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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. July 12 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 15. Indoor book sale in Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Follow COVID protocols. Next sale: September 20 and 23.

STOP BY the newly renovated Bethlehem Main Library.

EVENTS CALENDAR: www.bapl.org/events/

Wednesday, June 7

Live Jazz with Spencer Reed, guitarist with saxophonist Phil Woods’ Big Band and has accompanied Billy Ekstine, the Fifth Dimension and many more; and Nancy Reed, who performed locally and internationally with jazz legends Phil Woods and John Coates. The husband and wife have performed together for more than 40 years. Registration required. 6:30 to 7:30. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/live-jazz-nancy-reed-and-spencer-reed

Teen Pride Party. Activities, snacks, discussion. Take a look at LGBTQ media and history in a safe environment. No registration needed. 6 to 7 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-pride-party

Thursday, June 8

That’s My Story: Memoir Writing with Jerry Waxler, Northampton Community College staff; Philadephia Writer’s Conference and National Association of Memoir Writers. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Must register: Information: Regina at Coolidge, 484-892-6267. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/thats-my-story-memoir-writing-group-5

Friday, June 9

A City of Bethlehem Police Department police officer will read picture books to children of all ages and talk about a day in the life of a city police officer. Police-related craft after the story. Due to officers’ limited availability, they may not be able to make a date, but a librarian will read the stories in their stead. 10 to 11 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/police-storytime-14

Saturday, June 10

Family Summer Dance Party. Summer-themed pop songs and kid favorites. Play preschool instruments, use shaker eggs and dance. 11 to 11:30 a.m. No registration needed. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/family-summer-dance-party

Astronaut Marty McGuire, NASA Ambassador: Astronaut Life and Science in Space (aboard the International Space Station). All ages. 2 to 3:30 p.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/astronaut-life-and-science-space-nasa-ambassador-marty-mcguire

Monday, June 12

Storytime with the mayor. 10 a.m. Information: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-mayor

Open Mic Night, hosted by Bill Medei. Music, comedy, poetry.Performers arrive at 5 p.m. to sign-up. 15 minute time limit for musicians; six minute time limit for poets and comedians. No registration needed. 5 to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/open-mic-night-bapl-1

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, June 13

Minecraft party: Minecraft-related crafts available and Minecraft books. Computer stations open to Minecraft servers for kids to play with. Craft virtual blocks. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/minecraft-party

Wednesday, June 14

Juneteenth at the Library. Celebrate the past present and future through literacy spoken word and creative expression needed to educate relate and evolve our communities. Poets and program leaders: : Rashad “Shadwrotethat” Thomas & M. Boynton & Raquanna Moore & Elijah. 5 to 7 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/juneteenth-library

A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival’s free introduction to Shakespeare’s mash-up of mistaken lovers, mischievous fairies, and amateur thespians. 6 to 7 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/midsummer-nights-dream-pennsylvania-shakespeare-festival-community-tour

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.

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.

Tuesdays and Thursdays in June

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-34

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

Wednesday, June 7

Citizenship classes with volunteer teacher My Lien Nguyen. Prepare for the citizenship test. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/citizenship-classes also July 6, 13 and 20

Thursday, June 8

Make a functioning mushroom shaped lamp using a bowl, cup, acrylic paint, glue and LED lights. 6 to7 p.m.

Teens and adults only. Must register. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/diy-mushroom-lamp

Saturday, June 10

Queer book tasting (reading a description, observing cover art, skimming a few paragraphs) featuring queer stories in honor of Pride month.Stop by between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/queer-book-tasting

Monday, June 12

Summer Reading at South Side: crafts and art projects for school age kids Free lunch (first come, first served) up to age 18 following the program. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/messy-monday-pirate-day

Create a tote bag with a gradient design featuring colors that make you proud to be you. Event is only accessible by stairs. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Must register. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/show-your-pride-totes

Tuesday, June 13

Summer Reading Program: Create the Earth using perler beads then add it to a keychain if desired. Read the story “Big Book of Belonging” by Yuval Zommer. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/take-trip-tuesday-perler-bead-earth

Wednesday, June 14

Good Egg Day. The Summer Reading program kicks off using “The Food Group” books by Jory John, Stories, games, activities. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Free lunch (first come, first served) for kids under age 18. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/wacky-wednesday-good-egg-day

Paint a Giant Puzzle: Pieces will be used to make a community puzzle. Event is only accessible by stairs. 5 to 6 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/puzzle-piece-painting

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.