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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. July 17 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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.

ALL LIBRARIES:

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

Please check with the library in advance in case programs have been changed in any way.

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.

COOLIDGE

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

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. Ages 17 and up. 6 to 7 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/memoirs-only-book-club-crying-h-mart-9574

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

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

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-11589

Thursday, May 23

SouthSide teen advisory board. 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

Wednesday, May 29

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-11590

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

Wednesdays, May 22 and 29

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

Wednesday, May 29

Artificial Intelligence Is Here. Dr. Brennan Pursell of DeSales University presents an overview of current technology with practical suggestions about appropriate use. He shares specific warnings about its problems with security, privacy, and bias. 6:30 to 7: 30 p.m. Grades six through adult. Register at https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/artificial-intelligence-here-use-care-12216

Friday, May 31

Fridays and Saturdays : Chess - Adult beginner and intermediate players with nationally-ranked chess expert, Chris Giannaras. Registration opens one week prior to each class. 10 to 11 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays; also June 8, 11, 14, 18, and July. Available on Tuesdays at Coolidge. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/chess-adult-beginner-and-intermediate-players-11564