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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

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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. May 15 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18. Visit www.bapl.org/book-sales/

CLOSINGS AND CHANGES OF HOURS: Coolidge building is closed; Main Library opens at 11 a.m. on April 23 for Primary Election Day. For information re: hours including time and date changes, information or to speak with staff members, call 610-867-3761 or 610-867-7852 400 or visit www.bapl.org

Some events are for children with adult(s) only.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

STORYTIME AT THE BANANA FACTORY

Thursday, April 4

Special Library event for children with adult(s) only. Finger plays, songs and movement. For families with children ages 18 months to six years old. 10 a.m. 25 W. Third St. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-banana-factory-6

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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

Saturday, April 13

Sip and Stitch slow stitching. Slow down and enjoy the process. Fabric, needle, and thread are provided, as is tea. 11 a.m. to noon. No previous experience needed. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/sip-stitch-10547

MAIN LIBRARY

Friday, April 4

Mary Pat Beebe Book Club on ZOOM: “Creation Lake” (2024) by by Rachel Kushner. 10 to 11 a.m. Invites sent by email. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mary-pat-beebe-book-club-16817

Saturday, April 5

Creativity and Writing Workshops: aii for artist and writer Jan Cohen-Cruz on a four-part exploration of Writing the Stories We Need on Saturdays, March 22, March 29, April 5, and April 12 from 10 to 11:30 AM. And later on April 12, from 2 to 4 PM, come to a public sharing of original work from the workshop. The workshop and public sharing are all at the Bethlehem Area Public Library Main Branch (11 West Church St., Bethlehem).

For more information and to register:

https://touchstone.org/festival_unbound/creative-writing-workshop/ ages 4 and up. 10 to 11 a.m. No registraion needed. ??? Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/creativity-writing-workshops-14457

Monday, April 7

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-16617

Saturday, April 5

Creativity and Writing Workshops: Join artist and writer Jan Cohen-Cruz on a four-part exploration of Writing the Stories We Need from 10 a.m. to noon on April 5 and April 12. 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, April 12

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-14455Saturday, 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