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

Visit the Bethlehem Area Public Library at 11 E. Church St. (main) or 400 Webster St. (Southside branch) or 2740 Fifth St. (Coolidge) or visit www.youtube.com/channel/UCsuAN4Af6kv3jQl1us_WkWQ/featured and www.bapl.org/events/categories/virtual-events for a variety of items. For hours, information or to speak with staff members, call 610-867-3761 (main-11 W. Church St.) or 610-867-7852 400; Webster St. (Southside branch) or 484-892-6267 (Coolidge). Chat service and general information: visit www.bapl.org (main) or at www.facebook.com/paBAPL or www.bapl.org/ssmain.htm (Southside) or https://www.bapl.org/coolidge/ (Coolidge).

Events are held live and virtually; refer to BAPL calendar for details. Due to the pandemic: hours, masking and capacity limits may change without prior notice. Check websites or call the above listed numbers to speak with staff members.

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 and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays. Call 610-867-7852 for more information.

BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS: Contact mhenninger@bapl.org to be notified about cancellations. Updates posted on news blogs at www.bapl.org; click ‘BAPL News’ on left-side of menu.

BOOKS ON THE HILL Stanley & Spiegel, Fountain Hill) hours: 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.

BAPL BOOK SALES Noon to 8 p.m. May 17 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 20. Indoor book sale in Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Follow COVID protocols.

CLOSED: May 27 and 29

Wednesday, May 3

Dungeons and Dragons. Grades six to 12. 6- 7 p.m. One shot adventure, pre-rolled characters, dice set, and mini manual provided. No registration required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/dungeons-dragons-21

Thursday, May 4

May the Fourth Be With You. Celebrating Star Wars Day ALL day! Force-fun crafts out for play; plenty of activities to take home. May the Force be with you. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/may-4th-be-you

Friday, May 5

Mary Pat Beebe Friday Morning Book Club. “Small Things Like These” (2021), by Keegan, Claire. 10 a.m. Zoom. Registration required; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mary-pat-beebe-book-club-small-things-these-2021-keegan-claire

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-2

Saturday, May 6

Free comic book day. Stop by the Main Library. Select a NEW comic book to keep. Takeaway crafts and activities featuring your favorite characters. Win some awesome items. No registration is required. 2-3 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/free-comic-book-day-0

Monday, May 8

Lehigh and BAPL Pen Pal Program: join BAPL & Lehigh University to write letters to a new friend. In conjunction with International Center for Academic and Professional English at Lehigh University, students & professors alike will write a letter and a BAPL patron will writes one back. Registration required; register online or in-person at BAPL Main. We will pair up pen pals and contact you when to pick up your letter! No mailing required, just drop it off at BAPL Main! 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/lehigh-bapl-pen-pal-program-1

Tuesday, May 9

Meet Bethlehem Officers Bean, a K9 police dog, and Burton, who will talk about K9s and what they do for the community. K9 crafts for families to work on together. No registration required. Police-related craft. 6 to 7 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/meet-k9-police-dog

Wednesday, May 10

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

What Can Community College Offer You? 6 to 7:45 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/what-can-community-college-offer-you

Thursday, May 11

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. Noon to 1 p.m.

https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/thats-my-story-memoir-writing-group-4

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:

Saturday, May 13

How Horses and Humans Connect: Therapeutic Horsemanship with Star, a Miniature Horse Ambassador of Hope. First Session: noon to 12:45 p.m. Second session: 1:15 to 2 p.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/how-horses-and-humans-connect-therapeutic-horsemanship-star-miniature-horse-ambassador-hope

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.

Tuesdays and Thursdays in May

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-28

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

Tuesdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Coffee and Crafts, free coffee while supplies last as well as a fun and simple craft activity.Adults. 10 to 11:30 a.m.

https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/coffee-crafts-5

ABC Come Play With Me! 10:30 -11:15 a.m. Preschool story time. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/abc-come-play-me-3

Wednesday, May 3 -10-17-24-31

Preschool Spring stories. Stories, songs, learning and fun. No registration needed. 10:30 to 11 a.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-spring-storytime-7

Wednesday, May 3

Citizenship classes. Volunteer teacher My Lien Nguyen will teach a course to prepare you for the citizenship test. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, through June 28. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/citizenship-class-13

Monday, May 8

Ages 18 and up: Learn how to paint a cherry blossom tree and take home your own canvas. Event is only accessible by stairs only. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/cherry-blossom-painting to register (required).

Tuesday, May 9

Cotton Daisies painting; grades six to 12 / adults .5 to 6 p.m. Must register; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/cotton-daisies-painting

Tuesdays, May 9, 16, 23 and 30

Come Play With Me, Caregivers and their children up to age 3 are invited to spend a “phone-free” hour together with our imaginative toys. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/abc-come-play-me

Wednesdays, May 10, 17, 24 and 31 and June 7, 14, 21 and 28

Citizenship classes. Volunteer teacher My Lien Nguyen will teach a course to prepare you for the citizenship test. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/citizenship-class-14

Wednesday, May 10-17-24-31

Preschool Spring stories songs, learning and fun. No registration needed. 10:30 to 11 a.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-spring-storytime-8

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.