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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

REQUEST ITEMS FROM THE LIBRARY for Bookmobile pick-up: call 610-867-3761, ext. 399 or e-mail info@bapl.org for adult materials. Children’s items: call 610-867-3761, ext. 499 or e-mail youthservice@bapl.org at least one day in advance of pick-up. Select pickup location: bookmobile before submitting request.

RENEWALS FROM HOME: log in to account at www.bapl.org or call 610-867-3761(x299) for the circulation desk.

SOUTHSIDE BRANCH, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays. Call the South Side Branch for more information at 610-867-7852.

BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE CHANGES, CANCELLATIONS: mhenninger@bapl.org to be notified about cancellations.

BOOKS ON THE HILL, Stanley & Spiegel, Fountain Hill. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; closed Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. alternate Fridays and Saturdays.

Next BAPL book sales:

The next book sales are set for noon to 8 p.m. May 14 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 17. Indoor book sale, Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Follow COVID protocols. Most credit /debit cards accepted. Events, information: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming

HOLIDAY CLOSURES: The main library and the branches are closed on holidays.

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.

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, March 29

Family Spring Activity: make paper kites spring activity is perfect for teens, adults, and families. (Younger children will probably need help from their grownups.) All materials provided while supplies last. 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Information: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/lets-go-fly-kite-19922

COOLIDGE

Thursdays

Family Story time: 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

Wednesday, March 26

Odd Bird Creations Storytime and craft. Make paper plate birds after reading “Oddbird” by Derek Desierto. All supplies provided. 5 to 5:45 p.m. Children and accompanying adults: must register at https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/oddbird-creations-19709

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/

Tuesday, March 25 and April 1

French Language Classes. Attend all three classes on March 18, 25 and April 1 taught by Susanne Lanzl-Lalande from noon to 1pm. Class space is limited and reservations are required. Register at bapl.org/events (https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/french-treat-language-learning-course-18835) or by calling 610-867-3761 ext. 399.

Wednesday, March 26

The Nickel Boys, Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize winning novel, is fiction based on the history of the infamous Dozier School in Florida and accounts of the abuse of its students. Our discussion will be led by Lehigh University professor Stephanie Powell Watts. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This is a virtual program; registration is required;

https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/diverse-voices-jewish-and-african-american-authors-book-discussion-19242

Wednesday, March 26 through Thursday, March 27

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-17671

Thursday, March 27

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-18114

Saturday, March 29

Creativity and Writing Workshops: Join artist and writer Jan Cohen-Cruz on a four-part exploration of Writing the Stories We Need from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on March 22, March 29, April 5, and April 12. There will be a public sharing of original work from the workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. April 12. For information and to register, visit https://touchstone.org/festival_unbound/creative-writing-workshop/ and https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/creativity-writing-workshops-14455

Saturday Science for grades K to Five: See science in action and try it for yourself. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. For children and accompanying adults. Information: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/science-saturday-grades-k-5-18607

Monday, March 31

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 31 through Thursday, April 3

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-17671

Monday, April 1

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. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Registration is required; space is limited. Bring your own mess kit. This month’s theme is Breakfast for Dinner. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/taste-and-tell-library-cookbook-club-16861

French Language Classes: A French Treat. Attend all three classes on March 18, 25 and April 1 taught by Susanne Lanzl-Lalande from noon to 1pm. Class space is limited and reservations are required. Register at bapl.org/events (https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/french-treat-language-learning-course-18835) or by calling 610-867-3761 ext. 399.

Fiber Arts and Friends. Bring knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, sewing and fiber project. Monthly themes, challenges, yarn exchange. All ages, experien https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mary-pat-beebe-book-club-16817 ce levels. 6 to 7:45 p.m. Visit

https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/fiber-arts-friends-16539