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 andbapl.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 bapl.org (main) or at facebook.com/paBAPL or bapl.org/ssmain.htm (Southside) or bapl.org/coolidge/ (Coolidge).

EVENTS CALENDAR: Visit bapl.org/events/

ALL LIBRARIES: CLOSINGS AND CHANGES OF HOURS

MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY: Jan. 15

Storytime at the Banana Factory

Thursday, Jan. 4

Families with children ages 18 months to six-years old. Stories, finger plays, songs and movement. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-banana-factory-3 3

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 Branch

Thursday, Jan. 11

Story time. Ages two to five. Picture books, puppets, childhood rhymes, songs and a simple craft. 10:15 to 11 a.m. Must register. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-coolidge-9553

Southside Branch

Reminder: Accessible by stairs only.

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

Wednesdays: Preschool Storytime at Southside Library: 10:30 to 11 a.m. January and February. Children up to four years old, parents and caregivers. Sharing, being silly and having fun. No drop-offs allowed. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-storytime-south-side-9117

Wednesday, Jan. 3

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 Jan. 1, 10, 17, 24, 31 and Feb. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/english-conversation-group-8981

Tuesday, Jan. 9

Playtime at the Library. Develop the essential skills of sharing, taking turns, being silly, and having fun. Selection of rotating STEM, arts, crafts, dramatic, and open play stations for ages two to four and accompanying adults. No drop-offs. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/playtime-library-9037

Wednesday, January 10

Dinosaur story time with our friends from Zoellner Arts Center. Ages two to five. Picture books, puppets, childhood rhymes, songs and a simple craft. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/dinosaur-storytime-9577

Saturday, Jan. 13

Southside Block Party for children and accompanying adults. No drop-offs. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/block-party-southside-9147

Main Library

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

Tuesdays: Family Story time; stories, songs, and finger plays for the family. 10 to 10:30. Selected dates only; visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-32

Wednesday, Jan. 3

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 p.m. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/dungeons-dragons-gr-6-12-9498

Friday, Jan. 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 bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mary-pat-beebe-book-club-8745

Doodling: Stop by and doodle the day away between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/friday-doodling-9445

Saturday, January 6

Just Around the House: stories, activities with everyday items. Make your own collages with provided collage items and art supplies. 11 to 11:45 a.m. for children and accompanying adults. Drop offs will not be permitted. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/just-around-house-storytime-found-art-9442

Monday, Jan. 8

Nintendo night for grades two plus with accompanying adults. Play with popular gaming consoles such as the Wii, Wii U and Nintendo Switch. 6 to 7: 30 p.m. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/nintendo-night-grades-2-9447

Tuesday, Jan. 9

Books, songs, and a craft for ages five and younger with accompanying adults. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Please attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs NOT permitted. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/surprise-storytime-9514

T.A.B. - Teen Advisory Board. Complete community service hours. Help plan and prep for upcoming teen and family events. For grades six to 12 only. 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-advisory-board-gr-6-12-9495

Living Lighter: Energy-efficient practices, waste reduction strategies and sustainable home habits to make an environmental impact. 7 to 8 p.m. Must register; visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/living-lighter-practical-steps-reduce-your-carbon-footprint-7384