# Northampton Area Public Library ## Who We Are - [Who We Are](https://northamptonapl.org/who-we-are/) - [Mission & History](https://northamptonapl.org/who-we-are/mission.html) - [Library Hours & Holidays](https://northamptonapl.org/who-we-are/hours-holidays.html): A list of the library’s hours and annual holidays. - [Annual Report](https://northamptonapl.org/who-we-are/annual-report.html): Northampton Area Public Library's report to the taxpayers, municipalities, and the school district covering what happened in Fiscal Year 2025/26 and what to look forward to in the coming year. - [Library Funding](https://northamptonapl.org/who-we-are/libraryfunding.html): All of the most up-to-date information on who, what, when, where, why, and how the Northampton Area Public Library (Northampton, PA) is handling its current funding crisis, ways it may mitigate tha... - [Frequent Questions](https://northamptonapl.org/who-we-are/frequent-questions.html) - [Policies](https://northamptonapl.org/who-we-are/policies/) - [Behavior Policy](https://northamptonapl.org/who-we-are/policies/behavior-policy.html): The purpose of the Northampton Area Public Library’s Patron Behavior Policy is to protect the rights and safety of library patrons and staff, and to preserve and protect the Library’s materials, fa... - [Confidentiality of Patron Records](https://northamptonapl.org/who-we-are/policies/confidentiality-of-patron-records.html): It is the policy of the Northampton Area Public Library to comply with all judicial processes while preserving user confidentiality to the extent allowed by law. This policy explains user privacy a... - [Credit and Debit Card Policy](https://northamptonapl.org/who-we-are/policies/credit-and-debit-card-policy.html): The Northampton Area Public Library accepts credit and debit cards as a form of payment for fees or donations by adults aged 18 and older. A third-party provider is used to process the transaction ... - [Customer Service Policy](https://northamptonapl.org/who-we-are/policies/customer-service-policy.html): The Northampton Area Public Library strives to be a dynamic source of information, services, and programs in an ever-changing community, always offering something new. The Library strives to provid... - [Hot Spot Lending Policy](https://northamptonapl.org/who-we-are/policies/hot-spot-lending-policy.html): The Northampton Area Public Library is collaborating with T-Mobile to offer mobile hot spots to our patrons. Mobile hot spots are easy to use devices that connect your laptop, tablet, and/or other ... - [Internet Access Policy](https://northamptonapl.org/who-we-are/policies/internet-access-policy.html): The Northampton Area Public Library provides free internet access to all individuals in the community for the purposes of education, information, research, and/or the creative use of leisure time. ... - [Lending Policy](https://northamptonapl.org/who-we-are/policies/lending-policy.html): The Lending Policy of the Northampton Area Public Library allows for equitable access to all library materials for education, enrichment, or recreation by all library users. By enforcing these poli... - [Library Card Policy](https://northamptonapl.org/who-we-are/policies/library-card-policy.html): Obtaining a card: Users may come into the Library or fill out our online application to obtain a card. Cards will be provided for new users that do not have an account. Users must provide a photo I... - [Library Materials Selection Policy](https://northamptonapl.org/who-we-are/policies/library-materials-selection-policy.html): The Director of Operations completes all direct book, audio, and audiovisual purchasing, except for children’s books, which are ordered by the Children’s Director. Guidelines for selections come fr... - [Meeting Room Policy](https://northamptonapl.org/who-we-are/policies/meeting-room-policy.html): The Northampton Area Public Library maintains meeting room space for meetings and programs of an informational, educational, cultural, and civic nature when such space is not being used for library... - [Online Code of Conduct](https://northamptonapl.org/who-we-are/policies/online-code-of-conduct.html): At Northampton Area Public Library, our patrons are our priority, and we strive to serve people with care and authenticity. Our goal is to create a welcoming environment as we engage the community ... - [Request for Reconsideration Policy](https://northamptonapl.org/who-we-are/policies/request-for-reconsideration-policy.html): It is the policy of the Northampton Area Public Library to select books and materials with which to provide general circulation and reference service to the adults, young people, and children of th... - [User Social Media Policy](https://northamptonapl.org/who-we-are/policies/user-social-media-policy.html): The Northampton Area Public Library (NAPL) uses select social media tools as an important enhancement to communication, collaboration, and information exchange between NAPL staff, library users, an... - [Board of Trustees](https://northamptonapl.org/who-we-are/board.html) - [Staff](https://northamptonapl.org/who-we-are/staff.html) - [Friends of the Library](https://northamptonapl.org/who-we-are/friends-of-the-library.html): The Friends of NAPL is a group of people who use their talents, skills, and interests to support the library, encourage the public to use the library, and foster community through family events, bu... - [Financials](https://northamptonapl.org/who-we-are/financials.html) - [Careers](https://northamptonapl.org/who-we-are/careers.html) - [Contact Us](https://northamptonapl.org/who-we-are/contact.html) ## What We Do - [What We Do](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/) - [Catalog](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/catalog.html) - [E Collections](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/e-collections/) - [E Books](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/e-collections/e-books/) - [CloudLibrary](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/e-collections/e-books/cloudlibrary.html) - [EBSCO eBooks](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/e-collections/e-books/ebsco-ebooks.html) - [Gale eBooks](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/e-collections/e-books/gale-ebooks.html) - [ProQuest eBooks](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/e-collections/e-books/proquest-ebooks.html) - [E Magazines](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/e-collections/e-magazines/) - [Flipster](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/e-collections/e-magazines/flipster.html) - [Booklist Reader](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/e-collections/e-magazines/booklist-reader.html) - [National