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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.

STOP BY the newly renovated Bethlehem Main Library.

EVENTS CALENDAR: www.bapl.org/events/

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.

Locations and events:

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

Thursday, July 13

You & The Future of Food: Discovering Sustainable Nutrition from the Buy Fresh Buy Local-GLV program of the Nurture Nature Center. Where food comes from, how it’s produced, and environmental considerations. Teens grades six to 12. 2 p.m. Registration: visit https://live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/you-future-food-teens-discovering-sustainable-nutrition

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

Tuesday, August 1

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

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FOUNTAIN HILL:

Friday, July 14

Spatial Poetry: Arts, crafts, literature and writing workshops. Create a visual poem based on the map of your neighborhood. Visit https://live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/spatial-poetry

FRIENDSHIP PARK: (North Street east of Maple)

Thursday, June 29 and July 6

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

SOUTHSIDE

Tuesdays and Thursdays in July

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.

our Earth and the people on it; Free lunches for children under 18. Lunches and crafts are first, come first served.

Wednesday, July 12

One Smart Cookie Day stories, games and activities. Using “The Food Group” books by Jory John, we focus on kindness, inclusion and attitude. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Free lunch (first come, first served) for kids under age 18. Visit https://live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/one-smart-cookie-day

Self-Care Night, make your own body scrub. Teens grade six and up; adults. 5 to 6 p.m. Must register: visit https://live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/south-side-self-care-night

Thursday, July 13 every Thursday through Aug 17

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!

Monday, July 17

Read to Dogs SouthSide. 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. Must register for a 15-minute session: call 610-867-7852. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Visit https://live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/read-dogs-south-side

Tuesday, July 18

Take A Trip Tuesday (through August 15): 7 Wonders Escape Room. 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:// live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/take-trip-tuesday-7-wonders-escape-room

Wednesday, July 19

Couch Potato Game Day stories, games and activities. Using “The Food Group” books by Jory John, we focus on kindness, inclusion and attitude. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Free lunch (first come, first served) for kids under age 18. Visit

https://live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/couch-potato-game-day

Thursday, July 20

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

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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

Thursday, July 13

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

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

Saturday, July 15

Create a square for our All Together Now community paper quilt. Drop in between noon and 4:30 p.m. and design a piece for our community display. No registration needeed. Visit https://live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/make-paper-quilt

Spiderman Party outside on porch. 1 to 2 p.m. Visit https://live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/spider-man-party-0

Monday, July 17

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-2

Snack and Write. Grades six to 12. We have necessary writing supplies, prompts and brain food. No registration needed. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/snack-write-teen-writing-group

Tuesday, July 18

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://live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/story-stem-9

Fiber Arts & Friends.Bring knitting, crocheting, cross stiitch, sewing, macrame etc. All ages, all experience levels. Registration required; visit Visit https://live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/fiber-arts-friends-16

Virtual Film Club, Pather Panchali (1955), directed by Satyajit Ray. Watch film on your own time, then meet with the virtual film club to discuss film on Zoom. 7 to 8 p.m. Zoom invites sent out via email. 7 to 8 p.m. Must register: https://live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/virtual-film-club-11 also Aug 15, Sept. 19, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec. 19

Family event: building with marshmallows and straws. Penn State 4H presents engineering basics. Work together with your family in building a tower or other structure using the provided materials. 6:30 to 7:30. No registration needed.Visi thttps://live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/family-night-penn-state-4h-presents-engineering-design-challenge

Wednesday, July 19

Jedi Training Academy challenges, crafts and games. Will you become a Jedi Knight? Outside porch. 1 to 2 p.m All ages No registration needed. Visit https://live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/star-wars-jedi-training-academy

Teen game night. 6:30 to 7 :30 p.m. Visit https://live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/events/upcoming?page=2

Thursday, July 20

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 21

Firetruck Storytime. Meet firefighters, interact with Sparky the Fire Dog, explore a real firetruck. 10 to 11 a.m. outside the Main Library. Visit https://live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/firetruck-storytime-bethlehem-fire-department

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.

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.