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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

All Libraries: Closed Labor Day Weekend: Saturday, August 30 and Monday, Sep. 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. Check for closures, limited hours.

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, 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: Explore Light Science and Art; 4-H. STEM. Grades K to five. 11 a.m. to noon. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/what-makes-art-ages-8-tbd-21771

Saturday, Aug. 9: Closed all day.

Wednesday, Aug. 13: Bouquest Shadow Drawing / Painting: watercolors of a dried bouquet and shadows of the setting sun. Weather dependent. Ages 10 to adult. Grades six to 12, adults. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bouquet-shadow-drawing-painting-23242

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

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

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

Thursday, Aug. 14: Wavy sun painting. Acrylic on canvas. Adults. 5 to 6 p.m. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, August 20: Bird presentation; make a birdfeedert. Wildlands Conservancy. 1 to 2 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bird-presentation-and-craft-23038

MAIN LIBRARY

Wednesdays in August: 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

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

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

Wednesday, Aug. 13: Family Game Day. Grades six to 12. Families. Games available. Drop in 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 14: Rep. Steve Samuelson Mobile Office for adults. Need help filing your rent rebate form or any other state government related issues? 10 a.m. to noon. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/rent-rebate-20282

Wavy sun painting. Acrylic on canvas. Adults. 5 to 6 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/wavy-sun-painting-22647

Tuesday, Aug. 19: Virtual Film Club“The Five Obtructions: (2004) by Lars von Trier. 7 to 8 p.m. Zoom. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/virtual-film-club-17451

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 bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/fiber-arts-friends-16548

Build It! 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Drop-in. Families.

Daisy Painting for adults. 5 to 6 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/daisy-painting-20570

Tuesday, Aug. 26: Neon Painting for adults. 5 to 6 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/neon-painting-class-22788

Wednesday, August 20: Songwriters workshop. Bring your own instrument. and get feedback and guidance on your songs. 6 to 7:30 p.m. : Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/songwriters-workshop-23181

Saturday, Aug. 23: Sunflower Story and Craft. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Ages four and up.

Thursday, Aug. 28: 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-18119