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.

JANE’S PICKS

Saturday, Oct. 3 to Nov. 3: Intermediate French Reading and Conversation course. $10 for the course and the French Reader (a thriller) which will be yours to keep. Sign up and pay at the Main library Reference desk. Noon to 1 p.m. with instructor Suzanne Lanzl Lalande, Ph.D.

Saturday, Oct. 3: Fifth Birthday Celebration: Books On The Hill. Games, treats, a special craft, and bookish fun. Rain or shine. Noon - 2 p.m. Stanley and Spiegel streets. Information: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/books-hill-5th-birthday-celebration-34426

VIRTUAL EVENTS

Mondays in Sept., Oct.: Virtual Spanish conversation. Intermediate and advanced speakers. Facilitator: Gregorie Lule. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Must register: email Gregorie.Lule@gmail.com for more information.

Thursday, Sept. 24: That’s My Story: Memoir writing group. Noon -1:30 p.m. Adults. Must register: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/thats-my-story-memoir-writing-group-26882.

Fridays, Sept., Oct.: Free virtual (Zoom) English (ESL) classes / Gratis Virtual Ingles Clases. Noon to 1 p.m. Adults only. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/free-virtual-english-classesgratis-virtual-ingles-clases-32574

Friday, Oct. 2; Nov. 6; Dec. 4: Mary Pat Beebe book club. 10 - 11 a.m. Information, registration: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mary-pat-beebe-book-club-27129

BOOKS ON THE HILL

Stanley and Lynn Streets, Fountain Hill

Saturday, Oct. 3: Fifth Birthday Celebration: Games, treats, a special craft, and other bookish fun! Rain or shine. Noon - 2 p.m. Information: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/books-hill-5th-birthday-celebration-34426

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: Oct. 14, Nov. 18, Dec. 16: Crochet Collective. Grades six to 12. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/crochet-collective-33577.

Thursday, Sept. 24: Story Time at Coolidge. 10 - 10:45 a.m. Ages two -four.

Comic Book Magnet Craft. 4-5 p.m. Grades six -12. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/comic-book-magnet-craft-33930.

Wednesday, Oct. 7: Pokemon Halloween Bash. 5 - 6 p.m. Grades K - five. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/pokemon-halloween-bash-34364

SOUTHSIDE BRANCH Accessible by stairs only

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

Thursday, Sept. 24: Forgotten Island Friendship Bracelet. 5 - 6 p.m. Grades K-five. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/forgotten-island-friendship-bracelet-making-33583

Thursday, Oct. 8: Meet with PA Rep. Steve Samuelson and staff. 10 a.m. to noon. Must register for a time slot: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/rep-steve-samuelson-mobile-office-hours-23081

Saturday, Oct. 3: Silent book club for teens grades six to 12. Noon - 1:30 p.m.

MAIN LIBRARY

Mondays in Sept., Oct.: Spanish conversation. Intermediate and advanced speakers are invited to practice their skills in everyday dialogues facilitated by Gregorie Lule. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Must register in advance by emailing Gregorie.Lule@gmail.com.

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. 5-7:3

Tuesdays in Sept., Oct.: 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

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

Wednesdays: Toddler playtime. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Ages two to four.

Friday, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4: Mary Pat Beebe Book Club on ZOOM. 10 to 11 a.m. Invites sent by email. Must register: visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mary-pat-beebe-book-club-27128

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

Saturday, Oct. 3: Studio closed.

Tuesday, Oct. 6, Nov. 6, Dec. 1: Taste and Tell: Library Cookbook Club led by Chef Melanie Lino of From Lino. 6-7:30 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/copy-taste-and-tell-library-cookbook-club-23326

Tuesdays, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27; Nov. 3: Intermediate French Reading and Conversation course. $10 for the course and the French Reader (a thriller) which will be yours to keep. Sign up and pay at the Main library Reference desk. The course will be held on Tuesdays, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, and Nov. 3 from noon to 1 p.m. with instructor Suzanne Lanzl Lalande, Ph.D.

Tuesdays, Oct. 6, 20; Nov. 3, 17; Dec. 1, 15: Fiber Arts and Friends. Bring knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, sewing, fiber projects. Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Wednesdays, Sept. 23, 30; Oct.: Gentle Yoga for adults. Noon to 1:15 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/gentle-yoga-16108

Wednesday, Sept. 23: Adults. Make an Embroidered Star. Fabric, pattern, thread, embroidery hoop are provided. Please bring your own scissors. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/index.php/event/america-250-embroidery-29740

Mondays, Sept. 28, Oct.: Open Mic Night: Performers arrive by 5 p.m.to sign up. Visit bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/open-mic-night-bapl-16635

Virtual Spanish conversation. Intermediate and advanced speakers. Facilitator: Gregorie Lule. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Must register in advance by emailing Gregorie.Lule@gmail.com for more information.

Tuesday, Sept. 29: Fiber Arts and Friends. Bring knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, sewing, fiber projects. 6- 7:45 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/fiber-arts-friends-24999

Wednesday, Oct. 7: Meet Jonathan E. Durham, “Winterset Hollow” author. Adults. 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/author-event-32905

Thursday, Oct. 8: Rep. Steve Samuelson mobile office. Need help filing a rent rebate form or any other state government related issues? 10 a.m. to noon. Adults. Must register. bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/rep-steve-samuelson-mobile-office-hours-29570

Adult Cryptid Club (18 and up) Learn about cryptids. Cryptid-inspired craft. No prior cryptid knowledge needed. Must register: bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/cryptid-club-after-dark-ages-18-32185

Board books and Babies. 10:30 - 11 a.m. Birth - 24 months.