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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. November 30; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. December 3. Indoor book sale in Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Follow COVID protocols.

NEW webpages for online events and information: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming

All month: Mondays through Thursdays weekly unless otherwise noted

Lehigh University Alpha Phi students available from 4:30 to 6 p.m. to help students with homework of any subject. No registration required Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/homework-help-south-side-branch-7

Thursday, Oct. 6

Toddler Story time at the Banana Factory. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit www.bapl.org/events/storytime-at-the-banana-factory-4/

Friday, October 7

Mary Pat Beebe Book Club: Second Place (2021) by RebeccaCusk. 10 to 11 a.m. Each month on Zoom we discuss recent award-winning or nominated novels. Zoom invites will be sent via email. Registration required; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mary-pat-beebe-book-club-second-place-2021

Play & Learn Family Place series. Six months to three years with adult. 10 to 11 a.m. Registration is required. Attendance at all five sessions is expected. Call 610-861-3761, option 4, to register. Through October 21. For information, visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/play-learn-family-place-series-ages-6-months-3-years-adult-1

Saturday, October 8

Sound painting sign language for live composition; conductors sculpt a performance in real- time with improvising actors, musicians, dancers and visual artists. Bring your instrument (if you have one), wear comfortable clothes, play or watch. 10 a.m. to noon. No experience needed. Presented by Zoellner Arts Center, Lehigh University. Information, registration (required): https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/strike-anywhere-sound-painting-workshop

Mo Willems Story Time and craft. Featuring Elephant and Piggie. What is the pigeon getting up to next? C. Ages 4 and up.11 to 11:30 a.m. No registration needed. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mo-willems-storytime

Monday, October 10

Toddler story time, 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/toddler-storytime-1

Anime Club. Watch anime episodes. No registration. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/anime-club-4

Tuesday, October 11

Family story time. 10 to 10:30 a.m. up to grade five. No registration needed.

Teen Advisory Board. Teens grades six to 12. Complete community service hours. Help plan, prep for upcoming events. 4 to 5:15 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-advisory-board-meeting-tab-0

Toys Through Time, by Historic Bethlehem Museums and Sites with curator of collections and exhibitions Brett Peters. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All ages.

U.S. Poet Laureate Series. Host: Lehigh University professor Bob Watts. 7 to 8 p.m. Read poet Elizabeth Bishop’s work for free. Visit www.poetryfoundation.org/or check BAPL’s collection. Join discussion, presentation on the poet. Adults. Registration required; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/poet-laureate-club-elizabeth-bishop

Wednesday, October 12

Book discussion: “Wisdom Rising- A Journey into the Mandala of the Empowered Feminine “by Llama Tsultrim Allione. Personal story, mandala meditations and rituals. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Must register. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/wisdom-rising-lama-tsultrim-allione-book-discussion

Teddy Bear story time. Grab your bear or stuffed friend, wear pj’s and join us for stories and fingerplays. Up to grade five. 7 to 7:30 p.m. No registration. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/teddy-bear-bedtime-storytime-3

Thursday, October 13

The Art of Memoir Writing with Jerry Waxler, Northampton Community College staff; board member, Philadephia Writer’s Conference; National Association of Memoir Writers. Zoom Noon to 1:30 p.m. Information: call Regina (Coolidge branch), 484-892-6267.Visit www.bapl.org/events/the-craft-of-memoir-writing-12.

Books On The Hill

Poetry Tuesdays

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.

Coolidge

Tuesday, October 11

Fire Truck Meet & Greet. 4 to 5 p.m. Information: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/fire-truck-meet-greet

South Side

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/

Monday - Thursday through the month when library is open. Homework Help, 4:30 to 6 p.m.Grades K to 12. Lehigh University Alpha Phi students will help students with their homework with any subject. No registration required.

Wednesdays through November 26: Citizenship classes. Volunteer teacher My Lien Nguyen. Prepare for the U.S. citizenship test. No registration. 5:30 to 7 p.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/citizenship-class

Wednesday, October 5

Make a pinata for Hispanic Heritage Month. Each family will be working together to make ONE pinata. Space is limited. Register by family, not by individuals (required). 6 to 6:45 p.m. Visit http://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/make-your-own-pinata-hispanic-heritage-month

Pre-school story time, 10:15 to 11 a.m. No registration. Visit www.

Citizenship classes. Volunteer teacher My Lien Nguyen. Prepare for the U.S. citizenship test. No registration. 5:30 to 7 p.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/citizenship-class

Homework Help, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Grades K to 12. Lehigh University Alpha Phi students will help students with their homework with any subject. No registration required.

Thursday, October 6

SouthSide Stitches - sewing for kids. 4 to 5:30 p.m. Through grade 12. Make bibs, potholders and pillowcases to be donated around the SouthSide. Grades K through 12. Through November 3.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/south-side-stitches-sewing-kids-4

Homework Help, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Grades K to 12. Lehigh University Alpha Phi students will help students with their homework with any subject. No registration required.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, October 13

Homework Help, 4:30 to 6 p.m. Grades K to 12. Lehigh University Alpha Phi students will help students with their homework with any subject. No registration required.

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.