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 8

Story time: Dragons! Ages two and one-half to 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-dragons-105405

Saturday, February 10

Chinese New Year. Ages four to eight, special celebration in China and other countries around the world. Storytime: 11 a.m..Crafts and treats throughout the day. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/celebrate-chinese-and-lunar-new-year-10549

Thursday, February 15

Story time: A Little More Love. Ages two and one-half to 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-little-more-love-10541

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

Wednesday, February 7

English conversation group. Do you want to practice your English? Intermediate speakers are invited to practice their skills in everyday conversations. No registration is required.This event is for adults and is only accessible by stairs. Also held on Feb. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/english-conversation-group-8986

Thursday, February 8

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

Saturday, February 10

Teens grades six to 12 bookbinding free class. Learn the Japanese 4-Needle Book Binding Technique. All supplies provided. Noon to 1 p.m. Must register; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-book-binding-class-9838

Monday through Thursday, 4:30 - 6 p.m. starting February 12 (no holiday sessions).

After school homework help. Grades K-12. Lehigh University students available to help students with any subject.

There will be no Homework Help March 11-14. No registration is necessary. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/after-school-homework-help-10474

Tuesday, February 13

Textured heart painting, 5x5 canvas using paint mixed with wet tissue paper to create the texture. Choose your own colors. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Adults. Must register; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/textured-heart-painting-9624

Your Plant Powered Plate: tips for easy swaps for all your meals, tricks for staying focused, and the impact your plate has on your environment and your health with Liza Donaldson. Adults. 7 to 8 p.m. Must register; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/your-plant-powered-plate-7385

Thursday, February 15

Professional and Personal Growth Book Club as we dive into the empowering and inspiring ideas of Brené Brown in her book, Dare to Lead. 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Adults. Register by email at Info.pursuingpassions@gmail.com; information: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/professional-and-personal-growth-book-club-10118

Tuesday through Thursday, February 20 to 22

After school homework help. Grades K-12. Lehigh University students available to help students with any subject. 4:30 - 6 p.m.There will be no Homework Help March 11-14. No registration is necessary. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/after-school-homework-help-10474

MAIN LIBRARY

Mondays in February

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

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/

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

Wednesday, February 7 and 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

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. 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

Jigsaw puzzle contest. 1:30 to 3:30. Must register. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/jigsaw-puzzle-contest-7019

The Magic of Mathilda. The Broughal Middle School cast and stage crew and their upcoming production of Matilda Jr. Listen to a short reading and experience the magic of Matilda through a variety of hands-on STEM activities that use circuits. No registration needed. 2 to 3 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/magic-matilda-presented-broughal-middle-school-10150

Monday, February 12

Open Mic Night, hosted by Bill Medei. Music, comedy, and poetry. Performers arrive at 5 p.m. to sign-up. 15n minute time limit for musicians; six minute time limit for poets and comedians. No registration required. 5 to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/open-mic-night-bapl-9645

Nintendo night. 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/nintendo-night-10152

Monday, February 12 through Thursday, February 15

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

Friday, February 16

Puppet story time. Bring your own puppet or check out a puppet from our collection. All ages welcome. No registration required. 10 to 11 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/puppet-storytime-10217

Pleasure of Your Company therapy dog teams will visit. Listen to a story, meet the dogs and maybe spend a few minutes reading to one of the dogs. No registration required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/meet-therapy-dogs-10213