Looking for something different to give this holiday season? Look no further than your Allentown Public Library.

Instead of cash for your difficult teenagers, how about giving them a one-day pass to Six Flags Great Adventure? The library has discounted two-park, one-day passes available for any day during the 2009 season. For the younger set, the library has children-sized sweatshirts with the library logo.

Or, perhaps your youngster would like to be a book buddy? The children's library has developed a list of books that can be purchased in your child's honor. We will photograph the child with the book and post it in the library. The book will also have a bookplate showing your child's name.

Consider purchasing a sidewalk brick to honor a loved one. The bricks will be placed in the sidewalk in the spring when the weather warms.

For those co-workers or family members who have everything, we suggest a page-a-day book lover's calendar or a book selected from our used bookstall. You can also give a donation to the library in your loved one's name. The library has gift cards that acknowledge the donation.

Stop in the library to make a purchase any time during library hours.

For further information, call the library at 609-259-7565.
Roxanne Robinson
Treasurer
Allentown Public Library
Allentown