GENERAL INFORMATION

Bethlehem Area Public Library: 11 E. Church St. (main- 610-867-3761); 400 Webster St. (Southside branch- 610-867-7852); 2740 Fifth St. (Coolidge- 484-892-6267). Visit bapl.org

Main Liubrary: Closing 5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 1 through Saturday, Aug. 9.

All libraries: Closed Labor Day Weekend: Saturday, Aug. 30 and Monday, Sept. 1

BOOKS ON THE HILL

Stanley and Lynn Streets, Fountain Hill

Tuesdays: Poem of the week: No registration needed. Drop-in between 1 and 5 p.m.

Bookmobile: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday (closed on a fifth Friday of a month; holidays), 1 to 5 p.m.

COOLIDGE

Thursdays: Storytime at Coolidge. Ages two to four. 10:15 to 11 a.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-coolidge-our-earth-11741

Wednesday, July 23: Colors of Magic! Different themes each week. Ages six and up and families. 1 to 2 p.m. after a free lunch for youth (18 and under).

Jump Rope Fiber Craft. Finger knitting using your fingers instead of needles. Ages 10 and up. 5:30 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/jump-rope-fiber-craft-22209

Tuesday, July 29: What Makes Art? Ages eight and up. 10 to 10:45 a.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/what-makes-art-ages-8-tbd-21771

Tuesday, Aug. 5: Ablaze With Color: Georgia Alma Thomas, first Black woman in White House collections. Age eight and up. 10 a.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/what-makes-art-ages-8-ablaze-color-21772

Wednesday, Aug. 6: What Makes Art? Ablaze with Color. Ages eight and up. 6 to 6:45 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/what-makes-art-ages-8-tbd-21771

Thursday, Aug. 7: Kids Explore Expressive Arts. STEM. Grades K to five. 11 to 11:45 a.m.

Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/what-makes-art-ages-8-tbd-21771

Tuesday, Aug. 19: Read to Dogs at Coolidge: Must be independent readers. Grades K to five. 10 to 11 a.m. Must register: call at 484-892-6267.

SOUTHSIDE

Reminder: Accessible by stairs only.

Tuesdays: Playtime and Wednesdays: Preschool Storytime. 10:30 to 11 a.m. for up to 4 years old, parents and caregivers. No drop-offs allowed.

Wednesday, July 23 and Thursday July 24: Free lunch for 18 and younger: First come, first served while supplies last. Noon to 1 p.m. Only accessible by stairs.

Wednesday, July 23: Me the Abracadabra Magic Show: in-person magician. 1 to 2 p.m. Ages two to four, parents and caregivers. No drop-offs. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/abracadabra-magic-show-21046

Thursday, July 24: Rainbows and Light Science: Penn State Extension. 1 to 2 p.m. Two to four years, parents and caregivers. No drop-offs Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/expressive-arts-21114

Animal Adoption Painting Workshop for adults collaboration with LV Humane Society, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/animal-adoption-painting-workshop-21983

Thursday, July 31: Adults Ladybug Cross Stitch. All supplies provided. 5 to 6 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/cross-stitch-workshop-21643

Tuesday, Aug. 12: Adults DYI Jelly Fish Lamp: 5 to 6 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/diy-jellyfish-lamp-22737

MAIN LIBRARY

Wednesday, July 23: Gentle Yoga for adults. Noon to 1:15 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/gentle-yoga-16108

Sort of Stained Glass Artwork using acrylic paint and glue. First-come, first served. Grades 6 to 12; 3 to 4 p.m. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/stained-glass-20662

Saturday, July 26: Reflecting on Progress, Advancing Accessibility: Panel on local Disability Rights; 35th anniversary of Bethlehem’s ADA. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/city-bethlehem-panel-accessibility-35th-anniversary-ada-21367

Mondays, July 28, Aug. 4, 11,18, 25: Virtual Spanish conversation. Intermediate and advanced speakers. Facilitator: Gregorie Lule. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Must register in advance by emailing Gregorie.Lule@gmail.com for more information.

Monday, July 28, Aug. 11,18, 25: Open Mic Night: begins at 5 p.m. Performers arrive by 5 p.m.to sign up. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/open-mic-night-bapl-16635

Wednesday, July 30: THE DURATION: LV musicians free program of improvised set of music and musical surprises. 6 to 8 p.m.on side porch. Information: visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/duration-live-music-porch-22685

Thursday, July 31: Virtual That’s My Story memoir writing with Jerry Waxler. Zoom link emailed a few days before each class. Noon to 1:30. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/thats-my-story-memoir-writing-group-18118

Friday, Aug. 1: Virtual Mary Pat Beebe Book Club: “Memory Wall: Stories” (2010) by Anthony Doerr. 10 to 11 a.m. Zoom link sent by email. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mary-pat-beebe-book-club-16821

Closing 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 1 to Saturday August 9. Closed Aug. 3.

Tuesday, Aug. 12: Book Launch: The Dime Museum by Joyce Hinnefeld. 5:30 to 7:30 Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/book-launch-party-dime-museum-joyce-hinnefeld-20028

Professional and Pesonal Growth Book Club by Joyce Hinnefeld. 6 to 7 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/book-group-tbd-15318