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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; upcoming: 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.

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

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

Mindful Eating- Mindfullness in the Workplace series. Funding for this project has been provided by the City of Bethlehem. 7 to 8 p.m. at the SouthSide branch. Accessible by stairs only. Must register at https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mindfulness-workplace-11694

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, September 18

Mindfullness in the Workplace series: Mindful Eating at SouthSide. Accessible by stairs only. 7 to 8 p.m. Funding for this project has been provided by the City of Bethlehem. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mindfulness-workplace-11694

MAIN LIBRARY

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

Sunday, Sept. 1

Storytime at the Kemerer Museum. Interior design and decoration impact a guest’s experience of hospitality. Imagine that you are hired to redesign a hotel’s guest suites. What wallpaper, paint, and furnishings will you choose? Create a mood board to organize your ideas. Librarian Julia from BAPL will be on-site reading fun stories for all ages. Presented by Historic Bethlehem. Free. All ages. No registration required. Noon to 1 p.m. 427 N. New St. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-kemerer-museum-10535

Tuesday, Sept. 3

Fiber Arts and Friends, 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-43

Wednesday, Sept. 4

Melba Tolliver, author of Accidental Anchorwoman: A Memoir of Chance, Choice, Change, and Connection, for which she was awarded the National Association of Black Journalists Outstanding Book Award. Join us for a conversation between Melba and Andy Laties from Book and Puppet Company. 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Q&A. Books will be available for purchaseMust register; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/melba-tolliver-author-talk-15072

Friday, September 6

Mary Pat Beebe Book Club. This month’s book is Western Lane (2023) by Chetna Maroo. 10 to 11 a.m. ZOOM: Invites by email. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mary-pat-beebe-book-club-8753

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.