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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/

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: 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 more 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

Wednesday, July 31

The Cultured Club Presents: Fundamentals of Food Fermentation. Bring a jar or Take a Jar to help get everyone started. 6 to 7 p.m. Free but registration is required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/cultured-club-presents-fundamentals-food-fermentation-14075

Thursday, August 1

Fun in the Sun sensory storytime with beach-themed stories and a sandy activity. Bring a large / beach towel. 10:15 to 11 a.m. Free but registration is required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/fun-sun-13475

Tuesday, August 6

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

Wednesday, July 24

Storytime on the Greenway near the playground. Stories, songs and a fun craft. Bad weather location is in the basement, South Side Branch, 400 Webster St. Only accessible by stairs. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-storytime-southside-library-12693

Thursday, July 25

Tom Yurasits presents the enchanting world of magic. Learn how books can unlock its secrets. Children and families; only accessible by stairs. 5 to 6 p.m. Registration is required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/learning-magic-through-books-13214

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

Thursday, July 25:The enchanting world of fireflies! Presented by the Penn State Master Gardeners. 1 to 2 p.m. Must register. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/learn-about-fireflies-penn-state-master-gardeners-13213

Adventures into Art series

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.

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 https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/rollercoaster-stem-challenge-13090

MAIN LIBRARY:

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/

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

Thursday, July 18

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

Friday, July 19

4-H Explore and Discover Adventures: 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

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

Saturday, July 20

Library Book Sale. Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Cash and credit cards accepted. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit www.bapl.org/book-sales/

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

Tuesday, July 23

Tom Yurasits: Abracadabra Magic Show! The world-wide performer, magician, escape artist and mentalist presents a magical show. Open to all. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. No registration. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/abracadabra-magic-show-tom-yurasits-14074

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

Computer Internet Basic Workshop. Must register. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/computer-workshop-placeholder-12363