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.

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: The next book sales are set for noon to 8 p.m. May 17 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 20. 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 are closed on holidays.

MAIN LIBRARY

Major renovations of the first floor, main library, March 1 through April. No computer or Studio 11 access for adults or the adult library collections except for some new items. Reserves/InterLibrary Loans may still be picked up. Place returns in the outdoor book drop.

Youth Services programming and scheduled events such as Yoga, Qigong, library clubs and some activities , continue. Other BAPL locations are open andthe bookmobile is operating except for holidays. To donate to BAPL’s 2022-2023 capital campaign, visit https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E349578&;id=1

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

All month:

Homework help: Lehigh University Alpha Phi students help grades K to twelve students with homework of any subject. No registration required. 4:30 to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays weekly unless otherwise noted. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/

Wednesday, March 29

LGBTQ grades eight to 12. Judgement-free zone. Make friends in the community and learn about the LGBTQ+ culture, history, and media. Local resources and peer support. No registration. 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/pridelines-teen-lgbtq-group-gr-8-12

Thursday, March 30

Baby Storytime. Stories, songs,bouncing rhymes. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/baby-storytime-24

Monday, April 3

Homework help. Moravian University America Reads tutors. All subjects. 4 to 6 p.m. No registration. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/homework-help-55

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. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/dungeons-dragons-19

Toddler Story Time, stories and songs. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/toddler-storytime-20

Tuesday, April 4

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 8 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-10

Homework help. Moravian University America Reads tutors. All subjects. 4 to 6 p.m. No registration. Visit ttps://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/homework-help-56

Wednesday, April 5

Homework help. Moravian University America Reads tutors. All subjects. 4 to 6 p.m. No registration. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/homework-help-56

Thursday, April 6

That’s My Story: Memoir Writing with Jerry Waxler, Northampton Community College staff; board member: Philadephia Writer’s Conference and National Association of Memoir Writers. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Must register: Information: call Regina at the Coolidge branch, 484-892-6267.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/thats-my-story-memoir-writing-group-3

Baby story time. Stories, songs,bouncing rhymes. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/baby-storytime-27

Friday, April 7

Good Friday. Main and branch libraries closed.

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, April 12

Memoir only book club: National Poetry Month. Discuss “Crazy Brave”, a memoir, grounded in tribal myth and ancestry, music and poetry. Joy Harjo, a Muscogee (Creek) Nation voice, recounts her journey to becoming a poet. 6 to 7 p.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/memoir-only-book-club-crazy-braveit

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 help students with homework with any subject. No registration.

Thursday, March 30

Storytime for you and your little one up to 24 months featuring stories, bouncing rhymes and songs. No registration. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/baby-storytime-25

Saturday, April 1

Coffee & Crafts, free coffee while supplies last; simple craft activity. Only accessible by stairs. 10- 11:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/coffee-crafts-4

Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 4, 6, 11

YMCA’s 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-19

Food Allergies: No guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Tuesday, April 4

Playtime - SouthSide. Stories, learning, fun. Ages 10:30 to 11 a.m. No registration. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/playtime-library-37

Wednesday, April 5

https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-spring-storytime-3

Tuesday, April 11

Birdhouse painting, grades six to 12. 5 to 6 p.m. Must register; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bird-house-painting

Saturday, April 15

Earth Day Terrarium in a mason jar to celebrate Earth Day. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Grades six to 12. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/earth-day-terrarium

The library makes every effort to ensure that programs may 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.

All month:

Homework help: Lehigh University Alpha Phi students help grades K to twelve students with homework of any subject. No registration required. 4:30 to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays weekly unless otherwise noted. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/

Homework help: Moravian University America Reads tutors. All subjects. 4 to 6 p.m. No registration. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/homework-help-56

Wednesday, March 29

LGBTQ grades eight to 12. Judgement-free zone. Make friends in the community and learn about the LGBTQ+ culture, history, and media. Local resources and peer support. No registration. 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/pridelines-teen-lgbtq-group-gr-8-12

Thursday, March 30

Baby Storytime. Stories, songs,bouncing rhymes. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/baby-storytime-24

Monday, April 3

Homework help. Moravian University America Reads tutors. All subjects. 4 to 6 p.m. No registration. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/homework-help-55

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. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/dungeons-dragons-19

Toddler Story Time, stories and songs. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/toddler-storytime-20

Tuesday, April 4

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 8 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-10

Homework help. Moravian University America Reads tutors. All subjects. 4 to 6 p.m. No registration. Visit ttps://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/homework-help-56

Wednesday, April 5

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

Thursday, April 6

That’s My Story: Memoir Writing with Jerry Waxler, Northampton Community College staff; board member: Philadephia Writer’s Conference and National Association of Memoir Writers. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Must register: Information: call Regina at the Coolidge branch, 484-892-6267.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/thats-my-story-memoir-writing-group-3

Baby story time. Stories, songs,bouncing rhymes. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/baby-storytime-27

Friday, April 7

Good Friday. Main and branch libraries closed.