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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.

SPECIAL EVENT: 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.

SPECIAL OFF-SITE EVENTS:

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

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

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

Friday, September 8

Preschool block party. Build with our blocks, magnet tiles and more. Budding architects welcome. Session is best for ages two to five. No registration needed. 10 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-block-party-ages-2-5-0

Saturday, September 9

Chess for beginners. 11 a.m. to noon. 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/chess-adult-beginners-and-intermediate-players

Sign language story time. Join our deaf librarian in reading stories in English & American Sign Language. In each session we’ll learn new signs as we read stories. 11 to 11:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/sign-language-storytime-3

Monday, September 11

I’m An Artist: Stories and Art of Eric Carle. Listen to some of our favorite stories by author/artist Eric Carle. Then create a work of art based on one of the stories. Age two and up. All materials are provided. 10 a.m. No registration needed. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/im-artist-stories-art-eric-carle

Nintendo Night. Grades two to 12. Play video games with friends and family. WiiU, Wii and a Switch available .No registration required. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/nintendo-night-grades-2-0

Tuesday, September 12

TAB -Teen Advisory Board, grades six to 12. 4 to 5:15 p.m. Complete community service hours. Have a voice in the library. Help plan, prep for upcoming teen and family events. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-advisory-board-meeting-tab-gr-6-12-0

Navigating Medicare. Whether you or someone you know is approaching Medicare age or you’re being proactive in planning for your future, Medicare information will be discussed and your questions answered on this all-important topic. 6 to 8 p.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/navigating-medicare

Wedneday, September 13

Storytimes stories about school with Bethlehem Area School District Superintendent Dr. Jack Silva. All ages. No registration. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-superintendent-0

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