General information

WEBSITE: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming

HOURS: 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

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

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, 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

Friday, April 7

Good Friday. Main and branch libraries closed.

Saturday, April 8

Museum meet and greet. Meet with the Banana Factory, Allentown Art Museum, Historic Bethlehem, and more. Noon to 2 p.m. Information: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/museum-meet-greet

Tuesday, April 11

TeenAdvisory Board, grades six to 12. 4 to 5:15 p.m. ww.bapl.org/events/teen-board-for-grades-6-12-at-the-main-library-14/

https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-advisory-board-tab-2

Wednesday, April 12

LGBTQ+ Movie & Craft: A variety of crafts will be available to pick from, including bracelet-making, coffee filter tie-dye, and sticker-making. For grades eight to 12. 6 to 7:45 p.m.https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/lgbtq-movie-craft

Coolidge Branch - Bethlehem Township

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 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 help students with homework with any subject. No registration.

Tuesdays and Thursdays in April

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-26

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

Tuesdays 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

Saturday, April 8

Bunny Fun storytime. 11 to 11:45 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bunny-fun

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