The Bethlehem Press calendar listings are, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of printing. We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information submitted by external parties.

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 noon to 8 p.m. December 4 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. December 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.

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.

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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

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

Saturday, August 24

Send off summer crafts. “See you later, summer - three fun crafts”. 11 a.m. to noon. Children and accompanying adults. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/summer-send-crafts-14856

Monday, August 26

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-9664

Tuesday, August 27

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

10 to 11 a.m. Register at https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bilingual-storytime-zoellner-arts-center-14857

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

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

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

The Bethlehem Press calendar listings are, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of printing. We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information submitted by external parties.

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

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

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

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

Saturday,

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

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. Visit 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

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/