The Bethlehem Press calendar listings are, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of printing. We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information submitted by external parties.

The Bethlehem Press calendar listings are, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of printing. We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information submitted by external parties.

General information

Visit the Bethlehem Area Public Library at 11 E. Church St. (main) or 400 Webster St. (Southside branch) or 2740 Fifth St. (Coolidge) or visit www.youtube.com/channel/UCsuAN4Af6kv3jQl1us_WkWQ/featured and www.bapl.org/events/categories/virtual-events for a variety of items. For hours, information or to speak with staff members, call 610-867-3761 (main-11 W. Church St.) or 610-867-7852 400; Webster St. (Southside branch) or 484-892-6267 (Coolidge). Chat service and general information: visit www.bapl.org (main) or at www.facebook.com/paBAPL or www.bapl.org/ssmain.htm (Southside) or https://www.bapl.org/coolidge/ (Coolidge).

Events are held live and virtually; refer to BAPL calendar for details. Due to the pandemic: hours, masking and capacity limits may change without prior notice. Check websites or call the above listed numbers to speak with staff members.

REQUEST ITEMS FROM THE LIBRARY for Bookmobile pick-up: call 610-867-3761, ext. 399 or e-mail info@bapl.org for adult materials. Children’s items: call 610-867-3761, ext. 499 or e-mail youthservice@bapl.org at least one day in advance of pick-up. Select pickup location: bookmobile before submitting request.

RENEWALS FROM HOME: log in to account at www.bapl.org or call 610-867-3761(x299) for the circulation desk.

SOUTHSIDE BRANCH: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays. Call 610-867-7852 for more information.

BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS: Contact mhenninger@bapl.org to be notified about cancellations. Updates posted on news blogs at www.bapl.org; click ‘BAPL News’ on left-side of menu.

BOOKS ON THE HILL, Stanley & Spiegel, Fountain Hill) hours: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; closed Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. alternate Fridays and Saturdays.

STOP BY the newly renovated Bethlehem Main Library.

EVENTS CALENDAR: www.bapl.org/events/

BOOK SALES: Wednesday, September 20: Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, September 23: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cash and credit cards. Indoor book sale in Main Library basement. 50 shoppers at a time max. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/bapl-book-sale-3

MUSIKFEST - Main Library, 11 W. Church St.

HOURS: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. August 4; closed August 5; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, August 7 through 11; closed August 12. For information re: hours including time and date changes, information or to speak with staff members, call 610-867-3761 or 610-867-7852 400 or visit www.bapl.org

SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM final day: August 19. Last day to pick up prizes.

The Bethlehem Press calendar listings are, to the best of our knowledge, correct at the time of printing. We are not responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information submitted by external parties.

SPECIAL STORY EVENT outside at Musikfest

Sunday, August 6

Storytime with Historic Bethlehem at the Springhouse, Colonial Industrial Quarter under the bridge and behind Hotel Bethlehem. Stories, crafts and fun. No registration needed. Noon to 1 p.m.

BOOKS ON THE HILL

Fountain Hill

Thursday, August 3 : Open 2 to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, August 8: Poem of the week at Books on the Hill. A new poem is selected and recited by performance poet/library staff Cleveland Wall. No registration needed. Drop-in between 1 and 5 p.m.

COOLIDGE

Tuesday, August 8

Beginning and intermediate chess classes with Master Chess Player Christopher Giannaras every Tuesday. Third grade and up. 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/summer-chess-classes-chris-g-coolidge

Tuesday, August 8

Beginning and intermediate chess classes with Master Chess Player Christopher Giannaras every Tuesday. Third grade and up. 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/summer-chess-classes-chris-g-coolidge

Tuesday, August 15

Beginning and intermediate chess classes with Master Chess Player Christopher Giannaras every Tuesday. Third grade and up. 1 to 2 p.m. Registration required. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/summer-chess-classes-chris-g-coolidge

Thursday, August 17

Animals and 4-h working together. 11:30 a.m. Registration suggested. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/science-working-together-animals-and-4-h

SOUTHSIDE

Wednesday, August 2

Cool Bean Day. Be the coolest bean on your block. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/cool-bean-day-south-side

Thursday, August 3

Tinker Thursday (STEM) at South Side. Build, create, learn, laugh. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Followed by free lunch for ages under 18 - first come, first served while supplies last. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/tinker-thursday-south-side-0

The YMCA will be preparing and delivering meals to eat at the SouthSide library for adults age 18 and up while supplies last. 5 to 6 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/free-dinners-adults-48

Food Allergies: No guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Monday, August 7

Messy Monday Gem Stickers. Get messy with sparkly gems! 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Stay for free lunch for children under 18 (while supplies last). Information: visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/messy-monday-gem-stickers

Tuesday, August 8

Take A Trip Tuesday: “The Coral Kingdom” by Laura Knowles. Coral reef craft. Stay for free lunch for children under 18 (while supplies last). Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/take-trip-tuesday-coral-reefs

Chalk the block. Chalk available, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. to ake outside and chalk the block.https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/chalk-block

Wednesday, August 9

I’m a very good egg day: focus on kindness, inclusion and attitude. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Followed by a free lunch (first come, first served while supplies last) for kids under age 18. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/im-very-good-egg-day

MAIN LIBRARY

Wednesday, August 2

Dungeons and Dragons, Grades six to 12. 6- 7 p.m. One shot adventure, pre-rolled characters, dice set, and mini manual provided. No registration required. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/dungeons-dragons-24

Drop off your stuffed animal and fill out a short paper form so we know whose stuffed animal belongs to whom. Pick them up on August 9 with a little scrapbook of their misadventures. No more than two stuffed animal(s). No drop-offs accepted after August 4. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/stuffed-animal-sleepover-0 for information.

Coding Club: mechanical toys designed to educate about coding and challenge brains. Recommended for Grades K to 5. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/coding-club-1

Thursday, August 3

Drop off your stuffed animal and fill out a short paper form so we know whose stuffed animal belongs to whom. Pick them up on August 9 with a little scrapbook of their misadventures. No more than two stuffed animal(s). No drop-offs accepted after August 4. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/stuffed-animal-sleepover-0 for information.

Friday, August 4

PLEASE NOTE: Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Make a friendship bracelet for grades K to 5. We will provide simple bracelet-making supplies along with easy-to-follow instructions. 1 to 2 p.m. No registration needed. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/friendship-bracelets

Mary Pat Beebe Book Club: “Martin Dressler: The Tale of an American Dream” (1996) by Steven Millhauser. Registration required; Zoom invites sent via email. Visit https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/mary-pat-beebe-book-club-martin-dresslerthe-tale-american-dream-1996

August 5

closed

Monday through Friday, August 7 through 11

Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, August 9

Pick up your stuffed animal brought in on August 2 or 3 and receive a small scrapbook about the mischief they got up to! Visit: https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/stuffed-animal-sleepover-0 for information.