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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. Please check with the library re: any future date changes.

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, January 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 https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-coolidge-9553

SOUTHSIDE

Reminder: Accessible by stairs only.

January 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

Wednesdays

Preschoool 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 https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-storytime-south-side-9117

Wednesday, January 10

Dinosaur storytime 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 https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/dinosaur-storytime-9577

English conversation group. 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

Thursday, January 11

That’s My Story memoir writing. Share and listen to each others’ stories through the art of memoir. Ages 17 and up. Virtual. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Must register. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/thats-my-story-memoir-writing-group-9526

Saturday, January 13

South Side Block party for children and accompanying adults. No drop-offs. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/block-party-southside-9147

Wednesday, January 17

English conversation group. 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. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/english-conversation-group-8981

MAIN LIBRARY

Mondays in January

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 January

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

Friday, January 12

Snowy Storytime, 10 to 10:30 a.m. Stories and hands-on activities about snowy weather. Make a snowflake, try our snow dough, more. All ages. No registration needed. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/snowy-storytime-9490

Mason Jar Lantern Craft. Create a beautiful lantern out of a jar, tissue paper and glue. All supplies including an LED candle provided. No registration needed. Ages five and older. 4 to 5 p.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mason-jar-lantern-craft-ages-5-9497

Monday, January 15: All libraries closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Tuesday, Jan. 16

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/event/dungeons-dragons-gr-6-12-9499

Fiber arts: Bring knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, sewing and fiber project. Monthly themes, challenges, yarn exchange. Ends Jan 9. All ages, experience levels. 6 to 7:45 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/fiber-arts-friends-25

Virtual Film Club, Monsieur Verdoux (1947), directed by Charlie Chaplin. 7 to 8 p.m. Monsieur Verdoux (1947), directed by Charlie Chaplin. .Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/virtual-film-club-7949

Friday, January 19

Be An Artist Like Ezra Jack Keats. Listen to two stories written and illustrated by Keats. Create a work of art based on the stories. No registration needed. All ages. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/be-artist-ezra-jack-keats-9491