pressed tin ceiling were carefully restored by community volunteers in 1985, preserving an important piece of Slatington's history.
The library, located at 650 Main Street, occupies the former Miller's 5 & 10 store, a building constructed in 1897 and dedicated to the public that same year. Its original architecture and beautiful pressed tin ceiling were carefully restored by community volunteers in 1985, preserving an important piece of Slatington's history.
The library's roots date back to 1936, when the Salem Welsh Presbyterian Church's Ladies' Bible Group established a small lending library of just 50 books in the church basement. Less than 30 years later, the collection had grown to more than 2,000 books, which the group donated to establish the community's public library.
The library's roots date back to 1936, when the Salem Welsh Presbyterian Church's Ladies' Bible Group established a small lending library of just 50 books in the church basement. Less than 30 years later, the collection had grown to more than 2,000 books, which the group donated to establish the community's public library.
Today, the library welcomes visitors into the former retail space with an open and inviting layout that includes book displays, a children's play area, comfortable reading spaces, and a meeting area used for programs and community events.
Today, the library welcomes visitors into the former retail space with an open and inviting layout that includes book displays, a children's play area, comfortable reading spaces, and a meeting area used for programs and community events.
Although staffed by just two employees, the library offers an impressive range of services and resources.
Although staffed by just two employees, the library offers an impressive range of services and resources.
At the center of the library is a public computer lab featuring 11 Windows computers, three Apple computers, and two catalog stations for searching the library's collection. Patrons may also search the online catalog from home through the library's website. Computer use is available to everyone, whether or not they have a library card.
At the center of the library is a public computer lab featuring 11 Windows computers, three Apple computers, and two catalog stations for searching the library's collection. Patrons may also search the online catalog from home through the library's website. Computer use is available to everyone, whether or not they have a library card.
Library cards are free for residents of the Northern Lehigh area, while non-residents may obtain a card for a nominal annual fee.
Library cards are free for residents of the Northern Lehigh area, while non-residents may obtain a card for a nominal annual fee.
The public computer lab was originally funded through a Jenny's Heroes grant secured in 2008 by Slatington Police Officer Daniel Buglio. Recognizing that many local families lacked access to computers, Officer Buglio applied for funding to create a technology center where children and adults could complete schoolwork, search for jobs, apply for public assistance, register vehicles, and access essential online services. More recent technology upgrades have been made possible through grants from the Harry C. Trexler Trust.
The public computer lab was originally funded through a Jenny's Heroes grant secured in 2008 by Slatington Police Officer Daniel Buglio. Recognizing that many local families lacked access to computers, Officer Buglio applied for funding to create a technology center where children and adults could complete schoolwork, search for jobs, apply for public assistance, register vehicles, and access essential online services. More recent technology upgrades have been made possible through grants from the Harry C. Trexler Trust.
The library is part of a regional consortium that allows patrons to borrow materials from neighboring libraries and conveniently pick them up and return them in Slatington. Through Pennsylvania's Interlibrary Loan system, patrons have access to millions of books and materials from libraries across the state.
The library is part of a regional consortium that allows patrons to borrow materials from neighboring libraries and conveniently pick them up and return them in Slatington. Through Pennsylvania's Interlibrary Loan system, patrons have access to millions of books and materials from libraries across the state.
Cardholders also enjoy free access to a variety of online resources, including Libby, the Carbon Lehigh Downloadable Library, where users can borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines. Additional digital resources include POWER Library, POWER Kids, POWER Teens, and HeritageQuest for genealogy research.
Cardholders also enjoy free access to a variety of online resources, including Libby, the Carbon Lehigh Downloadable Library, where users can borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines. Additional digital resources include POWER Library, POWER Kids, POWER Teens, and HeritageQuest for genealogy research.
Beyond books, the Slatington Public Library serves as an active community center, offering educational and cultural programs throughout the year. Adult programming includes author presentations, a monthly Book Club, a Genealogy Club, estate planning seminars, Medicare information sessions, and presentations on a wide variety of topics.
Beyond books, the Slatington Public Library serves as an active community center, offering educational and cultural programs throughout the year. Adult programming includes author presentations, a monthly Book Club, a Genealogy Club, estate planning seminars, Medicare information sessions, and presentations on a wide variety of topics.
Children's programming includes preschool Story Time offered in both the spring and fall, seasonal reading challenges, the annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Party, and a special visit from Mrs. Claus. The library is also committed to fostering early literacy through its 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program, encouraging families to build lifelong reading habits from an early age.
Children's programming includes preschool Story Time offered in both the spring and fall, seasonal reading challenges, the annual Dr. Seuss Birthday Party, and a special visit from Mrs. Claus. The library is also committed to fostering early literacy through its 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program, encouraging families to build lifelong reading habits from an early age.
Visitors can also browse the library's ongoing book sale, where hardcover books are available for $2 and paperbacks for $1. Faxing and photocopying services are available for a fee.
Visitors can also browse the library's ongoing book sale, where hardcover books are available for $2 and paperbacks for $1. Faxing and photocopying services are available for a fee.
Like many public libraries, the Slatington Public Library depends on the generosity of the community to continue providing free programs, updated collections, and essential services. Annual fundraising campaigns help support library operations, and the library would welcome the formation of a Friends of the Library organization to assist with fundraising, volunteer projects, programming, and special events.
Like many public libraries, the Slatington Public Library depends on the generosity of the community to continue providing free programs, updated collections, and essential services. Annual fundraising campaigns help support library operations, and the library would welcome the formation of a Friends of the Library organization to assist with fundraising, volunteer projects, programming, and special events.
The Slatington Public Library is located at 650 Main Street, Slatington.
The Slatington Public Library is located at 650 Main Street, Slatington.
Hours:
Hours:
- Monday & Wednesday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Tuesday & Thursday: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Saturday: 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
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