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.

Libraries are closed Dec. 24 and 25.

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 Arts Quest. 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 bookmobile 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, December 15

Registration deadline for Dec.16 Toni Morrison Book Club, “God Help the Child”. 6:30 p.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/toni-morrison-book-club-9/

Thursday, December 16

Toni Morrison Book Club, “God Help the Child”. 6:30 p.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/toni-morrison-book-club-9/

Saturday, December 18

Stories and cookie decorating, make an ornament. Youth Department. Masks required. No registration needed. 11 a.m. to noon. Information: www.bapl.org/events/holiday-storytime-and-cookie-decorating-event-at-the-main-library/

Monday, December 20

Snowy Day Storytime, all ages. Youth Department. Masks required. No registration needed. 10-10:45 a.m. VIsit www.bapl.org/events/snowy-day-storytime-for-all-ages-at-the-main-library/

Tuesday, December 21

Teen Board, grades six to twelve. 4 p.m. Complete your community service hours. Youth Department. No registration is required. Observe social distancing guidelines. Masks are a must.

Southside Branch

December

Adult DYI Literature Lovers kits. All day. Visit www.bapl.org/events/adult-diy-craft-literature-lovers-ornament/ for dates and hours.

December 15

Old Fashioned Holiday Celebration. Cookies, crafts, stories, fun, Santa. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Masks and registration required; visit www.bapl.org/events/santa-comes-to-south-side/

Winter pre-school storytime, 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. Wednesdays through Feb. 23. Must wear masks. Visit www.bapl.org/events/winter-preschool-storytime-at-south-side-2021-12-15/

Coolidge Branch

December 22, 23

The Christmas Owl Story readings on the hour from noon to-6 p.m. Wednesday and noon to 4 p.m. Thursday. Cardboard & yarn lacing owl craft. Visit www.bapl.org/events/a-christmas-owl-story-and-craft-at-coolidge/

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