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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/

Wednesday, February 22

America Through the Lens of Black Filmmakers with Vice President and Dean for Equity and Inclusion at Moravian University. Dr. Chris Hunt. A deep look at America through the eyes of black filmmakers. Registration recommended. 6 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/america-through-lens-black-filmmakers

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

Pridelines Teen LGBTQ+ Group. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.judgement-free zone. Make friends in the community and learn about the LGBTQ+ culture, history, and media while also being provided local resources and peer support.

https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/pridelines-teen-lgbtq-group-6

Thursday, February 23

City of Bethlehem Police Storytime, Arts & Crafts, Meet and Greet. A police officer (subject to availability) will read picture books and talk about a day in the life of a Bethlehem Police Officer. Police-related craft. All ages a10 to 11 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/police-storytime-10

Friday, February 24

Preschool Block Party. Come build with blocks, magnet tiles and more. No registration is required. Ages two to four. 10 to 11 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-block-party-4

Wednesday, February 25

Unicorn Storytime with Joe Borda reading his book Jack the Unicorn. All ages. No registration is required. 11 a.m. to noon. Information: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/unicorn-storytime-author-joe-borda

Monday, February 27

Anime Club. Watch episodes of a favorite anime. No registration. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/anime-club-9

Choose Your Own Book Club. February: choose a fantasy book. Zoom link will be emailed the morning of the meeting. Ages 18 and over. 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Must register; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/choose-your-own-book-club-6 and for suggestions, email cwieder@bapl.org

Tuesday, February 28

More Than A Meal. Meals on Wheels? Chef packs, soups, weekenders, pet food, grocery shopping, Senior Food Boxes and food pantry pickups are some of the services available. Join Monica McCandless, Director of Client Services as she describes the current options offered and provides information on who can qualify and how to apply. Presented in partnership with the Bethlehem Food Co-op. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/more-meal-exploring-options-meals-wheels-glv

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-10

Wednesday, March 1

DIY Comic Book. Pick up a DIY Comic Book (while supplies last) in the Youth Services Department and learn how to make your own comics. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/diy-comic-book-8

Reminder:

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.

Other facilities:

Books On The Hill:

Tuesdays: Poem of the week at Books on the Hill. A new poem is selected and recited by performance poet/library staff Cleveland Wall. No registration needed.

Coolidge

Thursday, February 24

Bethlehem Township - Coolidge

February is “Love Your Library Month.”Ages two to five. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Monthly- themed storytimes featuring picture books, childhood rhymes, songs, puppets and a craft. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/coolidge-storytime-love-my-library

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.

Wednesday, February 22

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

Glow In The Dark family storytime. Silly stories and glow sticks. The lights will be out for this event. 6 to 6:45 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/glow-dark-family-storytime

Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 23 and 28; March 2, 7 and 9.

The YMCA will be preparing and delivering meals to eat at the SouthSide library for adults age 18 and up while supplies last. 5 to 6 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/free-dinners-adults-7

Tuesdays, February 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

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.