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

BAPL book sale: Indoor book sale in Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Cash and 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/

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, ext. 400 or visitbapl.org. Some events are for children with adult(s) only.

Wednesday, Nov. 26: All libraries / branches /bookmobile: CLOSING at 5 p.m. for Thanksgiving Eve.

Thursday, Nov. 27: All libraries / branches / bookmobile; closed for Thanksgiving Day.

Friday, Nov. 28: All libraries / branches / bookmobile: closed for Thanksgiving holiday.

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

COOLIDGE

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

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)

Tuesday, Dec. 2: Festive Ferments: Recipes for a Healthier Holiday. 6 to 6:45 p.m. Adults. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/ Coolidge events

Tuesday, Dec. 9: Coolidge Mural Project: Grades 6-12 and adults. 6 to 7 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/coolidge-mural-project-session-5-25351

SOUTHSIDE

Reminder: Accessible by stairs only.

Mondays, Dec. 1,8,15: Spanish Conversation facilitated by Gregorie Lule. Please contact Gregorie at Gregorie.Lule@gmail.com for details. Zoom event. Must register. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Tuesdays: Playtime;

Wednesdays: Preschool Storytime. 10:30 to 11 a.m. for up to four years old, parents and caregivers. No drop-offs allowed.

Saturday, Nov. 29: Make “wicked” wands and decorate “Oz”mazing cookie. Noon to 1 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/events Southside

Tuesdays, Dec. 2: Read a story; decorate gingerbread men. 5 p.m. K to grades five. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/events SouthSide

Thursday, Dec. 4: Make paper plate snow globes. 5 to 6 p.m. Register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/family-christmas-crafts-24991

Tuesday, Dec. 9: Coolidge Mural Project: Grades 6-12 and adults. 6 to 7 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/coolidge-mural-project-session-5-25351

Hot chocolate, Jimmy Stewart holiday movie. 3 to 6 p.m. Adults only. Limited first come, first served.

Wednesday, Dec. 10 (2 to 6 p.m.) and Thursday, Dec. 13 (10 a.m. to noon): Southside used book sale, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, etc. Basement, 400 Webster St. Only accessible by stairs.

MAIN LIBRARY

Thursdays (none on Nov. 23): Storytimes Story and Art. 10 to 10:30 a.m. : for children age two and up and accompanying adults. 10 to 10:30 a.m. No drop-offs.

Daily: Many programs are designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Mondays, Nov. 24; Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Open Mic Night: Performers arrive by 5 p.m.to sign up. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/open-mic-night-bapl-16650

Virtual Spanish conversation. Intermediate and advanced speakers. Facilitator: Gregorie Lule. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Must register: emailing Gregorie.Lule@gmail.com for more information.

Tuesdays, Dec. 1, 9: Stories come to life with art activities. 10 to 10:30 a.m. No drop-offs. Wednesday, Nov. 26: Gentle Yoga for adults. Noon to 1:15 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/gentle-yoga-16124

Monday, Dec. 1: Catch That Cookie story; gingerbread ornament craft. bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/catch-

Tuesday, Dec. 2: Cookbook Club, led by Chef Melanie Lino of From Lino. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Adults. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/taste-and-tell-library-cookbook-club-16868

Fiber Arts and Friends. Bring knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, sewing, fiber projects. Yarn exchange. 6 to 7:45 p.m. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/fiber-arts-friends-1655

Wednesday, Dec. 3: Indoor book sale in Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Cash and 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/

Friday, Dec. 5: Hard Hat Hank and the Sky-High Solution storytime, followed by building blocks play. For ages two and up.

Mary Pat Beebe Book Club on ZOOM: “Dr. No (2023)” by Percival Everett. 10 to 11 a.m. Register:bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mary-pat-beebe-book-club-16823

Saturday, Dec. 6: Alicia Vincelette of Inked Edge Paper Art: Holiday card making workshop. Free, but space is limited. Ages 10 and up with parental supervision. 11 a.m. to noon. Registration required: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/holiday-cardmaking-class-19381

Indoor book sale in Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Cash and 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/

Holiday card workshop for cards to the elderly in nursing homes. All materials are provided. 1 to 2 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/writing-holiday-cards-25607

Support our neighbors: Troublemaker’s Cafe is collecting nonperishable food, clothing and toys to benefit unhoused and struggling members of our community. Speakers share personal stories and insights about housing and food insecurity. 3 to 4 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 8: TAB \Teen Advisory Board general meeting. Grades six to 12. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 9: Professional and Personal Book Club: 6 to 7 p.m. If you are new to the group, register by emailing info.pursuingpassions@gmail.com.

Winter Wildlife Watercolor Workshop with Raisa Kochmaruk. Learn how to paint winter birds. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/winter-wildlife-watercolor-workshop-raisa-kochmaruk-25856