Operation Gratitude

Location: The Library
Dates: From now through September
Time: Whenever you have the chance
Details: Ensure that all who serve know that their sacrifices are appreciated...WRITE A LETTER! Operation Gratitude sends 200,00+ Care Packages each year to Deployed Troops, Veterans, New Recruits, & First Responders. Of all the items included in these packages, the most cherished are the personal letters of appreciation. Operation Gratitude's goal is to include several letters and colorful drawings in every Care Package in order to tell our heroes that "WE CARE!"

Don't know where to start?
  • Start with a salutation, such as "Dear Hero" or "Dear Brave One"
  • You can write to a: Deployed Troop, Veteran, New Recruit, or First Responder: all deserve to be thanked for their bravery
    • Deployed Troop: these men and women are currently overseas in harm's way
    • Veteran: these men and women have served our country in the past
    • New Recruit: these men and women have just completed Boot Camp and have sworn to serve for the next 4+ years
    • First Responder: these men and women serve as firefighters, paramedics, or officers of the law
  • Express your thanks for their selfless service
  • Avoid politics completely and religion in excess; however, saying you pray for them is wonderful
  • Share a little about yourself: family, hobbies, work, school, pets, travel
  • Talk about life & interest: sports, weather, music, movies, food, books
  • Adults: include your contact information (mail or email) so the letter recipient can reply
  • Children: FIRST NAMES ONLY and no addresses please
  • Can't find the words? Consider drawing or painting a picture instead; please add a note to kids' drawings with their age (AVOID GLITTER!)
  • Please DO NOT put your letter/card/drawing in an individual envelope! All letters/cards/drawings must be screened by Operation Gratitude before they can be sent out.

Christmas in July

Location: The Library and the Borough of Coplay
Dates: All of July
Time: Whenever you have the chance
Details: Stop by the library to take an ornament off our tree. Each ornament has a kind action on it for you to perform for another member of our wonderful community. Make new friends, help out a neighbor, or visit a grandparent, and learn something new about the people around you while doing it!

Food Drive

Location: The Library
Dates: All of July
Time: Open Library hours
Details: Let's build a better community by helping to fight hunger right here in Coplay. Drop off your unexpired dry goods and canned goods during library hours. All food collected benefits the food pantry of the Coplay Recreation and Welfare Association.

Disney Story Time

Location: The Library
Dates: Every Tuesday
Time: 12:30 pm to around 1:30 pm
Details: So many people, both children and adults, delight in Disney stories and characters! The Disney Store joins us weekly for story time. All ages are welcome, so be sure not to miss your favorites!

The STEM Lab

Location: The Library
Dates: Every Wednesday
Time: 6:00 pm to around close
​Details: Best suited for kids and teens (1st grade and up), the STEM lab is open to everybody. Together we'll explore, experiment, and build throughout the summer, getting our hands dirty with dirt, glue, and other things!

Munchkin Music

Location: The Library
Dates: Every Thursday beginning again on July 13th
Time: 4:00 pm to around 5:00 pm
Details: Mrs. Deb Krall brings her music, dances, stories, and parachute to us this summer! While her program is often enjoyed by smaller kids, big kids will have fun too. It's always nice to have some helpers!

Game Night

Location: The Library
Date: Monday, July 31st
Time: 5:00 pm to close
Details: Join our resident Scrabble players for fun and learning! Not only will you brush up on your spelling, but you can teach your kids social skills and math at the same time. If that's not your speed, grab one of our other board games or bring your own game to play!

Check out our calendar to see what we have coming soon!