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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. March 22; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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

HOLIDAY CLOSURES: The main library and the branches will be closed on February 20, 2023.

MAIN LIBRARY

Many children’s events at all locations are for children and accompanying adults. Please check with the library or on the website to see if this applies to specific events. No drop-offs.

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, February 9

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

Friday, February 10

City of Bethlehem Police Department storytime. Picture books readings, a craft and talks about a day in a Bethlehem Police Officer’s life. All ages. 10 to 11 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/police-storytime-11

Make Your Own Valentine’s Day Card. 4 to 5 p.m.No registration needed. Make Your Own Valentine’s Day Card. 4 to 5 p.m. No registration needed. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/make-your-own-valentines-day-card

Saturday, Februrary 11

Valencrimes; match yourself with a “cozy mystery” book. Explore our collection. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Visit

Registration required: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/valencrimes-match-yourself-mystery-book

Rosa Parks: Celebration of Life. 11 a.m. to noon. Help celebrate Rosa Parks’s birthday (Feb. 4th), and honor her legacy by learning more about her life and work as an activist. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/rosa-parks-celebration-life

Coding Club. Mechanical toys designed to educate kids about coding and challenge their brains. Recommended for grades K-5. 2 to 3 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/coding-club-0

Monday, February 13

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/nintendo-night-7

Tuesday, February 14

Godfrey Daniels book signing with Dave Fry. 7 to 8 p.m. He will read excerpts, talk about the SouthSide and sing songs. Books will be available to purchase.

TAB- -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-11

Wednesday, February 15

Dungeons and Dragons. Grades six to 12. 6 to 7:30 p.m. One shot adventure, pre-rolled characters, dice set, mini manual provided. No registration required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/dungeons-dragons-13

Saturday, February 18

World Stories. Listen to a story read in both English and the featured language by Moravian University Modern Language and Literatures Department. Learn about a different world language and culture each session. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/world-stories-presented-moravian-university-2

Art and life of African American artist Augusta Savage. Learn about her love for sculpting, her lifelong work for equal rights, her role in the Harlem Renaissance movement and her dedication to teaching young artists. Photo display. Create a work in clay inspired by her. 2 to 3 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/augusta-savage-sculpts-and-you-can-too-art-workshop-families

Monday, February 20

Presidents’ Day. Library and branches closed.

Other facilities:

Many children’s events are for children and accompanying adults. Please check with the library or on the website to see if this applies to specific events. No drop-offs.

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.

Saturday, February 11

BEE My Valentine: Beekeeper STEAM. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lehigh Valley beekeeper Thomas Lindeman will present on a variety of bee topics.Help bee bots find their way to the flowers with simple coding. Registration required. Visit

https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bee-my-valentine-beekeeper-steam

SouthSide

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.

Tuesdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22

Pre-school winter storytime, learning and fun. Ages two to four. No registration necessary. Visit

https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-winter-storytime-4

Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28

The YMCA will be preparing and delivering meals to eat at the library for adults age 18 and up 5 to 6 p.m. while supplies last. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/free-dinners-adults

Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21,28

Playtime at the Library. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Screen free, learning and fun for up to age four. 10:30 to 11 a.m. No registration needed. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/playtime-library-19

Monday, February 13

Create A Valentine’s Tote Bag. Decorate tote bags using a heart stencil and the ends of pencils dipped in red paint. Registration required. Building is accessible by stairs only. 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Information: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/

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.