Geographic Archives](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/e-collections/e-magazines/national-geographic-archives.html) - [Time Magazine Archive](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/e-collections/e-magazines/time-magazine-archive.html) - [E Newspaper](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/e-collections/e-newspaper.html) - [Kids](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/e-collections/kids/) - [BookFlix](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/e-collections/kids/bookflix.html) - [BookSmart](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/e-collections/kids/worldreaders-booksmart.html) - [Cricket Media](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/e-collections/kids/cricket-media.html) - [TrueFlix](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/e-collections/kids/trueflix.html) - [TumbleBooks](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/e-collections/kids/tumblebooks.html) - [Streaming Service](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/e-collections/streaming-service.html) - [Online Card Application](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/online-card-application.html) - [Research](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/research/) - [Universal Class](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/research/universal-class.html) - [Online Resources](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/research/online-resources.html) - [Local Resources](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/research/local-resources.html) - [Request an Item](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/request-an-item.html): Are you a patron in need of an item that's currently unavailable at the Northampton (PA) Area Public Library? Please make your request! - [Book Clubs](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/book-clubs/) - [Plot Twisters](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/book-clubs/plottwisters.html): Are you a true crime podcast type of person? Do you love a good Thriller? Plot Twisters at the the Northampton (PA) Area Public Library is the book club for you! - [Sugar 'n' Spice](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/book-clubs/sugarnspice.html) - [Well-Read, Badly-Behaved](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/book-clubs/well-read-badly-behaved.html): Check out the Northampton (PA) Area Public Library's in-person book club with a flair for delicacies and desserts! - [Services](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/services/) - [Home Delivery](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/services/home-delivery.html) - [Outreach](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/services/outreach.html) - [Proctoring](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/services/proctoring.html) - [Tech Tutoring](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/services/tech-tutoring.html): Are you trying to figure out how to best use your tech device? Northampton (PA) Area Public Library's volunteers are ready to assist you with your technology needs. - [Technology](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/technology.html) - [Summer Reading 2026](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/summer-reading-2026/) - [Summer Reading](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/summer-reading-2026/summer-reading.html) - [Prizes and Incentives](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/summer-reading-2026/prizes-and-incentives.html) - [Track Your Progress](https://northamptonapl.org/what-we-do/summer-reading-2026/track-your-progress.html) ## News & Events - [News & Events](https://northamptonapl.org/news-events/) - [Event Calendar](https://northamptonapl.org/news-events/event-calendar.html) - [Newsroom](https://northamptonapl.org/news-events/newsroom.html) - [Blog Archive](https://northamptonapl.org/news-events/blog-archive.html) - [Teen Blog](https://northamptonapl.org/news-events/teen-blog.html) - [Teen Archive](https://northamptonapl.org/news-events/teen-archive.html) - [Blog Articles](https://northamptonapl.org/news-events/blog-articles/) - [Join Our Mailing List](https://northamptonapl.org/news-events/mailing-list.html) ## How To Help - [How To Help](https://northamptonapl.org/how-to-help/) - [Stories That Sustain](https://northamptonapl.org/how-to-help/stories-that-sustain.html) - [Donate](https://northamptonapl.org/how-to-help/donate.html) - [Memorial & Honor Books](https://northamptonapl.org/how-to-help/memorial-honor-books.html) - [Donate Materials](https://northamptonapl.org/how-to-help/donate-materials.html) - [Other Ways to Help](https://northamptonapl.org/how-to-help/other-ways-to-help.html) ## Optional - [How Positive Thoughts Make You Healthier](https://northamptonapl.org/news-events/blog-archive.html/article/2026/11/02/how-positive-thoughts-make-you-healthier) - [Cool Things You Didn T Know About Halloween](https://northamptonapl.org/news-events/blog-archive.html/article/2026/10/26/cool-things-you-didn-t-know-about-halloween) - [This Holiday Season We Re Grateful For You](https://northamptonapl.org/news-events/blog-archive.html/article/2026/10/26/this-holiday-season-we-re-grateful-for-you) - [How Journaling Leads To A More Altruistic Life](https://northamptonapl.org/news-events/blog-archive.html/article/2026/10/19/how-journaling-leads-to-a-more-altruistic-life) - [6 Reasons To Visit A Local Art Gallery](https://northamptonapl.org/news-events/blog-archive.html/article/2026/10/12/6-reasons-to-visit-a-local-art-gallery) - [Celebrating Adopt A Shelter Dog Month](https://northamptonapl.org/news-events/blog-archive.html/article/2026/10/05/celebrating-adopt-a-shelter-dog-month) - [5 Benefits Of Volunteering With Senior Citizens](https://northamptonapl.org/news-events/blog-archive.html/article/2026/09/28/5-benefits-of-volunteering-with-senior-citizens) - [Creative Ways To Say Thank You](https://northamptonapl.org/news-events/blog-archive.html/article/2026/09/21/creative-ways-to-say-thank-you) - [How To Choose The Right Charity For Donating](https://northamptonapl.org/news-events/blog-archive.html/article/2026/09/14/how-to-choose-the-right-charity-for-donating) - [Donate To Our Summer Donation Drive](https://northamptonapl.org/news-events/teen-archive.html/article/2026/05/28/donate-to-our-summer-donation-drive-) - [Submit To Napl S Zine Library](https://northamptonapl.org/news-events/teen-archive.html/article/2025/07/28/submit-to-napl-s-zine-library-) - [Donate To Our Teen Resource Pantry](https://northamptonapl.org/news-events/teen-archive.html/article/2024/08/12/donate-to-our-teen-resource-pantry)