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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 are January 29 and February 1, 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.

LIBRARIES CLOSURES

Wednesday, Dec. 25: All branches are closed.

Main library closed on January 1 for New Year’s Day.

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

Thursday, Dec. 26

Our newest therapy dog, Sami, will be at the Coolidge library from 1 to 2p.m. s to listen to kids read to him. Independent readers only will sit with Sami and his vet-in-training handler. Photo opportunity after the reading session. Register online and a staff member will call you back to personally schedule your 10 minute time slot. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/read-santa-paws-17440

SOUTHSIDE

MAIN LIBRARY

Tuesdays

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

Thursday, Dec. 26

S.T.E.M. Build It! with our collections of LEGOs, DUPLOs, magnetic tiles, and more. There are fun and safe materials. Drop in /out for children and accompanying adults. Please attend and be engaged with your child. Drop offs will not be permitted. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/copy-build-it-16853

Friday, Dec. 27

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 https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/winter-craft-buffet-16869

Monday, Dec. 30

Cozy Cuddle storytime for children and accompanying adults. PJ’s encouraged. Bring a stuffed toy or blanket if you wish. 6:30 to 7 p.m. Drop offs will not be permitted. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/cozy-cuddle-storytime-16870

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-9687

Tuesday, Dec. 31

All branches closing at 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 1

All branches are closed.