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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

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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. Sept. 18 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 21; upcoming: noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 4; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 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

Thursday, Sept. 12

Bi-lingual English and Spanish storytime to welcome Adres.music duo with Zoellner Arts Center. Children and accompanying adults. 10 to 10:45 a.m. Must register. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/get-ready-123-andres-storytime-12900

Wednesday, Sept. 18

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

Thursdays, Sept. 19, 26

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 family-storytime-coolidge-15325

SouthSide

Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming?branches%5B132%5D=132

MAIN LIBRARY

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

Monday, Sept. 9 to Thursday, Sept. 12. 4 to 6 p.m. Grades K to 12. No registration required. Drop in with your homework for free help from a Moravian University/America Reads tutor. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/homework-help-13003 for more information and location.

Tuesday, Sept. 10

Professional and Personal Growth. Discussion on the book Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely. Share your thoughts and collaborate with others. 6 to 7 p.m. If you are new to our group, register by emailing info.pursuingpassions@gmail.com. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/book-group-tbd-15307 for information.

Trauma Support Group, 6 to 7 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/trauma-support-group-12712

Wednesday, Sept. 11

Mending workshop with QTLV. Three basic sewing techniques to help you learn to mend your clothes, sew on buttons and stitch on patches. Workshop will include needle, thread and practice cloth. 6:30 -7:30 p.m. Must register. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mending-workshop-13747

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-6-12-15448