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 to 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

Through July 22

Story Walk. All ages. 10 a.m. Join us for stories outside the Main library.

Through 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.

Through August 14

All day. Summer reading and learning program for preschool through adult Stop by a location and register. Story sessions, special events with performers, fun programming with STEM, art activities, gaming, theater, Read to Dogs, and more. Sign up for our Tails and Tales summer reading and activity challenge Visit www.bapl.org/summer2021/

Tuesday, July 13

Dragon Knight. All ages. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Masks are a must. Activities and photo sessions. Spike, our bearded dragon will appear.

Wednesday, July 14

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/

Friday, July 16

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

Wednesday, July 21

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-main-2/

Teen Coffee and Coloring (Grades six through12) 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/teen-coffee-coloring-for-grades-6-12-at-main-4/

SouthSide

Through 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.

Wednesday, July 14

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/

Tails and Tales summer reading and activity challenge Visit www.bapl.org/summer2021/Stories and fun in the summer sun,

Thursday, July 15

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/

Coolidge Building

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.

Thursday, July 15

Free lunch bags for 18 year olds and younger. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays. 400 Webster St.

Monday, July 19

Free lunch bags for 18 year olds and younger. 10 to 11:30 a.m. 400 Webster St.

Tuesday, July 20

Tails and Tales with Magician Brian Richard 3 p.m. Live and virtual. Visit bapl.org/events

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.