BETHLEHEM AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY NOTES JULY 3
General information
NEW website calendar listings: visit 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: bapl.org
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 bapl.org/book-sales/
Thursday, July 4: Main and all branch libraries are closed. 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 bapl.org
Some events are for children with adult(s) only.
Special events
Sunday, July 7
Storytime at the Kemerer Museum: During the Victorian Era, fine restaurants offered a wide range of dishes sure to please the most discerning of palates. Typically consisting of multiple courses, Victorian menus were influenced by French cuisine and culinary traditions. Design your own restaurant menu and be sure to browse our collection of historical menus for inspiration. Librarian Julia will be on-site reading fun stories stories. Children must be accompanied by adults. Free. Noon to 1 p.m. Presented by Historic Bethlehem. No registration required. 427 N. New St. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-kemerer-museum-10326
Storytime at the Moravian Museum: During the 18th century, colonial inns served a variety of functions. Aside from providing lodging and food, many also functioned as early post offices. Imagine that you are spending an evening at the Sun Inn in the 1760s. Write a letter back home sharing your observations. Once you’re finished, close your letter with a real wax seal. Librarian Julia will be on-site reading fun stories for all ages. Presented by Historic Bethlehem. Free for all ages. No registration required. 1 to 2 p.m. 66 W. Church St. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-moravian-museum-10325
Books on the Hill:
Tuesdays
Poem of the week: 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. Stanley and Lynn Streets in Fountain Hill
Coolidge Branch
Thursdays
Storytime: 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 bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-coolidge-our-earth-11741
Tuesdays, ‘till August 6
Chess - Beginner and intermediate players with nationally-ranked chess expert, Chris Giannaras. Must register one week prior to each class. 1 to 2 p.m. Available on Tuesdays, June 18, 25 and July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 and August 6 at Coolidge. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/chess-adult-beginner-and-intermediate-players-11564
Tuesday, July 16, Aug. 6
Read to Dogs: 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. 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required for your 15-minute session: call 484-892-6267.
Southside Branch
Reminder: Accessible by stairs only.
Tuesdays
Playtime: 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: 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 bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-storytime-south-side-9117
Summer 2024 educational programs for kids (K-12); each day of the week being a different theme.
Through August 1
Summer Adventure Series 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 bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/free-lunch-18-and-younger-13138;
Wednesday, July 3
Adventures in Art with Frida Kahlo. Guided crafts: paper shadow boxes; floral headbands. 1 to 2 p.m. Must register: visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/adventures-art-w-frida-kahlo-diy-paper-shadow-boxes-and-floral-headbands-13212
Wednesday, July 10
Adventures in Art with Jackson Pollack. Storytime and Abstract Painting.1 to 2 p.m. Must register: visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/adventures-art-w-jackson-pollock-storytime-and-abstract-painting-13441
Wednesday, July 17
Adventures in Art with Georgia O’Keefe. Storytime and Flower Collage. 1 to 2 p.m. Must register: visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/adventures-art-w-georgia-okeefe-storytime-and-flower-collage-13442
Wednesday, July 24: Adventures in Art with Takashi Murakami. Giant flower sculptures. 1 to 2 p.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/copy-adventures-art-w-georgia-okeefe-storytime-and-flower-collage-13443
Wednesday, July 31: Adventures in Art withMr. Imagination. Repurposed art. 1 to 2 p.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/adventures-art-w-mr-imagination-repurposed-art-13444
Adventures Into S.T.E.M. series - 1 to 2 p.m.
Tuesday, July 9: Adventure into Circuits: Create a piece of art to take home. Must register:https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/story-stem-12552
Tuesday, July 16: Make a Binary Code Bracelet:
Tuesday, July 23: Adventure into Music:
Tuesday, July 30: Ping Pong Roller CoasterAdventure:
Adventure into Nature: 1 to 2 p.m.
Monday, July 8: Edible Soil Layers Adventure into Nature and storytime of Beneath by Cori Doerrfeld. 1 to 1:45 p.m. VIsit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/edible-soil-layers-adventure-nature-12794
Friday, July 19: Adventures in Nature: Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/4h-12759
MAIN LIBRARY
Wednesday, July 3
Read to Dogs: 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. 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required for your 15-minute session: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/read-dogs-independent-readers-12619
Thursday, July 4
Closed for the holiday.
Friday, July 5
Mary Pat Beebe Book Club. This month’s book is Foster (2022) by Claire Keegan. 10 to 11 a.m. ZOOM: Invites by email. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mary-pat-beebe-book-club-8751
Collage making and learning how to make pictures from other pictures. Grades three and up. Must be accompanied by an adult. 3 to 4 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/collage-making-ages-5-12767
Saturday, July 6
Astronaut Marty McGuire - NASA Ambassador presents “Exploring Mars”. New travel and discoveries from the Mars Curiosity and Perseverance rovers and the Ingenuity helicopter. Q&A after the presentation. The “Backyard Astronomy Guy ” is an amateur/backyard astronomer and space enthusiast in Bethlehem. Free; all ages. 2 to 3:30 p.m. Must register at https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/marty-mcguire-nasa-ambassador-12557
Monday, July 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-9656
Tuesday, July 9
Trauma support group. Join Clarice James of MIRA Resouces and Jennifer Bruno of Fruitful Seeds Counseling. SUpport migrant, immigrant, refuge and Asylee communities. AMust be 18 or older. Registration is required.Free . Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/trauma-support-group-12710
Calling All Campers- Family Fun Night. Gather around a pretend fire, listen to scary stories. Make s’mores. Must register. 6:30 to 7:30.
Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/campfire-tales-12754
Wednesday, July 10
Game Day: Come in and play! We have stacks of games for toddlers through teens. This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Noon to 7 p.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/game-day-12753
Thursday, July 13
Adult beginner and intermediate chess players classes with nationally-ranked chess expert, Chris Giannaras. Registration opens one week prior to each class. VIsit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/chess-adult-beginner-and-intermediate-players-11568
Monday, July 15
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, July 16????
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
Friday, July 19
4-H Explore and DiscoverAdventures: hands-on science and nature activities. A different topic is explored each session. No registration required. Grades K to five.10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/4h-12769
Thursday, July 20
Adult beginner and intermediate chess players classes with nationally-ranked chess expert, Chris Giannaras. Registration opens one week prior to each class. VIsit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/chess-adult-beginner-and-intermediate-players-11568
Monday, July 22
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-9657
Wednesday, July 24
Read to Dogs: 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. 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required for your 15-minute session: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/read-dogs-independent-readers-12620
Thursday, July 27
Adult beginner and intermediate chess players classes with nationally-ranked chess expert, Chris Giannaras. Registration opens one week prior to each class. VIsit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/chess-adult-beginner-and-intermediate-players-11568
Monday, July 29
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-9658
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
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
Wednesday, June 19
Teen Grades six to 12. Podcasting Class at BAPL. Learn how to craft, record, and share your own stories. From brainstorming ideas to mastering the art of promotion and technical engineering, unleash your creativity. Class is free to attend, presented in partnership with ArtsQuest’s Arts In Education partnership through the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts . Taught by the team behind the Lehigh Valley Cold Cases podcast. 9 a.m. to noon. Must register: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-podcast-workshop-13290
Thursday, June 20
Teen Grades six to 12. Podcasting Class at BAPL. Learn how to craft, record, and share your own stories. From brainstorming ideas to mastering the art of promotion and technical engineering, unleash your creativity. Class is free to attend, presented in partnership with ArtsQuest’s Arts In Education partnership through the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Taught by the team behind the Lehigh Valley Cold Cases podcast. 9 a.m. to noon. Must register: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-podcast-workshop-13291
Friday, June 21
A City of Bethlehem Police officer will read several picture books to children of all ages and talk about a day in the life of a Bethlehem Police Officer. We will have a police-related craft after the story. 10 to 11 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/police-storytime-10246
Final Podcasting Class workshop and event. Presented in partnership with ArtsQuest’s Arts In Education partnership through the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts . Taught by the team behind the Lehigh Valley Cold Cases podcast. Grades six to 12. 9 a.m. to noon. Must register: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-podcast-workshop-13292
Monday, June 24
Sewing for beginners. Learn how to thread a needle, do a basic stitch, and how to sew a patch onto a piece of fabric. For grades four and up. 4 to 5 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/sewing-beginners-grades-4-12653
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-9662
Tuesday, June 25
Join Wildlands Conservancy in learning how you can help to protect our local wildlife habitats. Meet the live Animal Ambassadors and discover how each creature depends on you. Children must be acconpanied by adults. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/wildlands-conservancy-12621
Wednesday, June 26
4-H Explore and DiscoverAdventures: hands-on science and nature activities. A different topic is explored each session. No registration required. Grades K to five. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/4h-12769
Friday, June 28
Cook, decorate and eat a waffle. Grades six to 12. 4 to 5 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-chef-waffle-challenge-gr-6-12-12622
Sunday, June 5
STORYTIME AT THE KEMERER MUSEUM
Children must be accompanied by adults. Noon to 1 p.m. Presented by Historic Bethlehem. No registration required. 427 N. New St. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-kemerer-museum-10534
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
Monday, July 1
MAIN LIBRARY
SPECIAL EVENTS:
STORYTIME AT THE MORAVIAN MUSEUM
Sunday,
STORYTIME AT THE KEMERER MUSEUM
Did you know that the roots of the modern hotel can be traced to ancient Rome? During the 19th century, the expansion of the middle class led to a rise in the construction of hotels and growth of the hospitality industry. The finest Victorian hotels featured luxuriously appointed rooms and were the first to introduce modern conveniences like elevators and private bathrooms. This Free Sunday design your own mixed-media hotel collage. Librarian Julia will be on-site reading fun stories. Children must be accompanied by adults. Noon to 1 p.m. Presented by Historic Bethlehem. No registration required. 427 N. New St. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-kemerer-museum--10321
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
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
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 - 5 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/south-side-teen-advisory-board-12217