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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 holidays.

MAIN LIBRARY

Major renovations of the first floor, main library, will begin March 1. The work is expected to continue through April.

Please note the following: There will be no computer or Studio 11 access for adults or the adult library collections, with the exception of some new items.

Seating will be limited. Reserves/ILLs may still be picked up. Items may be returned in the outdoor book drop.

Youth Services programming and scheduled events such as Yoga, Qigong, library clubs, book sales and Lehigh Valley BookFest will continue.

Other BAPL locations will be open; the bookmobile will be operating.

To donate to BAPL’s 2022-2023 capital campaign, visit https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E349578&;id=1

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, March 1

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

Thursday, March 2 through Saturday, March 4

DIY Comic Book drop-in. Pick up a DIY Comic Book (while supplies last) in the Youth Services Department and learn how to make your own comics. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/diy-comic-book

Friday, March 3

Mary Pat Beebe Book Club: The Passenger (2016) by Ulrich Alexander Boschwitz. 10 to 11 a.m. Zoom invites sent via email. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mary-pat-beebe-book-club-passenger-2016

Saturday, March 4

Dr. Seuss Read Across America. Stories, games, make Seussical crafts. All ages. No registration needed. 11 a.m. to noon. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/dr-seuss-read-across-america

Monday, March 6 through Friday, March 10

DIY Comic Book drop-in. Pick up a DIY Comic Book (while supplies last) in the Youth Services Department and learn how to make your own comics. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/diy-comic-book

Monday, March 6

Toddler Storytime. Stories, songs and rhymes for toddlers. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/toddler storytime-18

Dungeons and Dragons. Grades six to 12. 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. One shot adventure, pre-rolled characters, dice set, mini manual provided. No registration. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/dungeons-dragons-gr-6-12-1

Tuesday, March 7

Family Storytime. Stories, songs, fingerplays. No registration needed. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-19

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-8

Make your own graphic novel. For Grades three and up only. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/how-make-your-own-graphic-novel

Steelworkers Don Young and Lester Clore talk about their experiences working for Bethlehem Steel both inside and outside of the plant. Co-sponsored by the Steelworkers’ Archives Speakers Bureau. Registration recommended. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/steelworkers-life

Thursday, March 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-2

Friday, March 10

Celebrate Johnny Appleseed, John Chapman. Stories, crafts, and a few apple surprises. All ages. 11 to 11:30 q.m.No registration. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/johnny-appleseed-storytime

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.

Bethlehem Township - Coolidge

Wednesday, March 15

Spring Cleaning, Decluttering-and-Downsizing. AARP presenter Karla Koehl explores why stuff is so important for some people and teaches practical, easy-to-follow tips on downsizing and decluttering. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Registration required; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/more-spring-cleaning-decluttering-and-downsizing

Thursday, March 16 - offered the last Thursday of every month

Family Story Time. Children ages two to four. Themed storytimes featuring picture books, childhood rhymes, songs, puppets and a simple craft. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-coolidge-lucky

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, March 1

Reading Rocks! Celebrate Dr. Seuss. Stop by for 20 minutes and read silently or aloud. Claim a craft bag you can use to paint a keepsake inspirational rock. Available while supplies last; one craft per person. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/reading-rocks-south-side

Wednesdays through May 31

Preschool Story Springtime. Stories, songs, learning and fun! No registration needed. 10:30 to 11 a.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-spring-storytime-12

Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 2, 7, 9, 16, 21, 23 and 30

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

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Saturday, March 4

Coffee and Crafts. Adults only. Free coffee while supplies last and a fun and simple craft activity. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/coffee-crafts-2

Tuesday, March 7

Coffee and Crafts. Adults only. Free coffee while supplies last and a fun and simple craft activity. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/coffee-crafts-2

Tuesdays March 7 through April 18

Playtime - SouthSide. Stories, learning, fun. Ages 10:30 to 11 a.m. No registration needed. Visit

https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/playtime-library-37

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

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.