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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

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.

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

BOOK SALES: Book sales are set for noon to 8 p.m. November 29 (visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bapl-book-sale-5) and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. December 2 ( visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bapl-book-sale-6). Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Most credit /debit cards accepted.

CLOSURES AND DELAYS:

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

November 30

Family story time. Ages two to five. Themed storytimes featuring picture books, puppets, childhood rhymes, songs, and a simple craft. 10:15 to 11 a.m. Must register, visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-coolidge-8587

SOUTHSIDE

Reminder: Accessible by stairs only.

November and December 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. Selected dates only; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/playtime-library-46

Tuesdays and Thursdays in December through Dec. 21

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: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/free-dinners-adults-8738Food Allergies: No guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/free-dinners-adults-8738Wednesdays

Preschoool Storytime at 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/preschool-storytime-south-side-8

Monday through Thursday, November 29 and 30 and December 4 through 7

Homework Help: Lehigh University students will help students in grades K-12 with any subject. No registration. 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 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

Tuesday, December 5

“Sneezy the Snowman”. Each group will create a fun melted snowman craft while enjoying some ice cream. Register only one parent/guardian per family, do not register individual children. Space is limited, if you can no longer make it please cancel your registration ahead of time. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/winter-storytime-family-craft-8223

MAIN LIBRARY

Mondays in December

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

Tuesdays in December

Family Story time; stories, songs, and fingerplays for the family. 10 to 10:30. Selected dates only; 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

Wednesday, November 29

Indoor book sale, noon to 8 p.m. Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Most credit / debit cards accepted. Events, information: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bapl-book-sale-5

Voces de la Comunidad: Bethlehem’s Latino archive presenters discuss “What has it meant to be a Latino in Bethlehem and how is that changing?” and a history of the community from 1969 to the present. 6 to 7:45 p.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/voces-de-la-comunidad-latino-reflections-life-bethlehem

Diverse Voices book club. “Black Cake”by Charmaine Wilkerson, a novel about an inheritance of secrets, memories and a culture shared through food. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Must register. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/diverse-voices-book-discussion-black-cake-charmaine-wilkerson-7289

Writer’s 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 minutes 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.Information: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/writers-workshop-7310

Friday, December 1

Mary Pat Beebe Book Club on ZOOM: “Deer Season” (2021) by Erin Flanagan. 10 to 11 a.m. Invites sent by email. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mary-pat-beebe-book-club-deer-season-2021

Saturday, December 2

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/event/book-sale-6

Barbie-themed storytime. We’ll read stories about Barbie and make a Barbie paper-doll craft. ( There will NOT be any Barbie and Ken appearances.) 11 to 11:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/barbie-ken-storytime-8774

Join Alicia Vincelette of Inked Edge Paper Art for a holiday card making workshop. Registration is required.11 a.m. to noon. Register at https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/holiday-card-making-class

Adults Ugly Sweatshirt craft. We will supply the craft materials. Bring your own sweater or sweatshirt to decorate. Tools and instructions used in this workshop are designed for adults.Registration is required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/decorate-your-own-ugly-sweater-6631

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

Nintendo night for grades two plus with accompanying adults. Play with popular gaming consoles such as the Wii, Wii U, and Nintendo Switch. 3 to 4 :30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/gaming-nintendo-grades-2-8829

Monday, December 4

Open Mic Night, hosted by Bill Medei. Music, comedy, poetry. Performers arrive at 5 p.m. to sign-up. 15 minute time limit for musicians; six minute time limit for poets, comedians. 5 to 7:30 p.m. Visit- https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/open-mic-night-bapl-24

Tuesday, December 5

Fiber arts: bring knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, sewing and fiber project. Monthly themes, challenges, yarn exchange. Ends December 19. All ages, experience levels. 6 to 8 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/fiber-arts-friends-25

Wednesday, December 6

Dungeons and Dragons one shot adventure, pre-rolled characters, dice set, mini-manual provided. This event is for grades six to-12. 6 to 7:30. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/dungeons-dragons-gr-6-12-8845