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Ukraine Booklist

Our librarians have created a booklist set in the region, some titles of fiction, nonfiction touching on the history, and culture of Ukraine.

The American Library Association and its divisions support our Ukrainian colleagues and their family and friends caught in the humanitarian crisis and military action.

See ALA’s full statement here.

The History and Culture of Ukraine

Booklist

Resources

We also encourage you to follow the news coming out of Ukraine. Here are some resources that can help.

We offer the following daily newspapers which can be read in print in the library every day: 

  • The Morning Call
  • The New York Times 
  • USA Today
  • You can also access many local newspapers via NewsBank. 

Many of our magazines (in print and online) also address news and current issues.
The Morning Call compiled a list of local organizations that are helping and ways you can participate.

We Recommend

Pysanky in the 21st Century by Helen Badulak

Pysanky in the 21st Century is a unique book that puts a new spin on the traditional folk art of Ukrainian Pysanky (Easter Eggs). During each century, traditions evolve, change, and expand. While sticking to the foundation of the folk art, Helen Badulak has spent the last 35 years mastering Ukrainian Pysanky and turning her work from a folk art into a fine art. This book records her expertise by giving advise and design documentation.” -Amazon.com

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Supporting Ukraine

Article by Phil Morehart

How to help

Library and book lovers who want to help the Ukrainian library community are encouraged to donate to the ALA Ukraine Library Relief Fund. Established by ALA in collaboration with the Ukrainian Library Association (ULA), the fund will gather donations for the Ukrainian library community as they face the challenges of war.

Funds raised by the ALA Ukraine Library Relief Fund will help purchase computers, software, and other resources. Donations will also help support immediate repair needs such as glazing windows and fixing roofs damaged by bombing to keep libraries open. ULA will provide small amounts of support for librarians and library workers who are in harm’s way, wounded, or displaced and need of financial assistance. Donations to the ALA Ukraine Library Relief Fund can be made directly via credit card or by check made out to the American Library Association with a notation that it is for Ukraine. ALA will send donations to ULA once a month.

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2024 Reading List Senior Book Club meets at 3pm on the second Tuesday of the month at Luther Crest in Allentown. All are welcome. Non-residents may participate with their own copy of the book. Drop-in Event *The reading list is subject to change. PCL Event Calendar January When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi, 2016…

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2024 Reading List Senior Book Club meets at 3pm on the second Tuesday of the month at Luther Crest in Allentown. All are welcome. Non-residents may participate with their own copy of the book. Drop-in Event *The reading list is subject to change. PCL Event Calendar January When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi, 2016…

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