General information

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

MAIN LIBRARY

All month

Homework help: Lehigh University Alpha Phi students available from 4:30 to 6 p.m. to help students with homework of any subject. No registration required. Mondays through Thursdays weekly unless otherwise noted Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/

Wednesday, January 25

Indoor book sale, Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Follow COVID protocols. Most credit / debit cards accepted. Noon to 8 p.m. Events, information: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming

Pridelines teen LGBTQ judgement free zone. LGBTQ history, media /local resources; peer support. Grades eight to 12. 6:30 p.m.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/pridelines-teen-lgbtq-group-5

Friday, ?January 27

Let’s Fly: Airplane Storytime with pilot Mark Nebbia. Learn about being a pilot. All ages. No registration required. 10 to 10:45 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/lets-fly-storytime-pilot

Dungeons and Dragons. Grades six to 12. 4 to 5 p.m. One shot adventure, pre-rolled characters, dice set, mini manual provided. No registration. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/dungeons-dragons-12

Saturday, January 28

Indoor book sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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

Karate storytime. An instructor will read a book about karate and demonstrate some moves. Recommended for ages two and up. No registration needed. Free event thanks to Action Karate. 1 to 2 p.m. Information: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/karate-storytime-action-karate

Monday, January 30

Toddler storytime. Stories and songs, 10-10:30 a.m. No dropoffs permitted. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/toddler-storytime-11

Choose Your Own Book Club: Choose and read a book that was inspired by a true story. 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Must register by Jan. 30. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/choose-your-own-book-club-17

Teen LGBTQ Art Night: Explore the art of Yayoi Kasama, Keith Haring, Beauford Delany, more. 6 to 7:30 p.m. No registration needed. Information: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-lgbtq-art-night

Tuesday, January 31

Family Storytime. Stories, songs and fingerplays for those up to grade five. No dropoffs permitted. 10-10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-12

TAB- -Teen Advisory Board, grades six to 12. 4 to 5:15 p.m. Complete community service hours while having a voice in the library. Help plan and prep for upcoming teen and family events. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-advisory-board-meeting-tab-8

Friday, February 3

Mary Pat Beebe Friday Morning Book Club. Faces On The Tip Of My Tongue by Emmanuelle Pagano. 10 a.m. Zoom. Registration required. Invites will be emailed. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mary-pat-beebe-book-club-faces-tip-my-tongue-2019

Coolidge Branch

Wednesday, January 26

SOUPer Family Storytime: Picture books, childhood rhymes, songs, puppets and a craft. Ages two to five. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Information: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/souper-family-storytime

Southside Branch

All month

Anytime Storytime Corner. DYI story time, Different books and a free craft available every week. Visit www.bapl.org/events/anytime-storytime-at-south-side-2022-02-28/ for more information.

Anytime S.T.E.M. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Visit www.bapl.org/events/

Homework help, Monday-Thursday through the month when library is open. 4:30 to 6 p.m. Grades K to 12. Lehigh University Alpha Phi students will help students with their homework with any subject. No registration required.

There’s Snow Place Like the Library. Complete winter games, try new STEM projects and earn parts of a snowman at your own pace. When you have all the parts to make him complete, choose a prize from our Winter Goodie Box. South Side Branch only. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/theres-snow-place-library or stop in for details.

Wednesday, January 25

Preschool winter storytime - SouthSide. Stories, learning, fun. Ages 10:30 to 11 a.m. No registration needed. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-winter-storytime

Thursday, January 26

The YMCA will be preparing and delivering meals to eat at the library for adults age 18 and up while supplies last. 5 to 6 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/free-dinners-adults

Tuesday, January 31

Playtime at the Library. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Screen free, learning and fun for up to age four. 10:30 to 11 a.m. No registration needed. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/playtime-library-18

The YMCA will be preparing and delivering meals to eat at the library for adults age 18 and up while supplies last. 5 to 6 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/free-dinners-adults

Wednesday, February 1

Preschool winter storytime. Stories, learning, fun. Ages two to four. 10:30 to 11 a.m. No registration needed. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-winter-storytime

Saturday, February 4

Coffee and Crafts for adults. Free coffee while supplies last and a simple craft activity. Building is accessible by stairs only. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Information: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/coffee-crafts-0

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