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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. September 14 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. September 17. 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. 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

CLOSINGS: The main and branch libraries will be closed during certain hours August 4 to 14 for Musikfest.

Saturday, July 2 through Monday, July 4 - closed. Holiday weekend. Friday, August 5; Monday, August 8 through 12

Some branches closing at 5 p.m. due to Musikfest. Saturdays, August 6 and 13: Some branches closed due to Musikfest.

Main Library

The main library will be closed during certain hours from August 4 to 14 for Musikfest.

Wednesday, July 27

Police Storytime, 11 a.m. to noon. Join the City of Bethlehem Police Department for a fun storytime! A police officer will read several picture books and talk about being a police officer. Children of all ages. Police-related craft.

Dungeons and Dragons, 5 to 6 :30 p.m.Dungeons and Dragons, one-shot adventure, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Grades six to 12. Pre-rolled characters, dice set and mini manual printout at the session. No registration. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/dungeons-dragons-1

Teddy Bear Bedtime Storytime 7 to 7:30 p.m. Pre-K to grade 5. Grab your bear, wear your pj’s and join us for stories to get you ready for sleep.

Thursday, July 28

Nintendo Night, 2 to 3 :30 p.m. Grades K-12. WiiU and Wii available (with supervision). Games: lego Star Wars, Mario PArty 10, Smash Bros. and more.

Friday, July 29

Read to a therapy dog. Bring a book from home or select one from our shelves. Grades K-12; readers only. Register for a 15-minute session (between 11 a.m. and noon) by calling 610-867-3761, opt.4 or in-person at the library. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/read-dogs

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 30

Spiderman party. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Outside Lawn / porch. Celebration of all things Spider-Man. Crafts, activities, and snacks. Come in costume. Spider-Man-themed giveaway.

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, August 1

Stories in the Garden, stories and songs. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Outside lawn / porch if it rains. Grades K-5. Bring a blanket or towel for seating. No registration required.

Dungeons & Dragons, grades six to 12. 6 to 7:30 p.m. One shot adventure, pre-rolled characters, dice set, and mini manual provided. No registration required.

Tuesday, August 2

Animal science with 4-H. 6:30 to 7:30 p. m. Grades K-to 12. STEM. 4-H education offers children and teens opportunities for personal growth and development by teaching responsibility, critical thinking, and decision making skills through a variety of hands-on projects

Wednesday, August 3

SpongeBob Party, Grades K-12. 1 to 2 :30 p.m. Outside lawn /porch. Join us at BAPL Bikini Bottom to celebrate all things SpongeBob. Sponge-snacks and deep-sea activities. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/spongebob-party

Friday, August 5; Monday, August 8 through 12

Main and some branches closing at 5 p.m. due to Musikfest.

Saturdays, August 6 and 13

Main and some branches closed due to Musikfest.

Fountain Hill

Monday, August 1

Summer, Cereal & Stories. 9:30 to 10 a.m. Fourth through seventh grades. Breakfast treat, book reading. Email cwall @bapl.org to register. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/summer-cereal-stories-fountain-hill-1

Tuesday, August 2

Poem of the week every Tuesday at Books on the Hill. A new poem is selected and recited by performance poet/library staff Cleveland Wall. No registration.

South Side Branch

All month

Tiny Art Gallery, all ages ( including adults). Pick up art kit at South Side or the Banana Factory. Return completed craft for display in July. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/tiny-art-gallery-opening-reception-0

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.

Anytime S.T.E.M. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Information: https://www.bapl.org/events/

Wednesday, July 27; Thursday, July 28

Free lunch with a librarian. Kids 18 and under. Activities. Space limited to 20 children. First come, first served. More dates and registration are at https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/free-lunch-librarian-south-side

Wednesday, July 27

Mermaid Day at South Side 10:15 to 11 a.m. Age pre-k to grade 5. Arts & Crafts, Celebration, Storytime, STEM. Join us for a morning of Mermaid magic! Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mermaid-day-south-side

Coolidge

Wednesday, July 27

4-H Earth, engineering, animal and environmental science. Hands-on projects. Children and teens. 1 to 2 p.m. Register before 1 p.m. day of event. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/4-h-engineering-2

Thursdays, July 28 and August 4

Chess for beginners. Teens grades six through 12. Liberty HS teen volunteer Master Chess Player Christopher Giannarar. Outside at picnic tables. Registration required. 1 to 2 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/chess-beginners-2

Storytime at Coolidge, stories, hands-on activities. ages 2 to 4. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/events

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.