General information

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. July 17 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 20. Visit bapl.org/book-sales/

CLOSINGS AND CHANGES OF HOURS: 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.

Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5

Independence Day: All libraries and the bookmobile are closed.

Fountain Hill

Books on the Hill and bookmobile, Stanley and Lynn Streets in 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.

Coolidge

Thursday, June 26 Special outdoor performance with Science Heroes. Hands-on experiments and interactive stories for grades K to five. 6 to 6:45 p.m. Comer Park, right behind (BAPL) Coolidge Building, Bethlehem Township. Bring chairs and blankets. In the case of inclement weather, the show will take place inside the Bethlehem Township Community Center, 2900 Farmersville Rd. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/science-heroes-adventure-missing-color-20734

Storytime at Coolidge. Ages two to four and pre-K themed storytimes featuring picture books, puppets, childhood rhymes, songs, and a simple craft. A guest presenter may accompany us. 10:15 to 11 a.m. Registration required. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-coolidge-our-earth-11741

SouthSide

Free lunch for youth (18 years old and younger) to July 24 for children and accompanying adults. Must register at https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/ for hours, dates and registration

Tuesdays to July 22 Cosmic Crafts: Make a space related craft. Ages six and up and families. 1 to 2 p.m. after a free lunch for youth 18 and under. For children and accompanying adults. Only accessible by stairs. Must register: visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/alien-planet-paper-mache-21115

Wednesdays to July 23 Colors of Magic! Ages six and up and families. 1 to 2 p.m. after a free lunch for youth 18 and under. For children and accompanying adults. Only accessible by stairs. Registration required as noted in calendar date entry.

Thursdays to July 24 STEM in collaboration with Penn State Extension. Includes experiments. 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required; visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/rainbows-and-light-science-21093 bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/

Wednesday, June 25 Create paintings with bubbles after reading “Harry and Horsie” by Katie Van Camp. For those entering grades 1 to 5 with accompanying adults. Only accessible by stairs. 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bubble-painting-21040

Wednesday, June 25 and Thursday, June 26 Chalk the Block: Drop by the South Side Branch 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and decorate sidewalks with your chalk artwork. This is open to all ages and all chalk will be provided.

Information: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/chalk-block-22090

Thursday, June 26 Science And Rainbows STEM in collaboration with Penn State Extension. Includes experiments. 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required; visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/rainbows-and-light-science-21093

Monday, June 30 Ping Pong Ball Lanterns: We use washable paint, but please wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy. 1 p.m. Must register: visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/ping-pong-ball-lanterns-20982

Tuesday, July 1 Sunshine Suncatcher. Ages six and older and accompanying adults. Only accessible by stairs. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/suncatcher-21068

Wednesday, July 2 Dragon Eggs Creation after reading “Oh So Brave ” by David Kirk. For those entering grades one to five with accompanying adults. Only accessible by stairs. 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/dragon-eggs-21041

Thursday, July 3 Shark! Shark story time. Make origami shark puppets. For those entering grades K to five with accompanying adults. 1 to 2 p.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/shark-puppets-21110

Monday, July 7 Print Making: Create your own design. All materials provided. For those entering grades 10:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/printmaking-20653

Simple Salt Painting: Make lanterns including salt, water color paints, and glue. For those entering grades 1 to 5 with accompanying adults. Only accessible by stairs. 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required.: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/salt-painting-21017

Tuesday, July 8 Stellar crafts. Make an outer space item. For those entering grades 1 to 5 with accompanying adults. Only accessible by stairs. 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required: Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/alien-planet-paper-mache-21115

Wednesday, July 9 Create a Magic Potion after reading “Which Way to Witch School?” by Scott Santoro. For those entering grades 1 to 5 with accompanying adults. Only accessible by stairs. 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/magic-potions-21043

Main Library

Mondays, June 23 and 30 Open Mic Night hosted by Bill Medei. Music, comedy, poetry. Performers sign up 5 p.m. 15 minute time limit for musicians; six minute time limit for poets, comedians. 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Mondays, June and July Spanish conversation. Intermediate and advanced speakers are invited to practice their skills in everyday dialogues facilitated by Gregorie Lule. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Must register in advance by emailing Gregorie.Lule@gmail.com for more information.

Wednesdays to July 9 Children ages three and younger and their caregivers fun playtime. Games and toys provided. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Information: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/toddler-playtimes-babies-4-year-olds-20599

Wednesdays, June 25, July 9 and 30 Read to a Therapy Dog. Bring your own book or pick one out at time of reading. No registration required. 2 to 3 p.m. Must be independent readers. 2 to 3 p.m. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/read-dogs-independent-readers-21101

Thursdays, June 26 and July 31 That’s My Story memoir writing group hosted by Jerry Waxler, NCC writing instructor and author of Memoir Revolution: Write Your Story, Change the World. A monthly zoom link will be emailed a few days before each class (check your spam folder as well.) Noon to 1 p.m. Registration required; visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/thats-my-story-memoir-writing-group-181176

Saturday, June 28 WASTE: Creating Sustainability. Nature Nurture Center. Entering grades one to five. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/nurture-nature-center-20609

Monday, June 30 Ocean Collage Art: We use washable paint; please wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy. Ages four and up with accompanying adults. 6 to 7 p.m. Must register: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/ocean-collage-art-20614

Tuesday, July 1 Fiber Arts and friends: Bring knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, sewing and fiber project. Monthly themes, challenges, yarn exchange. All ages, experience levels. 6 to 7 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/fiber-arts-friends-

Library Cookbook Club led by Chef Melanie Lino of From Lino. Bring a prepared dish from a monthly theme (Paris) to taste and discuss with the group. This month’s book: Tasting Paris by Clotilde Dusoulier. Registration recommended. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/taste-and-tell-library-cookbook-club-16864

Camouflage and Color. Color Our World with 4-H. Students entering grades one to five with accompanying adults. 2 to 3 p.m. Information: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/4-h-entering

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