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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:

Next BAPL book sales: Indoor book sale in Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Cash and credit cards accepted. Noon to 8 p.m. May 15 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18. Visit www.bapl.org/book-sales/

CLOSINGS AND CHANGES OF HOURS: Coolidge building is closed; Main Library opens at 11 a.m. on April 23 for Primary Election Day. 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, May 2

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-7

Sunday, May 5

STORYTIME AT THE KEMERER MUSEUM

During the Victorian era flowers held symbolic meaning and were often given to express specific sentiments like love, devotion and even danger. Choose from a selection of faux flowers to create your own mixed-media bouquet on canvas. Librarian Julia will be on-site reading fun stories. Children must be accompanied by adults. Noon to 1 p.m. Presented by Historic Bethlehem. No registration required. 427 N. New St. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-kemerer-museum-10534

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, May 11

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-10548

COOLIDGE

Thursday, May 19

Storytime at Coolidge. Ages two to six. Pre-K themed storytimes featuring picture books, puppets, childhood rhymes, songs, and a simple craft. Our guest presenter, Ms. Cindy, may accompany us. 10:15 to 11 a.m. Registration required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-coolidge-12224

SOUTHSIDE

Reminder: Accessible by stairs only.

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, May 1

Ctizenship Classes Information Session: We will go over the process of acquiring US citizenship and the help we can offer. We will discuss the application phase, the citizenship class based on a curriculum recommended by USCIS, and prepping for the interview. Students who commit to continuing with the class will receive a binder containing course materials. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Adults only. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/citizenship-class-information-session-11586

Monday, May 6

Spanish conversation. Intermediate and advanced speakers are invited to practice their skills in everyday dialogues facilitated by Gregorie Lule. Must register in advance by emailing Gregorie.Lule@gmail.com. for more information. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/spanish-conversation-10172

The Art of Mindful Breathing: destress and practice the art of mindful breathing. Bring your own yoga mat or towel. For adults only; accessible only by stairs. 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Must register; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/art-mindful-breathing-12231

Wednesday, May 8

Citizenship Classes Information Session: We will go over the process of acquiring US citizenship and the help we can offer. We will discuss the application phase, the citizenship class based on a curriculum recommended by USCIS, and prepping for the interview. Students who commit to continuing with the class will receive a binder containing course materials. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Adults only. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/citizenship-class-information-session-11587

MAIN LIBRARY

SPECIAL EVENTS:

STORYTIME AT THE BANANA FACTORY

Thursday, May 2

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-7

STORYTIME AT THE KEMERER MUSEUM

Sunday, May 5

During the Victorian era flowers held symbolic meaning and were often given to express specific sentiments like love, devotion and even danger. Choose from a selection of faux flowers to create your own mixed-media bouquet on canvas. Librarian Julia will be on-site reading fun stories. Children must be accompanied by adults. Noon to 1 p.m. Presented by Historic Bethlehem. No registration required. 427 N. New St. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-kemerer-museum-10534

Mondays through Thursdays in May ( no holidays)

Moravian University’s America Reads program provides tutors to help with questions about school assignments. Grades K to 12. No registration needed. 4 to 6 p.m. Please keep an eye on our online calendar for specific dates. 11 W. Church St. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/homework-help-moravian-university-tutors-10283

MAIN LIBRARY

Mondays in May

Spanish Conversation: Intermediate and advanced speakers are invited to practice their skills in everyday dialogues facilitated by Gregorie Lule; email Gregorie.Lule@gmail.com for details. This is on zoom, 6;30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/spanish-conversation-10167

Tuesdays in May

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 May

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

Friday, May 3

Mary Pat Beebe Book Club “Case Study” (2022) byGraeme Macrae Burnet. 10 to 11 a.m. ZOOM: Invites by email. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mary-pat-beebe-book-club-8749

Saturday, May 4

Free Comic Book Day all day. Select a favorite comic book to keep forever. No registration needed. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/free-comic-book-day-10844

Baseball Trivia Contest. Teens and older. 2 to 4 p.m. Registration required. VIsit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/baseball-trivia-contest-11711

Sunday, May 5

Storytime at the Kemerer Museum. During the Victorian era flowers held symbolic meaning and were often given to express specific sentiments like love, devotion and even danger. Choose from a selection of faux flowers to create your own mixed-media bouquet on canvas. Librarian Julia will be on-site reading fun stories No registration needed. Children must be accompanied by adults. Noon to 1 p.m. Presented by Historic Bethlehem. No registration required. 427 N. New St. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-kemerer-museum-10534

Monday, May 6

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-9656

Tuesday, May 7

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-35