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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; September 18 & 21 and December 4 & 7. Visit www.bapl.org/book-sales/

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 EVENT

July 17: Bethlehem Twp. Community Center: Tom Yurasits: Magic and Illusion! The world-wide performer, magician, escape artist and mentalist presents a magical adventure. Sponsored by the Bethlehem Area Public Library. Open to all. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Large pavilion, Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Rd. For information, visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/magic-and-illusion-bethlehem-township-community-center-pavilion-12510

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, ‘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 https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/chess-adult-beginner-and-intermediate-players-11564

Thursday, July 11

Adventures With Northampton County 4-H. 11 a.m. to noon. Must register. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/adventures-northampton-county-4-h-12901

Tuesday, July 16

Read to Dogs at Coolidge. 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

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

South Side Library Summer 2024 educational programs for kids (K-12); each day of the week being a different theme.

SPECIAL SOUTH SIDE SUMMER ADVENTURE SERIES:

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;

Adventure Into Nature

Monday, July 15: Bug Bingo. 1 to 1:45 p.m. Bug-themed bingo games and win prizes. Before that, listen to a storytime of the book Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! by Bob Barner. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bug-bingo-adventure-nature-12795

Visit Adventures into Art series

Wednesday, July 10: Adventures in Art with Jackson Pollack. Storytime and Abstract Painting.1 to 2 p.m. Must register: visit https://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 https://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. Registration is required.

Tuesday, July 16: Make a Binary Code Bracelet: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/sink-or-swim-13088

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

Tuesday, July 23: Adventure into Music: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/adventure-music-13089

Tuesday, July 30: Ping Pong Roller CoasterAdventure: visit

MAIN LIBRARY

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

Friday, July 12

Adventures in the Garden. Butterflies! Grades K-12. No registration needed. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/master-gardener-12755

Saturday, 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

Story and S.T.E.M. for ages 3 and older. Stories, crafts anad science demonstrations. 10 to 10:30 a.m.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/story-stem-12554

Adventures in the Garden. Plants. Grades K-12. No registration needed. 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/master-gardener-12758

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-40

Virtual Film Club: “Peppermint Soda” ((1977), directed by Diane Kurys. 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-7955

Wednesday, July 17

Bike Safety with the Bethlehem Police. Learn about bike safety and the rules of the road, plus bike and helmet checks; skills course.Bring your own bike and don’t forget your helmet! Open to ages five and up. Must register: call 610-610-867-3761, ext499. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bike-safety-bethlehem-police-10242

Dungeons and Dragons one shot adventure. Pre-rolled characters, dice set and mini manual provided. Grades six to-12. No registration needed. Viit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/copy-dungeons-dragons-gr-6-12-13996

Library Book Sale. 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/

Bethlehem Twp. Community Center: Tom Yurasits: Magic and Illusion! The world-wide performer, magician, escape artist and mentalist presents a magical adventure. Sponsored by the Bethlehem Area Public Library. Open to all. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Large pavilion, Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Rd. For information, visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/magic-and-illusion-bethlehem-township-community-center-pavilion-12510