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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.

Saturday, Feb. 1

Pop-up Valentine Workshop. Grades six to 12. Markers, glue, paper and all supplies provided to make a valentine. 11 a.m.to noon. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/cpop-valentine- workshop-18483

COOLIDGE

Thursdays, Jan. 30, Feb. 6,13, 20, 27

Family Storytime. Ages two to four. 10 to 10:45 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-17244

Saturday, Feb. 8

Needle Felted Heart Garland Workshop. Sponsored by the United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley. 10 a.m.to noon. Must register. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/needle-felted-heart-garland-workshop-18466

SouthSide

Monday, 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 11 to 11:30 a.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/playtime-southside-library-17566

MAIN LIBRARY

Wednesday, Jan. 29 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

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

Play With Me. Families. Toys for caregivers and children. 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/copy-play-me-17409

Thursday, Jan. 30

Baby Storytime. Birth to 24 months with accompanying adults. Plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs not permitted. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/copy-baby-storytime-birth-24-months-17415

Friday, Jan. 31

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-18060

Saturday, Feb. 1

Chinese New Year Celebration of the Year of the Snake, presented by the Huaxia Chinese School of the Lehigh Valley. Plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs not permitted. 2:30 to 4 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/chinese-new-year-celebration-18573

Monday, Feb. 3

Learn to Play Bridge. Six week beginner course (free) based on the American Contract Bridge League Intro to Bridge course, using the Audrey Grant system. Enjoy playing with friends or in beginning level club games. Must register. No partner needed. 2 to 3 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/learn-play-bridge-16882.

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-17856

Monday Feb. 3 through Thursday, Feb. 6

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

Open Mic night hosted by Bill Medei. Music, comedy, poetry. Performers arrive at 5 p.m. to 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-17856

Tuesday, Feb. 4

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-18060

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-17905

Taste and Tell Library Cookbook Club, led by Chef Melanie Lino of From Lino. Explore new recipes, share favorite cookbooks and bring a prepared dish from a monthly theme to taste and discuss with the group. Registration is required - space is limited. Bring your own mess kit. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/taste-and-tell-library-cookbook-club-16859

Shopping for the Plant Powered Plate. Tips and tricks to fuel your plant powered plate using locally sourced in season ingredients and feature products sourced from around the Lehigh Valley. Presented by Liza Donaldson, certified Rouxbe Plant Based Pro. Registration required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bethlehem-co-op-market-series-15678

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

Tuesday, Feb. 5

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-17905

Friday, Feb. 7

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-18060

Mary Pat Beebe Book Club. This month’s book is James (2024) by Percival Everett. 10 to 11 a.m. Registration is required. Zoom invites will be sent via email. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mary-pat-beebe-book-club-16815