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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.

The Bethlehem Press calendar listings are, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of printing. We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information submitted by external parties.

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. March 19 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 22. 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 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- check website for dates. 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

Wednesday, Feb. 19

Financial Iteracy Workshop. Learn about credit. Advantages, disadvantages, and the importance of credit reports and scores. Participants will also explore the concept of debt, differences between secured and unsecured debt and good and bad debt. The workshop will cover strategies for managing debt and its impact on credit scores. South Side Branch, 400 Webster St. Event is only accesible by stairs. 5 to 6 p.m. Must register; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/financial-literacy-workshop-2-credit-and-debt-management-18267

Pre-school storytime for preschoolers. 11 to 11:30 a.m. For children with accompanying adults. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-storytime-southside-library-17569

MAIN LIBRARY

TUESDAYS

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

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

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

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-

Friday, Feb. 14

Drop in to make a Valentine’s card. We’ll supply everything you need. For children and accompanying adults. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/valentines-day-cardmaking-kids-18605

Saturday, Feb. 15

World Stories by Moravian University. A story read in both English and the featured language by Moravian University Modern Language and Literatures Department. A different world language and culture each session. Ages three and up. For children and accompanying adults. No registration required. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Visit: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/copy-world-stories-presented-moravian-university-ages-3-18600

Monday, Feb. 17

Presidents’ Day. All libraries and branches are closed.

NO drop-in homework help due to holiday closure. 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

Tuesday, Feb. 18

Cruise into Kindergarten. Get ready for kindergarten. For children with accompanying adults. 2 to 3 p.m. Ages three to six.https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/cruise-kindergarten-ages-3-6-17474

Fiber arts: 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-16536

Virtual Film Club: The Quiet Girl: An Cailín Ciúin (2022), directed by Colm Bairéad. Registration is required. Zoom invites will be sent out via email. 7 to 8 p.m. visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/virtual-film-club-17445

Tuesday, Feb. 18 through Thursday, Feb. 20

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