GENERAL INFORMATION

Locations: 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: Next BAPL book sales: Indoor book sale in Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Cash and credit cards accepted. Noon to 8 p.m. Jan. 28 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 31. 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 400 or visitbapl.org. Some events are for children with adult(s) only.

Wednesday, Dec. 24: All branches CLOSED. (Christmas Eve)

Thursday, Dec. 25: All branches CLOSED. (Christmas)

Wednesday, Dec. 31: All branches CLOSING at 5 p.m. (New Year’s Eve)

Thursday, Jan. 1: All branches CLOSED. (New Year’s Day)

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, Feb. 7, March 7: Sip & Stitch slow stitching. No previous experience is needed. Fabric, needle and thread provided.

COOLIDGE

Wednesday, Jan. 7: TeenDIY button makerspace. Grades six to 12. 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 10: English speaking practice for adults. 11 a.m. to noon.

SOUTHSIDE

Accessible by stairs only

Mondays in January: 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.

Monday, Dec. 29: Toddler and caretakers playtime at the SouthSide library. Blocks, puzzles, games and toys provided. 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 8: Adults Vision Boards for the New Year. 5 to 6 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/vision-boards-new-year-26511

Saturday, Jan. 10: Preschool story time at SouthSide. Up to age 4. 11 to 11:30 a.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

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.

Wednesdays, Dec. 31: Gentle Yoga for adults. Noon to 1:15 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/gentle-yoga-16124

Mondays, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26: Quiet study time, Grades six to 12. 3 to 5 p.m.

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

Open Mic Night: Performers arrive by 5 p.m. for sign up. Fifteen minute time limit for musicians and six minute time limit for poets and comedians. 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.

Qigong Meditation and Relaxation training. 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/qigong-meditation-and-relaxation-training-26691

Friday, Dec. 26: Family games day. 1 to 4 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 29: Build It! 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 30: Read to a Therapy Dog (only one dog available). Sign up upon arrival. Bring a book or pick out one here. Children must be able to read on their own. 2 to 3 p.m.

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-24669

Friday, Jan. 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-23316

Saturday, Jan. 3: January Jaunt, families. 11 a.m. to noon.