General information

Visit the Bethlehem Area Public Library at 11 E. Church St. (main) or- 400 Webster St. (SouthSide branch) or visit www.youtube.com/channel/UCsuAN4Af6kv3jQl1us_WkWQ/featured and www.bapl.org/events/categories/virtual-events for a variety of items. Bethlehem Area Public Library, Library staff will be available by phone at 610-867-3761 (main-11 W. Church St.) or 610-867-7852 (SouthSide branch- 400 Webster St.) For chat service and for general information, visit www.bapl.org (main) or at www.facebook.com/paBAPL or www.bapl.org/ssmain.htm (SouthSide).

No public reading areas or meeting rooms are available. All events are held virtually; refer to the BAPL calendar for details. All library locations continue to offer “grab and go” check-out, which means you can place books or other items on reserve and pick them up with your library card at the door if you do not feel comfortable coming in.

Fines and overdues updates

Any items checked out will be subject to overdue fines if returned late. The updated overdue fees are 20 cents per day on DVDs, video games (both formerly one dollar per day), books and other items. There is no reserve fee at this time. Library items will still be quarantined after being returned; this will not impact fines. They still may show up as checked out on your record until the quarantine period has ended.

Virtual Story Times and Programs

Available on BAPL’s YouTube and Facebook pages and Spike’s Campground

Libraries closed May 29, 30 and 31 but online programs are available.

BAPL Main, South Side, and Coolidge

Now offering public computers in addition to limited and by appointment browsing. Masks are required as is standard social-distancing protocol. The procedure is somewhat different at each location. For questions, call ahead of time.

Main Library - 11 W. Church St.

Call 610- 867-3761 or visit www.bapl.org.

Normal hours. No appointment required for browsing; computer sessions limited to 30 minutes per day. First floor access only; children’s books are available on the first floor. Second floor items may be retrieved by a librarian.

through Thursday, June 10

DIY Kits for Adults: Mermaid Tail Wine Glass Charms, while supplies last. For information and tutorial instructions, visit www.bapl.org/events/june-diy-kits-for-adults-mermaid-tail-wine-glass-charms/

Saturday, June 12 through August 14

Summer reading events. Visit www.bapl.org/summer2021/

Available on BAPL’s YouTube & Facebook pages, and live at the library!

Tuesday, June 15

Pokémon Night, Main - ages five and up

Wednesday, June 16

Storytimes at the Main Library -outside near teahouse or on side porch. Observe social distancing guidelines. Masks are a must for those two years of age and older. Bring a blanket for seating. No registration is required.

South Side Branch

SouthSide branch- 400 Webster St.

Limited hours: Monday through Thursday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Appointments are recommended to browse. Call 610-867-7852 to make an appointment. No appointment required to pick up reserved items. Computer sessions limited to 30 minutes per day; please call ahead. For information, visit www.bapl.org/s

Wednesday, June 9

Storytime at the South Side Farmers Market. At the tent along Greenway near Taylor Street. Visit www.bapl.org/summer2021/

Saturday, June 12 through the month

Free family summertime fun night bag. While supplies last. Visit www.summertime-family-fun-nightbags-at-south-side-2021-06-01 for information.

Monday, June 14 through the month

Tales and Trails animal stories summer reading, pre-schoolers and elementary age. Stories,crafts and fun. 10:15 a.m. South Side Greenway, Fourth and Mechanic Sts. Visit www.bapl.org/summer2021/ for more information.

Wednesday, June 16

Summer Fun in the Sun, South Side

Coolidge Building - 2740 Fifth St.

Visit www.bapl.org

Hours: Tuesday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Second Saturday of the month: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No appointments required for browsing; limit your session to 30 minutes per day. Computers limited to 30 minute sessions. Call 484-892-6267 to reserve materials to pick up.

For upcoming events. visit www.bapl.org/summer2021/

Saturday, June 12 through August 14

Summer reading events. Visit www.bapl.org/summer2021/

Saturday, June 12

Picnic in the Park Storytime, Coolidge

Wednesday, June 16

Joy of Doodling: Woodland Creatures, Coolidge

The Bethlehem Press calendar listings are, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of printing. We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information submitted by external parties.