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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, 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. Check for closures, limited hours.

Saturday, Sept. 20: Learn about our local fish and imagine habits and habitats for fish of their own invention 11 a.m. to noon. bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/invent-fish-24119

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

Wednesday, Sept. 17: ADULTS. Carmela Cirilli, of The Cultured Club, will discuss benefits, history and science of gut-healthy kombucha; live demo of brewing basics. Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast available for purchase. 6 to 6:45 p.m. Must register: call 484-892-6267.

Thursday, Sept. 18: Dance Time with Miss Cindy. 10 to 10:45 a.m. Ages two to six. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/dance-storytime-miss-cindy-23307

Tuesday, Sept. 23: Multi-sessions mural project group. Lehigh Valley Muralist Kyle Edwards leading our community in the mural design process. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/coolidge-mural-info-session-lv-muralist-kyle-edwards-24196

Wednesday, Sept. 24: Crafty Muse Cross Stitch Bee. Supplies provided. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/crafty-muse-cross-stitch-bee-23963

Thursday, Sept. 25: Dimitra Panagopoulos from Zoellner Arts Center presents stories, song, dance and craft at 10 a.m. in advance of the musical Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! on Nov. 1 at Zoellner Arts Center. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/dont-let-pigeon-drive-bus-storytime-zoellner-art-center-23306

SOUTHSIDE BRANCH

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.

Thursday, Sept. 18: Dance Sunflower Painting. Adults. 5 to 6 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/sunflower-painting-23165

Saturday, Sept. 20: Learn about local fish and imagine habits and habitats for fish of their own invention. 11 a.m. to noon.

MAIN LIBRARY

Wednesdays in September: 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, Sept. 22, 29: 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.

Mondays through Thursdays: Homework help from a Moravian University/America Reads tutor. No registration required. 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Grades 1-12. To Nov. 20. Check for changes; no holidays or breaks sessions: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/homework-help-23624

Wednesday, Sept. 17: Teddy Bear Clinic. Bring a stuffed friend for a wellness checkup, storytime, art activity. Children and accompanying adults. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Book Sale: Noon to 8 p.m. Basement, Main Library. Cash or credit card accepted. Information: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bapl-book-sale-18625

Bike and safe streets advocacy with the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and PA SAFE ROADS PAC. 5 to 7 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/evening-bike-advocacy-street-safety-23441

Diverse Voices: The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw. Nine short stories explore religion, sexuality and culture through the lives of Black women protagonists with Professor Stephanie Powell Watts. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/diverse-voices-jewish-and-african-american-authors-book-discussion-23168

Saturday, September 20: Book Sale: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Basement, Main Library. Cash or credit card accepted. Information: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bapl-book-sale-18619

Monday, Sept. 22: T.A.B. teen advocacy program. Any issue you want to support – or oppose? Practice writing to communicate your views. 6:30 to 7: 30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 25: 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-18120

Tuesday, Sept. 30: Spotlight PA for a community conversation about news and information in the Lehigh Valley. 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 1: Eyes on Iceland. Ron Yoshida and Laird Evans share stories and photos from an unforgettable hiking adventures. To register:

bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/adult-art-program-23425