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General information for the Bethlehem Area Public Library: NEW website calendar listings: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming

Visit the Bethlehem Area Public Library at 11 E. Church St. (main) or 400 Webster St. (Southside branch) or 2740 Fifth St. (Coolidge). 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). Library website is https//www.bapl.org

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.

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.

UPCOMING BOOK SALES Noon to 8 p.m. September 14; 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.

Main Library

Due to construction at the City Hall garage from 8/15-8/27, parking will be VERY LIMITED for library patrons at the Main Library. The library will not be charging fines for any items due during those two weeks.

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

Wednesday, August 17

Dungeons and Dragons one-shot adventure, 6 to 7 :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-gr-6-12

Saturday, August 20

Painting With Plants,10:30 to 11:30 a.m. All ages. Library porch. No registration. Ages K and up.

Monday, August 22

Adults Choose Your Own Book Club. Choose a dystopian book. 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/choose-your-own-book-club-0 to register (required).

Anime Club. Watch episodes of a favorite anime. No registration. Grades six to 12. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/anime-club-2

Tuesday, August 23

Virtual Film Club, 7 to 8 p.m. “The Return” (20039) by Andrey Zyvagintsev. JWatch on your own, then meet with a virtual film club for discussion. Zoom invitations emailed.Must register; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/virtual-film-club-0

Wednesday, August 24

Teddy Bear Story Time. Bring a teddy bear; wear pj’s. Stories and fingerplays. 7 to 7:30 p.m.

African American Author series - Nella Larson’s “Passing”. With Lehigh University professor Stephanie Powell Watts.Adults. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration is required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/african-american-author-series-nella-larsens-passing-0

Fountain Hill

Monday, August 22

Summer, Cereal & Stories in Fountain Hill. 9:30 to 10 a.m. Fourth through seventh grades. Breakfast treat and book reading. Email cwall @bapl.org to register. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/summer-cereal-stories-fountain-hill-7

Tuesday, August 23

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.

SouthSide

All month

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, August 17; Thursday, August 18; Monday, August 22; Tuesday, August 23; Wednesday, August 24

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

Wednesdays, August 17

Wacky Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Preschoolers, elementary ages. Stories, crafts and fun. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/wacky-wednesday-storyparty

Saturday, August 20

D.I.Y. Adult Craft: Book Page Hedgehogs. 11 to 12:30 p.m. Crafts you can make out of books. Registration required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming

Tuesday, August 23

What the Tech Computer Basics, 2-3 p.m. No registration. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/what-tech-computer-basics

Wednesdays, August 24

Wacky Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Preschoolers, elementary ages. Stories, crafts and fun. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/wacky-wednesday-storyparty

Coolidge

all month

Adopt An Octopus Challenge. Write a short paragraph of 50-60 words of a book you read or listened to during August 2022. If we receive 30 submissions, an anonymous donor will donate $60 to adopt an octopus on behalf of the Bethlehem Area Public Library Coolidge Branch. Be sure to include your name, the book’s title and author in your submission. Anyone may submit a review, regardless of age or residency.

Enter submission the following ways: Simply send the review in an email to coolidge@bapl.org with the subject line “60 Words for an Octopus”. Print the PDF attachment to the right of the website page and return to the Coolidge Branch; or stop by the Coolidge Branch to pick up a paper copy. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/adopt-octopus-challenge-coolidge-61

Wednesday, August 24

Fiber Art for Tweens: Sea Turtle Weave using traditional Mexican god’s eye weaving process. 6 to 7 p.m. Registration required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/fiber-art-tweens-sea-turtle-weave

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.