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

VETERANS DAY is November 11

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

Wednesday, November 15

Evening story time: Free Lunch. A true story of hardship threaded with hope and moments of grace. 6 to 7 p.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/memoir-book-club-free-lunch-4222

Thursday, November 16

That’s My Story: Memoir Writing Group. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Must register; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/thats-my-story-memoir-writing-group-9

SOUTHSIDE

Reminder: Accessible by stairs only.

November ongoing events:

Tuesdays

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 https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/playtime-library-46

Tuesdays and Thursdays

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-80; Thursdays: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/free-dinners-adults-81

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

Wednesdays

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-8

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. 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, November 13

Adults age 18 and over only. Put tape on mini canvases and paint in the remaining space.Peel the tape off and have a geometric design! Only accessible by stairs. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Must register: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/geometric-painting-8120

MAIN LIBRARY

Mondays in November

Toddler storytime 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

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

First and Third Tuesdays ‘till December 19

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

Thursday, November 9

Baby story time with stories, bouncing rhymes, and songs. No registration required. For birth to 24 months only. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/baby-storytime-birth-24-months-8230

That’s My story memoir writing- virtual, noon to 1:30 p.m. Facilitated by NCC writing instructor, Jerry Waxler, author of Memoir Revolution: Write Your Story, Change the World. The instructor will email a zoom link a few days before the class. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/thats-my-story-memoir-writing-group-4201

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

Friday, November 10

Scholl Orchards Apple Fest: Sample bite-size pieces of at least 10 varieties of apples grown by the Scholl family and sips of their apple cider. Meet Farmer Jake Scholl and PBS Telebear; kids’ art activities; apple-themed games; basket raffle. Say hello to our friends and sponsors from the Back Door Bakeshop and the Bethlehem Food Co-Op. 4 to 6 p.m. Information and QR graphic for scanning: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bapl-applefest-6997

Saturday, November 11

Veterans Day

TUG! Librarian/author Catherine McCafferty will read her new TUG! picture book, Turkey in the MERF, a Thanksgiving tale based on steelworkers’ stories. Make a small Thanksgiving craft. Bring a nonperishable food item to donate if you choose. All food will be given to the Northeast Community Center. 11 a.m. to noon. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/tug-turkey-time-story-author-7784

Astrology Constellation Painting using a mini 4-inch round canvas, gems, and acrylic paint. Adults only. Must register. Visit 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/astrology-constellation-painting-8191

11FEST all day fundraising event for Studio 11. Performers include Emma Bockrath, Jillian Dolan, Ben Lovell, Rhyming on the Beat, Erik Santana, MARIL WYD, Fictional Name, Zel, Zoinks, Time Being, Bellweather Ritual and Goat Wizard (bands subject to change). Tickets, donations: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/11fest-6996

Monday, November 13 through Thursday, November 16

Moravian University’s America Reads tutors help with school assignments. Grades K to 12. No registration required. 4 to 6 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/homework-help-moravian-university-tutors-18

Monday, November 13

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-8238

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

Tuesday, November 14

The Mosquito Bowl: Football, War and Brotherly Love, by journalist, author, ex-tight end Geoff Gehman discusses John Hebrank, a Lehigh University student killed during the Battle of Okinawa five months after playing in a Marine Corps gridiron game. 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Registration recommended; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mosquito-bowl-football-war-and-brotherly-love

Wednesday, November 15

Writers workshop, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Open to anyone who writes in any genre, from novels to cover letters to essays. We will use the first 45 mins to write together, setting goals for ourselves and working independently. Prompts will be available if you need inspiration! Our last 30-45 minutes will be open for workshopping your writing with other group members, and peer-reviewing works in progress. Wednesdays through 2023 (except holidays). Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/writers-workshop-1

Time Travel Trivia - Science Fiction. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Register your team of one to four players (high school and adult) at https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/time-travel-trivia

Thursday, November 16

That’s My Story: Memoir Writing Group. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Must register; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/thats-my-story-memoir-writing-group-9

Moravian University’s America Reads tutors help with school assignments. Grades K to 12. No registration required. 4 to 6 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/homework-help-moravian-university-tutors-17

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.