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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

ALL LIBRARIES: CLOSINGS AND CHANGES OF HOURS: CLOSED FRIDAY, MARCH 29 and SUNDAY, MARCH 31.

The main library and the branches are closed on holidays. For information re: hours including time and date changes, information or to speak with staff members, call 610-867-3761 or 610-867-7852 400 or visit www.bapl.org

Some events are for children with adult(s) only.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

STORYTIME AT THE BANANA FACTORY

Thursday, April 4

Special library storytime with finger plays, songs and movement. For families with children ages 18 months to six years old. 10 a.m. 25 W. Third St. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-banana-factory-6

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 necessary--this is a drop-in between 1 and 5 p.m. event.

Saturday, April 13

Slow stitching. Slow down and enjoy the process. Fabric, needle, and thread are provided, as is tea. 11 a.m. to noon. No previous experience needed. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/sip-stitch-10546

COOLIDGE

Thursday, March 21

Storytime at Coolidge - SPRING! 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. Ages two to four and pre-K themed storytimes featuring picture books, puppets, childhood rhymes, songs, and a simple craft. Registration required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-spring-10956

Thursday, March 28

Storytime at Coolidge - BUNNIES! 10:15 to 11 a.m. Ages two to four and pre-K themed storytimes featuring picture books, puppets, childhood rhymes, songs, and a simple craft. Our guest presenter, Ms. Cindy, may accompany us. Registration required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-coolidge-bunnies-10957

SOUTHSIDE

Reminder: Accessible by stairs only.

March 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 (no holidays), 4:30 - 6 p.m. Verify dates and times to ensure that the library is open.

After school homework help. Grades K-12. Lehigh University students will help students with any subject. There will be no Homework Help March 11-14. No registration needed.Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/after-school-homework-help-10474

Wednesday, March 20

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. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/english-conversation-group-8989

Saturday, March 23

Teens fun and easy watercolor pet portrait painting class. All you need is an image of your favorite pet or animal. You can print it out yourself, or we can help you to print it here at the library. All other supplies provider. Register at https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/watercolor-pet-portrait-painting-10928

Friday, March 29: Closed.

MAIN LIBRARY

Tuesdays in March

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 March

Baby story time stories and songs. 10 to 10:30 a.m. for birth to 24 months. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/

Monday through Thursday ( no holidays) to April 18

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-10303

Wednesday, March 20

Indoor book sale, Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Follow COVID protocols. Most credit /debit cards accepted. Noon to 8 p.m. Events, information: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bapl-book-sale-10819

Dungeons and one shot adventure, pre-rolled characters, dice set, mini-manual provided. Grades six to-12. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/dungeons-dragons-gr-6-12-11049

Saturday, March 23

Lehigh Valley Book Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All ages. For a full schedule of events, visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/lehigh-valley-book-festival-8164

Indoor book sale, Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Follow COVID protocols. Most credit /debit cards accepted. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Events, information: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming

Dungeons and one shot adventure, pre-rolled characters, dice set, mini-manual provided. Grades six to-12. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/dungeons-dragons-gr-6-12-11049

Monday, March 25

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-9650

Choose Your Own Book Club: March: Mythology. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/choose-your-own-book-club-8970; Zoom link will be emailed the morning of the meeting For book suggestions, email cwieder@bapl.org

Tuesday, March 26

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-gr-6-12-11047

Virtual Film Club: Quo Vadis, Aida? (2020),(Where are you going, Aida?) An international 12 company co-produced war drama film written, produced and directed by Jasmila Žbanic. 7 p.m. Must register; visithttps://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/virtual-film-club-7951

Friday, March 29

All libraries closed for Good Friday.

Saturday, March 30

Just Around the House. Bring in a light scarf to wave along to songs and stories. Make a patchwork picture with our cloth pieces. 11 to 11:45 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/just-around-house-storytime-scarves-and-patches-9444

The Rising Sun Initiative, The City of Bethlehem, and the Bethlehem Area Public Library come together to lift up members of the community. Music and food will be provided. Free and open to all. Noon to 3 p.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/story-continues-community-celebration-11074