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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 February 19 and on holidays.

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

Wednesday, February 28

Memoirs Only Book Club: “The Color of Water” by James McBride - journalist, musician, son, and author au courant. In this debut work from 1996, he explores his mother’s past, as well as his own upbringing and heritage. 6 to 7 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/memoirs-only-book-club-color-water-9552

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

Monday through Thursday, 4:30 - 6 p.m.

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 through Thursday, 4:30 - 6 p.m.

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

Wednesday, February 21

Rainbow Fish story time. Join our friends from the Zoellner arts center for a super special story time promoting the live performance of Rainbow Fish. 10:30 to 11 a.m.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/rainbow-fish-storytime-10591

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. A Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/english-conversation-group-8988

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/

Wednesday, February 21 and Thursday, February 22

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

Wednesesday, February 21 and Thursday, February 22

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

Wednesday, February 21

American Sign Language: Join our deaf Librarian in reading stories in English & American Sign Language. In each session we’ll learn new signs as we read stories. No registration needed.

Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/sign-language-storytime-10182

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. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/dungeons-dragons-gr-6-12-10089

Saturday, February 24

“Titles For Our Town: How Tiny Pennsylvania Communities Produced Basketball Dynasties And Shaped Basketball History During the Golden Age” by Bradley Huebner. An afternoon of local high school basketball memories and celebration. 2 to 3:30 p.m.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/titles-our-town-how-tiny-pennsylvania-communities-produced-basketball-dynasties-book-talk

Monday, February 26 through Thursday, February 29

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 26

Open Mic night hosted by Bill Medei. Music, comedy, poetry. Performers arrive at 5 p.m. to sign-up. 15 minute time limit for musicians; six minute time limit for poets, comedians. 5 to 7:30 p.m. Visit- https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/open-mic-night-bapl-9646

Choose Your Own Book Club. February: choose a book surrounding the fae. For book suggestions, please email cwieder@bapl.org. 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/choose-your-own-book-club-8969

Tuesday, February 27

Silly Songs story time. Singsilly songs and explore books that come alive with melodies. 10 to 10:30 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/silly-songs-storytime-10180

Wednesday, February 28

Rainbow Fish story time. Join our friends from the Mermaid Theater of Nova Scotia and friends from the Zoellner arts center for a super special story time with dancing, singing and a craft. Promoting the live performance of Rainbow Fish. 10:30 to 11 a.m.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/rainbow-fish-storytime-presented-zoellner-arts-center-10327

Thursday, February 29

City of Bethlehem Police Departmen: read several picture books to children of all ages and talk to children about a day in the life of a Bethlehem Police Officer. We will have a police-related craft. 10 to 11 a.m. Designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child. Drop offs will not be permitted. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/police-storytime-10099