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.

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.

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

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

Closed on Tuesday, November 7 for election day. Wednesday, October 4

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

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. 400 webster St. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/pumpkin-painting

Tuesday, October 31

Family event: Halloween at the South Side branch. Come in costume. Paint fake pumpkins, face painting, games, food, more. Halloween egg hunt PROMPTLY at 5 p.m. 5 to 6:15 p.m. 400 Webster St. Must register at https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/halloween-south-side; sign up only the child(ren) attending, not the parent’s name.

MAIN LIBRARY

Wednesday, October 25

Fall Into Art with Jen ( free). Paint a 16 x 20 pumpkin canvas - yours to take home. Instruction and art supplies are included. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Must register (limited space) at https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/fall-art-canvas-painting-jen

Rain date for Trunk or Treat: Fire truck, police car, TUG!, ambulance, and more. City of Bethlehem sponsored event. Candy, stickers, and treats distributed. Everything is storebought. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/trunk-or-treat-library

Dungeons and Dragons for tonight is canceled.

Thursday, October 26

Spooky sign language - Halloween themed. Join our deaf Librarian in reading stories in English and American Sign Language. Come in costume. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Must be accompanied by an adult.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/spooky-sign-language-storytime

Friday, October 27

Play - Learn family place. Children and caregivers can play, learn and grow together. Ages six months to three years. 10 to 11 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/play-learn-family-place for information.

Saturday, October 28

Internet Basics. Learn how to use the internet. Adults only. 10 a.m. to noon. Must register at https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/computer-workshop-internet-basics-0

Chess for beginners and intermediate players with nationally-ranked chess expert, Chris Giannaras. 11 a.m. to noon. Must register at https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/chess-beginners-and-intermediate-players-7082

Dead Vinyl House. Publisher/Producer Vincent Mallardi looks into one of Bethlehem’s fascinating stories, The Deadwax Vinyl House on Mary St. 2 to 4 p.m. Information and to register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/deadwax-vinyl-house

Monday, October 30

DYI Podcast: Last one of series for grades six to 12 with professional podcasters. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Session 3: Make A Podcast in Studio11. No registration needed. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/diy-podcast-0

https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/open-mic-night-bapl-19

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. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/nintendo-night-grades-2-0

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-19

Wednesday, November 1

Anatomy of a Novel talk. Local author Tom Lubben shares his experience in writing and publishing the novel “Death Among the Pines”. 6:30 to 7 :30 p.m. Must register at https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/anatomy-novel-author-talk-tom-lubben

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.