Coplay Public Library
49 South Fifth Street
Coplay, PA  18037

Email: coplaypubliclibrary@gmail.com

Phone: 610-262-7351
Fax: 610-262-4937
Submit your pet for a chance to become one of our 2021 Summer Quest Mascots! This year's theme is Tails & Tales, and we will use the three winning pets throughout the summer to promote our reading challenges and summer programs.
Rules:
  • Submit one photo of one of your pets. You can use our Google Form (requires a Google account), or you can email us the photo, the name of your pet, the name of your family/household, and your phone number to coplaypubliclibrary@gmail.com
  • Nominees will be chosen by library staff the first week of May, and then you will get to vote on the top three May 9-31!
  • All that is required of the winner is to continue submitting more photos of your pet for us to use on social media and our website this summer!

We are OPEN to the Public!

As of Monday, March 1st, we are open to the public with the following procedures in place:
  • Please wash or sanitize your hands upon entry to the building.
  • Please make sure your mask is covering both your nose and mouth.
  • Latex free gloves will be provided for browsing as needed.
  • Computer use, copying, faxing, etc. no longer requires an appointment.
  • Computer use will be limited to 2 hours.
  • Programs will continue to be virtual and take away.
  • Incoming materials continue to be quarantined for 7 days and disinfected before being released for circulation.​​

Curbside Service Continues

For those who cannot wear a mask or feel uncomfortable entering the library, we continue to offer curbside service during our regular open hours.
Process:
  1. ​Call, email, or place holds directly on your account using our online catalog.
  2. Staff will call when your items are ready.
  3. When you arrive, please call the library to notify staff.
  4. Your items will then be brought out to you.
Regular Hours:

Monday through Thursday    10 AM to 7 PM
Friday and Saturday               10 AM to 5 PM

Summer Hours:

Monday through Wednesday    11 AM to 7 PM
Thursday                                     10 AM to 7 PM
Friday                                          10 AM to 5 PM
Saturday                                      10 AM to 2 PM
Holiday Closings:

​President's Day
Memorial Day Saturday & Memorial Day
Fourth of July
Labor Day Saturday & Labor Day
Coplay Halloween Parade (closing at 6 pm)
Thanksgiving Eve (closing at 5 pm)
Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
New Year's Eve & New Year's Day

Inclement Weather:

Click on the above logo to get the latest on weather closings for the library. You can also sign up for email or text alerts at wfmz.com!

Dates and News

​Storytime
Thursdays at 11:00 AM

Watch us live on our Facebook page! Or watch together later from our Videos. Click the links to go!
  • All ages are welcome!
  • ​Enjoy a picturebook and an accompanying craft.
  • No registration required.
  • Questions? Please call for information.

Pennsylvania Online Learning

Free for all ages, Pennsylvania Online Learning provides access to tutorials on popular software items, such as the Microsoft Office Suite and how to use library resources, such as POWER Library. PA Online Learning may be accessed by clicking the graphic above, then clicking the same graphic on the POWER Library site. All tutorials are immediately accessible. No account or login is required.
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Find information and tutorials on:
  • COVID-19
  • Resume writing
  • Google: Gmail, search, & Drive
  • Social Media & Zoom
  • Job searching with Indeed
  • Computer basics

Tax Season is Upon Us!

Unfortunately the library does NOT have tax forms, schedules, or instruction booklets.

The IRS  and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are strongly suggesting that you file your federal taxes online for free at IRS.gov or file both federal and state taxes for free through one of PA's options.

You can also request federal forms and instructions by mail Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM local time at 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676). Be aware that it may take upwards of 10 days to receive these items by mail.

Resources

The Morning Call
Google
Career Builder
Worldcat- the world's largest library catalog
Ask here PA
Free Library of Philadelphia
Ironton Rail-Trail
Allentown Public Library Books by Mail
Physicians Desk Reference
Tuition funding sources

PA Power Library

Search the catalogs of libraries across Pennsylvania, and many more resources, by using this link. To gain full access to features like saving and citations, you may have to make a personal account.

PA Power Kids Library

Just for kids! Get the resources you need for school, and get help finding books that you want to read by using this link. To gain full access to features like saving and citations, you may have to make a personal account for you or your child.