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. Jan. 28 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 31. Visit bapl.org/book-sales/

Main library and all branches closed on Monday, Jan. 19: Martin Luther King Jr. Day; and Monday, Feb. 16: Holiday (Presidents 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

Thursdays, Jan. 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12, 26: 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Ages two to four. Visitbethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-coolidge-26911

Storytime: Penguins. 10:30–11:15 a.m. Ages 2-4.

SOUTHSIDE

Accessible by stairs only

Jan. 26, Feb.: 2, 9, 16, 23: Mondays: 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; Saturdays: Preschool Storytime. 11 –11:30 a.m.

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

Thursday, Jan. 29: Decorate your own wooden wish box. 4-5 p.m. Ages 4 and up. Registration required: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/wish-box-decorating-26524

Monday, Feb. 2, 9, 23: Toddler and caretakers playtime at the SouthSide library. Blocks, puzzles, games, and toys provide. 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 4: Purchase used books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, toys, and more. 2 p.m. –7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 7: Purchase used books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, toys, and more. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 10: Make creative “love bugs.” Treats will be served. Grades K-5. Registration required: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/paper-plate-love-bugs-26868

Wednesday, Feb. 11: Ace of Hearts painting class for adults. 5-6 p.m. Register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/index.php/event/ace-hearts-painting-class-27015

Thursday, Feb. 12: State Rep. Steve Samuelson and staff. 10 a.m. to noon. Must register at nhance@bapl.org with your estimated arrival time.

Book speed dating / sampling. 3 – 4 p.m. Adults only. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/book-speed-dating-27226

Saturday, Feb. 14: Color Monster story time. Noon – 1 p.m. register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/color-monster-storytime-27217

Monday, Feb. 16: Holiday (Presidents Day). Main library and all branches closed.

School 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.

Monday, Feb. 16: Holiday (Presidents Day). Main library and all branches closed. :

school story time at SouthSide. Up to age 4. 11 to 11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays, Jan. 21, 28: Gentle Yoga for adults. Noon to 1:15 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/gentle-yoga-16124

Quiet study time. A study place for group programs and solo study. We will have some supplies available, as we would for Homework Help.

Wednesday, Jan. 21: Celebrate Edgar Allan Poe’s 217th birthday with Emmy award-winning writer, performer, and comedian Grover Silcox. 6 -7:30 p.m. Reservations required: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/poe-program-25818

Thursday, Jan. 22, Feb. 26, March 26: That’s My Story memoir writing. Adults. Virtual. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/thats-my-story-memoir-writing-group-26874

Thursday, Jan. 22: Desales University Act 3 theater: Tinker Bell’s version of Peter Pan and a craft.

Ages three to nine WITH ACCOMPANYING ADULT. 10 -11 a.m. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/desales-theater-tinker-bell-25576

Wednesdays, Jan. 24: Jigsaw puzzle swap. 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Mondays, Jan. 26, Feb. 2: Quiet study time, Grades six to 12. 3 to 5 p.m. A study place for group programs and solo study. We will have some supplies available, as we would for Homework Help.

Monday, Jan. 26: Teen Advisory Board: complete middle school and high school community service hours, or just join in on the fun. Grades six to 12. 6:30-7:30 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.to 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

Tuesday, Jan. 27: Eat Your Frog! Adult homework and life tasks night. 6 – 7:30 p.m. Family night.

Friday, Jan. 30: Skygazing Comets. Make a comet. Grades One to five WITH ACCOMPANYING ADULT. 4:15 -5:15 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 31: Winter Craft Time for families MUST HAVE ACCOMPANYING ADULT(S). 10:30-11:30 a.m.

The Hills are Alive with the Lehigh Brass Quintet. Featuring Shepherd’s Hey by Percy Aldridge Grainger and selections from The Sound of Music by Jack Gale. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/lehigh-university-brass-quintet-25641

Monday, Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23: Open Mic Night: Performers arrive by 5 p.m.to 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-25490

Qigong Meditation and Relaxation training. Noon to 1:15 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/qigong-meditation-and-relaxation-training-26742

Wednesday, Feb. 3: Taste and Tell Cookbook Club, led by Chef Melanie Lino of From Lino. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Adults. Must register:https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/copy-taste-and-tell-library-cookbook-club-23318

Fiber Arts and Friends. Bring knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, sewing, fiber projects. Yarn exchange. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/fiber-arts-friends-23269