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) orbapl.org/coolidge/ (Coolidge).

MAIN LIBRARY

Wednesday, Sept. 27

Diverse Voices: Jewish and African American authors discussion of “Girl, Woman, Other” by Bernardine Evaristo. Stories of 12 women exploring how race, sexuality, gender, history and economic stratification intersect. Led by Lehigh University professor Stephanie Powell Watts. Held on Zoom. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/diverse-voices-jewish-and-african-american-authors-book-discussion-2

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 bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/dungeons-dragons-gr-6-12-4

Friday, Sept. 29

Play and learn, six months to three years old. Board books, toys, puzzles, dramatic play items, blocks and an art station. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/play-learn-play-group-6-months-3-years

Saturday, Sept. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 1

Steel Weekend, National Museum of Industrial History. Budding engineers and inventors are invited to join former steelworkers for an interactive story time with Tug! Tug is an artifact at the museum and the subject of a children’s book produced in collaboration with the Bethlehem Area Public Library. Read Tug and then meet Tug in person. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/steel-weekend-national-museum-industrial-history-0 for information.

Saturday, Sept. 30

Story Soup: A Storytelling Workshop with Festival UnBound! Grades two to five. 11 a.m. to noon. Learn how to be your own storyteller; interactive workshop that explores Festival UnBound themes of home, community and neighborhood.

Monday, Oct. 2

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

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. bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/nintendo-night-grades-2-1

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-15

Tuesday, Oct. 3

Family Story time; stories, songs, and finger plays for the family. 10 to 10:30. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-31

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 bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/fiber-arts-friends-21

Thursday, Oct. 5

Storytime at the Banana Factory. Families with children ages 18 months to six years old. Stories, finger plays, songs and movement. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-banana-factory-0

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. This is a drop-in between 1 and 5 p.m. event.

SOUTHSIDE

Saturday, Sept. 30

Hojalta Art Workshop for age 18 and older. Mexican tin work in which the metal is cut, shaped and embossed with a pattern. We use copper foil sheets. 11 a.m. to noon. Must register: visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/hojalata-art-workshop

Monday, Oct. 2

Find Mr. Ghost doing different activities at the library to win candy and get entered into a raffle for a copy of “Gustavo, the Shy Ghost” by Flavia Z. Drago. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Tuesdays, Thursdays-Sept., Oct.

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-48

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

Tuesdays in Sept.-Oct.

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

Wednesdays in September and October

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

Wednesdays till Dec. 7

Homework Help: Lehigh University students available to help students in grades K-12 with any subject. No registration necessary. Information: call 610-867-7852 or visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/after-school-homework-help-0