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

Tuesday, November 7

Coolidge is closed for election day.

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: Banana Factory

Thursday, November 2

Toddler story time at the Banana Factory. Families with children ages18 months to six years old; stories, finger plays, songs and movement. 10 to 10:30 a.m. For information, visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-banana-factory-1

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

Tuesday, November 7

Closed for election day.

SOUTHSIDE

Tuesdays and Thursdays in November

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 November

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 November

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 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

Saturday, November 11

Constellation Painting; for adults only. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/astrology-constellation-painting-8191

Monday, November 13

Geometric Painting; for adults only. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/geometric-painting-8120

MAIN LIBRARY

Tuesdays in November

Family Story time; stories, songs, and fingerplays for the family. 10 to 10:30. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-32 Wednesday, November 1

Local author Tom Lubben, shares his experience in writing and publishing the novel Death Among the Pines. Lubben mixes mystery, historical background, and local landscape in his writing. 6:30 p.m. Must register; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/anatomy-novel-author-talk-tom-lubben

Friday, November 3

Mary Pat Beebe Book Club on ZOOM: “Victory City” (2023) by Salman Rushdie. 10 to 11 a.m. Invites sent by email. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mary-pat-beebe-book-club-victory-city-2023

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, November 4

Storytime with State Representative Steve Samuelson. Read books together and color in some cool pages. 10 to 11:30 afterward. All ages. Information: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-representative-samuelson-7757

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-7079

Monday, November 6

Toddler stroytime stories and songs. 10 to 10:30 a.m. for two to three and one-half year olds. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/toddler-storytime-2-3-12-year-olds-8237

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, November 7

Election Day. Some buildings closed.

Fiber Arts and Friends. Bring your knitting and crocheting (and cross stitch and sewing and macrame and...) to the Bethlehem Area Public Library to chat with fellow enthusiasts and work on your projects. There will be monthly themes and challenges and a yarn exchange 6 to 8 p.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/fiber-arts-friends-23

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.