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

Main library

Wednesday, September 22

Lessons from Hurricane Maria: “Grassroots Organizing Across the Puerto Rican Diaspora – How do we use community and art spaces to foster change?” 6 to 7:30 p.m. Zoom. Must register: visit https://www.bapl.org/events/gonzalez/

Registration deadline for Toni Morrison Book Club and for BAPL Film Club Movie of the Month (see Sept. 23 entries)

Family Story Time for all ages, outside either in the garden near the teahouse or on the Library porch. No registration required. Social distancing and masks are a must; ages two and up. Seating mats will be provided or bring something from home. 10 a.m. Stories, songs, fingerplays. Information: visit www.bapl.org/events/family-storytime-for-children-of-all-ages-at-main-3/

Thursday, September 23

Toni Morrison Book Club: Love. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration required by Sept. 22 for Sept. 23. Zoom meeting information will be sent by email. Visit www.bapl.org/events/toni-morrison-book-club-7/

Movie: Ball of Fire (1941), comedy with Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck. VIew on Kanopy on your own time; join online Zoom discussion from 7 to 8 p.m. September 23. Registration is required by Sept. 22. Email invitations for Zoom will be sent out the day prior to the event. Visit www.bapl.org/events/bapl-film-club-ball-of-fire/ for more information and to register.

Saturday, September 25

Hispanic Heritage month celebration, grade two and up. Life and art of Frida Kahlo, Mexican folk music, culture. No registration required. Masks are a must. 2 to 3 p.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/hispanic-heritage-month-celebration-presentation-for-grades-2-adult-at-main/

Sensory Friendly story time. Interactive session for grades one to five. Puppets, manipulatives, simple rhythm instruments or scarves, bubbles. Visit www.bapl.org/events/sensory-friendly-storytime-for-grades-1-5-at-main/ for information.

SouthSide

Wednesday, September 22 to Thursday, October 7

Homework help for grades K-12. 4 p.m. Mondays - Thursdays. Visit www.bapl.org/events/homework-helpers-the south-side-branch/

Wednesday, September 22

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

Sunday, September 26 - most days through Thursday, October 28

Try Anytime Storytime, DIY storytime corner for caregivers and kids. Themed books and crafts (changed weekly),11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information: www.bapl.org/events/try-anytime-storytime-at-south-side-2021-09-26/

Through Thursday, September 30

Plan a family movie night: free kit with a family-friendly film, companion book, popcorn (limited supply), 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pick up kits at Southside while supplies last. Visit www.bapl.org/events/ south-side-plan-family-movie-night-2021-09-26/

DIY Adults Cutting Board menu. Pick up kits at SouthSide while supplies last. All day through Sept. 30. Information: visit www.bapl.org/events/ diy-kit-for-adults-cutting-board-menu