The Friends of the Emmaus Public Library was founded in 1998 after a steering committee comprised of East Penn citizen-volunteers met periodically to lay the foundation for the new group. A charter was drawn up, and Julia Brooks was appointed the president of the fledgling organization.

Friends work to fulfill the goals in the Mission Statement through six established committees. They are Program, Development, Hospitality, Finance, Governmental Relations, and Special Projects. Committee members meet at various times during the month as agreed upon. The membership-at-large meets once a month.

On Friday, Dec. 6, from 6-8 p.m., the Friends will hold their annual Holiday Book Sale and Reception in the Margaret Knoll Gardner room at the library (click image to enlarge). Books and puzzles in gift-worthy condition for all interests and ages will be available at wallet-pleasing prices. The sale is a fun way to do some holiday shopping while supporting the library.

Held in cooperation with the Emmaus Main Street Partners holiday celebration, the event will include wine, punch and cheese, and feature a performance by the St. Ann’s Children’s Chorus.

New this year: Dan Schantz Monthly Madness Cards — a great gift or stocking stuffer — will also be available for sale. Pay just $20 (of which the Friends get half) and get $75 in value all year long when you pick up a free special item each month (i.e., large bouquet in Jan., six red roses in Feb., etc.). Monthly Madness cards are also available at the library circulation desk anytime.

The Friends also sponsor an annual Spring Used-Book Sale every April in conjunction with the East Penn School District’s food provider and other community organizations. The 2020 book sale will be held Saturday, April 25, at Lower Macungie Middle School. Doors open @ 7AM and prices start at just .50 cents. Shop early for the best selection and stay late for the Brown Bag Blowout from 3-3:45 PM! A ‘Friends only’ preview night is scheduled for Friday, April 24, 6-8 p.m. at Lower Macungie Middle School, located at 6299 Lower Macungie Road in Macungie.

Shop Local & Support Your Local Library: Visit Dan Schantz Greenhouse for all of your gardening and floral needs. Show our barcode via paper or app & the library gets $2 for each $10 purchased. Get your barcode here, at the front desk, or download the Dan Schantz app on your device.

Memberships

If you’d like to get involved in supporting the library and joining a fun and worthwhile group, consider becoming a Friend. Membership is open to everyone, and you don’t need to live in an area served by the Emmaus Public Library or be a member of the library to join. There are various levels of membership (you may join for as little as $10), and all donations may be treated as charitable contributions for Federal Income Tax purposes.

$10 – Friend
$15 – Contributing Friend
$25 – Supporting Friend

$50 – Patron Friend
$100-$249 – Author
$250-$499 – Critic

$500-$999 – Publisher
$1,000-$2,499 – Best Seller
$2,500 – Literary Society

Members receive invitations to special events, enjoy a preview night before the spring book sale, and receive the newsletter Friend to Friend. If you would like to join the Friends, call the library at 610.965.9284 or stop in and pick up a brochure containing a membership application. Here’s just a sampling of what your contribution will make possible:

Members receive invitations to special events, as well as the newsletter Friend to Friend. Check out our current issue here. If you would like to join the Friends, please call the library at 610.965.9284 or visit the library and request a brochure containing an application for membership.

  • $15 = A new children’s book OR a music CD
  • $20 = Reference materials OR an educational video
  • $30 = Fiction/non-fiction additions to the adult collection
  • $50 = Reference Books
  • $75 = An unabridged book on tape
  • $100 = Computer software
  • $300 = An annual local newspaper subscription
  • $450 = Financial services, such as Morningstar
  • $500 = An out of area newspaper subscription
  • $1,000 = Computer, Printer, or other Electronic Devices

WORDS ON WHEELS

The Words on Wheels program was launched in 1999 under the direction of the Program Committee of the Friends. Volunteers deliver books, large-print books, and audio books to house-bound residents who live within the library’s service area. The service is provided free of charge. The volunteer visits with the client and discusses what materials are preferred, as well as any special areas of interest the client might have.

If you are a resident of a municipality served by the Emmaus Library and would like to apply for Words On Wheels (or if you know of someone who is house-bound and might like to apply), please call the library at 610-965-9284. Brochures containing an application for this service are available at the circulation desk.
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