Registration for Winter Storytime begins Monday, January 9. Toddler Storytime for ages 2 and 3 and a caregiver will be held Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 11:00 AM (note time change for this session only). Preschool Storytime for ages 4 and 5 and childen currently enrolled in kindergarten will be held on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM. Sessions begin January 17 and conclude February 22. Call the Children's Department at 570-454-2961 to register.

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.

The Hazleton Area Public Library is undertaking a major capital campaign to help us make necessary repairs and upgrade the library's services. Click here to see the campaign video.