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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: 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(s) 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-10547

COOLIDGE

Saturday, April 13

Meet author Margie Peterson, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “The Boy Who Never Threw Anything Out” picture book. . While research shows that kids who play with fewer toys may foster more flexible and creative thinking, this picture book also reminds us that the things we need aren’t really things. Bring one small, gently used toy to be donated to the Boutique at the Rink in May. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/meet-author-margie-peterson-11193

SOUTHSIDE

Reminder: Accessible by stairs only.

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

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-11583

Tuesday, April 16

Textured flower painting on a 5x5 canvas using two paint colors of your choice mixed with wet tissue paper to create the texture. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Adults only; must register. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/textured-flower-painting-11366

Wednesday, April 17

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-115814

Thursday, April 18

Personal and Professional Growth book club: A discussion on compelling ideas in the reading, Becoming Bulletproof, Life Lessons from a Secret Service Agent By Evy Poumpouras. Strategies on how you can navigate challenging and unpredictable experiences in life while understanding ways you can influence others. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/professional-and-personal-growth-book-club-11689 for imformation. 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Must register by emailing Info.pursuingpassions@gmail.com

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

Wednesday, April 3

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-6-12-11801

Friday, April 5

April showers bring May flowers stories and songs. Make a rainy art project. PBS will visit and bring Smart Sacks for each family to take home.10 a.m. No registration needed.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/april-showers-storytime-and-pbs-smart-sacks-event-11786

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

Saturday, April 6

Retro Arcade of the classics. The Alternative Gallery console arcade in the Cohen Room. Play on old school systems like Nintendo, Sega, and Playstation. Suitable for gamers of all ages. Free; no registration required. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parents - please no drop-offs. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/retro-arcade-bapl-10086

Bel Canto Youth Chorus of the Bach Choir of Bethlehem stories and musical selections. Ages three and up. Listen Create a related art project. Take a photo with J.S Bach. No registration needed. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bel-canto-youth-chorus-storytime-11787

Monday, April 8

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-9652

Wednesday, April 9

Understanding-Depression: National Institute of Mental Health describes Depression as a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how a person feels, thinks, and handles daily activities, such as sleeping, eating or working. Join St. Luke’s University Health Network’s guest speakers, John Illingworth, and Judy Illingworth, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/understanding-depression-10645

Sneak peek behind-the-scenes virtual tour of 250 E. Broad St., the Bethlehem Food Co-Op grocery store construction site. Hosted in partnership with the Bethlehem Area Public Library. 7 to 8 p.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/explore-new-bethlehem-food-co-op-market-virtual-sneak-peek-7387

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-6-12-11046