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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

CLOSURE: Coolidge Branch will be closed all day on November 8.

MAIN LIBRARY: New website: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/

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, November 3

Dinosaur Storytime, 10 to 10:30 a.m. through age five. We’ll read three dinosaur books, craft our own dinosaur, and color in some dinosaurs. No registration.

Friday, November 4

Play & Learn Play Date, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Arts & Crafts. Up to age five -and caregivers can play, learn and grow together. Interactive materials for very young. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/play-learn-play-date-1

Mary Pat Beebe Book Club for adults: Deacon King Kong (2020). 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-deacon-king-kong-2020

Saturday, November 5

Police officer will read several picture books to children of all ages and talk to children about a day in the life of a Bethlehem Police Officer. Police-related craft. 11 a.m. till noon. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/police-storytime-8

Novel writing month. Stop in on Saturdays in November to create your own story and finish the novel you’ve always wanted to write. Registration not required. Grades six to 12. Must be accompanied by a parent or guardian if under 18. Bring your laptop or something to write with. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/national-novel-writing-month-2

Monday, November 7

Toddler story time, 10 to 10:30 a.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/toddler-storytime-5

Nature Writing for adults. Free writing. Discuss excerpts from both Love Canal: My Story by Lois Gibbs and The Way to Rainy Mountain by N. Scott Momaday. 5:45 to 6:45 p/.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/nature-writing-0

Dungeons and 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. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/dungeons-dragons-9

Tuesday, November 8

Game Day. Come on in and play board games, card games, and more. All ages. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. No registration. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/game-day

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

Avatar: The Last Airbender & The Legend of Korra party, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Grades two through 12.Visit

Teen Advisory Board Meeting (T.A.B.) 4 to 5:15 p.m. 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-1

U.S. Poet Laureate series: Lehigh University professor Bob Watts, host. 7 to 8 p.m. Read poet Mark Strand’s work for free at www.poetryfoundation.org. Join discussion, presentation on Mark Strand. Registration required; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/poet-laureate-club-mark-strand

Wednesday, November 9

Teddy Bear Bedtime Stories. 7 to 7:30 p.m. children and families. Grab your bear, wear your pj’s and join in. No registration.

Thursday, November 10

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 https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/memoir-writing-group-3

Friday, November 11

Fanart Friday, 3 to 4:30 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-8

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.

Books On The Hill

Poetry Tuesdays in 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.

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.

Wednesday, November 2

Preschool Storytime, 10:30 to- 11:15 a.m. Stories, learning and fun. Registration not required. Through December 14. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-storytime-6

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

Thursday, November 3

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

Tuesday, November 8

Playtime at the Library. 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-6

Wednesday, November 9

Preschool Storytime, 10:30 to- 11:15 a.m. Stories, learning and fun. Registration not required. Through December 14. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-storytime-7

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

Thursday, November 10

SouthSide -11-10 Owl Ornaments Adults only 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Registration required “WHO” doesn’t love a great Fall craft? We’ll be using wood slices and various craft supplies to create these simple and adorable ornaments! .. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/owl-ornaments

Other facilities:

Books On The Hill

Poetry Tuesdays in 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

Sunday, November 8

CLOSED (Election Day) all day

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.