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. There is a “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.

Due to the resurge of the pandemic: hours, masking and capacity limits may change without prior notice. Check the websites or call via phone.

Main library

Through Saturday, August 21

Japanese crocheted figures. Amigarumi teen takeaway, grades six to 12. Pick up kits at Main. While supplies last. Visit www.bapl.org/events/teen-coffee-coloring-for-grades-6-12-at-main-3/

Saturday, August 21

Book launch: Jacob and Ridley Go To The Park by professional skateboarder Ray Gurz of the Lehigh Valley. Meet on the porch near the teahouse. Must wear masks. 11 a.m. Information: visit www.bapl.org/events/book-launch-with-author-ray-gurz/

Wednesday, August 25

Toni Morrison Book Club: Paradise. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration required by August 25 for August 26 Zoom meeting information by email; visit www.bapl.org/events/toni-morrison-book-club-6/

Southside

Thursdays, August 19

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

Wednesday, August 25

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

Coolidge

Wednesday, August 18

Read to Dogs at Coolidge. 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/

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.