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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. Dec. 4 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7. Visit www.bapl.org/book-sales/

Some events are for children with adult(s) only.

LIBRARIES CLOSURES

Main library closed at 5 p.m. on Nov. 27. All libraries closed Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving Day. Main library closed Nov. 29 for Thanksgiving holiday.

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, Nov. 9

Sip ‘n Stitch, fabric (or bring your own), needle, and thread are provided, as is tea.

https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/sip-stitch-15472

COOLIDGE

Wednesdays

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 through Nov. 28). Firefighters’ talks for children in preschool through fifth grade. 4:30 to ??????30 p.m. Registration is encouraged but not required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming?page=2

Thursday, Nov. 14

Family storytime: themes of service, dinosaurs and gratitude. Picture books, songs, movement, rhymes, an array of library props and art or simple crafts. Ages two and one-half to five. 10 to 10:45 a.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-coolidge-16509

Wednesday, Nov. 20

Memoir book club: One of the New York Times’s 100 Best Books of the 21st Century, “Persepolis” is a black and white graphic-style memoir in which Satrapi tells the coming-of-age story of her life in Tehran from ages six to 14. during the overthrow of the Shah’s regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution and the effects of war with Iraq. 6 to 7 p.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/memoirs-only-book-club-persepolis-9576

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

Tuesday, Nov. 19

Seasonal holiday card-making workshop, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. with Alicia Vincelette of Inked Edge Paper Art. Class is free; all materials provided. Only accessible by stairs. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/card-making-workshop-15887

MAIN LIBRARY

Main library closed at 5 p.m. on Nov. 27. All librairies closed Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving Day.

‘till Nov. 21. Monday through Thursday, 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.

Tuesdays

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

Wednesday, Nov. 6

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-6-12-16064

Monday, Nov. 11

11fest annual celebration of Studio 11, with 11 bands rocking the library from quiet to loud. Performers scheduled:

Wyatt Davidick, C’est La Vie, Mosaic Youth Choir, George Hrab, Darryl Lix & the High Kicks, Hollow Howl, Hissy Fit, Ghost Wounds, Lo-fis, Cedar Green and Leadpetal. 3 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $11 (feel free to give more); visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/11fest-16328

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. isit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/open-mic-night-bapl-9680

Tuesday, Nov. 12

A French Treat: Three week French course for beginners and slightly more seasoned learners. Registrants are asked to commit to all three classes. Taught by Susanne Lanzl Lalande, Ph.D. 16 participants limit. Noon to 1 p.m. Must register: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/french-glance-language-learning-15786

Professional and Personal Growth. Choose your own Professional or Personal Growth Book. 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-15309 for information.

Wednesday, Nov. 13

Free wellness painting- fall foliage tree canvas (yours to take home) with Jen. Instruction and art supplies are included. No experience necessary. Wear old clothes. 9:30 to 11 a.m. Must register at front desk; five dollar cash-only refundable deposit will be taken at that time. Information: visit

https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/art-15628

Poetry Reading with open mic. Feature readers are Wayne Benson, Julianna Evans, Caroline Hayduk, Dawn Leas, and MJ Mcginn. An open mic follows where each reader gets five minutes on stage. Sign up for the open mic at the event. The event will be hosted by Jon Lawrence. Registration encouraged. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/poetry-reading-open-mic-15236

School age kids and teens art making workshop in collaboration with the Lehigh University Art Galleries inspired by current exhibition, “Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe.” Rowe uses unconventional, everyday objects to create works of art. Participants will have the opportunity to submit their art to be part of a community exhibition opening in December at LUAG. Registration is appreciated but not required. 5 to 7 p.m. Visit

https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/art-making-workshop-kids-teens-lehigh-university-arts-gallery-16752

Play With Me. Parents and caregivers, come and play with your little ones. Each week brings a new play activity for shared fun.-10:30 to 11 a.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/play-me-16421