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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

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 bapl.org/book-sales/

CLOSINGS AND 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

Tuesday, Nov. 4: Coolidge: CLOSED (Election Day) all day.

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.

Saturday, Nov. 1 and Dec. 6: Slow stitching. No previous experience is needed. Fabric, needle and thread provided. bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/sip-stitch-24584

COOLIDGE BRANCH

Thursdays Storytime at Coolidge. Ages two to four. 10:15 to 11 a.m. Must register: visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-24025

Wednesday, Oct. 29: Family fun night CANCELED.

Tuesday, Nov. 4: Coolidge: CLOSED (Election Day) all day.

Wednesday, Nov. 5: Kombucha 102 workshop: Beyond Basics with Carmela Cirilli of The Cultured Club. Adults only. 6 to 6:45 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/kombucha-102-beyond-basics-24846

Saturday, Nov. 8: Hugo Award Winner: A Psalm for the Wild Built: A Science Fiction Book Discussion. Adults. 2 to 3 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/psalm-wild-built-science-fiction-book-discussion-24369

Tuesday, Nov. 25: Coolidge Mural Project: Session 3. Grades 6-12 and adults. 6 to 7 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/coolidge-mural-project-session-3-25349

Wednesday, Nov. 26: All branches CLOSING at 5 p.m. (Thanksgiving Eve)

Thursday, Nov. 27: All branches CLOSED. (Thanksgiving)

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.

MAIN LIBRARY

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

Mondays, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24: 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

Thursdays (none on Nov. 23): Storytimes Story and Art. 10 to 10:30 a.m.: for children age 2 + and accompanying adults. 10 to 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 1: Grandfather Buffalo Story and celebration of grandparents through story, craft and play. 2 to 3 p.m. Ages three and up accompanied by an adult. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/grandfather-buffalo-story-and-celebration-grands-23909

Monday, Nov. 3: Skygazing supermoon. First come first served (due to limited materials). Grades K through five. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. See bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/skygazing-supermoon-23036

Tuesday, Nov. 4: 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-16867

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-16553

Wednesday, Nov. 5: Join the Bethlehem Area Public Library and PBS39 for a special preview screening of the Ken Burns documentary, “The American Revolution” and a look at Semiquincentennial (America 250th) events throughout the valley. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/make-recipe-card-notebook-23844 (this is from the BAPL website)

Studio 11. Songwriters Workshop hosted by guitarist/singer-songwriter Mick DeBee. Bring your own instruments. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/songwriters-workshop-24917

Friday, Nov. 7: Baby doll playtime for children and families. Bring your baby doll. 10:30 to 11:15. bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/copy-baby-doll-playtime-23887

Saturday, Nov. 8: Postpartum and pregnancy support group. Moms/birthing parents and their babies (younger than 1 year). Free, no registration required. 1 to 2:30. Hosted by Ioana Marin, Build Your Village LV. Adults.

Monday, Nov. 10: Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meeting. Grades six to 12. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-advisory-board-general-meeting-grs-6-12-21751

Tuesday, Nov. 11: Professional and Personal Book Club: “On Writing” by Stephen King. 6 to 7 p.m. Zoom. Register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/book-group-tbd-15321

bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/11fest-22964Nov152025Sat

Wednesday, Nov. 15: 11 Fest. 11 with 11 killer bands. Cost: $11. Every ticket sold helps power Studio 11, the library’s home for music and creativity. This year’s lineup includes 11 incredible artists spanning bluegrass, folk, indie, rock and more: AFBA Youth Musicians, Crepehanger, William H. Travis, Lehigh Valley Girls Rock, Dear Misty, Airspace, Lunar Pools, Azuca, Leadpetal, PHE and Ultra Death Cult. (All subject to change!) 3 to 8 p.m. bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/11fest-22964

Creative Art: pour painting through meditation with artist, Michael Freeman

Wednesday, Nov. 19: Studio 11. Songwriters Workshop hosted by guitarist/singer-songwriter Mick DeBee. Bring your own instruments. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/songwriters-workshop-24917