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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; Webster St. (SouthSide branch) or 484-892-6267 (Coolidge). Library website: 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, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays. Call the South Side Branch for more information at 610-867-7852.

BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE CHANGES, CANCELLATIONS: mhenninger@bapl.org to be notified about cancellations.

BOOKS ON THE HILL, Stanley & Spiegel, Fountain Hill. 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. January 25; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. January 28, 2023. Indoor book sale, Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Follow COVID protocols. Most credit / debit cards accepted. Events, information: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming (2023: March 22, 25; May 17, 20; July 12/15; September 20, 23; November 29 and December 2)

MAIN LIBRARY

Saturday, December 24 and Monday, December 26

All branches closed for the holidays.

All month:

Homework help: Lehigh University Alpha Phi students available from 4:30 to 6 p.m. to help students with homework of any subject. No registration required. Mondays through Thursdays weekly unless otherwise noted Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/

Wednesday, December 14

Holiday coloring, all ages. Stop in anytime. No registration required. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/holiday-coloring-4

Thursday, December 15

Baby Storytime. Stories, bouncing rhymes and songs for ages up to 24 months. No registration needed. 10 a.m.

Holiday gaming with Nintendo. Grades K-12. WiiU, Wii available (supervised). Bring your switch. Board games available, also. 4 to 5:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/holiday-gaming-nintendo

Friday, December 16

Pre-school block partywith building blocks, magnet tiles etc. Ages two to five. 10 to 11 a.m. No registration.

Home school holiday event. Story and art project. No registration needed. 2 to 3 p.m. Grades K to six with adult.

Saturday, December 17

Holiday Cards. Provided supplies and cards to fill out / decorat. To be sent to nursing home residents or others. All ages

Bluey Party. All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 11 a.m. to noon. Celebrate the show Bluey with storytime, crafts and activities. No costumed characters will be present. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bluey-party

Monday, December 19

Create and decorate a gingerbread house with the Teen Advisory Board. Supplies provided. All ages. 4 to 5 p.m. No registration needed. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/create-gingerbread-houses-family-event

Choose Your Own Book Club. December’s theme: choose a book that incorporates the winter holidays or snowy weather. 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. For book suggestions, email cwieder@bapl.org. Registration required: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/choose-your-own-book-club-4

Tuesday, December 20

Family pizza-themed storytime. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs, fingerplays. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/pizza-themed-storytime

Fiber Arts and 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-4

Virtual Film Club: Daughters of the Dust (1991). 7 to 8 p.m. Watch on your own time, then meet with virtuallly to discuss the movie. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/virtual-film-club-4

Wednesday, December 21

Holiday Coloring for all ages. Stop in anytime. No registration required. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/holiday-coloring-2

Pre-school block party with building blocks, magnet tiles etc. Ages two to five. 10 to 11 a.m. No registration.

Home school holiday event. Story and art project. No registration needed. 2 to 3 p.m. Grades K to six with adult.

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-10

Tuesday, December 27

Holiday Coloring for all ages. Stop in anytime. No registration required. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/holiday-coloring-3

Family Movie Night: G rated; streamed via Kanopy. Popcorn and water will be available. No registration. All ages. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/family-movie-night

Wednesday, December 28

Game Day. Stop in anytime. Board, card, action games. No registration required. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/game-day-0

Picture Bingo, 4 to 5 p.m. National Bingo Month. Win candy, gently used books, small prizes. No registration required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/picture-bingo

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-????

Thursday, December 29

Picture Bingo, 4 to 5 p.m. National Bingo Month. Win candy, gently used books, small prizes. No registration required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/picture-bingo

Friday, December 30

New Year’s Party with guest DJ. Make a party hat and, at noon, count down to 2023 and enjoy some party snacks. No registration required. All ages with accompanying adults. 11 a.m. to noon. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/new-years-party-guest-dj

Other facilities:

Saturday, December 24 and Monday, December 26

All branches closed for the holidays.

Books On The Hill

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 needed.

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. Mondays through Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Visit 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.

Tuesday, December 20

Playtime Tuesday morning (last one for 2022). 10:30 to 11 a.m. Up to and including age four; screen-free open play experience. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/playtime-library-10

Wednesday, December 28 and every Wednesday through end of February

Wednesdays in December 2022 and January 2023

Preschool winter storytime - SouthSide. Stories, learning, fun. 10:30 to 11 a.m. No registration needed. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-winter-storytime

Tuesdays in January 2023

Playtime Tuesday morning. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Up to and including age four; screen-free open play experience. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/playtime-library-14

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.