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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 and all braches 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.

Wednesday, Nov. 23

Balloons over Broadway story : The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade; and S.T.E.M. Grades K-5. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. . Stay for varying science and craft extension activities. This program is perfect for school-age children. Make your own puppet just in time for the real Macy’s Parade and stock up on books and movies for the holiday weekend while you’re here. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/balloons-over-broadway-story-stem-activities-16608

COOLIDGE

Wednesdays

Fire safety - Coolidge

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. 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

MAIN LIBRARY

Tuesdays

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

Wednesday, Nov. 20

Dungeons and Dragons one shot adventure. Pre-rolled characters, dice set, mini manual provided. Grades six to 12. No registration. 6 to 7:30 p.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/dungeons-dragons-gr-6-12-16065

Thursday, Nov. 21.

Drop in with your homework for free help from a Moravian University/America Reads tutor. 4:30 to 6 p.m. Grades K to 12. No registration required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/homework-help-13003 for more information and location.

Saturday, Nov. 23

Dino Storytime. Stomp in for some roaring good stories! 10:30 - 11 a.m. Designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/copy-family-storytime-15458

Monday, Nov. 25

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-9682

Tuesday, Nov. 26

Computer basics: using the internet. Learn basic internet terminology and practice the fundamentals you need to be confident in using the internet. The library will provide all equipment. Registration is required, space is limited.10 to 11 a.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/computer-workshop-internet-basics-14782

A French Treat: Last session: 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-15788

Writer and podcaster Daniel Ralston discusses his new podcast, “The True Story of The Fake Zombies”. The podcast explores the wild story of American musicians who posed as The Zombies and toured the U.S. in 1969, featuring interviews with writers and rock legends like Ben Fong-Torres, Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent. Free event about rock history, music journalism and podcasting. Teens. 6 to 7 p.m. Must register: cisit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/true-story-fake-zombies-15941

Wednesday, Nov. 27 - closing at 5 p.m.

Let your imagination and your inner engineer go wild! Build with our collections of LEGOs, DUPLOs, magnetic tiles, and more. Noon to 4 p.m. with fun and safe materials for the littlest engineer. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/copy-build-it-16441

Thursday, Nov. 28- Closed. Happy Thanksgiving.