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Northampton Area Public Library outlines summer programs, fine‑free policy and outreach numbers
Summary
Library Director Veronica LaRocque told Northampton County council members that the Northampton Area Public Library will go fine‑free on July 1, offered 412 programs in 2024 and described outreach, collections and resources serving a 96‑square‑mile district.
Veronica LaRocque, director of the Northampton Area Public Library, told the Northampton County Council’s Economic Development Committee on Oct. 11 that the library will eliminate late fines starting July 1 and described program, outreach and funding details for the library’s 96‑square‑mile service area.
LaRocque said the library serves about 44,028 residents within the Northampton Area School District, covering the boroughs of Bath, Chapman Quarries and Northampton and the townships of Allen, East Allen and Lehigh. She said the library employed 12 staff members and hosted 412 programs in 2024, with 4,778 program participants and a total circulation of 98,061 items (62,033 physical and 36,028…
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