Northampton Area Public Library

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Northampton Area Public Library
Northampton Area Public Library
40°41′13″N75°29′30″W / 40.6870265°N 75.4916461°W / 40.6870265; -75.4916461
Location1615 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, Pennsylvania, 18067, U.S.
Established1965
Access and use
Members10
Other information
Budget$125,000,000
DirectorBeth Krempa
Employees19
Website www.northamptonapl.org

Northampton Area Public Library is a library located in Northampton, Pennsylvania. It serves the residents of the Northampton Area School District. The library was established in 1965. [1]

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History

The first public library in Northampton opened its doors on August 23rd, 1965. It was located in the bay at the north end of the Northampton Memorial Community Center. At the end of 1966, it was determined that the library location was inadequate for the public needs and a building fund was established by Dr. George A. Eichler, with a contribution on October 19th, 1966, but the fund grew very slowly.In October 1971, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Schisler announced that they would provide $125,000.00 for the construction of an Area Public Library Building.  Mr. Jay Ferreira of Bond and Miller, Associates, was selected to be the architect for the building.  In October 1971, the Borough of Northampton deeded the land, located on Laubach Avenue, for the new building. On April 17th, 1972, the charter of incorporation was issued.  The charter lists it as a nonprofit corporation which can accept tax deductible monetary gifts. The area it serves includes the boroughs of Northampton, Bath, and Chapman, as well as the townships of Allen, East Allen, Lehigh, and Moore. On September 30th, 1973, the George H. Schisler Building of the Northampton Area Public Library, Inc., was dedicated in honor of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Schisler. [2]

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References

  1. "Northampton Public Library". Northampton Public Library. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
  2. admin (2016-04-15). "About the Library". Northampton Public Library. Retrieved 2023-07-27.