Residents Encouraged to Complete Library Survey, Attend Upcoming Meeting

to gather information concerning the feasibility of consolidating library services for Lower Saucon Township residents at the . The township is currently a member of the Bethlehem Area Public Library (BAPL) system.

At the task force's Jan. 12 meeting, decisions regarding . The short survey is primarily intended for residents of Hellertown and Lower Saucon to complete. Its purpose is to help the task force gather data regarding residents’ needs, preferences and current patterns of library usage.

For those who are uncomfortable with taking online surveys, paper copies of the survey are available at the Hellertown Area Library, 409 Constitution Ave., Hellertown, and at . There are also plans to make paper copies of the survey available at , Manager Cathy Kichline announced at Hellertown Borough Council's Feb. 6 meeting.

Residents who are currently using the BAPL for their library needs may also see district librarian David Dunlap for further information. Dunlap was invited to in December.

The survey results will be gathered before a planned public meeting in the spring, at which the task force will discuss its findings and explain some of the different options available to Lower Saucon Township.

That meeting is tentatively scheduled for April 12 at 7pm. Hellertown and Lower Saucon residents are encouraged to attend and engage in the public discussion.

The next task force meeting will be held Thursday, .