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.

All library buildings will be closed January 17 for Dr. Martin Luther King holiday.

New places and events

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

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 Branch

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.

Thursday, January 13

Art of Memoir Writing. Jerry Waxler of Northampton Community College staff and board member of the Philadephia Writers’ Conference and National Association of Memoir Writers. Noon. Visit www.bapl.org/events/the-craft-of-memoir-writing-5/

Saturday, January 15

Super Smash Brothers Ultimate for Switch tournament. Controllers are provided or bring your own Switch controller. Pre-register by calling 610-867-3761, ext. 499 to reserve space, or register (space available) at the door. Masks required. Grades six to 12. 1 to 4 p.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/super-smash-bros-ultimate-tournament-for-grades-6-12-at-the-main-library-3/ for more information and registration.

Monday, January 17

Libraries are closed but by activities are available online. Virtual film club Jan. 18 registration deadline - see Jan. 18 listings

Tuesday, January 18

Music Capitals of Europe, live with Bob and Madeline Brown, 10:30 a.m. Social distancing protocols; masks are required. Visit www.bapl.org/events/world-travel-videos-music-capitals-of-europe/

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. Visit https://www.bapl.org/events/teen-board-for-grades-6-12-at-the-main-library-4/

National popcorn day: stories, history, mix toppings for popcorn, popcorn art. No registration. All ages. Masks are a must. 6:30 p.m. Information: www.bapl.org/events/family-fun-night-national-popcorn-day-celebration-for-all-ages-at-the-main-library/

Virtual film “The Farewell”. Watch on your own time, then meet on Zoom at 7 p.m. to discuss film. Registration required by Jan. 17. Zoom invitations will be sent out on event day. Visit www.bapl.org/events/virtual-film-club-thefarewell/

Southside Branch

Winter Preschool Storytime at South Side, Wednesdays, Jan. 12, 19, 26; Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 11:15 a.m.

Winter Preschool Storytime, 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. Masks required for age two and up. Wednesdays through Feb. 23. Visit www.bapl.org/events/winter-preschool-storytime-at-south-side-2021-12-29//https://www.bapl.org/locations/south-side-location-2/

Coolidge Building

Wednesdays in January (12, 19, 26)

Explore Braille self-guided activites for kids. 2-7 p.m. https://www.bapl.org/events/lets-explore-braille-in-january-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.