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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:

MAIN LIBRARY HOURS for Musikfest: Closing at 5 p.m. on August 7,8, 9. Closed on August 10.

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. September 18 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. September 21; and December 4 & 7. Visit www.bapl.org/book-sales/

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.

Thursday, August 8

Read to Dogs. Our special therapy 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. 3 to 4 p.m. Fountain Hill playground area, Stanley and Spiegel, 18015. Registration required; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/read-dogs-14157

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

Wednesday, August 21

Mindfullness in the Workplace series. 7 to 8 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mindfulness-workplace-11694

Funding for this project has been provided by the City of Bethlehem. Must register at bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mindfulness-workplace-11694

Thursday, August 22

Family Story time at Coolidge. 10 to 10:45 a.m. Ages twoand one-half to five themed storytimes with picture books, songs and rhymes, an props, finishing with a simple craft. Must register at https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-coolidge-14877

Wednesday, August 28

Memoirs Only Book Club. “Between Two Kingdoms” by Suleika Jaouad. A memoir of life interrupted. 6 to 8 p.m. Must register at https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/memoirs-only-book-club-between-two-kingdoms-9575

SouthSide

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

Thursday, August 15

Read to Dogs. Our special therapy dogs are trained to listen. Bring a book from home or select one at the librar. Grades six to-12; MUST be independent readers. 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/read-therapy-dog-13589

Monday, August 19

3D beach painting for adults. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Accesible by stairs only. Must register. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/3d-beach-painting-14158

Wednesday, August 27

Bi-lingual English and Spanish storytime with a craft with Zoellner Arts Center. Children and accompanying adults.

10:30 to 11 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bilingual-storytime-zoellner-arts-14882

MAIN LIBRARY

Friday, August 9

Chess tournament, Adult beginner and intermediate chess players classes with nationally-ranked chess expert, Chris Giannaras. 10 a.m. to noon. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/chess-adult-beginner-and-intermediate-players-11571 to register.

Monday, August 12

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

Book signing with Lee Upton. She will read excerpts from her new novel “Tabitha, Get Up”. 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Books are available for signing. Register at https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/lee-upton-author-reading-and-signing-11710

Tuesday, August 13

Trauma support group. Support migrant, immigrant, refuge and Asylee communities. Must be 18 or older. 6 to 7 p.m.Registration is required. Free. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/trauma-support-group-12711

Wednesday, August 14

Dungeons and Dragons one shot adventure. Pre-rolled characters, dice set and mini manual provided. Grades six to-12. No registration needed. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/dungeons-dragons-gr-6-12-14816

Friday, August 16

Fun Storytime designed to get you and your little one back into the school zone. Pick up a PBS Smart Sack to take home. 10 to 10:30 a.m. for children and accompanying adults. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/back-school-storytime-14846