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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. 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.

MAIN LIBRARY HOURS for Musikfest, August 1 to 11: Closed on August 3 and 10. Closing at 5 p.m. on August 2,5,6,7,8, 9.

All libraries /and branches closed for Labor Day Holiday: Saturday, August 31; Sunday, September 1; Monday, September 2.

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

Thursdays, August 15, 22, 29

Family Story time at Coolidge. 10 to 10:45 a.m. Ages two and 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 21

Mindfullness in the Workplace. 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.

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

Wednesday, September 18

Mindfullness in the Workplace: Mindful Eating. 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.

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

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

Saturday, August 17

“How Money Works- A Common Sense Guide to Financial Success”. Javier Toro explains some of the basics of money management. 3 to 4 p.m. Must register; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/how-money-works-common-sense-guide-financial-success-12511

Monday, August 19

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-9663

Tuesday, August 20

Build with our collections of LEGOs, DUPLOs, magnetic tiles, more. Drop in 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/build-it-14848

Fiber arts: Bring knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, sewing and fiber project. Monthly themes, challenges, yarn exchange. All ages, experience levels. 6 to 7:45 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/fiber-arts-friends-42

Virtual Film Club: “The Dinner Game” (1998), directed by Francis Veber. 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. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/virtual-film-club-7956