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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. 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

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. CLOSED: June 24

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.

COOLIDGE

Wednesday, July 5

Eyes of the Wild exotic animal rescue organization that travels the northeast to educate children, teens, adults, and seniors about the animals on our planet. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/eyes-wild-0

Dog Days of Summer. 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 a 15-minute session: call 610-867-3761, ext. 499. 4 to 5 p.m. Must register. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/dog-days-summer-read-dogs

Thursday, July 6

4-H series- The Science of Working Together In The Kitchen. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/science-working-together-kitchen

Tuesday, July 11

Chess for beginners. 1-2 p.m. Master Chess Player Christopher Giannaras. Grades six through 12, adults. 1 to 2 p.m.Outside picnic tables. Registration needed; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/summer-chess-classes-chris-g-coolidge-1

Kickin’ it old school. Music, fun, games. Outside. 11 a.m. to noon. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/kickin-it-old-school-kids-music-games-and-fun-outside

Thursday, July 17

4-H series- The Science of Working Together In The Kitchen?????. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/science-working-together-kitchen

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.

FOUNTAIN HILL:

FRIENDSHIP PARK: (North Street east of Maple)

Thursday, July 6

Summer storytelling, 6 to 6:45 p.m.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/summer-storytelling-series-friendship-park

SOUTHSIDE

Wednesday, July 5

Eyes of the Wild exotic animal rescue organization that travels the northeast to educate children, teens, adults, and seniors about the animals on our planet. Accessible only by stairs. 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/eyes-wild-are-coming-south-side

Thursday, July 6

Tinker Thursday (STEM) at South Side. Build, create, learn, laugh. 10:30 to 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-0

Saturday, July 8

Adult Coffee and Crafts: free coffee while supplies last and a craft activity. Only accessible by stairs.10 to 11 a.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/coffee-crafts-7

Monday, July 10

Messy Monday. Make glow in the dark slime. Ages five and up. 10:30am - 11:15a.m. Free lunch up to 18 while supplies last. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/messy-monday-glow-dark-slime-making

Tuesday, July 11

Take A Trip Tuesday (through August 15): Flag-matching-games. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. followed by free lunches for children under 18; lunch and crafts are first come, first served while supplies last. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/take-trip-tuesday-flag-matching-games

Summer Reading Program Fun geography related craft for the Summer Reading Program. Learn about our Earth and the people on it; Free lunches for children under 18. Lunches and crafts are first, come first served.

Wednesday, July 12

Citizenship classes with 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-21

MAIN LIBRARY

Mondays: Family Storytime. Stories, songs, and fingerplays for the entire family. 10 to 10:30 p.m. Ends July 27 Outside. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-23

Tuesdays: Story and S.T.E.M. Stories and songs just right for you and your toddler. 10 to 10:30 p.m. Ends July 27 Outside. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/story-stem-8

Wednesday, July 5

Coding Club: mechanical toys designed to educate about coding and challenge brains. Grades K to five. 1 to 2 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/coding-club-2

Giant Scrabble game. You’ll get a set of BIG letters to build words off of other players’ letters. Best for grades 2 to 3 p.m. Grades three to five. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/giant-scrabble

Thursday, July 6

Baby Storytime. 10 to 10:30 a.m. ( up to 24 months only). 10 to 10:30 a.m. Stories, bouncing rhymes, and songs. No registration needed. Held outside the Main Library. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/baby-storytime-28

Friday, July 7

Mary Pat Beebe Friday Morning Book Club: “Zorrie” by Laird Hunt (2021). 10 to 11 a.m. Zoom. Registration required; Zoom invites sent via email. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mary-pat-beebe-book-club-zorrie-2021

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-15

Monday, July 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 needed. 5 to 7:30 p.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/open-mic-night-bapl-5

Tuesday, July 11

Story and STEM. Stories and songs just right for your toddler. No registration needed. Outside on porch. Grades six to 12. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/story-stem-8

Disney Trivia night. 6:30 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/trivia-nights-0

Wednesday, July 12

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 a 15-minute session: call 610-867-3761, ext. 499. 11 a.m. to noon. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/read-dogs-2 also July 28 and August 2

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. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/dungeons-dragons-24

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 also Aug 2

Thursday, July 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

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: Regina at Coolidge, 484-892-6267. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/thats-my-story-memoir-writing-group-6

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.