SPECIAL EVENT:

Thursday, Oct. 17

STORYTIME AT THE BANANA FACTORY

Special library storytime, 10 to 10:30 a.m. Stories, finger plays, songs and movement for families with children ages 18 months to six-years old. 25 W. Third St. No registration. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-banana-factory-15947

LIBRARIES EVENTS

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.

Saturday, Oct. 12

Sip ‘n Stich Slow Stitching: fabric (or bring your own), needle, and thread are provided, as is tea. 11 a.m. to noon. Must register, vsit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/sip-stitch-15471

COOLIDGE

Wednesday, Oct. 9

Fire safety - Coolidge October and Fire Prevention Month with the engines and firefighters from the Bethlehem Township Volunteer Fire Company. Join us for a truck tour, fire safety presentation. To celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday, join a special reading challenge (runs Oct. 1 through Nov. 28). Firefighters’ talks for children in preschool through fifth grade. 4:30 to 5;30 p.m. Registration is encouraged but not required. Visithttps://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming?page=2

Thursdays, Oct. 10, 17, 24 and 31

Ages two and one-half to five. 10 to 10:45 a.m. a.m. Registration required. Themed storytimes with picture books, songs, rhymes, library props and a simple craft. Register at https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-coolidge-14877

Wednesday, Oct. 16

Listening Across the American Political Divide with Dr. Abigail Michelini. The workshop offers pragmatic strategies for listening across political differences. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Must register. Funding for this program comes from the National Endowment for the Humanities and is being offered in partnership with Northampton Community College. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/strategies-listening-across-american-political-divide-14591

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, Oct. 9

Zoellner Center presents Rumplestiltskin. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Ages two to four.SouthSide. Must register; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/rumpelstiltskin-storytime-zoellner-arts-center-14884

Saturday, Oct. 19

Make a skeleton taking a bath candle. Class is only accessible by stairs. For adults. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Requires registration; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/skeleton-bath-candle-15074

MAIN LIBRARY

The Main Library will open at noon on Oct. 19.

Monday to Thursday in October

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.

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, Oct. 9

The Doan Gang- Traitors to the American Revolutionary cause and Tory spies? loyal British subjects? Murderous robbers and horse thieves? Or some combination? Must register; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/doans-and-revolution-11098

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-3-15486

Thursday, Oct. 10

That’s My Story virtual memoir writing group hosted by Jerry Waxler, N.C.C. writing instructor; author of Memoir Revolution: Write Your Story, Change the World. Noon to 1:30 p.m. A zoom link will be emailed a few days before each class (check your spam folder as well.) Registration required; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/thats-my-story-memoir-writing-group-9535

Saturday, Oct. 12

Bike Safety with the Bethlehem Police and CAT Lehigh Valley. Learn about bike safety and the rules of the road, plus bike and helmet checks. Try the skills course. Bring your own bike and helmet. Ages five and up. 11 a.m. to noon. Payrow Plaza right outside the library. Information: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bike-safety-bethlehem-police-and-cat-lehigh-valley-rescheduled-october-12-15373

Monday, Oct. 14

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-9676

Tuesday, Oct. 15

Virtual Film Club: “M” (1931), directed by Fritz Lang. 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-7958

Fiber arts: Bring your knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, sewing, fiber projects. Monthly themes, challenges, yarn exchange. All ages, experience levels. 6 to 7:45 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/fiber-arts-friends-46

Wednesday, Oct. 16

Jackie Robinson Baptized Me: How a Sermon Changed A Life: Journalist, author and former baseball player Geoff Gehman tells of a memorable encounter he had with pioneer baseball player and civil rights warrior Jackie Robinson. 6:30 -7:45 p.m. Registration encouraged. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/jackie-robinson-talk-12157

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-3-15487

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-6-12-16061

How Does A Cell Phone Work? What is the Science/Technology behind it? A talk by Lehigh Physics Professor Dr. Jean Toulouse 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Must register. Vsit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/science-everyday-things-15504