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

Holiday hours: All buildings closed Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4.

Book sales: Library basement. Cash and credit cards accepted. Noon to 8 p.m. July 15 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 18. Visit bapl.org/book-sales/

Staff contacts: Call 610-867-3761 or 610-867-7852, ext. 400 or visitbapl.org.

Accessibility: The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library at bapl.org or call 610-867-3761 or 610-867-7852, ext. 400.

Newsletter: Sign up at bapl.org/about-bapl/newsletter-sign-up/

PICKS OF THE MONTH

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. SouthSide, 400 Webster St. Visit bapl.org/book-sales/

Summer Reading Programs: Kick-Off. Main library. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com for more information.

Saturday, July 13: Southside community art contest to celebrate the summer reading period’s “Unearth A Story”: 1. Unearthing my story 2. Inspired by a story 3. Creating my own story. bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/copy-copy-community-art-contest-31338

VIRTUAL EVENTS

For registration/information: Visit bapl.org or call 610-867-3761 unless otherwise noted.

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.

Thursday, June 18: Mr. Boom-Boom’s Play Patrol - universe of sounds. All ages. 1 - 1:45 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

Tuesdays, July 7, Aug. 4: Reading to Therapy Dogs. 10 -11 a.m. Independent readers only. Parents and caregivers may wait in the library hallway. Take a photo of your child with the therapy dog. Call BAPL Coolidge at 484-892-6267 to schedule a 15-minute session. bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/read-therapy-dog-29660

Tuesday, June 16: Preschool storytime: Lost Dinosaurs. Ages two to four 10:30 a.m.–11 a.m.

Wednesday, July 1: Mara Rockliff’s Gingerbread for Liberty!, the true story of a German-born American patriot with a big heart and talent for baking; craft. Grades K-five. 5:30 -6:30 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/celebrate-our-250th-gingerbread-liberty-31406 and click on “register” at the bottom of the page.

Wednesday, July 8: Pokemon Club: Open Play TCG (ages eight-14) 5–6 p.m. Grades six-12.

Call BAPL Coolidge to register: 484-892-6267.

Saturday, July 11: Aromatic Imprints. Essential oil diffuser. Craft air-dry clay into discs and decorate them. Grades six-12. 1-2 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/aromatic-imprints-31441

SOUTHSIDE BRANCH

Accessible by stairs only.

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.

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

Mondays in July: Toddler playtime at the SouthSide library. Blocks, puzzles, games, and toys provided. 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Spanish Conversation with Gregorie Lule. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Email: Gregorie.Lule@gmail.com for details. Zoom event. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/spanish-conversation-25095

Wednesdays in July: Youth chess club with local chess master from Sports Outreach, Besa Masaiti. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/youth-chess-club-32221

Free lunch for kids 18 (grade 12) and under. Noon- 1 p.m. First come, first served while supplies last. Only accessible by stairs.

Wednesdays, to Aug. 26: Youth Chess Club, Grades six to 12. 3-4 p.m.

Saturdays: Preschool Storytime. 11 –11:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday.

Wednesday, July 1 and Thursday, July 2: Dinosaur Fossil Snack Lab. Pre-K, Grades K-5. Create a fossil with graham crackers, icing, and treats. Children and accompanying adults. Register

Free lunch, ages 18 and younger. First come, first served while supplies last. Noon -1 p.m. Dine in or take-out.

Thursday, July 2: Create Dinosauer Play-Dough mats. Pre-K, Grades K-5. Children and accompanying adults. Register for fun events before lunch, 11-12 p.m.

Monday, July 6: Da Vinci center for explorers. Learn the art of reducing, reusing, and recycling. Grades K-five. 11 a.m. to noon. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/da-vinci-center-eco-explorers-31225

Wednesday, July 8: Create dinosaur art with pasta! Supplies provided for the first 20 people. 11 a.m. to noon.

Thursday, July 9: Rep. Steve Samuelson mobile office hours: 10 a.m. to noon. Adults. Need help filing your rent rebate form or any other state government related issues? Register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/rep-steve-samuelson-mobile-office-hours-31270

Read to a therapy dog. Pick out a book and take turns reading to certified therapy dogs. No sign ups needed; patrons will take turns reading in timed intervals.

Monday, July 13: Create your own terrarium with real plants at this laid-back event for teens 13-17. 4-5 p.m. Must register: call 610-867-7852.

Tuesday, July 14: Dino trivia. Test your knowledge. Teens 13-17. 11 a.m. Must register: call 610-867-7852.

