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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 and March 22: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. January 28 and March 25. 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

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/

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. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/dungeons-dragons-12

Thursday, January 19

Baby storytime. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Stories, bouncing rhymes, and songs. No registration. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/baby-storytime-16

Preschool block party. Build with blocks, magnet tiles and more. Best for ages two to five. No registration. 11a.m. to noon.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-block-party-2

Friday, January 20

National Squirrel Appreciation Day. Stories, songs and a craft sure to make you go nuts for squirrels. No registration needed. All ages. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/squirrel-appreciation-day-storytime

Saturday, January 21

Chinese New Year Celebration stories and art activities. Make objects that wish everyone health, growth, and good luck in the coming year. No registration required. 11 a.m. to noon. For children and accompanying adults. Drop offs not permitted. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/chinese-new-year-celebration

Valentine’s Day Card Workshop, 11 a.m. to noon. Join Alicia Vincelette for a card-making workshop Learn techniques and bring home a hand-crafted card for someone special. Registration required; space is limited. Ages 15 an up. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/valentines-day-card-workshop

Monday, January 23

Anime Club. Watch episodes of a favorite anime. No registration needed. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/anime-club-8

Tuesday, January 24

Align Your Money With Your Values: Michael Richardson of Green Faith. Webinar series focusing on local sustainability. Strategies to research and make decisions about the financial products you use; assure they support your values of sustainability; keep your dollars local. Registration required. 7 p.m. via Zoom. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/align-your-money-your-values

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 (register once for all three sessions). Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/grief-support-group

Wednesday, January 25

Indoor book sale, Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Follow COVID protocols. Most credit / debit cards accepted. Noon to 8 p.m. Events, information: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming

Friday, ?January 27

Dungeons and Dragons. Grades six to 12. 4 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-???

Saturday, January 28

Indoor book sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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

Other facilities:

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.

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.

Wednesday, January 18 and Wednesday, January 25

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

Saturday, January 21

Mono Moon Painting for adults and teens. Paint a scene of the beautiful moon, stars, and ocean using only shades of black and white, with painting canvases, acrylic paint and masking tape. 12:30 to 1: 30 p.m. Must register. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mono-moon-painting

Tuesday, January 24

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

Wednesday, January 25

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

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.