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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/

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

ALL LIBRARIES:

BOOKS ON THE HILL -Stanley and Lynn Streets in Fountain Hill

CLOSED April 24 and 26 .

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.

COOLIDGE

Thursdays

Family Storytime. Ages two and one-half to five. 10 to 10:45 a.m. a.m. Registration required. Themed storytimes with picture books, songs, rhymes, library props and a simple craft. Register at https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-coolidge-14877

Wednesday, April 23

CraftyMuse: Cross-Stitch a simple craft. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Must register. Visit

https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/crafty-muse-class-18909

SOUTHSIDE

Reminder: Accessible by stairs only.

check website for dates: Playtime at the Southside Library. Toddlers and caregivers imagination-filled time full of activities that promote sharing, taking turns and having fun. Blocks, puzzles, games, and toys provided 1 to 11:30 a.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/playtime-southside-library-17579

Thursday, April 24

Fire Truck Tour and Story Time hosted by firefighers with the City of Bethlehem Fire Department. Children will have a chance to tour a fire truck. 4:30 tol 6 p.m. Space is limited so please register online at bapl.org/events, over the phone (610-867-7852), or at the South Side desk. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/firetruck-tour-story-time-south-side-library-20136

MAIN LIBRARY

Thursday, April 24

Spike’s Photo Op Day, Get a picture of your favorite library lizard before he retires on Saturday. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, April 26

Spike’s Retirement Day, Get a picture of your favorite library lizard before he retires today. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday, April 28

Make-it Monday. We’ll supply the arts and crafts; you supply the creativity! This activity is designed for ages two to four. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/make-it-monday-ages-2-19664

Making Change Work for You. Learn about money matters, then decorate a piggy bank to take home and start saving. Grades three and up. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/making-change-work-you-grades-3-20020

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-16623

Tuesday, April 29

Hopesville: The Rise and Fall of a Canal Town. Join author Joel Hoffner for an insightful lecture on the history of Hopesville, a once-thriving village at Lock #46 of the Lehigh Canal in Bethlehem Township. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Must register. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/hopeville-book-talk-19589