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 youtube.com/channel/UCsuAN4Af6kv3jQl1us_WkWQ/featured and 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 bapl.org (main) or at facebook.com/paBAPL or bapl.org/ssmain.htm (Southside) or 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 pickup: call 610-867-3761, ext. 399 or email info@bapl.org for adult materials. Children’s items: call 610-867-3761, ext. 499 or email youthservice@bapl.org at least one day in advance of pickup. Select pickup location: bookmobile before submitting request.

RENEWALS FROM HOME: log in to account at bapl.org or call 610-867-3761, ext. 299 for the circulation desk.

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: bapl.org/events/

BOOK SALES: Wednesday, Sept. 20: Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sep. 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 bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bapl-book-sale-3

SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM final day: Aug. 19. Last day to pick up prizes.

COOLIDGE

Wednesday, Aug. 16

Memoir only book club, “Driving Miss Norma” by Tom Bauerschmidt and Ramie Liddle. 6 to 7 p.m. in person; must register; visit live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/memoir-only-book-club-driving-miss-norma

Thursday, Aug. 17

Animals and 4-H working together. Final summer session highlights the special relationship between our domesticated friends and the work of 4-H. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration suggested. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/science-working-together-animals-and-4-h

Tuesday, Aug. 22

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 bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/summer-chess-classes-chris-g-coolidge

Thursday, Aug. 24

Family story time. 11 to 11:30 a.m. Meet by the gazebo in Comer Park. Bring your own blanket or chairs Visit live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/all-together-now-family-storytime-coolidge-1

SOUTHSIDE

Wednesday, Aug. 16

Kindness Carnival for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs not permitted. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/kindness-carnival-south-side

Thursday, Aug. 17

4-H Tinker Thursday summer reading learners S.T.E.M. program for school children. Build, create, learn and laugh followed immediately by a free lunch for kids up to age 18 (subject to availability). 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/tinker-thursday-0

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 bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/free-dinners-adults-55

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

Tuesday, Aug. 22

There will be a floral arrangement for you to paint. Grades six to 12. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Must register. Visitlive-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/floral-still-life-painting

Thursdays, Aug. 24

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 bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/free-dinners-adults-53

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

Tinker Thursday (STEM) at Southside. Build, create, learn, laugh. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. FFollowed by a free lunch (first come, first served while supplies last.) for kids under age 18. Visitbethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/tinker-thursday-south-side-0

Friday, Aug. 25

Back to school story time. Grades K to 5. Designed to alleviate any first-day jitters. We read a few books and do a few crafts centered around returning to school! 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/back-school-storytime-grades-k-5

Tuesday, Aug. 22

There will be a floral arrangement for you to paint. Grades six to 12. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Must register. Visit live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/floral-still-life-painting

Thursday, Aug. 31

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 bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/free-dinners-adults-57

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

MAIN LIBRARY

Wednesday, Aug. 16

Penn State 4H Kitchen Science using everyday items and ingredients. No registration is needed. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/4-h-presents-theres-science-kitchen

Dungeons and Dragons, live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/dungeons-dragons-gr-6-12-1

Friday, Aug. 18

Play silks and parachutes with Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites. Tie-dyed playsilks and a multicolored parachute. Ages five and up. Noon to 1 p.m. Visit live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/play-playsilks-and-parachutes-historic-bethlehem-ages-5-adult

Back to school story time. Grades K to 5. Designed to alleviate any first-day jitters. We read a few books and do a few crafts centered around returning to school! 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/back-school-storytime-grades-k-5

Saturday, Aug. 19

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Final day of summer learning program. Last day to pick up prizes.

Be an artist like Claude Monet. Ages three and up. 11 a.m. to noon. Visit live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/be-artist-claude-monet-ages-3

Tuesday, Aug. 22 - CLOSED

Saturday, Aug. 26

Chris & Matt from STILLFIN as they talk about their river diving adventures. They use scuba gear to dive around local rivers and lakes and find small treasures under the sea. 1 p.m. No registration. For children and accompanying adults. Drop offs not permitted. Information: live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/river-diving-stillfin

Monday, Aug. 28

Zoom book club. Choose a book you loved when you were younger. 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. For book suggestions, please email cwieder@bapl.org Must register. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/choose-your-own-book-club-12

Animé Club: Watch episodes of a favorite animé with other fans. No registration required. 6:30 to 7: 30 p.m. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/anime-club-13

Open Mic Night, hosted by Bill Medei. Music, comedy, and 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 required. 5 to 7:30 p.m. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/open-mic-night-bapl-11