Hazleton Area Public Library

570.454.2961
55 N Church St, Hazleton, PA 18201

Mobile Printing
With our Mobile Print Service, you can use your personal computer or mobile device to print to the library's printer from anywhere. Simply submit documents for printing and come to the library to pay for (10 cents per page), release, and pick up your printing. Use this link: http://www.printeron.net/hapl/central. Printing will be available for 48 hours from the time you send it to the printer.

WEATHER NOTICE

IF THE HAZLETON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT DELAYS OR CLOSES DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE HAZLETON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY WILL NOT OPEN BEFORE 10 AM. IF WEATHER IS “SEVERE”, PLEASE PHONE 570-454-2961 TO CONFIRM LIBRARY HOURS.

Hazleton Library Hours

Day	Hours
Monday through Thursday	9:00 - 8:00
Friday	9:00 - 5:00
Saturday	9:00 - 4:00
Sunday	CLOSED

Board Elects New Members and Officers

The HAPL Board ogf Trustees recently elected new members and officers for the year. Pictured are: standing from left to right: The Jim Reinmiller, Emmanuel Martinez, John Beltrami; President, Andrea Dinner; Treasurer and Donna Barna; Secretary, seated from left to right: Carmine Carrato, Vice-President; Ellen McBride, Michele Kushmeder, Executive Director.

Library News for the Week of February 17

President’s Day
The library and its branches are open normal business hours today.

CSJMA 537 Plan for Public Review
The Hazleton Area Public Library Valley Branch currently has one copy of the proposed joint Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan Update Revision January 2020, for public review and comment. The public may ask to review the plan at the front desk. This Plan considers both the short-term and long-term wastewater management alternatives for Conyngham Borough and Sugarloaf Township, Luzerne County. Written comments should be forwarded to Richard Harrison, Entech Engineering, 239 South Mountain Boulevard, Suite 300, Mountain Top, PA 18707. All written comments must be received prior to the end of the 30-day public comment period or by March 2, 2020.

Tax Forms
The library serves as a distribution point for some federal and state income tax forms. Federal forms and instruction booklets are available for pick-up. State forms and schedules are available to copy or print at .10 a page.

Blind Date With A Book
Love is in the air. It’s that time of year again!, For the entire month of February; the Hazleton Area Public Library will be hosting a "Blind Date with a Book" program. Blind dates can be found on the main floor of the library. Visit or call to learn more about the program.

An Important Announcement for eBook Users

The Luzerne County Library System and the Wilkes Barre Library District are in the process of updating our eBook/eAudio platform in order to provide users with a better experience. During the upgrade, our eBook resources may be interrupted, but we expect to have our new services fully operational by the end of March.

Thank you for your patience.

Library News for the Week of February 10

CSJMA 537 Plan for Public Review
The Hazleton Area Public Library Valley Branch currently has one copy of the proposed joint Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan Update Revision January 2020, for public review and comment. The public may ask to review the plan at the front desk. This Plan considers both the short-term and long-term wastewater management alternatives for Conyngham Borough and Sugarloaf Township, Luzerne County. Written comments should be forwarded to Richard Harrison, Entech Engineering, 239 South Mountain Boulevard, Suite 300, Mountain Top, PA 18707. All written comments must be received prior to the end of the 30-day public comment period or by March 2, 2020.

Tax Forms
The library serves as a distribution point for some federal and state income tax forms. Federal forms & instruction booklets are available for pick-up. State forms & schedules are available to copy or print at .10 a page.

Blind Date With A Book
Love is in the air. It’s that time of year again, for the entire month of February; the Hazleton Area Public Library will be hosting a "Blind Date with a Book" program. Blind dates can be found on the main floor of the library. Visit or call to learn more about the program.

Library News for the Week of February 3

Souper Bowl Canned Food Drive
The Hazleton Area Public Library is collecting canned goods for our first - ever Souper Bowl canned food drive, benefiting Catholic Social Services - Hazleton. Our main goal is to collect canned soup, but all canned goods will be accepted. Drop off locations include the main library and all four branches. Donations will be accepted until Saturday, February 8. For questions, visit or call the library at 570-454-2961.

Tax Forms
The library serves as a distribution point for some federal and state income tax forms. Federal forms and instruction booklets are available for pick-up. State forms & schedules are available to copy or print at .10 a page.

Blind Date With A Book
Love is in the air. It’s that time of year again. For the entire month of February; the Hazleton Area Public Library will be hosting a "Blind Date with a Book" program. Blind dates can be found on the main floor of the library. Visit or call to learn more about the program.