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Notice of 2026 Board of Trustees Meetings
When possible, meetings will be held at the Muhlenberg Community Library at 3612 Kutztown Road, Laureldale, PA 19605. However, due to COVID-19 safety concerns, meetings may take place virtually. Please check the library's website, Facebook account, or contact staff at 610-929-0589 prior to each meeting.
The Annual Meeting of the Muhlenberg Community Library Board of Trustees will be held, Monday, January 19, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. The State of the Library Report will follow the meeting.
Regular Monthly Board of Trustees meetings for 2026 will be held at 4:30 p.m. on the following dates:
- Monday, January 19th
- Monday, February 9th
- Monday, March 9th
- Monday, April 13th
- Monday, May 11th
- Monday, June 8th
- Monday, July 13th
- Monday, August 10th
- Monday, September 14th
- Monday, October 12th
- Monday, November 9th
- Monday, December 14th
Get job search help from PA CareerLink at Muhlenberg Community Library, every 2nd Monday of the month. Free program. Walk-ins are welcome.
Learning Libby Class, Monthly on the final Tuesday, 12:30- 1:30 PM. Free class. Geared to adults. Learn to read or listen from your personal tablet or phone.
Seated Zumba Gold®, Tuesdays at 10 AM and 11 AM. Please register for each date you would like to attend and indicate which class time you prefer.
This is a seated Zumba for adults instructed by Jen DeBlase from Inspire Exercise Together. Registration is required as space is limited. Call 610-451-8969. Cost is $5 per class. #HealthLiteracy
This class is accessible and all inclusive. There are no age requirements to attend. Anyone needing low impact due to injury or healthy restrictions are welcome.
About the instructor:
Jen DeBlase has been a licensed Zumba® Instructor since October of 2016. Offering movement to all ages and fitness levels is a true passion for her. Jen offers a variety of Zumba Gold®, seated and standing, classes to Berks Encore facilities, Wyomissing Health and Rehabilitation Center and to the survivors of Breast Cancer Support Services. She also offers Zumba®, Zumba Toning®, and Aqua Zumba® classes in Muhlenberg and Laureldale.
Book Clubs
Wednesday, March 11 | 6:00 PM
2nd Wednesday Club will be discussing Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty.
Thursday, February 19 | 12:00 PM
3rd Thursday Club will be discussing Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead by Elle Cosimano.
Wednesday, February 25 | 5:30 PM
Café Chat Noir, MCL's mystery book club.
Penn State Master Gardeners
Free event series.
Registration is now FULL for February 21 at 2:00 PM, Garden Design.
Please register for the other upcoming dates and topics with Penn State Master Gardeners.
May 23 at 2:00 PM, Pollinator-Friendly Gardening:
Pollinators need our help! Populations of all our pollinators are declining, including native bees, domestic bees, flies, beetles, and butterflies. They are affected by habitat loss, disease and contact with pesticides. But together we can make a difference.
There are 4 easy steps:
- Provide Food (nectar and pollen)
- Provide a Water Source
- Provide Nesting Sites
- Safeguard Pollinators by Avoiding Invasive Plants and Pesticides
August 15 at 2:00 PM, Herbs: Growing & Uses:
Why grow herbs?
An herb is a plant that has medicinal, aromatic, or culinary properties. They are historical, dating back to the Egyptian dynasties when pyramid workers were fed garlic and radish seeds to keep them healthy. Native Americans use them extensively. Some herbs, such as dill and fennel, are host plants for butterflies. If there's such a thing as an "all-around plant," then that plant is an herb.
October 17 at 2:00 PM, Houseplants:
Houseplants can enhance your home in the winter with color and cheerfulness while adding air-purifying qualities to the home. Learning how to develop an ideal environment for houseplants will create lasting enjoyment. Increasing humidity during winter when air indoors tends to be drier, or fertilizing during the warmer months when plants are actively growing, are some of the small steps necessary to keep a plant healthy.
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