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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:

Next BAPL book sales: Indoor book sale in Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Cash, credit cards accepted. Noon to 8 p.m. Dec. 3 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6. Visit www.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.

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 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, Oct. 8: Read to a Therapy dog: Sami, is looking forward to meeting a few lucky readers this time! Independent readers (child must be reading on their own). 15 minute sessions. 5 to 6 p.m. Must register: call 484-892-6267 to select a specific reading time (5, 5:15, 5:30, 5:45 p.m.)

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, Oct. 9: Meet with PA Rep. Steve Samuelson and staff. 10 a.m. to noon. Must register for a time slot: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/rep-steve-samuelson-mobile-office-hours-23081

MAIN LIBRARY

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

Mondays, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27: 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

Tuesday, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28: Travel French course for beginners with Dr. Suzanne L. Lalande. 1 to 2 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/travel-french-beginners-24278

Thursdays through Oct. 23: Fall Storytimes Story and Art. 10 to 10:30 a.m. : for children age 2 AND accompanying adults. 10 to 10:30 a.m. bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/copy-story-art-ages-2-23352

Wednesday, Oct. 1: Adults only: journey across Iceland’s rugged terrain, where black sand beaches, waterfalls and glacier-capped peaks await. 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/adult-art-program-23425

Friday, Oct. 3: Mary Pat Beebe Book Club on ZOOM: “The Sympathizer” (2015) by Viet Thanh Nguen. 10 to 11 a.m. Invites sent by email. Must register: visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mary-pat-beebe-book-club-16823

Saturday, Oct. 4: The National Museum of Industrial History’s TUG, the tow tractor, and Trick-or-Treat. Come dressed in a costume or dress-up outfit. Create one for TUG. MUST be accompanied by an adult. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Sip and Stitch (slow stitching). No experience is needed. Fabric, needle and thread provided. 11 a.m. to noon.

Jigsaw puzzle swap. Bring up to five puzzles. Check-in: 1:30 p.m. Swapping at 1:45 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/jigsaw-puzzle-swap-21023

Tuesday, Oct. 7: Taste and Tell: A Library Cookbook Club. Led by Chef Melanie Lino of From Lino. Bring a prepared dish from a monthly theme, 6 to 7 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/taste-and-tell-library-cookbook-club-16866t

Fiber Arts and friends: Bring knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, sewing and fiber project. Monthly themes, challenges, yarn exchange. All ages, experience levels. 6 to 7:45 p.m. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/fiber-arts-friends-16551

Monday, Oct. 8: Climate Action Week workshop. 6 to 7 p.m. librarycalendar.com/event/climate-action-week-workshop-23867

Saturday, Oct. 11: The reveal of an exciting new public art installation at BAPL as part of the CREATE Connections Project, a special initiative from the Nurture Nature Center. Noon to 1 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 13: Decorate an eerily delicious waffle with friends. Grades six to 12. 6:30 to 7 p.m. Bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/spooky-dessert-night-grades-6-12-23898

Tuesday, Oct. 14: Professional and Personal Book Club: “On Writing” by Stephen King. 6 to 7 p.m. Zoom. Register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/book-group-tbd-15320

Wednesday, Oct. 15: Free workshop, presented by certified life coach, Deborah Kerby, we’ll explore simple strategies for creating a joyful and meaningful retirement. 6:30 p.m. To register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/rocking-retirement-23849