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:

Saturday, January 8 begins Coolidge branch’s new book club featuring Piranesi by Susanna Clarke (fantasy), 2- 4 p.m. after the library closes. Masks are required. Registration is limited to 12 participants. Visit www.bapl.org/events/new-2022-coolidge-book-club-winter-discussion/

Upcoming Main Library Book sales: noon to 8 p.m. February 2 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. February 5. Indoor booksale in Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Follow COVID protocols.

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 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, January 5

Relax and express yourself in our no judgment zone. Learn about the LGBTQ community and local resources. Grades 8 – 12. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. No registration required. Masks required. Visit www.bapl.org/events/qa-lgbtq-for-grades-8-12-at-the-main-library/

Friday, January 7

Mary Pat Beebe Friday Morning Book Club: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. 10 a.m. Zoom. Registration required. For information and to register, visit https://www.bapl.org/events/mary-pat-beebe-book-club-homegoing-2016-by-yaa-gyasi//

Saturday, January 8

Every Picture Tells A Story: Learn about Andy Warhol, his technique, and make a work of art all your own using his method (dress accordingly). Grades 1-5. All materials are provided. No registration is required. Masks required. This event is sponsored by Friends of the Library.11 a.m. to noon. Visit www.bapl.org/events/every-picture-tells-a-story-art-workshop-for-grades-1-5-at-the-main-library/

Monday, January 10

Dungeons and Dragons One Shot adventure, pre-rolled characters, dice set, and mini manual printout to use at the session. Youth Department. 6 to 7:30 p.m. No registration required. Grades six to twelve. Observe social distancing guidelines. Masks are a must. Visit www.bapl.org/events/d-d-one-shot-for-grades-6-12-at-the-main-library-2/

Wednesday, January 12

Tracey Hecht, author of the popular chapter book series The Nocturnals, through Google Meet to host a special writing workshop for grades Grades One and up. Learn about creative writing, how a book is published, and how to create your story. Q&A. 4:30 p.m. virtually and in -person; Youth Services. To register, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4IpRos8zULEGQOh5lFyrsaA-cMAakGK06jx7b-p6oITJxXg/viewform or visit www.bapl.org/events/virtual-writing-workshop-with-nocturnals-series-author-tracey-hecht-for-grades-1-and-up/ for more information.

SouthSide Branch

https://www.bapl.org/locations/south-side-location-2/

Coolidge Building - 2740 Fifth St.

Wednesdays in January

Explore Braille self-guided activites for kids. 2-7 p.m.

Saturday, January 8

Coolidge branch’s new book club featuring Piranesi by Susanna Clarke (fantasy), 2- 4 p.m. after the library closes. Masks are required. Registration is limited to 12 participants. Visit www.bapl.org/events/new-2022-coolidge-book-club-winter-discussion/

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.