General information for the

Bethlehem Area Public Library

NEW website calendar listings: visit 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 are in February 2025. Indoor book sale in Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Cash and credit cards accepted.

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

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 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 story times with picture books, songs, rhymes, library props and a simple craft. Register at 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 wintry 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 bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/family-fun-night-robert-sabuda-pop-books-and-winter-art-17245

SOUTHSIDE

Thursday, Dec. 19

Gingerbread House Party. Storytime: “The Gingerbread Man” by Gail Yerrill. Each group will take home a copy of the book and a Christmas stocking filled with treats. 5:30 to 6 p.m. Only register one name per family, not individual children. Space is limited; cancel if you cannot attend. Must register: visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/gingerbread-house-party-17054

MAIN LIBRARY

Tuesdays

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

Monday, Dec. 23

Make a holiday or winter card for your favorite person. We provide the craft supplies. Children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child Drop offs will not be permitted. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/make-card-16852

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 bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/open-mic-night-bapl-9686

Dec. 24 and Dec. 25

Main library closed for Christmas

Friday, Dec. 2

Get creative! We’ll have materials out for you to get crafty. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drop in /out for children and accompanying adults. Please attend and be engaged with your child. Drop offs will not be permitted. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/winter-craft-buffet-16869