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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: Next BAPL book sales: Indoor book sale in Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Cash and credit cards accepted. March 18, noon to 8 p.m. and March 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit bapl.org/book-sales/

For information: 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.

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. 21: Button making workshop. Teens. 11 a.m. to noon. Grades six to 12.

COOLIDGE BRANCH

Thursday. Feb. 19, 26: Story time. 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Ages two to four. INformation: Visitbethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-coolidge-26911

SOUTHSIDE BRANCH

Mondays: Feb. 23, March 2: 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.

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

Tuesday, Feb. 24: Love Your Pets Day animal crafts. Grades K - five. 4-5 p.m. Registration reqired: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/animal-crafts-26872

MAIN BRANCH

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, Feb. 18, 25: Gentle Yoga for adults. Noon to 1:15 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/gentle-yoga-16124

Wednesday, Feb. 18: Author talk: “Road to Nowhere” by Emily Lieb. 6 -7 p.m. Adults only. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/author-talk-road-nowhere-emily-leib-25187

Fridays, Feb. 20, 27: Free virtual (Zoom) English classes / Gratis Virtual Ingles Clases. Noon to 1 p.m. Adults only. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/free-virtual-english-classesgratis-virtual-ingles-clases-27966

Friday, Feb. 20: Preschool dance party. Ages 2-4. 10:30 to 11 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 21: Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony. Grades K -eight. 10:30 -11:30 a.m. children and accompanying adults.

Button making workshop. Teens. 11 a.m. to noon. Grades six to 12.

Mondays, Feb. 23 and March 2, 9, 16, 23: Open Mic Night: Performers arrive by 5 p.m.to sign up. Ffifteen minute time limit for musicians and six minute time limit for poets and comedians. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/open-mic-night-bapl-16650

Quiet study time, Grades six to 12. 3 to 5 p.m. A study place for group programs and solo study. Some supplies available.

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

Monday, Feb. 23: Crypto Club about folkloric creatures that go bump in the night. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Ages eight to 18. bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/cryptid-club

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

Thursday, Feb. 26: That’s My Story - memoir writing. Presenter: Jerry Waxler. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Virtual. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/thats-my-story-memoir-writing-group-26875

Saturday, Feb. 28: World Stories and craft. 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Children ages three and up; and accompanying adults. bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/world-stories-ages-3-27520

Curtis Institute of Music and the Juilliard School Music: virtuosity, imaginative storytelling and crossword puzzles. 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Information: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/chamber-music-lehigh-valley-25811

Tuesday, March 3: Fiber Arts and Friends. Bring knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, sewing, fiber projects. Yarn exchange. 6 -7:45 p.m. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/fiber-arts-friends-23271

Taste and Tell Library Cookbook Club led by Chef Melanie Lino of From Lino. Bring your own mess kit. 6 - 7:30 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/copy-taste-and-tell-library-cookbook-club-23319

Wednesday, March 4, 11, 18, 25: Four-week basic fundamentals of crochet workshop only for complete beginners with little to no prior experience. 5:30 p.m. Adults only. Must register: call 484-892-6267. Information: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/beginner-crochet-workshop-28189