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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

Main Library:

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

Wednesday, October 26

We’ve Got The Beat Halloween eEdition, 1 to 11:30 a.m. Play simple instruments. Dance to the beat of pop selections and children’s fun favorites. No registration. All ages. Information: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/weve-got-beat-halloween-edition

Pridelines teen LGBTQ judgement free zone. LGBTQ history, media andlocal resources; peer support. Grades eight through 12. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/pridelines-teen-lgbtq-group-1

Friday, October 28

Homeschool Story and S.T.E.A.M. 2 to 3 p.m. Home schooled kids and parents storytime and fun craft. Grade K-6. No registration needed. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/homeschool-story-steam

Fanart Friday, 2 to 5 p.m. Draw characters from graphic novels, TV shows, books, and more. We have examples of characters such as Mario, Spider-Man, She-ra and more. Supplies are provided. No registration. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/fanart-friday-3

Saturday, October 29

Author Naimah Ward reads her book “Jeanie Leaf: The Plant who was Afraid to Grow”, art activity. No registration. All ages. 11 a.m. Information: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/author-visit-naimah-ward

Running With the Engine: Early Firefighting in Bethlehem, 1741-1917. Local authors Nancy Rutman and Karen Samuels share the history of how firefighters in Bethlehem’s four municipalities battled the “fire fiend” in spite of muddy streets, poor water pressure, lack of resources, and other difficulties. 1:30 p.m. Registration required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/running-engine-early-firefighting-bethlehem-1741-1917

Monday, October 31

Nintendo Night -Gaming With Nintendo, 6:30 p.m. Grades K-12. WiiU, Wii available (supervised): Lego Star Wars, Wii Sports Resort, Smash Bros., more. Bring your switch.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/nintendo-night-2

Tuesday, November 1

Fiber Arts Friends. 6 to 7 p.m. Bring knitting, crocheting, cross stiitch, sewing, macrame etc. All ages, all experience levels including beginners. Registration required; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/fiber-arts-friends-1

Books On The Hill

Poetry Tuesdays in October and November

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

Wednesday, October 26

Little Pumpkin Hunt and Paint Party. Pre-K to grade five. 6 to 8 p.m. Find little pumpkins hiding, fill out a bingo card, get a wee pumpkin to paint. Halloween story and snacks. Coolidge branch, 2740 Fifth St. Registration required by Oct. 25. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/little-pumpkin-hunt-paint-party

Fountain Hill

Saturday, October 29

Little Pumpkin Hunt and Paint Party. Pre-K to grade five. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Find little pumpkins, fill out a bingo card, and get a wee pumpkin to paint. Halloween story and snacks. Fountain Hill location, Springer Lane, Stanley and Spiegel area. Registration required by Oct. 28. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/little-pumpkin-hunt-paint-party-0

Wednesday Citizenship classes: volunteer teacher, My Lien Nguyen. Prepare for the U.S. citizenship test. Every Wednesday till Nov. 26. No registration needed. 5:30 to 7 p.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/citizenship-class

South Side Branch

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/

Homework help, Monday - Thursday through the month when library is open. 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 27

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

Tuesday, November 1

Playtime Tuesday mornings SouthSide through December 20. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Up to age 4; screen-free play. Open-play experience. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/playtime-library-13

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.