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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 librairies 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.

COOLIDGE

Wednesdays

Fire safety: To celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday, join a special reading challenge (runs through Nov. 28). Firefighters from the Bethlehem Township Volunteer Fire Company talks for children in preschool through fifth grade. Registration is encouraged but not required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming?page=2

Thursdays

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, Nov. 13

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’s art uses unconventional, everyday objects. Participants have the opportunity to submit their art to a LUAG community exhibition opening in December. Registration appreciated. 5 to 7 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/art-making-workshop-kids-teens-lehigh-university-arts-gallery-16752

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. 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

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

Monday, Nov. 18

Drop In & Draw: This open-ended drawing class is suitable for children of all ages who enjoy drawing independently. All drawing supplies will be included. Program is only accessible by stairs. 4 to 5 p.m. Registration required: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/drop-draw-16901

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.

Monday through Thursday

Homework Help. 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. Subject to change during holidays.

Tuesdays

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

Wednesdays

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

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

Thursday, Nov. 14

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. Zoom link 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-9536

Saturday, Nov. 16

World stories presented by Moravian University. Ages three and up. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. No registration. No drop-offs. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/world-stories-presented-moravian-university-ages-3-15370

School agers art making workshop with Lehigh University Art Galleries inspired by current exhibition, “Really Free: The Radical Art of Nellie Mae Rowe,” with unconventional, everyday objects creating works of art. Attendees may submit their art to a community exhibition in December at LUAG. Registration appreciated. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/luag-mobile-art-workshop-families-16762

Monday, Nov. 18

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-9681

Tuesday, Nov. 19

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

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-48

Virtual Film Club: Godland (2022) directed by Hlynur Pálmason. 7 to 8 p.m. Must register; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/virtual-film-club-7952

Wednesday, Nov. 20

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-6-12-16065