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.

New places and events

Preschool storytime on the road. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Crayola Gallery, Banana Factory, 25 E. Third St. First Thursday of the month: Miss Regina from Coolidge Branch; Second Thursday of the month: Miss Joanne en Espanol; Third Thursday of the month: Miss Stephanie from Southside branch; Fourth Thursday of the month: Miss Lisa from ArtsQuest. Information: visit www.bapl.org/events/bapl-preschool-storytime-at-the-banana-factory-2-2021-10-21/

Books on The Hill (Stanley and Spiegel streets, Fountain Hill) stationary bookmobile, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays; 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; Closed Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. alternate Fridays and Saturdays. Information: visit www.bapl.org/books-on-the-hill-rolls-into-fountain-hill/

Main Branch

October is Hispanic Heritage Month

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/

Sunday, October 16

Story session by author and illustrator Dan Yaccarino; featuring his newest book, “The Longest Storm.” Garden (porch if it rains) near the teahouse. Mats provided or bring a blanket from home. Ages 3 and up. No registration required. Masks are mandatory for all. Let’s Play Books Bookstore will be on hand with a selection of titles for purchase. 11 a.m. to noon. Visit www.bapl.org/events/childrens-author-dan-yaccarino-visits-for-stories-in-the-garden-at-the-main-library/

OFFSITE: Lehigh and Keystone Valley Model Railroad Museum visit. One of our librarians will read train stories. The museum curator will provide a tour. 1 to 2 p.m. Children under 12 years of age are free. Adult admission (for the museum) is discounted with your library card. Masks are required for all. 705 Linden St. Visit www.bapl.org/events/lehigh-keystone-valley-model-railroad-museum-visit-offsite/

Wednesday, October 18

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-12/

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 racehorse 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/.

Wednesday, October 25

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-16/

SouthSide

October 25 through 28

Homework help for grades K-12. 4 p.m. Mondays - Thursdays. Visit www.bapl.org/events/homework-helpers-the-south-side-branch-6/

Through October 28

Try Anytime Storytime at Southside, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (daily but check website to reconfirm). DIY storytime corner for caregivers and kids. Themed books, crafts (change weekly), 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/try-anytime-storytime-at-south-side-2021-10-13/

Wednesdays through November 17

Fall preschool 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 Oct. 29. Information: visit www.bapl.org/events/diy-kit-for-adults-spiderweb-centerpiece/

Coolidge branch

October is 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. Visit www.bapl.org/events/hispanic-heritage-month-family-event-at-the-coolidge-branch/

Thursday, October 14

Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Masks are mandatory. Meet at gazebo (inside if it rains). Bring a mat, chair, blanket to sit on. Call 484 892-6267

Friday, October 15

Morning of Tai Chi for beginners.10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Gazebo at Comer Park (inside if weather is inclement- limited space). Visit www.bapl.org/events/a-morning-of-tai-chi-for-beginners-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.