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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. Jan. 29 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 1. Visit www.bapl.org/book-sales/

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

LIBRARIES CLOSURES

ALL LIBRARIES:

Next BAPL book sales are Jan. 29 and Feb. 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.

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

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 https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-coolidge-14877

MAIN LIBRARY

Tuesdays

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

Wednesday, Jan. 1

Main library, all branches are closed.

MAIN LIBRARY

Friday, Jan. 3

Mary Pat Beebe book club: Zoom, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Discuss Carry on Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse (2021). Zoom invites will be sent via email. Registration required, visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mary-pat-beebe-book-club-16814

Read to a Therapy Dog: Drop in for a turn to read to a gentle therapy dog. For elementary through high school students; students must be able to read on their own. No registration required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/read-therapy-dog-17550

Saturday, Jan. 4

Join us for a parade on the library porch; go inside to string winter treats for outside furry and feathered friends. Meet in the lobby by the front door to start. Children and accompanying adults. Drop offs not be permitted. 11.m. to noon. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/january-jaunt-17429

Monday, Jan. 6

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-16609

Tuesday, Jan. 7

Taste and Tell — Library monthly cookbook club led by Chef Melanie Lino of From Lino. Explore new recipes, share favorite cookbooks and bring a prepared dish to taste and discuss with the group. This month’s theme is Palestinian food with a new cookbook, “Bethlehem: A Celebration of Palestinian Food”. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Registration required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/taste-and-tell-library-cookbook-club-16858

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-16533

Engaging together: Bethlehem and Easton’s Climate Action Plans (CAPs) s goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions to near zero. The Nurture Nature Center’s CREATE Connections project empowers communities to act. Join Science Director Kate Semmens and Project Specialist Lauren Fosbenner on a 7 to 7:45 p.m. Zoom webinar. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bethlehem-co-op-market-series-15676

Wednesday, Jan. 8

Workshop focused on helping participants understand laws and regulations around renting; tips for apartment hunting, resources and techniques for navigating tenant/landlord negotiations and conflicts. Program does not offer official legal advice. With Queer & Trans Lehigh Valley. 6:30 p.m. Must register; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/tenants-rights-program-qtlv-16879