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, 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.

Friday, Aug. 22: Cork Boat regatta. 2 to 3 p.m. Supplies provided. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/cork-boat-regatta-23874

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

COOLIDGE BRANCH

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

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 BRANCH

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.

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

MAIN LIBRARY

Wednesdays in August and September: Gentle Yoga for adults. Noon to 1:15 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/gentle-yoga-16108

Mondays, August 20, 27; Sept. 3: Open Mic Night: Performers arrive by 5 p.m. to sign up. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/open-mic-night-bapl-16635

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.

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. Scissors will be used.

Yoga-Isha Foundation. meditation and relaxation techniques. Must register. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/yoga-and-meditation-isha-foundation-19274

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

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

Story, activities by Zoellner Arts. 10 to 10:45 a.m. Based on the musical, “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!”

Tuesday, Sep. 2 Taste and Tell: Library Cookbook Club. Chef Melanie Lino of From Lino. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/taste-and-tell-library-cookbook-club-16864

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

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