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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. 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.

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

Monday through Thursday (no holidays), 4:30 - 6 p.m. Verify dates and times to ensure that the library is open.

After school homework help. Grades K-12. Lehigh University students will help students with any subject. No registration needed.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/after-school-homework-help-10474

MAIN LIBRARY

Mondays in April

Spanish Conversation: Intermediate and advanced speakers are invited to practice their skills in everyday dialogues facilitated by Gregorie Lule; email Gregorie.Lule@gmail.com for details. This is on zoom, 6;30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/spanish-conversation-10167

Tuesdays in April

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 April

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

Monday through Thursday (no holidays)

Moravian University’s America Reads tutors help with school assignments. Grades K to 12. No registration required. 4 to 6 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/homework-help-moravian-university-tutors-10303

Saturday, April 12

World Stories. 2:30pm - 3:30 p.m. Learn about a different world language and culture by listening to a story in 2 different languages. Presented by Moravian University. For ages 3+. No registration required.

Creativity & Writing Workshops, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Monday, April 14

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-9653

Tuesday, April 15

Cruise into Kindergarten 2- 3 p.m. Play school to get ready for the real thing! Ages three to six. No registration is required.

uesday, April 16

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-34

Virtual Film Club: “The Wages of Fear (1953) “ , directed by Henri-Georges Clouzot. 7 to 8 p.m. Must register; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/virtual-film-club-17447

Thursday, April 17

Fishy Found Art, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Have fun and make upcycled art that is inspired by the book Rain Fish. All supplies will be provided. For grades K-five.