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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. March 19 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 22. 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 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

MAIN LIBRARY

Tuesdays in March

Family Story time; stories, songs, and fingerplays for the family. 10 to 10:30. Selected dates only; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-32

Playtime at the library: ages two to four. 11 to 11:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/playtime-library-9041

Thursdays in March

Baby story time stories and songs. 10 to 10:30 a.m. for birth to 24 months. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/

Friday, March 7

Mary Pat Beebe Book Club on ZOOM: “The Most” (2024) by JEssica Anthony. 10 to 11 a.m. Invites sent by email. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mary-pat-beebe-book-club-16816

Saturday, March 8

Family Story and Art: Georgia O’Keefe -Georgia in Hawaii for ages 4 and up. 10 to 11 a.m. No registraion needed. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/georgia-okeefe-19085

Monday, March 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-16616

Monday, March 10 through Thursday, March 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

Tuesday, March 11

T.A.B. - Teen Advisory Board Personal nand Professional Growth Book Club: : Grades 9 through 12. Meet other teens, share your ideas and earn community service! Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-advisory-board-tab-grades-9-12-17480

Personal and Professional Growth Book Club: Inner Excellence: by Jim Murphy. 6 to 7 p.m. If you are new to our group, please register by emailing info.pursuingpassions@gmail.com; for information, visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/book-group-tbd-15313

Saturday, March 15

World Stories presented by Moravian University: Listen to a story read in both English and the featured language by Moravian University Modern Language and Literatures Department. Learn about a different world language and culture each session. Ages three and up. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/copy-world-stories-presented-moravian-university-ages-3-18601