General information

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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, October 6

Homework help for grades K-12. Moravian College America Reads program provides tutors to help with school assignment questions. No registration required. 4 to 6 p.m. Follow social distancing guidelines; masks are a must. Visit www.bapl.org/events/homework-help-tutoring-for-grades-k-12-at-main-20/

Learn about the LGBTQ community and local resources. Grades eight to 12. 6:30-7:30 p.m. No registration is required. Masks are a must. Visit www.bapl.org/events/lgbtq-group-for-grades-8-12-at-main/

Saturday, October 9

World Stories Program, ages three to eight with an adult. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Presented by Moravian University. English and the featured language (Columbia) readings of Cuentos Pintados/Painted Tales, read by Dr. Claudia Mesa, Professor of Modern Languages and Literatures at Moravian University. Make paper flowers to celebrate the Annual Flower Festival in Medellin, Columbia. In the garden near the tea house or on the porch if there is rain. We will provide mats for seating or bring a blanket from home. Masks are a must for all in attendance.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate or SwitchTournament, grades six to 12. Controllers are provided or bring your own Switch controller. Pre-register by calling the Youth Department at 610-867-3761, ext. 499 to reserve your space, or register at the door of the event – space allowing. All participants must wear a mask! Visit www.bapl.org/events/super-smash-bros-ultimate-tournament-for-grades-6-12-at-the-main-library/

Thursday, October 14

Memoir writing with Jerry Waxler, author and instructor of memoir writing at Northampton Area Community College. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Zoom, Must register at www.bapl.org/events/categories/virtual-events/

Tuesday, October 19

An Evening with Bethlehem native Bill Mayberry. Talk, book signing with co-author Geoff Gehman, former Morning Call arts writer. His memoir “Fast Women & Slow Horses” is an account of his life as a race-horse owner, restaurateur, barbecue mogul and bartender/partner at one of the first hot singles bars in ’60s swinging New York City. 7 to 8 p.m. Social distancing and face masks required. Registration required; visit www.bapl.org/events/an-evening-w-bill-mayberry/.

SouthSide branch

through October 7

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

through October 28

Anytime Storytime at South Side, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (daily but check website to reconfirm). DIY storytime corner for caregivers and kids. Themed books and crafts (changed weekly),11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/try-anytime-storytime-at-south-side-2021-10-09/

Wednesdays through November 17

Fall pre-school story time, 11:15 a.m. to noon. Masks required -above age two. Visit www.bapl.org/events/fall-preschool-storytime-at-south-side-2021-10-06/

through October 29

DIY Adults Spider Web centerpiece. Pick up kits at SouthSide while supplies last. All Day through October 29. Information: visit www.bapl.org/events/diy-kit-for-adults-spiderweb-centerpiece/

Coolidge branch

October 6

Hispanic Heritage Month. Learn about language and culture. Family-friendly bilingual stories; art activity. No registration required. Presented by the Bethlehem Area School District Spanish language teachers. 6 to 7 p.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/hispanic-heritage-month-family-event-at-the-coolidge-branch/

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