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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:

Next BAPL book sales: Indoor book sale in Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Cash and credit cards accepted. Noon to 8 p.m. May 15 and July 17 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18 and July- 20. Visit www.bapl.org/book-sales/

CLOSINGS AND CHANGES OF HOURS: CLOSED Memorial Day Weekend. All day Saturday, May 25 and Monday, May 27; main library and all branches. 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.

MAIN LIBRARY

CLOSED Memorial Day Weekend. All day Saturday, May 25 and Monday, May 27; main library and all branches.

BOOKS ON THE HILL -Stanley and Lynn Streets in 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.

Friday, May 17

Storytime in the Park. Ages of two and onehalf ato five years old. A special outside storytime with picture books, songs, rhymes, fun and a simple take-home craft. (Weather permitting) 10 to 11 a.m.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-park-12476

COOLIDGE

Thursday, May 16

Storytime at Coolidge. Ages two to six. Pre-K themed storytimes featuring picture books, puppets, childhood rhymes, songs, and a simple craft. Our guest presenter, Ms. Cindy, may accompany us. 10:15 to 11 a.m. Registration required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-coolidge-12224

Wednesday, May 22

Introduction to Mindfullness. Must register for each of the five-part series over the next five months. Presented by teachers from the LVHN Center for Mindfulness, the sessions will take place over a five-month period on June 19 (Mindfulness and Self-Compassion, July 24 (Mindful Communication), August 21 (Mindfulness in the Workplace, and September 18 (Mindful Eating). Age 17 and up. 7 to 8 p.m. Register at https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/introduction-mindfulness-11656

Wednesday, May 29

Memoirs Only: “Crying in H Mart” by Michelle Zauner. Only one of a few Asian Americans at her school, Michelle tells a story of family, food, grief and endurance, as she dealt with her mother’s high expectations, and later, her mother’s terminal illness. Registration is encouraged but not required. Aages 17 and up. 6 to 7 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/memoirs-only-book-club-crying-h-mart-9574

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

Preschoool Storytime at 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/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. No registration needed.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/after-school-homework-help-10474

Wednesday, May 15

Citizenship 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-11588

Thursday, May 16

Personal and Professional Growth book club: in-person discussion on compelling ideas in “The Talent Code” by Daniel Coyle. If you are new to this group, register by emailing info.pursuingpassions@gmail.com. For adults and is only accessible by stairs. 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/professional-and-personal-growth-book-club-12414

Saturday, May 18

Teen Art Unlimited - painting yarn. Design your own pattern, or we can provide one. All supplies are provided. Noon to 1 p.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-art-unlimited-painting-yarn-12219

Monday, May 20

panish conversation. Intermediate and advanced speakers are invited to practice their skills in everyday dialogues facilitated by Gregorie Lule. Must register in advance by emailing Gregorie.Lule@gmail.com. for more information. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/spanish-conversation-10172/

Thursday, May 23

Have a voice in your library and community while receiving community service hours! Plan and prepare upcoming events for teens grade six to 12. Develop leadership skills while creating the teen library experience. 4 to 5 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/south-side-teen-advisory-board-12217

MAIN LIBRARY

CLOSED Memorial Day Weekend. All day Saturday, May 25 and Monday, May 27; main library and all branches

Mondays in May

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

Mondays through Thursdays in May ( no holidays)

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

Tuesdays in May

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

Wednesdays, May 1 to 25

Latin Club. Friends, Romans, Everyone in Grades three to eight. Learn a language of old. Drop in for our student-led Latin Club. No registration required. 4 to 5 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/latin-club-grades-3-8-12432

Thursdays in May

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

Wednesday, May 15

Indoor book sale, Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Follow COVID protocols. Most credit /debit cards accepted. Noon to 8 p.m. Events, information: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bapl-book-sale-10821

Join Eastern PA Trans Equity Project for a workshop on safety and self-defense for the trans community. Allies welcome. Danger avoidance techniques, de-escalation skills, key practices for supporting survivors of domestic and intimate partner violence and basic self-defense moves. Dress comfortably. We will move around. Modifications to moves will be offered. Registration is suggested. 6 to 7 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/trans-safety-and-self-defense-11820

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-6-12-12388

Friday, May 17

Family storytime. The weather is warm and everything is growing. Plant a seed that will flower later in summer in a yard or in a container. No registration required. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/may-flowers-storytime-12416

Saturday, May 18

Moravian University’s Cory Dieterly, archivist and Civil War historian, will read a story about “You wouldn’t want to be a Civil-War Union Army soldier”. See an authentic reproduction of a Union Army soldier’s uniform and accompanying gear. Make a craft related to the soldier experience. No registration required. Ages six to 12. 11 a.m. to noon. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/moravian-university-presents-you-wouldnt-want-be-civil-war-union-army-soldier-ages-6-12-12417

Indoor book sale, Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Follow COVID protocols. Most credit /debit cards accepted. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Events, information: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bapl-book-sale-10821

Monday, May 20

Choose your own book that fits the theme of a short story/novella. For book suggestions, email amadden@bapl.org. Zoom link will be emailed the morning of the meeting. 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/choose-your-own-book-club-8972

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-9656

Tuesday, May 21

Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.) Grades six to 12. Complete community service hours. Help plan and prep for upcoming teen and family events. 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-advisory-board-gr-6-12-12392

Virtual Film Club: EO (2022), directed by Jerzy Skolimowski. 7 to 8 p.m. Must register; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/virtual-film-club-7953

Fiber Arts and Friends - 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-36