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).

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.

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

Stationary book mobile hours: 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 / Saturdays. Information: visit www.bapl.org/books-on-the-hill-rolls-into-fountain-hill/

Main Library

Wednesday, November 3

Alan Jennings talk, Q&A: “How to Pick a Fight: Throwing the High Inside Fastball at Injustice” 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Registration is required. Social distancing protocols including a face-mask requirement for all. Information: visit www.bapl.org/events/alan-jennings-talk-how-to-pick-a-fight-throwing-the-high-inside-fastball-at-injustice/

Thursday, November 4

Outreach Storytime. Stop by the Banana Factory to hear stories, sing songs, and engage in a rhyme or two. 10 to 10:30 a.m. 25 E. Third St.

Friday, November 5

Mary Pat Beebe Friday Morning Book Club: The Discomfort of Evening (2020) by Marieke Lucas Rijneveld. 10 a.m. Zoom. Registration required. For information and to register, visit www.bapl.org/events/mary-pat-beebe-book-group-the-discomfort-of-evening-2020-by-marieke-lucas-rijneveld/

Southside branch

Try Anytime Storytime, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (daily but check webiste 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-2021-10-016/

Ongoing, Mondays through Thursdays

Southside mini book sales. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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/

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.