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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 next book sales are set for noon to 8 p.m. March 20 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 23. 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.

The Bethlehem Press calendar listings are, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of printing. We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information submitted by external parties.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

STORYTIME AT THE BANANA FACTORY

Thursday, February 1

Families with children ages 18 months to six-years old. Toddler stories, finger plays, songs and movement. 10 to 10:30 a.m. 25 W, Third St. #300. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-banana-factory-4

STORYTIME AT THE KEMERER MUSEUM

Sunday, February 4

Storytime at the Kemerer Museum. Create your own Victorian-style valentine. Free. All ages. Noon to 1 p.m. 427 N. New St. No registration; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-kemerer-museum-10224

BOOKS ON THE HILL -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 needed. No registration necessary--this is a drop-in between 1 and 5 p.m. event.

COOLIDGE

Thursday, February 1

Story time. Ages two to five. Picture books, puppets, childhood rhymes, songs and a simple craft. 10:15 to 11 a.m. Must register. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-coolidge-9555

SOUTHSIDE

Reminder: Accessible by stairs only.

February events:

Tuesdays

Playtime at the SouthSide Library: 10:30 to 11 a.m. Children up to four years old, parents and caregivers. Sharing, being silly and having fun. No drop-offs allowed. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/playtime-library-46

Wednesdays

Preschoool Storytime at SouthSide Library: 10:30 to 11 a.m. January and February. Children up to four years old, parents and caregivers. Sharing, being silly and having fun. No drop-offs allowed. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-storytime-south-side-9117

Wednesdays, February 1 and 7

Do you want to practice your English? Intermediate speakers are invited to practice their skills in everyday conversations. No registration needed. For adults and is only accessible by stairs.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/english-conversation-group-8985; for February 7: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/english-conversation-group-8986

Thursday, February8

That’s My Story memoir writing. Share and listen to each others’ stories through the art of memoir. Ages 17 and up. Virtual. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Must register. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/thats-my-story-memoir-writing-group-9527

MAIN LIBRARY

Tuesdays in February

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 February

Baby story time stories and songs. 10 to 10:30 a.m. for birth to 24 months. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/; for February 1, visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/baby-storytime-birth-24-months-9462

Friday, February 2

Be An Artist Like Ezra Jack Keats. Listen to two stories written and illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats. Create a work of art based on the stories. No registration required. Children of all ages. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/be-artist-ezra-jack-keats-10212

Mary Pat Beebe Book Club on ZOOM: “Trust” (2022) by Hernan Diaz. 10 to 11 a.m. Invites sent by email. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mary-pat-beebe-book-club-8746

Saturday, February 3

Story read in Chinese and English presented by the teachers from the Huaxia Chinese School of Lehigh Valley. Learn about Chinese New Year. Create a cultural craft incorporating Chinese papercutting and character tracing. 11 a.m. to noon. No registraion needed. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/chinese-new-year-celebration-presented-huaxia-chinese-school-lehigh-valley-10147 Couponing workshops - tools and techniques for couponing to save money on consumables. Queer & Trans Lehigh Valley is a budding mutual aid network and support for local queer and trans people but the workshop is also open to all. 2 to 4 p.m. Registration encouraged. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/couponing-workshop-queer-trans-lehigh-valley-9839

Augusta Savage short video presentation; view a photo gallery of her works. Grades four through 4 – 12. Create an air-dry clay small animal sculpture. No registration needed. 2 to 3 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/you-can-create-clay-augusta-savage-10148

Monday, February 5 through Thursday, February 8

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-10283

Monday, February 5

Toddler story time, ages two to three and one-half. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/toddler-storytime-2-3-12-year-olds-9454

Tuesday, February 6

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-29

Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.) Grades six to 12. Complete community service hours. Help plan and prep for upcoming teen and family events. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-advisory-board-meeting-gr-6-12-8833

Wednesday, February 7

Dungeons and Dragons one shot adventure, pre-rolled characters, dice set, mini-manual provided. This event is for grades six to-12. 6 to 7:30 p.m.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/dungeons-dragons-gr-6-12--10088

Saturday, February 10

Nintendo for grades two plus with accompanying adults. Play with popular gaming consoles such as the Wii, Wii U, and Nintendo Switch. 10 to 11 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/gaming-nintendo-10151

Teen book binding. Noon to 1 p.m. Learn the Japanese 4-Needle Book Binding Technique. Free.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-book-binding-class-9838

Valentine card making with Alicia Vincelette of Inked Edge Paper Art. 11 a.m. to noon. Must register. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-book-binding-class-9838

Adult jigsaw puzzle contest. Race the clock to be the first to complete your puzzle! Puzzles are provided by the library and are yours to take home at the end of the contest. Form a team or let us assign you one. 1:30 to 3:30. Must register. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/jigsaw-puzzle-contest-7019