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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.

ALL LIBRARIES:

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

Southside

Monday Jan. 27, Feb. 3 and 10

Playtime at the Southside Library. Toddlers and caregivers imagination-filled time full of activities that promote sharing, taking turns and having fun. Blocks, puzzles, games, and toys provided 1 to 11:30 a.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/playtime-southside-library-17579

MAIN LIBRARY

Wednesday Jan. 22 through Thursday, Jan. 23

Drop in with your homework! Moravian University/America Reads tutors provide help in all subjects, Grades K-12. 4 to 6 p.m. Verify dates due to schedule and weather changes. No registration is required. Information: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/homework-help-17669

Wednesday, Jan. 22

Colored Television by Danzy Senna, named a “notable book” by The New York Times in 2024. Discussion led by Lehigh University professor Stephanie Powell Watts. Registration is required. 6:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/diverse-voices-jewish-and-african-american-authors-book-discussion-16576 to register and for information.

Emergency Shelter community resources meeting, 9:30 a.m. Call 610-867-3761 or visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bethlehem-emergency-shelter-bes-community-resources-17955 for more information.

Thursday, Jan. 23

That’s My Story 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. A zoom link will be emailed a few days before each class (check your spam folder as well.) Registration required Noon. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/thats-my-story-memoir-writing-group-18112

Friday, Jan. 24

Storytime at the Kemerer Museum for children and accompanying adults. Plan to attend and be engaged with your child. Drop offs will not be permitted. 10 to 11 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-zoellner-arts-center-17545

Emergency Shelter community resources meeting, 9:30 a.m. Call 610-867-3761 or visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bethlehem-emergency-shelter-bes-community-resources-0858 for more information.

Saturday, Jan. 25

All About Birds with the Lehigh Valley Audubon Society for children and accompanying adults. Plan to attend and be engaged with your child. Drop offs will not be permitted. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Registration and information: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/all-about-birds-audubon-society-17470

Monday Jan. 27 through Thursday, Jan. 30

Drop in with your homework! Moravian University/America Reads tutors provide help in all subjects, Grades K-12. 4 to 6 p.m. Verify dates due to schedule and weather changes. No registration is required. Information: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/homework-help-17669

Monday Jan. 27 and Tuesday, Jan. 28

Emergency Shelter community resources meeting, 9:30 a.m. Call 610-867-3761 or visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bethlehem-emergency-shelter-bes-community-resources-0858 for more information.

Monday, Jan. 27

Clay play time fun for ages two and up; no younger children, please. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/play-doh-playtime-ages-2-17471

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-16611

Monday, Jan. 27 through Thursday, Jan. 30

Drop in with your homework! Moravian University/America Reads tutors provide help in all subjects, Grades K-12. 4 to 6 p.m. Verify dates due to schedule and weather changes. No registration is required. Information: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/homework-help-17670

Tuesday, Jan. 28

Hola, Shalom, Nihao. Using the Library’s online language learning courses. 10 to 11 a.m. Must register, visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/repeat-after-me-using-librarys-online-language-learning-courses-16520

Building Fun. Bring out your inner engineer. Grades K-5. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/building-fun-grades-k-5th-17472

Wednesday, Jan. 29

Bethlehem Emergency Shelter community resources meeting, 9:30 a.m. Call 610-867-3761; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bethlehem-emergency-shelter-bes-community-resources-17956