A look at some 11th-hour shopping spots, plus what's open and what's closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas.
If you are one of those people who waited until this week to get your holiday shopping finished (or started!), fear not. Plenty of stores have extended hours this week to help you complete your list.
Locally, this includes:
Lehigh Valley Mall is open 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Dec. 21 to 23; 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24. The mall reopens 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Dec. 26.
Palmer Park Mall is open 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Dec. 21 to 23; and 8 am. To 6 p.m. Dec. 24. The mall reopens at 8 a.m. (to 10 p.m.) Dec. 26.
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All thumbs at wrapping? Check out the Camelot for Children booth at the Outlets at Sands Bethlehem where they will be wrapping 2 to 7 p.m. Dec. 19 an Dec. 20; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 21 through Dec. 23 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 24. (AP File Photo)Phillipsburg Mall is open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 21 to 23 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 24. The mall reopens with regular hours (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.) Dec. 26.
Liberty Village Premium Outlets, in Flemington, and the Crossings Premium Outlets in Pocono Township are open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 21-23; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24, and 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 26.
Promenade Shops at Saucon Valley: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 21 to 23; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 24. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Dec. 26.
Area Kohl's stores have been open 24/7 from Thursday, Dec. 17, and will remain open until 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24.
And if you are really last-minute, the The Outlets at Sands in Bethlehem might be your best bet. Stores are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24 with a few exceptions, however some stores are also open Christmas Day, including: Calvin Klein Underwear; Go! Calendars; Joli Bakery & Cafe; Kids Quest/Cyber Quest; The Old Farmer's Almanac General Store and Van Heusen.
Libraries
If you are looking to check out or return a book or movie to the library, you better get moving a little bit quicker. Most libraries in the area are closed beginning Dec. 24.
Here's a look at some of the larger facilities:
Easton Area Public Library is closed Dec. 24-25, and closes at 1 p.m. Dec. 23
Bethlehem Public Library, Allentown Public Library, Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity and Phillipsburg Free Public Library all are closed Dec 24-Dec. 26
Hackettstown is closed Dec. 23-26, and the Warren County Library (four branches) close at 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 24 and remain closed Dec. 25 and Dec. 26.
Libations
Running out of rum for the eggnog? Liquor stores in Pennsylvania will close at 6 p.m. Dec. 24 and remain closed through Dec. 25. In New Jersey, liquor stores are privately owned. Hours vary by location.
Looking for something to do?
Hours are normal (24/7, 365 days a year) at the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem. All restaurants are open Dec. 24 except the Carnegie Deli and the VIP Slot Lounge. On Christmas Day, the VIP Slot Lounge is the only dining facility closed. (St. James Gate has been closed since late November.)
Mt. Airy Casino Resort, in Mount Pocono, is also operating on a normal schedule.
DMV/Transportation
In Pennsylvania, license and photo centers statewide will close at 4:15 p.m. Dec. 24 and remain closed through Christmas day.
In New Jersey, the local DMV office in Washington closes at its normal time,
4:30 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 24. It is closed Friday.
LANtaBus and LANtaVan services will NOT operate on Dec. 25.
Transbridge Lines has special services on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25.
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