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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. 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

CLOSED: Saturday, Sept. 28

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, Aug.

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

Thursdays

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

SOUTH SIDE

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

MAIN LIBRARY

Tuesdays, Sept. 24 through Oct. 22

Family Storytime. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/copy-family-storytime-15458

Thursdays, Sept. 26 through Oct. 24

Baby Storytime. Infants to 24 months. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/copy-family-storytime-15458

Thursday, Sept. 26 and Monday through Thursday, Sept. 30 to Oct. 3

Monday through Thursday, 4:30 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.

Monday, Sept. 23

Computer workshop: cybersecurity terminology and practice fundamentals you need to be confident in avoiding scams. The library will provide all equipment. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/computer-workshop-cybersecurity-basics-14781

Open Mic night hosted by Bill Medei. Music, comedy, poetry. Performers arrive 5 p.m. for 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-9673

Tuesdays, through Oct. 22

Family Storytime. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/copy-family-storytime-15458

Thursdays, through Oct. 24

Baby Storytime. Infants to 24 months. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/copy-family-storytime-15458

Wednesday, Sept. 25

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood storytime and activity. Learn about love, helping, sharing, caring, and play through Daniel Tiger’s eyes. 11 to 11:30 a.m. Ages three and up. No drop-offs. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/daniel-tigers-neighborhood-storytime-ages-3-15484

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/copy-dungeons-dragons-gr-6-12-15449

Saturday, Sept. 28

Bracelet design with Kelly for adults only. 2 to 3 p.m. Register at the Reference Desk throug Sept. 27 with a 10 dollar cash refundable deposit (returned on the day of class). We are unable to take credit cards. No-shows will not be refunded. Supplies are included. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/jewelry-making-wellness-14702

https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/evening-sherlock-bapl-rare-book-auction-14936

Vintage book market, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., to benefit a new bookmobile. Offering a variety of literary treasures for book lovers to explore. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/vintage-book-market-15537

SHERLOCK! Actor Neill Hartley’s acclaimed one-man Sherlock Holmes show, the centerpiece being a copy of The Stark Munro Letters by none other than Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.5 p.m. Sponsored by Elliot Tracey - State Farm Insurance. Tickets: visit https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E349578&id=21

Monday, Sept. 30 through Thursday, Oct. 3

Monday through Thursday, 4:30 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.

Monday, Sept. 30

Open Mic night hosted by Bill Medei. Music, comedy, poetry. Performers arrive 5 p.m. for sign-up. 15 minute time limit for https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/open-mic-night-bapl-9674

Tuesday, Oct. 1

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-45

Wednesday, Oct. 2

This America of Ours: Author Nate Schweber gives a 50 minute multimedia history of Bernard DeVoto’s battles to preserve America’s national parks and public lands in the McCarthy era, plus the untold conservation origin of Avis DeVoto’s epic friendship with chef Julia Child. Books will be available for purchase. 6:30 p.m. Reisgtration encouraged: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/america-ours-bernard-and-avis-devoto-and-forgotten-fight-save-wild-15062

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.