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).

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.

EVENTS CALENDAR: Visit www.bapl.org/events/

UPCOMING 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

SPECIAL EVENT: Zoellner Arts Center, Saturday, October 14 BAPL and community partners host free activities, crafts, treats and shows. BAPL Story Time Space next to the Box Office in Room #143. StoryFaces (free) at 11 a.m. and noon, Fowler Black Box Theatre. Folk tales told by Christopher Agostino. Audience volunteers get their faces painted to illustrate the stories.

Artrageous immersive art experience that fuses live art, rock concert, imaginative movement, vocals and comedy. 2 and 5 p.m. in Baker Hall. For information, visit https://zoellner.cas.lehigh.edu/content/family-day-storyfaces-artrageous-and-more

MAIN LIBRARY

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

Thursday, October 12

That’s My Story- 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-8

Monday, October 16

Toddler Story time, stories and songs for you and your toddler. Discover and learn new things. No registratio required. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/toddler-storytime-2-3-12-year-olds-4

Katherine Ramsland, professor emerita of forensic psychology, DeSales University has talked with serial killers for over 25 years. Two of her 70 books were inspired by she learned from her association with murderers. 6:30 p.m. Must register at https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/katherine-ramsland-author-talk-how-working-serial-killers-inspired-my-fiction

Tuesday, October 17

Basic computer terminology and fundamentals. The library will provide all equipment. 3 to 5 p.m. Registration is required, space is limited. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/computer-workshop-computer-basics

Virtual film club: Little Shop of Horrors, (1960), directed by Roger Corman. Watch 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-14

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-22

Family Story time (last one); stories, songs, and fingerplays for the family. 10 to 10:30. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-33

Wednesday, October 18

Human Trafficing: Discussion with Civil Rights Coordinators from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and representatives from FBI’s Philadelphia Field Office on ways to identify and combat human trafficking. 6 p.m. Must register; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/raise-your-voice-human-trafficking-awareness-workshop

Eric Mintel, jazz musician, and Dominic Sattele, spirit medium, screen the latest local paranormal investigations. 6-7 p.m. Must register: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/eric-mintel-investigates-paranormal-projection-room-screening

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. No registration necessary--this is a drop-in between 1 and 5 p.m. event.

COOLIDGE

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

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