General information

Visit the Bethlehem Area Public Library at 11 E. Church St. (main) or- 400 Webster St. (SouthSide branch) or 2740 Fifth St. (Coolidge) or visit www.youtube.com/channel/UCsuAN4Af6kv3jQl1us_WkWQ/featured and www.bapl.org/events/categories/virtual-events for a variety of items. For hours, information or to speak with staff members, call 610-867-3761 (main-11 W. Church St.) or 610-867-7852- 400 Webster St. (SouthSide branch) or 484-892-6267 (Coolidge). Chat service and general information, visit www.bapl.org (main) or at www.facebook.com/paBAPL or www.bapl.org/ssmain.htm (SouthSide) or https://www.bapl.org/coolidge/ (Coolidge).

Events are held live and 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.

Summer reading events through Aug. 14. Visit www.bapl.org/summer2021/

Main library

Wednesday, July 28

Registration deadline for July 29 Toni Morrison Book Club, “Jazz”. Visit www.bapl.org/events/toni-morrison-book-club-11/

It Happened at the Library (C.S.I. event), grades six to 12. Investigate the crime, gather evidence and follow the clues. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Must wear a mask. No registration required.

Thursday, July 29

DogMan. Challenges, activities, take home packets, No registration required.

Toni Morrison book Club, “Jazz”. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (must register by July 28 at www.bapl.org/events/toni-morrison-book-club-11/).

Friday, July 30

Readers Theater. Rehearse two Anansi spider stories, then perform them. Outside near teahouse or on side porch. Grades 3 and up. 2 p.m. Bring a blanket. No registration required. For information, visit www.bapl.org/events/readers-theater-for-grades-3-and-up-at-main/

Saturday, July 31

“Today is Beach Day” by Nancy Viau. Sing-along, reading, Q&A and contest. Outside near teahouse or on side porch. 11 a.m. to noon. Bring a blanket. No registration required. Visit www.bapl.org/events/beach-storytime-for-families-with-author-nancy-viau-at-main/

Monday, August 2

Picture Book Picnic for Families. Noon to 12:30 p.m. Outside near the teahouse (on porch if weather isn’t good). Books and songs. Bring a picnic lunch and a blanket for seating.Visit www.bapl.org/events/picture-book-picnic-for-families-at-main-5/

Anime Club, grades six to 12. Japanese culture, anime episode. 6:30 to 7 p.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/anime-club-for-grades-6-12-at-main-3/

Tuesday, August 3

Star Wars Jedi Family Night, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Challenges, obstacle course, games. Outside and on library porch. Masks are a must. No registration required. Visit www.bapl.org/events/star-wars-jedi-academy-family-night-at-main/

Wednesday, August 4

Teen Coffee and Coloring, grades six to 12. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/teen-coffee-coloring-for-grades-6-12-at-main-3/

Southside

Thursday, July 29; Monday, August 2; Thursday, August 5

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 28

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

August 2 to 6

Adult Paw Print bookmark craft. All day. Video tutorial airs August 2. Information: www.bapl.org/events/adult-diy-kit-paw-print-bookmark/

Monday, August 2

Family Fun Night Bag. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (while supplies last) Create a catapult. Use simple items from around the house to create a game course. For information, visit www.bapl.org/events/free-family-fun-night-bags-at-south-side/

Wednesday, August 4

Read to Dogs, 11 a.m. to noon. Must be readers. Greenway near Taylor Street. Registration required; call 610-867-7852. For information and to register, visit www.bapl.org/events/read-to-dogs-at-south-side-3/

Coolidge

Wednesday, July 28

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

Read to dogs. Must be independent readers. 6-7 p.m. Must register: call 484-892-6276. Information: visit https://www.bapl.org/events/read-to-dogs-at-the-coolidge-branch-2/

Tuesday, August 3

Chess for beginners. 1 to 2 p.m. Ages third grade and up. Outside at the picnic tables at the back entrance of the library. Masks must be worn. To register and for information, visit www.bapl.org/events/chess-for-beginners-outside-at-the-coolidge-branch-7/

Paracord bracelet craft. 3 to 4:30 p.m. Ages 10 and up. Must wear mask. To sign up and for information, visit www.bapl.org/events/paracord-bracelet-workshop-and-the-skydiving-dog-heroes-of-wwii/

Wednesday, August 4

Kids (eight to 12 years old) Summer Book Club. Outside event. Discussion, snacks and fun. Books will be provided for the first five participants; e-book available through an app. Register online or call 484-892-6267. 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/kids-summer-book-club/