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Library parking limited

Due to construction at the city hall garage through Aug.27, parking will be VERY LIMITED for library patrons at the Main Library. Given the inconvenience that this will bring, the library will not be charging any fines for any items due during those two weeks.

Other library locations will be unaffected and you can always return or check out any BAPL items at the Bookmobile, South Side Branch, Coolidge, and Books on the Hill.

Please contact circ@bapl.org or call 610-867-3761 if you have any questions.

Burnside workshop Aug. 27

There will be a Bringing Birds Back to My Backyard workshop from 10 to 11 a.m. on Aug. 27 at the Haas Barn, Burnside Plantation, 1461 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, 18018. There is a nominal cost. Preregistration is recommended.

Participants will review and list what constitutes a bird habitat and how to make a backyard an irresistible diverse bird habitat.

To register, visit https://extension.psu.edu/bringing-birds-back-to-my-backyard or call 1-877-345-0691.

Wednesday, August 17

Cops ‘n Kids Reading Room: “Frog and Toad Are Friends” by Arnold Lobel with the Musik Makers. Take to the stage as part of the story. 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Fowler Center, 511 E. Third St. For information, visit www.lvcopsnkidslv.org

Movie: “Encanto” Free. Presented by UGI Utilities Inc. 6:30 p.m. Outdoors, Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks. Visit www.levittsteelstacks.org/event/day/2022-08-16/

Thursday, August 18

Lehigh Valley Pops Orchestra rehearsals, 9:30 a.m. Conductor: George Fennell. For information and to register, visit https://lvactivelife.org/registration-for-classes/or call 610-437-3700.

Bethlehem Farmers’ Market, SouthSide. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Farrington Square, intersection of New and Morton streets.

Friday, August 19

Elm Street Jazz Workshop rehearsals, 9 a.m. Director: Allan Meyerson. 1633 W. Elm St. Allentown. For information and to register, visit https://lvactivelife.org/registration-for-classes/or call 610-437-3700.

David Neith Orchestra, Bethlehem Rose Garden Bandshell concerts, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bring lawn chair /blanket, etc. Visit www.bethlehem-pa.gov/Events/Recreation-Events/Arts-in-the-Park

Saturday, August 20

Bethlehem Rose Garden Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rose Garden (corner of Eighth Avenue and Broad Street). Weekly live music, activities.

Saturday night dance: Johnny K. Cover cost includes light refreshments. 7 to 10 p.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Information: visit https://lvactivelife.org/or call 610-437-3700

Sunday, August 21

Saucon Valley Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hellertown Library area, 409 Constitution Ave., Hellertown. Live music, local goods, artisans. Visit https://sauconvalleyfarmersmarket.com/

American Legion Band, Bethlehem Rose Garden Bandshell concerts, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bring lawn chair /blanket, etc. Visit www.bethlehem-pa.gov/Events/Recreation-Events/Arts-in-the-Park

Music in the Park, 6 to 8 p.m. The Little Red Rooster Band. Food and beverage vendors: la Frikitona, Mon & Mel’s Sweet Scoops Ice Cream, Take-A-Taco, Hellertown Borough Council, Black River Vineyard and Winery, Lost Tavern Brewing. Dimmick Park, 570 Durham St., Hellertown.

Tuesday, August 23

Second annual Hanover (LECO) Township Community Night; rain date Aug. 24. Canal Park, 1960 Dauphin St., Allentown. Billy Bauer, Tootsie The Clown, Hawk Mountain, Back Home Bagels Deli & Bake Shop, The Taste Smokers, Xplorer Spirits, Taylor House Brewing Co., State representatives Lisa Boscola and Jeanne McNeill, State Police Troop “M”, Han-Le-Co Fire/Rescue, Miller-Keystone Blood Center, Adams Outdoor, petting zoo, pet adoption, pony rides, Lehigh Valley Internatonal Airport, Base Engineering, more. 4 to 7:30 p.m.

Good Vibrations Chorus led by Nancy Shumaker. All singers welcome. 9:30 a.m. Lehigh Valley Active Life, 1633 W. Elm St., Allentown. Call 610-437-3700 for information or visit https://lvactivelife.org/

Wednesday, August 24

Cops ‘n Kids Reading Room: Meet Sparky, the City of Bethlehem Fire Department mascot. The fire chief will read “The Story of Sparky the Fire Dog” and treat visitors to ice cream sundaes. 11 a.m. Meet K-9 Silver and Officer Nothstein of the City of Bethlehem Police Department. Ice cream sundaes. 3 p.m. Fowler Center, NCC building, 511 E. Third St. For information, visit www.lvcopsnkidslv.org

Free Karaoke with Bobby James, 1 p.m. 1633 W. Elm St. Allentown. For information and to register, visit https://lvactivelife.org/registration-for-classes/or call 610-437-3700.Tuesday, July 26 through

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