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. Library staff are available by phone at 610-867-3761 (main-11 W. Church St.) or 610-867-7852 (SouthSide branch- 400 Webster St.) Chat service and general information, visit www.bapl.org (main) or at www.facebook.com/paBAPL or www.bapl.org/ssmain.htm (SouthSide).

Most events are held virtually; refer to the BAPL calendar for details. All library locations offer “grab and go” check-out; place books or other items on reserve and pick them up with your library card at the door or inside.

Main library

Wednesday, July 7

Teen Coffee and Coloring (grades six through 12) 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Information: visit www.bapl.org/events/teen-coffee-coloring-for-grades-6-12-at-main-2/

Friday, July 9

Every Picture Tells A Story. Grades three to six.11 a.m. to noon. Discover the work of great artists through stories and hands-on art activities. Learn about artists’ techniques and produce a work of art that uses that method. No artistic ability needed.

Monday, July 12

Picture Book Picnic. All ages. Noon to 1 p.m. Stop by outside the library for a fun storytime. Bring blankets, towels to sit on the grass and snacks to eat while reading along. No registration is required.

Dungeons and Dragons adventure. Grades six to 12. 6-8 p.m. One-shot session with a seasoned Dungeon Master! Feel free to bring your own original characters at level 3 or use randomly generated ones. No registration needed. This will be a biweekly event with different sessions each time.

Tuesday, July 13

Dragon Knight. All ages. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Celebrate all things dragon! Activities and photo sessions. Spike, the bearded dragon will appear.

SouthSide

Tuesday, July 6 to Thursday, July 8

Beach in a Bottle adult craft, while supplies last. All day. Video posts on July 6.

Thursday, July 8

Free lunch bags for 18-year-olds and younger. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. 400 Webster St. Visit www.bapl.org/events/kids-and-teens-eat-free-at-south-side-2-2021-07-08/

Wednesday July 7 to Thursday, July 22

Story Walk. All ages. 10 a.m. Stories outside the main library. Not daily – visit www.bapl.org and click on upcoming events or call 610-867-3761 for information.

Monday, July 12 to Monday, July 26

Picture Book Picnic, All ages. Noon to 1 p.m. Stop by outside the library for a fun storytime. Bring blankets, towels to sit on the grass. Not daily – visit www.bapl.org and click on upcoming events or call 610-867-3761 for information.

Monday, July 12

Free lunch bags for 18-year-olds and younger. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. 400 Webster St. Visit www.bapl.org/events/kids-and-teens-eat-free-at-south-side-2-2021-07-12/

Wednesday, July 12

Read to therapy dogs, 11 a.m. to noon. Must be readers. Bring your own book or borrow one at the library and read with a gentle dog. Registration required. For information and to register, visit www.bapl.org/events/read-to-dogs-at-south-side-2/

Animal Stories Writing Workshop for grades 4 and up at Main. 2 to 3:30 p.m. Information, visit www.bapl.org/events/animal-stories-writing-workshop-for-grades-4-and-up-at-main/

Sharpie Dot Art for grades 6-12 at Main, 5 to 6 p.m.. Information: visit www.bapl.org/events/sharpie-dot-art-for-grades-6-12-at-main/

Coolidge Building

Wednesday, July 7

Read to therapy dogs, 6 to 7 p.m. Must be readers. Bring your own book or borrow one at the library and read with a gentle dog. Registration required. For information and to register, visit www.bapl.org/events/read-to-dogs-at-the-coolidge-branch/

Saturday, July 10

Picnic in the Park storytime. Noon. Visit www.bapl.org/events/picnic-in-the-park-storytime-at-coolidge/ for information.

Wednesday, July 14

Stories at the Southside Farmer’s Market. 4 to 6 p.m. At the tent on the Greenway near Taylor Street. Stories, crafts, fun.

Joy of Doodling: Sea Creatures. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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.