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General information

CALENDAR CHANGES for August 23 through September 6

Libraries will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Saturday, September 2, Sunday, September 3 and Monday, September 4.

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.

SPECIAL EVENT: Thursday, September 7, Storytime at the Banana Factory, 10 a.m. Third Thursday of every month. For families with children ages 18 months to six years old (no drop-offs allowed). Stories, finger plays, songs and movement. Visit www.bananafactory.org/event/11717/toddler-storytime/

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.

CLOSURES: ALL LIBRARIES

The libraries will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Saturday, September 2, Sunday, September 3, Monday September 4.

SPECIAL OFF-SITE EVENTS:

Sunday, September 3

Storytime at the Kemerer Museum (libraries are closed). Books will be read by Julia Brennan. Decorate a fan. Noon to 1 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-kemerer-museum

Thursday, September 7

Storytime at the Banana Factory, 10 a.m. Third Thursday of every month. For families with children ages 18 months to six years old (no drop-offs allowed). Stories, finger plays, songs and movement. Visit www.bananafactory.org/event/11717/toddler-storytime/

BOOKS ON THE HILL -Fountain Hill

CLOSED September 2,3,4 -all day

Tuesdays in September:

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.

SOUTHSIDE

Tuesdays and Thursdays in September

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-48

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

Tuesdays in September

Playtime at the SouthSide Library: 10:30 to 11 a.m. Children upto four years old, parents and caregivers. Sharing, being silly and having fun. No drop-offs allowed. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/playtime-library-49

Wednesdays in September

Preschooolers Storytime at the SouthSide Library: 10:30 to 11 a.m. Children upto four years old, parents and caregivers. Sharing, being silly and having fun. No drop-offs allowed. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/playtime-library-49

MAIN LIBRARY

Friday, September 1

Mary Pat Beebe Book Club on ZOOM: In the Distance (2017) by Hernan Diaz. 10 to 11 a.m. Invites sent by email. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/choose-your-own-book-club-12

Sunday, September 3

Storytime at the Kemerer Museum (libraries are closed). Books will be read by Julia Brennan. Decorate a fan. Noon to 1 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-kemerer-museum

Tuesday, September 5

Fiber Arts: Bring knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, sewing and fiber project. Monthly themes, challenges, yarn exchange. All ages, experience levels. 6 to 8 p.m. First and third Tuesdays; ends December 19. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/fiber-arts-friends-19

Wednesday, September 6

Dungeons and Dragons, Grades six to 12. 6 to 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-gr-6-12-5

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