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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.

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.

SOUTHSIDE BRANCH 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.

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.

BOOKS ON THE HILL Stanley & Spiegel, Fountain Hill) new hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; closed Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. alternate Fridays and Saturdays.

BOOKS ON THE HILL BUY-A-BOOK FOR BAPL gifts ($30 increments) purchases new books that will receive a special bookplate. For information and purchases, visit www.bapl.org/buy-a-book-for-bapl/

UPCOMING BOOK SALES Noon to 8 p.m. July 13 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 16. Indoor book sale in Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Follow COVID protocols.

THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF INDUSTRIAL HISTORY AND THE BETHLEHEM AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY summer of 2022 partnership for a free community Hands-On-History. All ages. Stories relating to industrial and Bethlehem history. Hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities. Planes and Trains, 1 to 4 p.m. July 14; Tugi and the Bethlehem Steel, 1 to 4 p.m. August 11. NMIH, 602 E. Second St. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bapl-nmih-hands-history-inventors

Sept. 14 & 17 November 30 & Dec 3 UPCOMING BOOK SALES noon to 8 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Indoor book sale in Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Follow COVID protocols.

Main Library

Wednesday, July 6

City of Bethlehem Police storytime, outside lawn / porch. 11 a.m. to noon. Police Department for a fun storytime! A police officer will read picture books to children (must be accompanied by an adult) and talk about a day in the life of a Bethlehem police officer. Police-related craft. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/police-storytime-5

Thursday, July 7

Gaming trivia. Test your gaming knowledge. Team up with friends (four to six players per team). Prizes. Two sessions of 30 minutes each. 4 to 5 p.m. Registration required. Visit www.bapl.org/events

Friday, July 8

Animal science with 4-H. 11 a.m. to noon.

Fan Art Friday. 2 to 4 p.m. Learn how to draw characters from graphic novels, TV shows, books and more. One of our librarians will help you get started. We have examples of characters such as Mario, Spider-Man, She-ra, more. Supplies provided. No registration needed Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/fanart-friday-0

Teen coffee and coloring, Grades 6-12. Relax with a coffee or other beverage and color. 4 to 5 p.m. No registration required.

Saturday, July 9

Natural Wanders stories, experiences. Ages 3 and above. Stories, nature-based activity. No registration. POutside lawn / porch. 11 to 11:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/natural-wanders-stories-and-experiences-nature

Remaking a Home Writing Project of Touchstone Theatre. Facilitated by published autheor and writer Jan Cohen-Cruz, instructor, Touchstone’s Performance Creation MFA via Moravian University. 10 a.m. to noon. Co-hosts:BAPL, Refugee Community Center- Episcopal Church of the Mediator, Allentown. No holiday weekends, through October. Visit bapl.org/events/remaking-home-a-writing-workshop-/

Monday, July 11

Stories in the Garden, Arts & Crafts, storytime. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Outside Lawn / Porch. Bring blanket, towel etc. for seating. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/stories-garden-2

Meet the City of Bethlehem Mounted Police. Officers will read a story and talk about what it’s like being a mounted police officer. 11 a.m. to noon. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/meet-mounted-police

Tuesday, July 12

U.S. Poet laureates series. Hosted by Lehigh University professor Bob Watts. 11-part series. Read the poet’s work for free- visit www.poetryfoundation.org/- or check BAPL’s collection. Discussion, presentation on Don Hall. Registration is required; visit visit wwww.bapl.org/events

Ocean theme picture bingo, all ages. No registration. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/ocean-bingo-families

Wednesday, July 13

Meet the City of Bethlehem Mounted Police. Officers will read a story and talk about what it’s like being a mounted police officer. 11 a.m. to noon. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/meet-mounted-police

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/

Webb Space Telescope First Science Images. NASA Solar System Ambassador Marty McGuire hosts slideshow presentation with a Q&A to follow. Must register. 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/webb-space-telescope-first-science-images

Poetry slam. Share your spoken word, read aloud, non-judgemental environment. Grades six through 12. No registration. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-poetry-slam