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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/

BOOK SALES: Wednesday, September 20: Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, September 23: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cash and credit cards. Indoor book sale in Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bapl-book-sale-3

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.

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. No registration necessary--this is a drop-in between 1 and 5 p.m. event.

COOLIDGE

Tuesday, July 25

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

Wednesday, July 26

Jar of Sunshine positive affirmation project for tweens, 3 to 4 p.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/jar-sunshine-positive-affirmation-project-tweens

Thursday, July 27

All Together Now family story time. Bring blankets, chairs etc. to sit on. 11 to 11:30 a.m. Gazebo. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/all-together-now-family-storytime-coolidge-0

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

Tuesday, August 8

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

Tuesday, August 15

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

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 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

Saturday, July 22

Ocean Wave painting (teens and adults only) Use a toothbrush and acrylic paint on round wooden canvas. Must register; cancel ASAP if unable to attend. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Visit https://live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/ocean-wave-painting

Monday, July 24 - Messy Mondays Silhouette painting. Wear old clothes. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Visit https://live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/messy-mondays-silhouette-painting

Tuesday, July 25

Take A Trip Tuesday (through August 15): Aurora Borealis painting. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Learn about our Earth and the people on it 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-aurora-borealis-painting

Wednesday, July 26

EEW-Sour Grape 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://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/eew-sour-grape

Monday, July 31

Design Your Own Puzzle. Information: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/messy-monday-design-your-own-puzzle

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 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 ( 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 Ends July 27 Outside.

Build It With LEGO. Noon to 5 p.m. drop ins. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/build-it-lego

Friday, July 21

Let’s Get Creative With Clay. Use soft and pliable air-dry clay and sculpting tools to shape timaginative creations. 1 to 2 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/lets-get-creative-clay

Saturday, July 22

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

Teen Chef (grades six to 12) challenge. 2 to 3 p.m. Details: visit https://live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/teen-chef-challenge

Monday, July 24

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-7

Tuesday, July 25

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. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/eyes-wild

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-10

Wednesday, July 26

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-7

Thursday, July 27

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

Teen Sports Outside event. Grades six to 12. This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your youth for this program. Play frisbee, dodge ball, bean bag toss, badminton, toss a football, play giant checkers, and much, much more. Snacks will be provided and no registration is required. We will bring the event inside in the event of rain. 4 to 5 p.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-sports

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.