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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

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

LIBRARIES CLOSURES

Main library closed on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25 for Christmas.

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.

Friday, Dec. 27

Junk journal workshop. Make an eco-friendly journal out of scrap materials. All supplies are provided. Registration is highly recommended. 11 a.m. to noon. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/junk-journal-workshop-17324

COOLIDGE

Thursdays

Family Storytime. 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, Dec. 18

Family Fun Night: We will read and explore pop-up books of Robert Sabuda and show you how to make your own wintery pop-up cards. Cocoa and cookies will be served. Best for ages five and up, younger with the help of an adult. 5 to 6:30 p.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/family-fun-night-robert-sabuda-pop-books-and-winter-art-17245

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

SOUTHSIDE

Wednesday, Dec. 11

The importance of LGBTQ+ archives and understand how to navigate digital material in the Lehigh Valley LGBT Community Archive with Tiersa Curry. All ages. Must register. Participants should bring a personal laptop or smartphone to access the digital files. This program is only accessible by stairs. To register, visithttps://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/navigating-regional-lgbtq-archives-17124

https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/thats-my-story-memoir-writing-group-9537

Thursday, Dec. 12

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.) Only accessible via stairs. Registration required; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/thats-my-story-memoir-writing-group-9537

Saturday, Dec. 14

Learn two craft techniques to make gifts. Supplies available. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Hosted by Queer and Trans Lehigh Valley Mutual Aid Network. Only accessible via stairs. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/holiday-gift-making-16978

Tuesday, Dec. 17

In need of supplies or a quiet place to wrap your holiday gifts? We’ve got you! Stop by the library and we will have all supplies needed for you to wrap your gifts. Please note the workshop space is only accessible by stairs. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Registration is highly encouraged; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/holiday-gift-wrapping-workshop-17066

MAIN LIBRARY

Tuesdays

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

Monday, Dec. 16

Winter Skygazing. Come enjoy the last full moon of the year by doing a glowing craft with us! Make sure to bring things to bundle up with in case we go outside (weather permitting)! No registration required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/winter-stargazing-16851

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-9685

Tuesday, Dec. 17

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. Must register. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/computer-workshop-computer-basics-14783

Virtual Film Club. Watch the film Junk Head, (2017), directed by Takahide Hori, on your own, then meet with our virtual film club to discuss the film on Zoom. Registration is required. Zoom Invites will be sent out via email. 7 p.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/virtual-film-club-7960

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-50