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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

Main Library: Wednesday, Oct. 15: Change of hours: Closed in the a.m. Open noon to 5 p.m.

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, Oct. 18: National Museum of Industrial History’s newest story about Tug, the tow tractor, and his Trick-or-Treat. Come in costume or dress up outfit. Create a costume for Tug. 11 a.m. to noon. bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/tugs-trick-or-treat-24582

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. 15: All Hallow’s Eve; bring stuffed animals back to life - Frankenstein style. Grades 6-12. Must register: /bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/franken-stuffy-workshop-24364.

Saturday, Oct. 18: Writing Horror Poetry for adults: Putting local legends in our poems with Kailey Tedesco, author of MotherDevil. Participants will be writing a legendary persona poem. 1 p.m. Only accessible by stairs. Register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/writing-horror-poetry-putting-local-legends-our-poems-23232

Wednesday, Oct. 29: Family fun night. Listen to stories in the dark outside in the gazebo (weather permitting). Activities, crafts, snacks throughout the library. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/october-family-fun-night-24030

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. 16: Yarn Ghost Art for adults. 5 to 6 p.m. To register, visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/yarn-ghost-art-24058

Tuesday, Oct. 21: Perler Bead Cat Magnet. Adults only. 5 to 6 p.m. Supplies provided. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/perler-bead-cat-magnet-24126

Medicare 101; annual enrollment presenter Rob Kingston with information about Medicare, eligibility and timelines, types of programs available, changes for 2026. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/medicare-101-and-annual-enrollment-period-24125

Wednesday, Oct. 22 and Thursday, Oct. 23: SouthSide fall book sale: used books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, etc. 2 to 6 p.m. Basement, 400 Webster St. Only accessible by stairs. Information: Bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/south-side-book-sale-24189

Tuesday, Oct. 28: Adults only: flower crown ghost painting. 5 to 6 p.m. Only accessible by stairs.

Register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/flower-crown-ghost-painting-24124

MAIN LIBRARY

Wednesday, Oct. 15: Main Library change of hours: Closed in the a.m. Open to noon to 5 p.m.

Mondays, October 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. 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

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

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.

Wednesday, Oct. 15: Rocking Retirement: Free workshop with certified life coach Deborah Kerby. Explore simple strategies for creating a joyful and meaningful retirement. Registration encouraged: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/rocking-retirement-23849

Saturday, Oct. 18: Banned book bingo. 1:30 to 3:30. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/book-bingo-23712

Monday, Oct. 20: Canceled: Teen Advisory Board (TAB) general meeting.

Saturday, Oct. 21: Writing Horror Poetry for adults: Putting local legends in our poems with Kailey Tedesco, author of MotherDevil. Participants will be writing a legendary persona poem. 4 to 6 p.m. Only accessible by stairs. Register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/horror-poetry-workshop-24100

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-16552

Tuesday, Oct. 21: Virtual Film Club “Suspira (1977)” directed by Dario Argento. 7 to 8 p.m. Zoom. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/virtual-film-club-17453

Wednesday, Oct. 22: Homebuyers workshop by QNB Bank and the library. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Registration: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/homebuyers-workshop-19382

Living the Map with Daniel Seddiqui, a multi-time international best-selling author, speaker, and an educational and travel entrepreneur who worked 50 Jobs in 50 states. 6:45 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/living-map-author-talk-daniel-seddiqui-20145

Thursday, Oct. 22: That’s My Story memoir writing with Jerry Waxler. Zoom link emailed before each class. Noon to 1:30. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/thats-my-story-memoir-writing-group-18121

Monday, Oct. 27: Spooky Pet in a Jar. Create a home for your glowing little friend! First-come, first-served due to limited materials. Grades K to Five and accompanying adults. 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 28: Adult Ghost Stories with Benefits. Lehigh Valley writers Ruth Setton and Katherine Ramsland tell ghost stories that inspired paranormal elements for their work. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/ghost-stories-benefits-22268