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 BRANCH hours now 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 at 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.

ART AND POETRY WORKSHOPS, City rotunda; BASD student art exhibit workshop: “Interview with Art: A Poetry Workshop & Public Reading.” Facilitated by local poet, Cleveland Wall, participants (15 adults limit) select student art works to inspire poetry about the art. On May 18, after the exhibition at the Rotunda has ended, the selected art pieces will be moved to the Bob Cohen Room at the Main Library where there will be a public reading of the poems. Visit bapl.org/events/art-and-poetry-workshop-with-the-bethlehem-fine-arts-commission-the-basd-and-bapl-adult-session/

To register, email Cleveland Wall at cwall@bapl.org.

REMAKING A HOME W RITING PROJECT with Touchstone Theatre. Facilitated by published author Jan Cohen-Cruz, an instructor in Touchstone’s Performance Creation MFA through Moravian University. 10 a.m. to noon. Every Saturday morning (no holiday weekends) through October. Co-hosts: BAPL, Refugee Community Center at the Episcopal Church of the Mediator, Allentown. Visit www.bapl.org/events/remaking-home-a-writing-workshop/

U.S. POET LAUREATES SERIES. Second Tuesdays via zoom. Hosted by Lehigh University professor Bob Watts. 11-part series. Read the poet’s work for free on The Poetry Foundation (https://www.poetryfoundation.org/) or check BAPL’s collection. Discussion and presentation on the poet. Registration required. For schedule, visit www.bapl.org/events/poet laureate-series-2022-05-10.

UPCOMING BOOK SALES: noon to 8 p.m. May 18 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 21. Indoor book sale in Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Follow COVID protocols.

Main Library

May - all month

Star Wars take-home crafts including Obi-wan-centric ones. While supplies last. Visit www.bapl.org/events/star-wars-take-home-crafts-all-month-long-at-the-main-library-2/

Adult pennant craft kits; include supplies to decorate triangular burlap pennants and design suggestions that can be used for Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Puerto Rican Day, Juneteenth, Flag Day, LGBTQ Pride Month and Independence Day. Pick up your kit at the Reference Desk at the Main Library, while supplies last.Visit www.bapl.org/events/crafts-for-adults-decorative-pennants/

Wednesday, May 11

In conversation with Jason Rekulak and his classic horror book “Hidden Pictures”; cost- tickets required, include signed copy of the book. 6:30 p.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/in-converstaion-with-jason-rekulak-hidden-pictures

Saturday, May 14

Art and science: paint with plants on the library porch. Learn the science behind plants and color. Create your own art. Grade K and up. 2 -3:30 p.m. rain or shine. Part of PA Remake Learning Days; funded by Friends of the Library. Information: visit www.bapl.org/events/nature-by-design-art-from-nature-for-grades-k-and-up-at-the-main-library/

Monday, May 16

Homeschool Hangout S.T.E.M. drop-in between 1 and 3 p.m. Connect with other homeschool families? No registration. STEM building supplies, coloring sheets. Visit www.bapl.org/events/homeschool-hangout-at-the-main-library-3/

Tuesday, May 17: Election Day

Dive into Summer storytime, Oceans of Possibilities, and activities. No registration needed. All ages. 10 a.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/dive-into-summer-with-an-oceans-storytime-at-the-main-library/

BAPL film club. A Royal Affair - 2012. Watch film, then meet with virtual film club to discuss the film. Registration required. Zoom invitations emailed May 17.7 p.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/bapl-film-club-a-royal-affair-2012/

Wednesday, May 18

Indoor book sale, noon to 8 p.m. Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Follow COVID protocols. Information. Visit www.bapl.org/book-sales/

Saturday, May 21

Indoor book sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Follow COVID protocols.Visit www.bapl.org/book-sales/ for more information.

SouthSide Branch

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. 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/preschool-spring-storytime-at-south-side-2022-05-11/

Coolidge Building

Saturday, May 14

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

Monday, May 16

I Wonder About Bugs: family learning, fun. 5 to 6 p.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/i-wonder-about-bugs-a-family-learning-and-fun-night-at-the-south-side-branch/

Tuesday, May 17

Coolidge Branch is closed for Election Day

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.