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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: 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.

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: 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.

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

Thursdays

Storytime at Coolidge. 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. 10:15 to 11 a.m. Registration required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-coolidge-our-earth-11741

Tuesdays, June 18

Chess - Beginner and intermediate players with nationally-ranked chess expert, Chris Giannaras. Registration opens one week prior to each class. 1 to 2 p.m. Available on Tuesdays, June 25 and July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at Coolidge. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/chess-adult-beginner-and-intermediate-players-11564

Wednesday, June 19

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

Thursday, June 20

Bike Day. Bring your bikes to BAPL Coolidge to enjoy some “wheely” good fun with CAT, the Coalition for Appropriate Transportation! After a short 10 minute safety presentation, CAT volunteers will be on hand for bike safety checks, course guidance, and to answer all questions bike related. Free helmets will be provided for all youth who need them. Take a safe ride around the neighborhood with your new CAT friends!

This program will be presented jointly to BAPL patrons as well as to children enrolled in the Bethlehem Township Parks Program. Registration is required for library patrons. Children in the BT Parks Program will register with their playground counselors only. Information: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bike-day-coolidge-kids-bike-rodeo-cat-11700

Thursday, June 27: Animal Adventures with Wildlands Conservancy at Coolidge. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/animal-adventures-wildlands-conservancy-coolidge-12509

SOUTHSIDE

Reminder: Accessible by stairs only.

Tuesdays

Playtime at the SouthSide Library: 11 to 11:30 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

Wednesdays, June 12, 19, 26

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-11591/92/ 93/ 94

SPECIAL SOUTH SIDE SUMMER ADVENTURE SERIES:

Monday June 10 through August 1

WEEKLY Monday through Friday free lunch for ages 18 and younger while supplies last through August 1 (no holidays); followed by fun, educational programs for kids (K-12) noon to 1 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/free-lunch-18-and-younger-13138;

Adventures into Art series

Wednesday, June 12: Adventures into Art with Gustav Klimt: Tree of Life project. 1 to 2 p.m.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/adventures-art-gustav-klimt-12763

Wednesday, June 19: Adventures into Art with Jean-Michel Basquiat: Story time and Self Portrait 1 to 2 p.m.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/adventures-art-jean-michel-basquiat-12765

Wednesday, June 26: Adventures into Art with Keith Haring: Pop Art Mural. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/adventures-art-w-keith-haring-pop-art-mural-12766

Adventure series 1 to 2 p.m. unless otherwise noted:

Thursday, June 13: Adventures in the Dark with 4-H. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/adventures-dark-4-h-13204 https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/adventures-art-jean-michel-basquiat-12765

Adventure series 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. for Grades K to Five unless otherwise noted. 4-H of Northampton County Explore and DIscover series

Friday, June 14: Adventures in the Dark . Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/4h-12768

Wednesday, June 26: Adventures Close to Home. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/4h-12769

Friday, July 19: Adventures in Nature: Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/4h-12759

Adventure into Nature: 1 to 2 p.m.

https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/adventure-robotics-13080

June 17: Painting on the Greenway. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/painting-greenway-adventure-nature-12791

June 27: Animal Adventures with Wildlands Conservancy at Coolidge. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/animal-adventures-wildlands-conservancy-coolidge-12509

June 18: Adventures into Slime. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/adventure-slime-13081 Thursday, June 20: CARE program, ages six and up. Discussion, movement and hands-on activities.

MAIN LIBRARY

Friday, June 14, 21, 28; Saturday, June 15, 22, 29

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; June 21 ,22; and 28, 29 and July. Main library.

Monday, June 17, 24

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

Monday, June 17, 24

Spanish 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-10176-10177/ 10178/ 10179

Wednesday, June 12

Join us in learning all about the weather! Why does it rain? Why is it cloudy? presented by local meteorologist Kellie McGlynn. Ask her all your questions. 11 to 11:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/weather-storytime-meteorologist-kellie-mcglynn-10612

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival’s“Play On!” Community Tour presents William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors, the escapades of two sets of identical twins separated at birth and residing in the same town. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free, but registration is required. VIsit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/pennsylvania-shakespeare-festival-community-tour-comedy-errors-9423

Teen Game Night, grades six to 12. Board games, card games, and popcorn, too. No registration required. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-game-night-gr-6-12-12615

JWednesday, June 12

6 p.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/pennsylvania-shakespeare-festival-community-tour-comedy-errors-9423 August 1 - Hellertown Library -Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival - https://pashakespeare.org/shows/play-on-community-tour-the-comedy-of-error/

one-hour production designed for children ages 4 to 10 to actively experience Shakespeare’s vibrant language and characters. S4K activates imaginations and generates laughs for the entire family. Using a combination of songs, puppets, and scenes from William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, S4K provides families with the opportunity to introduce children to Shakespeare in a welcoming, super kid-friendly environment. https://pashakespeare.org/shows/shakespeare-for-kids-2024/

Thursday, June 13

That’s My Story memoir writing group hosted by Jerry Waxler, NCC writing instructor and author of Memoir Revolution: Write Your Story, Change the World. A monthly zoom link will be emailed a few days before each class (check your spam folder as well.) Registration required; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/thats-my-story-memoir-writing-group-9531

Saturday, June 15

Your Cup of Tea. Decorate your own ceramic teacup and saucer with acrylic paint pens as you learn about Victorian tea parties. 11 a.m. to noon. Presented by Historic Bethlehem. Ages five and up. Registration required; call 610-867-3761, ext 499. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/tea-party-presented-historic-bethlehem-10214

Father’s Day card making. 2 to 3 p.m. Must register. Designed for children and accompanying adults. Plan to attend and be engaged with your child. Drop offs will not be permitted. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/fathers-day-cardmaking-12616

Monday, June 17

Travel French course and learn what you need to communicate on your trip. Our class is led by Susanne Lanzl Lalande, PH.D. whose experience and know-how will put you at ease with French language and culture. Accepting 12 students for the three week course. Registration is required. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/travel-french-bonjour-la-france-11117

Open Mic Night, host: 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. No registration required. 5 to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/open-mic-night-bapl-9661

Tuesday, June 18

Virtual Film Club: “A Month in the Country” ((1987), directed by Pat O’Connor. 7 to 8 p.m. Each month we pick a culturally or historically significant film for library patrons to watch and discuss. Watch the film on your own time, then meet with our virtual film club to discuss the film on Zoom. Registration required; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/virtual-film-club-7954

Teen Podcast Workshop. Studio 11. learn how to craft, record, and share your own unique stories. From brainstorming ideas to mastering the art of promotion and technical engineering, unleash your creativity and make waves in the world of

podcasting. 9 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. Free.Must register: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-podcast-workshop-13287

Fiber Arts : Bring knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, sewing and fiber project. Monthly themes, challenges, yarn exchange. All ages, experience levels. 6 to 7 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/fiber-arts-friends-38

Summer Celebration Concert with Dom Behe and Colin O’Leary. 6 to 7:45 p.m. Original and classic songs. Bring chairs or blankets. Rain or shine; for inclement weather, visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming?page=3

Pokémon Party. Open to all. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/pokemon-party-12541

Wednesday, June 19

Read to a therapy dog--our special dogs are trained to listen. Bring a book from home or select one from our display. For grades six to-12; MUST be independent readers. Registration required for your 15-minute session: call Youth Services at 610-867-3761, ext 499.

Dungeons and Dragons one shot adventure, pre-rolled characters, dice set, mini-manual provided. 6 to 7:30 p.m.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/dungeons-dragons-gr-6-12-12831