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.

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 book sale 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 Library

Saturday, January 22

Magic Treehouse event: Travel with Jack and Annie to different times and locations. Hear a bit of the newest book, test your knowledge with trivia. Make Jack and Annie crafts. No registration required. Masks are a must. 2 to 3 p.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/magic-treehouse-event-for-grades-1-and-up-at-the-main-library/

Monday, January 24 through Thursday, January 27

Homework help for grades K-12. Moravian University 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-the-main-library-2/

Monday, January 24

Anime Club for grades six to 12. Learn about Japanese culture. Watch an episode of anime. Masks are a must. No registration required. Visit www.bapl.org/events/anime-club-for-grades-6-12-at-the-main-library-4/

Tuesday, January 25

Comic Club. Share favorites over snacks. Learn to doodle pages from our comics; supplies are provided. Wear a mask. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Youth Department. www.bapl.org/events/comic-club-for-grades-3-6-at-the-main-library-2/

Visit several food co-ops around the country. Hosted by Bethlehem Food Co-Op members who visited them. What make them the same (and different) from corporate-owned groceries. Registration required. 7 to 8 p.m. Invites sent out via email on January 25. www.bapl.org/events/armchair-travels-lets-visit-some-food-co-ops/

Wednesday, January 26

Teddy Bear Bedtime Stories, all ages. Bring a bear, wear pj’s. We have books and fingerplays. No registration. Masks for ages 2 and older. Visit www.bapl.org/events/teddy-bear-bedtime-stories-for-all-ages-of-youth-at-the-main-library/

Saturday, January 29

National Puzzle Day; stories; make a puzzle to take home. No registration. Masks are a must for ages 2 and up. 11 a.m. to noon. Visit www.bapl.org/events/national-puzzle-day-event-for-youth-of-all-ages-at-the-main-library/

Diary of a Wimpy Kid celebrating all of the DoWK books with related crafts and activities. Ages two and up. No registration required. Masks are a must. 2 to 3 p.m. Youth Department, second floor. Information: visit www.bapl.org/events/diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-party-for-grades-2-at-the-main-library/

Monday, January 31 through Thursday, February 3

Homework help for grades K-12. Moravian University 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-the-main-library-2/

Wednesday, February 2

Book sale - full indoor in basement of the Main Library; capacity limit of 50 shoppers at a time due to COVID protocols. Noon to 8 p.m. Information: visit www.bapl.org/events/book-sale-feb-2022/

Southside Branch

Winter Preschool Storytime at South Side, Wednesdays, Jan. 12, 19, 26; Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23; 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. Masks required for age two and up. Visit www.bapl.org/events/winter-preschool-storytime-at-south-side-2022-02-02/

Coolidge Building

Wednesday, January 19

Explore Braille self-guided activities for kids. 2-7 p.m. Information: visit www.bapl.org/events/lets-explore-braille-in-january-3/

Thursday, January 20

Family story time; picture books, storytime songs, fingerplays, flannel board rhymes, puppets and more. Best for ages two to four. Masks are a must. Space is limited. 11:30 a.m. to noon. Visit www.bapl.org/events/family-storytime/ or call 484-892-6267.

Wednesday, January 26

Explore Braille self-guided activities for kids. 2-7 p.m. Information: visit www.bapl.org/events/lets-explore-braille-in-january-4/

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.