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 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.

Main library and all branches closed on Friday, April 3 (Good Friday).

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.

COOLIDGE BRANCH

Wednesday, March 18: Beginner only Crochet Workshop: Session 3. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Grades six to 12 and adults. Registration required: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/beginner-crochet-workshop-session-3-28206

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

SOUTHSIDE BRANCH

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/

Tuesdays: Playtime; 11 –11:30 a.m. Monday to Thursday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday

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

Tuesdays: March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28: Lehigh University tutors provided by Alpha Phi will help with homework in all subjects. (Grades K-12). No registration.

Mondays: March 23, 30: Spanish Conversation facilitated by Gregorie Lule. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Contact Gregorie at Gregorie.Lule@gmail.com for details. Zoom event. Must register. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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

Mondays: Playtime at the SouthSide library. Blocks, puzzles, games, and toys provided. 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

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

Wednesdays: Homework help. Grades One to 12. 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. No registration; just sign in when you arrive. Tutors: Moravian University students working in the America Reads program.

Saturday, March 28: Flower still life painting (adults only). Noon to 1:30 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/flower-still-life-painting-

Wednesday, April 1: Textile class: Spring pennant banners. 5 to 6 p.m. Adults only. 10:30 to 11 a.m. for up to four years old, parents and caregivers. No drop-offs allowed. Must register:

bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/textile-class-spring-pennant-banners-29199

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

MAIN LIBRARY

Main library and all branches closed on Friday, April 3 (Good Friday).

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 18, 25: Gentle Yoga for adults. Noon to 1:15 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/gentle-yoga-161

Playtime at the SouthSide library. Blocks, puzzles, games, and toys provide. 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Homework help. Grades One to 12. 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. No registration. Sign in when you arrive. Tutors are Moravian University students working in the America Reads program.

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 18: Book sale. Noon to 8 p.m. Main Library. Credit cards accepted.

Toddler playtime, ages two to three. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Wednesdays, March 18 to April 15: SToddler playtime. Ages two to three. 10:30 to 11: 15 a.m. No drop-offs allowed.

Fridays, March 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, March 20: Preschool Dance Party. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Children and accompanying adults.

Mondays, March 23, 30 and April 6, 13, 20, 27: 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

Saturday, March 21: Book sale. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Main Library. Credit cards accepted.

Mondays: March 23 and 31: Criptid Club: Mothman. Ages eight to 18. 6:30 7:30 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/cryptid-club-mothman-ages-8-18-28701

Tuesdays, March 24 through April 14: Story time, and art, ages two to four. 10:30 to 11 a.m. No drop-offs allowed.

Thursday, March 26: That’s My Story memoir writing. Adults. Virtual. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/thats-my-story-memoir-writing-group-26876

Thursdays, March and April: Baby story time, ages: infants to 24 months. 10:30 to 11 a.m. No drop-offs allowed.

Saturday, March 28: L.V. Book Festival. Noon to 4:45 p.m. Information: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/lehigh-valley-book-festival-28214

Tuesday, March 31: Fiber Arts and Friends. Bring knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, sewing, fiber projects. Yarn exchange. 6 to 7:45 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/fiber-arts-friends-24996