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 BAPL calendar for details. Due to the pandemic: hours, masking and capacity limits may change without prior notice. Check websites or call the above listed numbers to speak with staff members.

New places and events

SOUTHSIDE hours expanded as of April 4. The branch is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays. Call the Southside branch for more information; 610-867-7852.

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: Contact mhenninger@bapl.org to be notified about cancellations. Updates posted on news blogs at www.bapl.org; click ‘BAPL News’ on left-side of 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. Children’s items: call 610-867-3761, ext. 499 or e-mail youthservice@bapl.org at least one day in advance of pick-up. Select pickup location: bookmobile before submitting request.

RENEWALS from home: log in to account at www.bapl.org or call 610-867-3761(x299) for the circulation desk.

Main Library

Wednesday, April 13

Mindfulness session for grades K-12. Masks are a must. No registration. Increase concentration, emotional regulation and self-confidence while decreasing anxiety and worry. Build coping skills in a non-judgmental atmosphere. Led by Elizabeth Lang, Bethlehem Unschool Co-op.Visit www.bapl.org/events/mindfulness-session-for-students-in-grades-k-12-at-the-main-library-9/

Thursday, April 14

Richard Wilbur discussion and presentation on Natasha Tretheway. U.S. Poet Laureates - part three of 11. Virtual poetry series hosted by Lehigh University professor Bob Watts. Free series referenced poetry: visit www.poetryfoundation.org/ or check BAPL’s collection. 7 p.m. Registration is closed for this part of the series. Visit www.bapl.org/events/u-s-poet-laureates-natasha-tretheway/

Friday, April 15

Closed for Easter holiday.

Saturday, April 16

Celebrate Earth Day. Make crafts and art from recyclable materials. Stories read all day. No registration. All ages welcome. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/celebrate-earth-day-all-day-at-the-main-library/

Save the Earth STEM event. Learn how you can save the earth. Take the recycling challenge, discover how to keep water clean, do experiments and create art. 2 p.m. Grades K-to five. No registration. Youth Dept., second floor.Visit www.bapl.org/events/save-the-earth-stem-event-for-grades-k-5-at-the-main-library/

Monday, April 18 through Thursday, April 21

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-4?/

Monday, April 18

Register by April 18 for April 19 discussion of film: “The Passion of Joan D’Arc”, 7 p.m. Zoom email invitations sent out the day of the event. Visit www.bapl.org/events/bapl-film-club-passionofjoan/

Tuesday, April 19

Film Club discussion, “The Passion of Joan D’Arc”, 7 p.m. Watch film on your own time, then meet with virtual film club on Zoom to discuss the film. Registration required by April 18. Email invitations for Zoom will be sent out the day of the event. Visit www.bapl.org/events/bapl-film-club-passionofjoan/

Wednesday, April 20

Art and Poetry Workshop with Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission, BASD and BAPL (Youth / Families Session). 4 - 5:30 p.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/art-and-poetry-workshop-with-the-bethlehem-fine-arts-commission-the-basd-and-bapl-youth-families-session/

Outsmart the Scammers, (fraud and scammers’ tactics). Steps you can take to outsmart them with Michael Fransen, financial advisor for Edward Jones. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/outsmart-the-scammers/

Teddy Bear Storytime, for all ages. Grab your bear, wear your pj’s and come for stories and finger plays. 7 to 7:30 p.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/teddy-bear-bedtime-storytime-for-all-ages-of-youth-at-the-main-library-3/

Southside

Anytime Storytime Corner. DYI story time, Different books and a free craft available every week. Visit www.bapl.org/events/anytime-storytime-at-south-side-2022-02-28/ for more information.

Monday – Thursday

Homework Help -Lehigh University’s Alpha Phi Sorority students available to help students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade with homework. Any subject, any grade level. 4:30-5:30 p.m. For more information, call 610-867-7852 or visit www.bapl.org/events/homework-help-south-side-branch-4/

Wednesdays through May 25

Preschool-spring-storytime. 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/

Wednesday, April 13

Bunny Family Fun Night. Stories, crafts, snacks, fun, Bunny Basket give-away. 6 to 6:45 p.m. Registration required: visit www.bapl.org/events/bunny-family-fun-night-at-south-side/

A Southside Tale: Share true stories of where you grew up. Invitations will be emailed. Southside branch. Noon to 1 p.m. Register at www.bapl.org/events/a-south-side-tale/

Anytime S.T.E.M. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Design and create a more energy efficient car. Visit www.bapl.org/events/anytime-stem-the-south-side-branch-2-2022-04-13/

Wednesday, April 13, Thursday, April 14, Monday, April 18

Create a sock bunny adult DIY craft kits for pick-up. While supplies last. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.Visit www.bapl.org/events/april-adult-diy-craft-create-a-sock-bunny-2022-04-13/

Coolidge Building

Thursday, April 14

Story Time at Coolidge, 10:30 a.m. Call 484-892-6267 or visit www.bapl.org/events/family-storytime-at-coolidge-3/

BOOKS ON THE HILL (Stanley and Spiegel streets, Fountain Hill) stationary bookmobile

Friday, April 22

Regina and Cleveland from our Outreach team inside and outside the bookmobile (weather permitting) celebrate our home planet. Stories, activities, and earthly treats.10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit

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.