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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.

CLOSURES: ALL LIBRARIES

For information re: hours including time and date changes, information or to speak with staff members, call 610-867-3761 or 610-867-7852 400 or visit www.bapl.org

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 EVENTS:

Saturday, September 16

Special reading events, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bethlehem Area Public Library at Burnside Plantation, 1461 Schoenersville Rd. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/apple-days-burnside-plantation-historic-bethlehem-0

Sunday, September 17

Special reading events, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bethlehem Area Public Library at Burnside Plantation, 1461 Schoenersville Rd. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/apple-days-burnside-plantation-historic-bethlehem-0

BOOKS ON THE HILL -Fountain 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

Wednesday, September 20

Memoir only book club: Solito by Javier Zamora provides an immediate and intimate account not only of a treacherous and near-impossible journey, but also of the miraculous kindness and love delivered at the most unexpected moments.Email rkochmaruk@bapl.org with any questions. Must register; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/memoir-only-book-club-solito

SOUTHSIDE

Saturday, September 16

Snail Mail painting: write and decorate a letter to someone. We will have your envelopes prepared for you to decorate with acrylic paints and other crafting supplies. We also have stamps. Adults and teens (grades sixto 12); only accessible by stairs. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Must register. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/snail-mail-painting

Wednesday, September 20

World Flag trivia and bingo,geography-themed bingo & trivia game simultaneously to win prizes.Adults and teens (grades 6-12). https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/world-flag-bingo-trivia

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

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

Thursday, September 14

That’s My Story Memoir- noon. Facilitated by NCC writing instructor, Jerry Waxler, author of “Memoir Revolution: Write Your Story, Change the World”. Must register; a zoom link will be emailed a few days before the class. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/thats-my-story-memoir-writing-group-7

Friday, September 15

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 16

World stories presented-by Moravian University. Read in English and a second language. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/world-stories-presented-moravian-university-ages-3

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-0

Monday, September 18

Toddler Story time, stories and songs for you and your toddler. Have fun while we discover and learn new things. No registration required. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/toddler-storytime-2-3-12-year-olds-0

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-13

Tuesday, September 19

Silk and War With Historic Bethlehem’s Curator of Collections and Exhibitions Brett Peters explores the ways silk was used on the home front and battlefield. 6 to 7 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/silk-war-historic-bethlehem-museums-move-ages-5-adult

Family Story time; stories, songs, and fingerplays for the family. 10 to 10:30. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-29

Fiber Arts & Friends. Grades six to 12. 6 to 8 p.m. Bring knitting, crocheting, cross stiitch, sewing, macrame etc. All ages, all experience levels including beginners. Registration required;visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/fiber-arts-friends-20

Virtual film club: watch Dodsworth (1936), directed by William Wyler, on your own time, then meet with the virtual film club to discuss the film on Zoom. 7 to 8 p.m. Zoom invites sent out via email. Must register. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/virtual-film-club-13

Wednesday, September 20

Indoor book sale, noon to 8 p.m. Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Follow COVID protocols. Most credit / debit cards accepted. Events, information: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming

Pirate family fun night; stories, crafts, and activities that will have you swashbuckling! 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/pirate-family-fun-night

Saturday, September 23

Indoor book sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Follow COVID protocols. Most credit / debit cards accepted. Events, information: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming

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