for the week of February 16

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.

All BAPL buildings are closed on February 21 for Presidents’ Day.Virtual events are avilable.

New places and events

UPCOMING BOOK SALES noon to 8 p.m. March 30 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 2. Indoor book sale in Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Follow COVID protocols.

HOLIDAY CLOSURES All library locations are closed on Feb. 21 for Presidents’ Day. On-line events are available for participation / viewing.

BOOKS ON THE HILL (Stanley and Spiegel streets, Fountain Hill) stationary bookmobile information and schedules: visit www.bapl.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/bkm-Winter-2022.pdf

BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS: Contact mhenninger@bapl.org if you wish to be notified about cancellations. Updates are also posted on a news blog at www.bapl.org and click ‘BAPL News’ on the left-side menu.

REQUEST ITEMS FROM THE LIBRARY for Bookmobile pick-up, call 610-867-3761, ext. 399 or e-mail info@bapl.org for adult materials. For children’s items, call 610-867-3761, ext. 499 or e-mail youthservice@bapl.org atg least one day in advance of pick-up. Be sure to select the bookmobile as the pickup location before submitting the request.

RENEWALS from home by logging into your account at www.bapl.org or call 610-867-3761(x299) for the circulation desk.

Main Library

Black History: month-long while supplies last. Different take home crafts for youth every week. Youth Department, second floor. Visit www.bapl.org/events/black-history-month-take-home-crafts-for-all-ages-of-youth-at-the-main-library/

Blind Date with a Book: month-long while supplies last. For teens (grades six through 12): One free book per teen when stopping by and picking out a book date. Book wrapper has story description. Fill out a review form; return to service desk to enter contest to win another book.

Wednesday, February 16 and 23

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/

Wednesday, February 16 - all month long while supplies last.

Blind date with a book for teens (grades six through 12): One free book per teen when stopping by and picking out a book date. Book wrapper has story description. Fill out a review form; return to service desk to enter contest to win another book.

Thursday, February 17

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, February 21

All BAPL locations closed for President’s Day.

Tuesday through Thursday, February 22 to 24

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 https://www.bapl.org/events/homework-help-tutoring-for-grades-k-12-at-the-main-library-20/

Wednesday, February 23 - all month long while supplies last.

Blind date with a book for teens (grades six through 12): One free book per teen when stopping by and picking out a book date. Book wrapper has story description. Fill out a review form; return to service desk to enter contest to win another book.

SouthSide - 400 Webster St.

Anytime Storytime. Visit www.bapl.org/events/anytime-storytime-at-south-side-2022-02-06/

Through Feb. 28 while supplies last: Chinese New Year game kits for an evening of family fun.Visit www.bapl.org/events/family-fun-night-take-home-kits-return-to-south-side-2022-02-03/

DIY Adult Craft kit: Create a Winter Terrarium in a mason jar with trees, salt, and other items included supplies. Visit www.bapl.org/events/february-adult-diy-craft-make-your-own-winter-terrarium-at-the-south-side-branch/

Wednesdays, February 16 and 23

Winter Preschool Storytime at South Side. 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/

Friday, February 18

Family Fun Night Kits. www.bapl.org/events/family-fun-night-take-home-kits-return-to-south-side-2022-02-18/

Coolidge Building

Wednesdays through March 30

Write Stuff Wednesdays, grades two through five. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Simple, creative activities that make writing easy and fun. Topics change weekly. Information: visit www.bapl.org/events/writing-box-wednesdays/

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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.