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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: CANCELED: March 22 and 25 booksales. The next book sales are set for noon to 8 p.m. May 17 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 20. 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.

MAIN LIBRARY

Major renovations of the first floor, main library, March 1 through April. No computer or Studio 11 access for adults or the adult library collections except for some new items. Reserves/ILLs may still be picked up. Return items in the outdoor book drop.

Youth Services programming and scheduled events such as Yoga, Qigong, library clubs and some activities , continue. Other BAPL locations are open; the bookmobile is 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 are for children and accompanying adults only. No drop-offs. Check with the library or on the website to see if this applies to specific events.

All month:

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

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: South to America by Imani Perry, 2022 National Book Award for nonfiction winner, and Lehigh University professor Stephanie Powell Watts. 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

Thursday, March 16

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

Baby Storytime. Stories, songs,bouncing rhymes. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/baby-storytime-26

Saturday, March 18

World Stories read in both English and the featured language by Moravian University Modern Language and Literatures Department. Learn about a different world language and culture. No registration. 10:30 to 11 a.m.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/world-stories-presented-moravian-university-1

Monday, March 20

Toddler Storytime. Stories, songs and rhymes for toddlers. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/toddler storytime-20

Tuesday, March 21

Family Storytime. Stories, songs, fingerplays. No registration needed. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-17

Fiber Arts and Friends, 6 to 7 p.m. Bring knitting, crocheting, cross stiitch, sewing, macrame etc. All ages, all experience levels including beginners. Registration required; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/fiber-arts-friends-9

Virtual Film Club. Watch the film Ugetsu (1953) by Mizoguchi, Kenji on your own time, then meet with the virtual film club to discuss the film on Zoom. 7 to 8 p.m. Zoom invites sent out via email.

Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/virtual-film-club-7

Wednesday, March 22

CANCELED: Book sale is canceled for March 22.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com

Build It! Build all afternoon using LEGO’s, DUPLO’S, KEVA planks and more. No registration. All ages. 1 to 4 p.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/build-it

Women in S.T.E.M.: Katherine Johnson and her role in NASA space missions through stories. Make an “O” ring flyer and experiment with flight. No registration. Grades K and up. 4 to 5 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/women-stem-katherine-johnson

LGBTQ grades eight to 12. Play UNO and have fun. No registration.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/lgbtq-uno-night-gr-8-12

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 help students with homework with any subject. No registration.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 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 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 through March 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

Wednesday, March 15

Where’s Waldo? come into the library and try to find Waldo & his friends hidden 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 spring flowers. Only accessible by stairs. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Adults. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/spring-flower-embroidery

Wednesday, March 22

Where’s Waldo? 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-1

Saturday, March 25

Spring Has Sprung. Kids and families spring celebration. Spring crafts, interactive science and a cool take-home project in the kids’ section. Stop in between 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/spring-has-sprung-saturday

The library makes every effort to ensure that programs may be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.