Small flower pot painting. Choose seeds from our seed library. Supplies including a soil pod and seedsprovided. Adults. 5-6 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/small-flower-pot-painting-29820

Wednesday, July 15: Marshmallow Dinos. Pre-K, ages 2-4, grades K-five. 11 a.m. to noon. Must register: call 610-867-7852.

Thursday, July 16: T. Rex tea party and teacup craft. Pre-K, ages 2-4, grades K-five), Teens 13-17. 11 a.m. to noon. Must register: call 610-867-7852.

Mondays, July 6, 13, 27 and Wednesday, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Community Resource Navigator Hours: Families: 2-7 p.m. Adults: Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering (BES) and BAPL provide a starting point for those at the library who are homelessness, are at risk of homelessness, or who need resources.

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.

Mondays in July: Spanish conversation. Intermediate and advanced speakers are invited to practice their skills in everyday dialogues facilitated by Gregorie Lule. Must register in advance by emailing Gregorie.Lule@gmail.com. for more information. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/spanish-conversation-10176-10177/ 10178/ 10179

Open Mic Night hosted by Bill Medei. Music, comedy, poetry. Performers arrive at 5 p.m. to sign-up. 15 minute limit for musicians; six minutes limit for poets, comedians. 5-7:30 p.m. bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/open-mic-night-bapl-25508

Tuesdays in July: Free English Classes for adults in person or on Zoom at zoom.us/wc/join/88554987572; 6-7 p.m. Info: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/free-virtual-english-classesgratis-virtual-ingles-clases-27980

Community Resource Navigator Hours: Families: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 3 - 8 p.m. Adults: Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering (BES) and BAPL. Walk-ins welcome.

Fridays in July: Community Resource Navigator Hours: Families: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; 2 - 6 p.m. Adults: Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering and BAPL. Walk-ins welcome.

Thursdays in July: Baby story time, bouncing rhymes, music. 10:30 -11 a.m. Ages up to 24 months.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays in July: Community Resource Navigator Hours: Families: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Fridays: 9 a.m. -1 p.m.) Adults. Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering and BAPL provide a starting point for those at the library who are experiencing homelessness, risk of homelessness, or who need resources. Walk-ins welcome.

Saturdays in July: Community Resource Navigator Hours: Families: Noon - 5 p.m. Adults.

Bethlehem Emergency Sheltering and BAPL provide a starting point for those at the library who are experiencing homelessness, risk of homelessness, or who need resources.

Thursdays, July 2 and 9: Community tech. Librarian-led drop-in session. Get assistance with simple tech skills, setting up and using your devices, and exploring helpful library resources. 11 to noon. bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/community-tech-time-30605

Tuesday, July 7: Taste and Tell cookbook club led by Chef Melanie Lino. 6-7:30 p.m. Register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/copy-taste-and-tell-library-cookbook-club-23323

Tuesdays, July 7 and 21: Fiber Arts and Friends. Bring knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, sewing, or macramé, etc. Chat and work on your projects. All ages, experience levels, and crafts 6-7:45 p.m.

Wednesday, July 8: Celebrate 250 years of American freedom in songs and stories. Singer/guitarist Charlie Zahm. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/liberty-tree-30131

Friday, July 10: Step into Nature Black River Sanctuary one hour guided one-two miles hike, 9-10 a.m. Dress appropriately: wear supportive shoes. Consider wearing sunscreen, bug repellent. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/step-nature-31310

Mary Pat Beebe Book Club on Zoom. Discuss recent award-winning or nominated novels. 10-11 a.m. Registration required: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mary-pat-beebe-book-

club-27126. Invites will be sent via email.

Saturday, July 11: The Art of Egyptian Hieroglyphics, alphabet and techniques. Grades three to eight. 2-2:45 p.m.

Christmas in July. Holiday card writing for local seniors through Grammy’s Greeters. Cards will be collected and saved until December for delivery. All supplies provided. 2-3 p.m.

Monday, July 13: Learn about geodes. Crack one to take home. Safety glasses, hammers provided. Grades six to 12. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/lets-get-crackin-grades-6-12-31118

Tuesday, July 14 (also Aug. 11, Sept. 8): In person book club. 6-7 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/professional-and-personal-growth-book-club-25013

Wednesday, July 15: Book sale. Library basement. Cash and credit cards accepted. Noon to 8 p.m. Visit bapl.org/book-sales/

Coopersburg Dinosauers footprints preserved locally in rocks with Dr. Frank Pazzaglia. 6:30 -7:30 p.m. Adults. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/local-dinosaurs-draft-29415

Saturday, July 18: Book sale. Library basement. Cash and credit cards accepted. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 18. Visit bapl.org/book-sales/