GENERAL INFORMATION

NEW WEBSITE: calendar listings: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming

Visit the Bethlehem Area Public Library at 11 E. Church St. (main) or 400 Webster St. (Southside branch) or 2740 Fifth St. (Coolidge). For hours, information or to speak with staff members, call 610-867-3761 (Main-11 W. Church St.) or 610-867-7852; Webster St. (Southside branch) or 484-892-6267 (Coolidge). Library website: www.bapl.org

UPCOMING BOOK SALES: The next book sales are set for noon to 8 p.m. March 20 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 23. 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

SPECIAL EVENTS

STORYTIME AT THE BANANA FACTORY: Thursday, March 7. Special library story time with finger plays, songs and movement. For families with children ages 18 months to six years old. 10 a.m. 25 W. Third St. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-banana-factory-5

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

Thursdays, March 7, 14

Storytime at Coolidge - LEAP!.10:15 to 11 a.m. Ages two to four and pre-K themed story times featuring picture books, puppets, childhood rhymes, songs, and a simple craft. Our guest presenter, Ms. Cindy, may accompany us. Registration required. Visit www. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-coolidge-leap-10543

SOUTHSIDE

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

Monday through Thursday (no holidays), 4:30 - 6 p.m. Verify dates and times to ensure that the library is open.

After school homework help. Grades K-12. Lehigh University students available to help students with any subject. There will be no Homework Help March 11-14. No registration is necessary. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/after-school-homework-help-10474

Wednesdays, Feb. 28 and March 6

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-8989

Wednesday, Feb. 28

Memoirs Only Book Club: “The Color of Water” by James McBride - journalist, musician, son, and author au courant. In this debut work from 1996, he explores his mother’s past, as well as his own upbringing and heritage. 6 to 7 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/memoirs-only-book-club-color-water-9552

Monday, March 11

Tissue Paper Night draw a design on watercolor paper with white crayons and then lay tissue paper on top. Once the tissue paper is sprayed with water, the colors will bleed onto the paper and the design will be revealed. Adults only and is only accessible by stairs. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Adults only. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/tissue-paper-art-9075

MAIN LIBRARY

Tuesdays in March

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

Playtime at the library: ages two to four. 11 to 11:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/playtime-library-9041

Thursdays in March

Baby story time stories and songs. 10 to 10:30 a.m. for birth to 24 months. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/

Wednesday, Feb. 28 and Thursday, Feb. 29

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-10283

Wednesday, Feb. 28

Rainbow Fish story time. Join our friends from the Mermaid Theater of Nova Scotia and friends from the Zoellner arts center for a super special story time with dancing, singing and a craft. Promoting the live performance of Rainbow Fish. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/rainbow-fish-storytime-presented-zoellner-arts-center-10327

Thursday, Feb. 29

City of Bethlehem Police Departmen: read several picture books to children of all ages and talk to children about a day in the life of a Bethlehem Police Officer. We will have a police-related craft. 10 to 11 a.m. Designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/police-storytime-10099

Friday, March 1

Mary Pat Beebe Book Club on ZOOM: Accidental Collector (2021) by Guy Kennaway. 10 to 11 a.m. Invites sent by email. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mary-pat-beebe-book-club-8746

Mondays through Thursdays in March

Moravian University’s America Reads program provides tutors to help with questions about school assignments. Grades K to 12. No registration needed. 4 to 6 p.m. . Please keep an eye on our online calendar for specific dates. 11 W. Church St. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/homework-help-moravian-university-tutors-10283

Monday, March 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/event/open-mic-night-bapl-9647

Tuesday, March 5

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. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/fiber-arts-friends-31

Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.) Grades six to 12. Complete community service hours. Help plan and prep for upcoming teen and family events. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-advisory-board-meeting-gr-6-12-8833

Wednesday, March 6

Wellness Painting Program (free). Jen A. will guide us through painting a multicolored 16 x 20 floral canvas - yours to take home. Instruction and art supplies included. No experience is necessary. Registration required. Visithttps://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/wellness-painting-relaxation-and-positive-mental-well-being-9412

Dungeons and Dragons one shot adventure, pre-rolled characters, dice set, mini-manual provided. Grades six to-12. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/dungeons-dragons-gr-6-12-11048

Thursday, March 8

City of Bethlehem Police Departmen: read several picture books to children of all ages and talk to children about a day in the life of a Bethlehem Police Officer. We will have a police-related craft. 10 to 11 a.m. Designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Visit

https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/police-storytime-10843

Monday, March 11

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/event/open-mic-night-bapl-9648