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 South Side 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 AND CANCELLATIONS: 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 20

Art and Poetry Workshop, Bethlehem Fine Arts Commission, BASD / BAPL (Youth / Families ). 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 scammer tactics); steps you can take with Michael Fransen, Edward Jones. Financial Advisor. 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 join us 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/

Thursday, April 21

The Art of Memoir Writing with Jerry Waxler, Northampton Community College staff; board member: Philadephia Writer’s Conference and National Association of Memoir Writers. Also May 12 and June 9. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/the-craft-of-memoir-writing-7/

Friday, April 22

Play preschool instruments and dance to the beat of these fun musical selections. Masks recommended for ages two plus. No registration. Visit www.bapl.org/events/weve-got-the-beat-dance-and-jam-session-for-ages-2-at-the-main-library/

Saturday, April 23

World Stories, ages three to eight. Presented by Moravian University. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/world-stories-for-ages-3-8-presented-by-moravian-university-at-the-main-library-3

World travelers Bob and Madeline Brown visit to Barcelona, Spain, and Antoni Gaudi’s unfinished cathedral, La Sagrada Familiglia, neighborhoods and nighttime scenes. 10:30 11:30 a.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/world-travel-videos-barcelona

Remaking a Home Writing Project of Touchstone Theatre. Facilitated by writer Jan Cohen-Cruz who has six published books. She is an instructor in Touchstone’s Performance Creation MFA through Moravian University. 10 a.m. to noon. Co-hosts BAPL, Refugee Community Center at the Episcopal Church of the Mediator, Allentown. Every Saturday morning, other than holiday weekends, through October. Visit www.bapl.org/events/remaking-home-a-writing-workshop-2/

Monday, April 25 through Thursday, April 28

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 25

Nintendo Night for grades two and up. WiiU and a Wii available for play (with supervision). Several games to choose from including Lego Star Wars for the Wii, Mario Party 10, Smash Brothers and more. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/nintendo-night-for-grades-2-at-the-main-library-2/

Tuesday, April 26

Teen Board for grades six to 12. 4 to 5:15 p.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/teen-board-for-grades-6-12-at-the-main-library-11/

Tree Walk with City Forester David Shaffer. All ages. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/tree-walk-with-city-forester-david-shaffer-for-all-ages-at-the-main-library/

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

Friday, April 22

Earth Day: 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 www.bapl.org/events/storytime-at-books-on-the-hill-4/

SouthSide - 400 Webster St.

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.

Mondays – Thursdays

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. 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. www.bapl.org/events/preschool-spring-storytime-at-south-side-2022-05-04/

April 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28

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/

Thursday, May 5

Toddler Story time at the Banana Factory. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/storytime-at-the-banana-factory-4/

Saturday, May 14

Create a sustainable pollinator garden for beneficial butterflies, bees, and birds. Help Coolidge create one of their own.We will learn about native plants and add them to our front walkway. This program is a PA Remake Learning Days event. dults and school-age children. For information: call Regina at the Coolidge branch, 484-892-6267. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/nature-by-design-create-a-butterfly-garden-at-the-coolidge-satellite-branch/

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.