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. May 13, noon to 8 p.m. and May 16, 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.

COOLIDGE BRANCH

Wednesday, April 15: Crochet Collective. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter, meet others who enjoy crochet. Grades six to 12. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Registration required: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/crochet-collective-29647

Thursdays, April 16, 23, 30, story time. 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Ages two to four. Information: Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-coolidge-26911

SOUTHSIDE BRANCH

Reminder: 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.

Mondays: April 20, 27: 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 4 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: April 21, 28: Lehigh University tutors provided by Alpha Phi will help with homework in all subjects. (Grades K-12). No registration.

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.

Tuesdays to May 12: Tuesdays Seed to Supper seven week classes. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Adults. Lehigh Valley Master Gardeners: how to build healthy soil, plan your growing space, choose your crops, care for your growing garden, and harvest your bounty. Applications required: Click on this link to apply: pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3O5yvvnLazszHaC?Q_CHL=qr

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, April 15, 22, 29: Gentle Yoga for adults. Noon to 1:15 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/gentle-yoga-161

Homework help. Grades 1 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.

Wednesdays, April 15 (last one): Toddler playtime. Ages two to three. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. No drop-offs allowed.

Mondays, April 20, 27: 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

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

Wednesday, April 15: First time homebuyer’s workshop: the mortgage process, loan options, and grant programs; credit and how it affects your ability to purchase a home; homebuying process; and title insurance: what, why, benefits. 5 to 7 p.m. Adults. Registration required: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/home-buyers-workshop-draft-27963

Thursdays, April 16, 23, 30: Baby story time, ages: infants to 24 months. 10:30 to 11 a.m. No drop-offs allowed.

Fridays, April 17, 24: 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