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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; 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.

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

BOOK SALES: The next book sales are set for noon to 8 p.m. January 24 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. January 27. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/ Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Follow COVID protocols. Most credit /debit cards accepted.

CLOSURES AND DELAYS:

ALL LIBRARIES: CLOSINGS AND CHANGES OF HOURS

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY: January 15

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

The main library and the branches are closed on holidays. 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 w

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

Information: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-coolidge-8588

Thursday, December 28

Family story time - winter. 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-8590

SOUTHSIDE

Reminder: Accessible by stairs only.

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. 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 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

Wednesday, January 3

Do you want to practice your English? Intermediate speakers are invited to practice their skills in everyday conversations. No registration is required.This event is for adults and is only accessible by stairs. Also held on 1/ 10, 17, 24, 31 and 2/7, 14, 21 and 28.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/english-conversation-group-8981

Saturday, December 30

A vision board is filled with images, words, and symbols that are meant to inspire and motivate you. Cutting and gluing a vision board from noon to 1 p.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/2024-vision-board-crafternoon-9050

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. 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

Wednesday, December 27

All day board games. No registration required. Families welcome. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/play-all-day-board-games-giant-scrabble-families-8841

Thursday, December 28

All day Lego drop-in. Bring the entire family. No registration required. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/build-all-day-legos-plus-more-8842

Friday, December 29

Warm up with friends and hot chocolate as we create a welcoming space for teens to come together and celebrate diversity. The event features a movie night, complete with a showing of an LGBTQ+ film that highlights the power of love, acceptance and self-discovery. Grades eight to 12. No registration needed. 2 to 4 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/lgbtq-hot-chocolate-chill-movie-matinee-gr-8-12-8843

Tuesday, January 2

Fiber Arts: Bring knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, sewing and fiber project. Monthly themes, challenges, yarn exchange. All ages, experience levels. 6 to 7:45 p.m. First and third Tuesdays. Must register: visit

https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/fiber-arts-friends-51

Grief Support. 6 to 7:45 p.m. Three-week Grief Support Group with Wendy Thomson. We will delve into understanding the journey through grief and how we make a transition after loss. We’ll also explore options for taking care of ourselves through a very personal, long, and arduous journey. Must register ( once for all three sessions: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/grief-support-group-7870

Wednesday, January 3

Dungeons and Dragons. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Grades six to 12. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/dungeons-dragons-gr-6-12-9498

Friday, January 5

Mary Pat Beebe Book Club on ZOOM: “The Swimmers” (2022) by Julie Otsaka. 10 to 11 a.m. Invites sent by email. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mary-pat-beebe-book-club-8745

Doodling: We’ll have supplies available as well as how-to-draw books to use as reference or checkout. Stop by and doodle the day away between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/friday-doodling-9445

Monday, January 8

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 https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/nintendo-night-grades-2-9447