General information

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

UPCOMING BOOK SALES: Noon to 8 p.m. Jan. 25 and March 22: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 28 and March 25. Most credit / debit cards accepted. Events, information: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming

HOLIDAY CLOSURES: The main library and the branches will be closed Jan. 16.

MAIN LIBRARY

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/

Thursday, January 12

That’s My Story: Memoir Writing. Noon to 1:30. Must register. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/thats-my-story-memoir-writing-group-0

Friday, January 13

Jan Brett Storytime and art activity. All ages. No registration. 10 to 10:30 a.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/jan-brett-story-activity-session

Saturday, January 14

Gaming with Nintendo. Grades K-12. WiiU, Wii available (supervised). Bring your switch. Board games available, also. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/gaming-nintendo-1

Meet the author: Jessica Ellis, licensed professional counselor. Her book combines poetry and therapeutic interventions. Signed copies available for purchase. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet and greet. Information: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/meet-author-and-book-signing-jessica-ellis-coping-kids

Tuesday, January 17

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-28

Virtual Film Club. Watch the film Safety Last! (1923), directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, Sam Taylor. Meet with virtual film club to discuss it on Zoom, 7 to 8 p.m. Registration required. Zoom Invites will be sent out via email. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/virtual-film-club-17

Teen Advisory Board, grades six to 12. 4 to 5:15 p.m. Complete community service hours while having a voice in the library. Help plan and prep for upcoming teen and family events. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-advisory-board-meeting-tab-7

Grief Support Group, Adults. 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Understanding the journey through grief; transition after loss; options for self-care. Must register (only one time for all three sessions). Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/grief-support-group

Wednesday, January 18

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-12

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.

There’s Snow Place Like the Library. Complete winter games, try new STEM projects and earn parts of a snowman at your own pace. When you have all the parts to make him complete, choose a prize from our Winter Goodie Box. South Side Branch only. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/theres-snow-place-library or stop in for details. Jan. 14, 15, 17.

Wednesday, January 11

Family Fun Night. Familes (children and accompanying adults)- Register your family. Join us for a chance to decorate (and eat!) snowman cupcakes. We provide pre-baked cupcakes and decoration supplies. 6 to 6:45 p.m. When registering, please do so by family and then indicate how many will come per family. Each guest will decorate one cupcake. Each family (not individuals) must register. No drop-offs. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/january-family-fun-night

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

Thursday, January 12

We have a variety of loose tea to fold up in our coffee filters to create our own tea bags. Event is only accessible by stairs. Register is - https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/create-your-own-tea-bags

Saturday, January 14

Candy Bingo. 1 to 1:45 p.m. Register family units at https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/candy-bingo-south-side

Tuesday, January 17

Sew Your Own Monster Pillow. All supplies provided. Ages five to 15. 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Must register; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/sew-your-own-monster-pillow-1

Wednesday, January 18

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