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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.

UPCOMING BOOK SALES: The March 22 and 25 booksales are canceled. The next book sales are set for noon to 8 p.m. May 17 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 20 and for July 12 and 15. 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 will be closed on holidays.

MAIN LIBRARY

Major renovations of the first floor, main library, will begin March 1. The work is expected to continue through April.

Please note the following: There will be no computer or Studio 11 access for adults or the adult library collections, with the exception of some new items.

Seating will be limited. Reserves/ILLs may still be picked up. Items may be returned in the outdoor book drop.

Youth Services programming and scheduled events such as Yoga, Qigong, library clubs, book sales and Lehigh Valley BookFest will continue.

Other BAPL locations will be open; the bookmobile will be operating.

To donate to BAPL’s 2022-2023 capital campaign, visit https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E349578&;id=1

Many children’s events at all locations are for children and accompanying adults. Please check with the library or on the website to see if this applies to specific events. No drop-offs.

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, March 8 through Friday, March 10

DIY Comic Book drop-in. Pick up a DIY Comic Book (while supplies last) in the Youth Services Department and learn how to make your own comics. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/diy-comic-book

Thursday, March 9

Baby Storytime. Stories, songs,bouncing rhymes. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/baby-storytime-25

That’s My Story: Memoir Writing. Facilitated by Jerry Waxler. Noon to 1:30. Must register. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/thats-my-story-memoir-writing-group-2 also April 13

Friday, March 10

Celebrate Johnny Appleseed, John Chapman. Stories, crafts, and a few apple surprises. All ages. 11 to 11:30 q.m.No registration. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/johnny-appleseed-storytime

Saturday, March 11

March Madness. Games, basketball crafts, a story or two and you can shoot some baskets. No registration. All ages. 11 a.m. to noon. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/march-madness

Gaming with Nintendo. Grades K-12. WiiU, Wii available (supervised). Bring your switch. Board games available, also. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/gaming-nintendo-2

Monday, March 13

Toddler Storytime. Stories, songs and rhymes for toddlers. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/toddler storytime-19

Tuesday, March 14

National PI Day. Take-home activities and more while supplies last. 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/celebrate-national-p-day

Family Storytime. Stories, songs, and fingerplays for the entire family. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-16

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

Wednesday, March 15

Dungeons and Dragons. Grades six to 12. 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. One shot adventure, pre-rolled characters, dice set, mini manual provided. No registration. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/dungeons-dragons-gr-6-12-0

Diverse Voices: Discuss South to America by Imani Perry, winner of the 2022 National Book Award for nonfiction.Led by Lehigh University professor Stephanie Powell Watts on Zoom. Registration required. Zoom invites sent out by email prior to the meeting. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/diverse-voices-jewish-and-african-american-authors-book-discussion-0

Other facilities:

Books On The 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 needed.

Bethlehem Township - Coolidge

Wednesday, March 15

Spring Cleaning, Decluttering-and-Downsizing. AARP presenter Karla Koehl explores why stuff is so important for some people and teaches practical, easy-to-follow tips on downsizing and decluttering. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Registration required; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/more-spring-cleaning-decluttering-and-downsizing

Thursday, March 16

Family Story Time. Children ages two to four. Themed storytimes featuring picture books, childhood rhymes, songs, puppets and a simple craft. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-coolidge-lucky

SouthSide

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.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 7, 9, 16, 21, 23 and 30

The YMCA will be preparing and delivering meals to eat at the SouthSide library for adults age 18 and up while supplies last. 5 to 6 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/free-dinners-adults-7

Food Allergies: We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Tuesdays March 14 through April 18

Playtime - SouthSide. Stories, learning, fun. Ages 10:30 to 11 a.m. No registration needed. Visit

https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/playtime-library-37

Thursdays, March 9 through 30

Storytime for you and your little one up to 24 months featuring stories, bouncing rhymes and songs. No registration. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/baby-storytime-25

Wednesdays, March 15 through 29

Where’s Waldo? come into the library and try to find Waldo & his friends hidden somewhere inside to get entered into a raffle for a free pizza and “Where’s Waldo?” The Magnificent Mini Boxed Set with magnifying glass. The winner will be contacted at the end of the month.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/wheres-waldo-south-side-library-0

Saturday, March 18

Spring Flower Embroidery using embroidery hoops, thread, and buttons to resemble beautiful spring flowers!

This event is only accessible by stairs. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Adults. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/spring-flower-embroidery