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General information for the Bethlehem Area Public Library: 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

ALL LIBRARIES: CLOSINGS AND CHANGES OF HOURS: CLOSED FRIDAY, MARCH 29 and SUNDAY, MARCH 31.

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 www.bapl.org

Some events are for children with adult only.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

STORYTIME AT THE BANANA FACTORY

Thursday, April 4

Special library storytime 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-6

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 necessary--this is a drop-in between 1 and 5 p.m. event.

Saturday, April 13

Slow stitching. Slow down and enjoy the process. Fabric, needle, and thread are provided, as is tea. 11 a.m. to noon. No previous experience needed. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/sip-stitch-10545

COOLIDGE

Thursday, March 28

Storytime at Coolidge - BUNNIES! 10:15 to 11 a.m. Ages two to four and pre-K themed storytimes featuring picture books, puppets, childhood rhymes, songs, and a simple craft. Our guest presenter, Ms. Cindy, may accompany us. Registration required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-coolidge-bunnies-10957

SOUTHSIDE

Reminder: Accessible by stairs only.

Friday, March 29: Closed.

April 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

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 will help students with any subject. There will be no Homework Help March 11-14. No registration needed.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/after-school-homework-help-10474

Wednesday, April 3

Ctizenship Classes Information Session: We will go over the process of acquiring US citizenship and the help we can offer. We will discuss the application phase, the citizenship class based on a curriculum recommended by USCIS, and prepping for the interview. Students who commit to continuing with the class will receive a binder containing course materials. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Adults only. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/citizenship-class-information-session-11579

Wednesday, April 10

Preschoolers and caregivers are invited to a special BAPL - PBS STEM themed storytime. Afterward,PBS will provide information about the resources they have to offer to families and distribute Smart Snacks. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/pbs-and-southside-library-present-stem-storytime-10870

MAIN LIBRARY

SPECIAL EVENT: STORYTIME AT THE BANANA FACTORY

Thursday, April 4

Special library storytime 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

Mondays in April

Spanish Conversation: Intermediate and advanced speakers are invited to practice their skills in everyday dialogues facilitated by Gregorie Lule; email Gregorie.Lule@gmail.com for details. This is on zoom, 6;30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/spanish-conversation-10167

Tuesdays in April

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

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 April

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

Monday through Thursday ( no holidays) to April 18

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-10303

Saturday, March 30

Just Around the House. Bring in a light scarf to wave along to songs and stories. Make a patchwork picture with our cloth pieces. 11 to 11:45 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/just-around-house-storytime-scarves-and-patches-9444

The Rising Sun Initiative, The City of Bethlehem, and the Bethlehem Area Public Library come together to lift up members of the community. Music and food will be provided. Free and open to all. Noon to 3 p.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/story-continues-community-celebration-11074

Tuesday, April 1

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-9651

Tuesday, April 2

History of the Bethlehem Steel with Donald Stuart Young, former General Foreman of Bethlehem Steel’s Electric Furnace Melting Department. Registration strongly encouraged. 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/history-bethlehem-steel-bethlehem-pa-11297

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-33

https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/fiber-arts-friends-34

Friday, April 5

Mary Pat Beebe Book Club on ZOOM: Whale by Cheon Myeong-kwan. 10 to 11 a.m. Invites sent by email. Must register: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mary-pat-beebe-book-club-8748