BETHLEHEM AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY NOTES
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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/
CLOSED: Tuesday, July 4
Wednesday, June 21
Coding Club: mechanical toys designed to educate about coding and challenge brains. Recommended for Grades K to 5. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/coding-club-6
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-22
Friday, June 23
Read to Dogs. Read to a therapy dog--our special dogs are trained to listen! Bring a book from home or select one from our display. Practice your skills in a no-judgment setting. Participants MUST be readers. Register for your 15-minute session by calling the Youth Services department at 610-867-3761, ext. 499, beginning June 10. 11 a.m. to noon. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/read-dogs-5
Kindness Rocks! Rock painting. 1 to 2 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/kindness-rocks
Saturday, June 24
Teen Chef Cupcake Crazy. Decorate a cupcake based on one of the categories. You could win a gift card. No registration is required. All supplies provided. 1 to 2 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-chef-cupcake-crazy
Adult Summer Reading Program Game Time. Games will be available 2 to 3 p.m. Visit: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/adult-summer-reading-program-game-time
Monday, June 26
Choose Your Own book Club: Choose a book about a difficult choice/moral dilemma. For book suggestions, please email cwieder@bapl.org Must register: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/choose-your-own-book-club-10
Open Mic Night, hosted by Bill Medei. Music, comedy, and poetry. Performers, arrive at 5 p.m. to sign-up. 15n minute time limit for musicians; six minute time limit for poets and comedians. No registration required. 5 to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/open-mic-night-bapl-3
Anime Club: Watch episodes of a favorite anime with other fans. No registration required. 6:30 to 7: 30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/anime-club-14
Monday, June 26
Family story time. No registration needed. Outside on porch. Grades six to 12. 10 to 10:30 a.m. . Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/story-stem-5 Mondays thru July 27
Trivia night: Star Wars. 6:30 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/trivia-nights-0
Tuesday, June 27
Grief Support: Understanding the journey through grief; transition after loss; self-care options. Must register. 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Last one in June series.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/grief-support-group
Story and S.T.E.M. Outside on the porch. 10- 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/story-stem-5
Wednesday, June 28
Retelling the classic King Arthur legend: “The Sword In The Stone”. Team-building games and activities that promote cooperation, trust, and respect. 2 to 3 p.m. Must register. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/talewise-kindness-heroes-sword-stone
Diverse Voices: “Sing, Unburied, Sing” by Jesmyn Ward, a National Book Award winner. Led by Lehigh University professor Stephanie Powell Watts on Zoom. Registration required. Zoom invites will be sent out by email prior to meeting. Rescheduled from May 24. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/diverse-voices-jewish-and-african-american-authors-book-discussion-1
Pridelines: Teen LGBTQ judgement free zone. Make friends, learn about LGBTQ history, media andlocal resources; peer support. Grades eight through 12. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/pridelines-teen-lgbtq-group-8
other facilities:
Books On The Hill:
Tuesdays: Poem of the week at Books on the Hill, selected and recited by performance poet/library staff Cleveland Wall. No registration needed. CLOSED: June 24
Coolidge
Wednesday, June 21
Friendship Bracelet Craftnoon, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/friendship-bracelet-crafternoon
Memoir Only book club: “Little and Often” by Trent Preszler. In honor of Father’s Day, this memoir is about self-discovery and reconciliation. Registration required. 6 to 7 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming?page=3
Thursday, June 23
Chess for beginners. 1-2 p.m. by LHS teen volunteer and master chess player Christopher Giannaras. Grades six through 12, adults. Outside picnic tables. Registration required; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/chess-beginners-0
Wednesday, June 28
Retelling the classic King Arthur legend: “The Sword In The Stone”. Team-building games and activities that promote cooperation, trust, and respect. Accessible only by stairs. 2 to 3 p.m. Must register. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/talewise-kindness-heroes-sword-stone
Wacky Wednesday Bad Seed Alert (Summer Reading program) 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-bad-seed-alert
SouthSide
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-26
Food Allergies: No guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Wednesday, June 21
Wednesday morning stories, games and activities. Using “The Food Group” books by Jory John, we focus on kindness, inclusion and attitude. Free lunch (first come, first served) for kids under age 18.
Wacky Wednesday Bad Seed Alert (Summer Reading program) 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-bad-seed-alert
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
Thursday, June 22
Tinker Thursday (STEM) at South Side. Build, create, learn, laugh. 10:30 ato 11:15 a.m. Followed by free lunch for ages under 18 while supplies last. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/tinker-thursday-south-side-1
Monday, June 26
Messy Monday -Canvas Painting. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Free lunch up to age 18 while supplies last. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/messy-monday-canvas-painting
Tuesday, June 27
Beginning and intermediate chess classes with Master Chess Player Christopher Giannaras every Tuesday. Third grade and up. 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/summer-chess-classes-chris-g-coolidge
Adult Coffee and Crafts: free coffee while supplies last and a fun and simple craft activity. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/coffee-crafts-6
Take A Trip Tuesday: Flag Bingo. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/ take-trip-tuesday-flag-bingo
Wednesday, June 28
Tale Wise: Retelling the classic King Arthur legend: “The Sword In The Stone”. Team-building games and activities that promote cooperation, trust, and respect. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Must register. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/talewise-kindness-heroes-sword-stone
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
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.