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: Visit www.bapl.org/events/

BOOK SALEUPCOMING BOOK SALES: The next book sales are set for noon to 8 p.m. November 29 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. December 2. Indoor book sale, 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

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

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 AND DELAYS :

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

SPECIAL EVENT: Zoellner Arts Center

Saturday, October 14

BAPL and other community partners will be offering a variety of free activities, crafts, treats and shows. There is a BAPL Story Time Space next to the Box Office in Room #143).

StoryFaces is a free event in the Fowler Black Box Theatre with performances at 11 a.m. and noon. Christopher Agostino tells captivating folk tales, while volunteers from the audience get their faces painted to illustrate the stories.

Artrageous will be performed at 2 and 5 p.m. in Baker Hall. It is an immersive, magical art experience that fuses live art, rock concert, imaginative movement, vocals and comedy.

For information, visit https://zoellner.cas.lehigh.edu/content/family-day-storyfaces-artrageous-and-more

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, October 4

Evening story time. Inspired by true stories the author was told by his grandmother, this new picture book highlights a young boy’s determination to win his school’s Spanish Spelling Bee. Together with his abuela, he learns the importance of family and cultural pride. Grades K through three.6 to 7 p.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/evening-storytime-spanish-language-my-family

Thursday, October 12

Bilingual stories in both English and Spanish, songs, reading, rhyming, moving and extension activities with Cindy Kurtz. Best suited for for children ages two and five. 10:15 to 11 a.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/little-bilingual-family-storytime

Thursday, October 26

Little Boo story time. Song, reading, rhyming, moving and extension activities. Best suited for ages two and one-half to five. 10:15 to 11 a.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/little-boo-storytime

SOUTHSIDE

Mondays in October

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. Takes place the entire month of October during normal library hours. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mr-ghost-library-search

Tuesdays and Thursdays in October

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 Tuesdays: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/free-dinners-adults-77 and Thursdays: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/free-dinners-adults-69

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

Tuesdays in October

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-41

Wednesdays in October

Preschoool Storytime at 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/preschool-storytime-south-side-2

Wednesdays till December 7 (not weekly; check dates).

Homework Help: Lehigh University students available to help students in grades K-12 with any subject. No registration is necessary. 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Sept. 26, 27, 28; Oct. 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31; Nov. 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 20, 21, 28, 29, 30; and Dec. 4, 5, 6, 7. Information: call 610-867-7852 or visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/after-school-homework-help-0

Monday, October 14

Paint the Shy Ghost; for adults only. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/shy-ghost-painting

Wednesday, October 16

Paint a spooky tree; for adults only. Perfect for Halloween. We’ll blend colors of your choice for the background and then paint your tree on top. Accessible only by stairs. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/spooky-tree-painting

Wednesday, October 25

Paint a (fake) mini- pumpkin; for adults only. Perfect for Halloween. We’ll blend colors of your choice for the background and then paint your tree on top. Accessible only by stairs. 5 to 6 p.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/pumpkin-painting

Tuesday, October 31

Family event: Come in costume. Fake pumpkin painting, face painting, games, food, more. Halloween egg hunt PROMPTLY at 5 p.m. 4:45 to 6:15 p.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/halloween-south-side

MAIN LIBRARY

Wednesday, October 4

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-6-12-7

Thursday, October 5

Hispanic Month Celebration. We highlight Puerto Rico with stories read in Spanish and English. Play a popular game, learn a dance, and enjoy a snack. Make a paper coqui (frog), and a coqui Taino, a petroglyph symbol rock. No registration needed. 3 to 4 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/hispanic-heritage-month-celebration

Special event: 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 https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-banana-factory-0

Friday, October 6

French storytime designed just for kids with CUNY Graduate Center French Literature PhD candidate Oliver Sage. Storytelling and songs. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/french-storytime-0

Mary Pat Beebe Book Club on ZOOM: “The Netanyahus” (2021) by by Joshua Cohen. 10 to 11 a.m. Invites sent by email. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mary-pat-beebe-book-club-netanyahus-2021

Saturday, October 7

Storytime with Sparky the Fire Dog for Fire Prevention Week. May be held outdoors- check website. Learn about fire safety and how to stay safe from fire. No registration needed. 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Outside on the lawn. Information: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/sparky-storytime-bethlehem-fire-department

Monday, October 9

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-3

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-16

Tuesday, October 10

Family Story time; stories, songs, and fingerplays for the family. 10 to 10:30. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-32

Wednesday, October 11

Diverse Voices: Jewish and African American Authors discussion of “Girl, Woman, Other” by Bernardine Evaristo. Stories of twelve 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: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/diverse-voices-jewish-and-african-american-authors-book-discussion-2

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.