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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

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 storytimes with picture books, songs, rhymes, library props and a simple craft. Register at https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-coolidge-14877

Southside

Monday, Feb. 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

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

Tuesdays

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

Friday, Feb. 7

Mary Pat Beebe Book Club: Join us each month on Zoom as we discuss recent award-winning or nominated novels in this book group that has been meeting for over twenty years. Registration is required. Zoom invites will be sent via email. This month’s book is James (2024) by Percival Everett. 10 to 11 a.m. Registration: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mary-pat-beebe-book-club-16815

Saturday, Feb. 8

Join Alicia Vincelette of Inked Edge Paper Art for this Valentine’s Day card making workshop. Free, but space is limited. Open to ages 10 and up with parental supervision. 11 a.m. to noon. Registration is required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/valentines-day-cardmaking-class-17432

Monday, Feb. 10 through Thursday, Feb. 13

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, Feb. 10

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-16613

Tuesday, Feb. 11

Personal and Professional Growth book club:

A discussion of “The High 5 Habit” by Mel Robbins. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/professional-and-personal-growth-book-club-11689 for information. 6 to 7 p.m. Must register by emailing Info.pursuingpassions@gmail.com

Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.): Grades six to 12. Complete community service hours. Help plan and prep for upcoming teen and family events. 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-advisory-board-tab-grades-9-12-17478