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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: 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. Subject to change / cancellation due to renovations. 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, April 12

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

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

Thursday, April 13

Baby story time. Stories, songs,bouncing rhymes. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/baby-storytime-28

Friday, April 14

Mary Pat Beebe Friday Morning Book Club. “Sharks In the Time of Saviors (2020)”, by Washburn, Kawai Strong. 10 a.m. Zoom. Registration required;, visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mary-pat-beebe-book-club-sharks-time-saviors-2020

Play and Learn Group play spaces feature interactive materials for very young children, including board books, toys, puzzles, dramatic play items, blocks and an art station. Siblings up to age 5 welcome. 10 to 11 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/play-learn-play-group-3

Saturday, April 15

World Stories, based on Disney’s Encanto, read in English and Spanish by Professor Lynnet Sanchez. Presented by Moravian University. No registration. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Monday, April 17

STEAM / STEM spring fun with seed bombs and related stories. No registration. 10 to 10:30 a.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/spring-homeschool-story-steam

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

Toddler Story Time, stories and songs. 10 to 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, April 18

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

Homework help. Moravian University America Reads tutors. All subjects. 4 to 6 p.m. No registration.

Virtual Film Club: L’Avventura (1960) by Michelangelo Antonioni. Watch on your own time, then meet with the virtual film club to discuss the film on Zoom. 7 to 8 p.m. Zoom invites sent out via email.Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/virtual-film-club-8

Fiber Arts and Friends, 6 to 7 p.m. Bring knitting, crocheting, cross stiitch, sewing, macrame etc. All ages, all experience levels including beginners. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/fiber-arts-friends-11

Wednesday, April 19

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

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

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/

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

Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 13, 18, 20, 25, 27

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.

Wednesdays, April 12, 19, 26

The Citiizenship Class will prepare you to become a citizen. Learn about the history and geography of the United States. Go over the 100 questions you need to know to pass your test. Get help filling out the N-400 form. Wednesdays through June 28. 5:30 to 7 p.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/citizenship-class-10

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

Tuesday, 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

Wednesday, April 19

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

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.