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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 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 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.

Saturdays, March 7: Sip and Slow Stitch about slowing down and enjoying the process. Fabric, needle and thread are provided, as is tea. 11 a.m. to noon. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/sip-stitch-24588

COOLIDGE BRANCH

Thursday, March 5, 12,19: Story time. 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Ages two to four. Information: Visitbethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-coolidge-26911

Wednesday, March 4, 11, 18 and 25: Beginners only crochet workshop for grades six to 12 and adults. Four consecutive weekly classes. 5:30 -6:30 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/beginner-crochet-workshop-28189

Tuesday, March 17: Snappsy the Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book). Learn about the author’s illustration process and have fun with watercolor. Ages 7-10.4:30 -5:30 p.m. Registration required: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/after-school-fun-whats-green-snappsy-28453

SOUTHSIDE

Accessible by stairs only.

Daily book sales: Indoor main floor book sale (books, DVDs and video games). Cash and credit cards accepted. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Good quality donations accepted. Visit bapl.org/book-sales/

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. Monday to Thursday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. 10:30 to 11 a.m. for up to four years old, parents and caregivers. No drop-offs allowed.

Tuesday, March 10: Adults Yarn Dog pets. No sewing; use toilet paper roll and yarn. 5 - 6 p.m. Must register: bapl.org/events

Wednesday, March 11: Adults only: Spring themed paint-by-numbers session while enjoying some tea. All supplies included. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/spring-paint-numbers-tea-28287

Thursday, March 12: Upcycled Leprechaun traps. St. Patrick’s Day story and treats. For children and accompanying adults. 5 - 6 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/upcycled-leprechaun-traps-27680

Rep. Steve Samuelson mobile office: 10 a.m. to noon. Adults. Registration required: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/rep-steve-samuelson-mobile-office-hours-28391

Saturday, March 14: Adults only: Window Sunset Painting class using acrylic paint on black canvas. 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/window-sunset-painting-27611

Monday, March 16: Painting class with Peeps marshmallows as our paintbrushes! Best for children ages three to six. 3- 4 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/painting-peeps-28152

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, March 4, 11, 18 and 25: Gentle Yoga for adults. Noon to 1:15 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/gentle-yoga-16124

Fridays, March 6,13, 20: 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

Mondays, March 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-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

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

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

Wednesday, March 4: Documentary: The Inquisitor: documentary exploring the life and legacy of Barbara Jordan, Texas congresswoman whose sharp intellect and moral clarity transformed U.S. politics. 6-7 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/documentary-inquisitor-27866

Friday, March 6: The Mary Pat Beebe Book Club. 10 - 11 a.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mary-pat-beebe-book-club-27121

Fridays, March 6, 13,20, 27: Virtual (Zoom or at library) free English classes (Gratis Virtual Ingles Clases). Noon to 1 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/free-virtual-english-classesgratis-virtual-ingles-clases-27967

Monday, March 9: TAB (Teen Advisory Board). Grades six to 12. Want to complete your middle school and high school community service hours, or join in on the fun Stop on by 6:30 -7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 10: Adults In-person discussion on the book “The Year of Magical Thinking” by Joan Didion. 6-7 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/professional-and-personal-growth-book-club-25009

Friday, March 13: Skygazing: Learn about important women who gazed up at the stars and spring constellations. Grades K - Five. 4:30 -5:30 p.m. No registration needed.

Saturday, March 14: Local author M.L. Hutchinson as she introduces her debut novel The Dog Bones, a supernatural thriller. Author reading, discussion and Q & A. 2–3 p.m. Register at:

bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/book-talk-ml-hutchinson-dog-bones-28008

Tuesday, March 17: 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

Medical Assistance and Health Choices Webinar. PA Enrollment Services is hosting this one hour (6 -7 p.m.) webinar about Medical Assistance (MEDICAID) enrollment services. Register at bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/virtual-health-choices-presentation-medicaid-enrollment-services-28528

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

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