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Lower Saucon Township's vague concerns about "financial problems" overlooks the value of public libraries, argues Bethlehem Area Public Library's board vice president.

Hellertown Area Library to consider individual memberships for Lower Saucon Township residents.

Lower Saucon says it will challenge Hellertown Area Library's decision to end service to township residents in court.

The library is designed to meet the needs of the community by carefully considering inclusivity, diversity, and equity. A library card provides unlimited access

Pennsylvania says Hellertown Area Library can keep Lower Saucon Township residents as part of its service territory until the end of 2023. Or the library could seek “special approval” from the state librarian to remove the township sooner.

On the morning of June 18, the Annville Free Library broke ground on an addition to its existing library building.

Here's what Hellertown Area Library and Lower Saucon Township have said about their dispute that threatens service for residents.

Sewickley Public Library has received a $750,000 Keystone Grant for Public Library Facilities, as part of nearly $5.3 million in funding awarded to 21 libraries in 17 counties for the construction and rehabilitation of public library facilities. The Keystone grants are offered to help public library facilities improve operations, install

Lower Saucon Township will not have to check out of services at Hellertown Area Library on Feb. 28.

Lower Saucon Township representatives have been removed from the Hellertown Area Library board, the township council liaison says, in the latest chapter of a saga about what will happen to the small, community facility.