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Fiber Arts & Friends

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Laros Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, sewing, or macrame, etc. to the Main Library to chat with fellow enthusiasts and work on your projects.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Film Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film Club
Registration Required

Virtual Film Club

Each month we pick a culturally or historically significant film for library patrons to watch and discuss. Watch the film on your own time, then meet with our virtual film club to discuss the film on Zoom. Registration is required. Zoom Invites will be sent out via email.

Event Details:

This month's film is M (1931), directed by Fritz Lang.

Additional Resources:

GENERAL

 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come learn about love, helping, sharing, caring, and play through Daniel Tiger's eyes in this fun story and activity time. Best for ages 3+.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Gentle Yoga

12:00pm - 1:15pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Laros Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Yoga
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a meditative experience with certified yoga instructor Wendy L Thomson M.Ed., LPC RYT, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Registered Yoga Teacher. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Grades 6-12)" group.

Homework Help

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Drop in with your homework for FREE help from a Moravian University/America Reads tutor.

No registration required, open to grades K-12.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Teen (Grades 6-12)" group.

Dungeons & Dragons (Gr 6-12)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen (Grades 6-12)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

We provide all that you need for this one shot adventure: pre-rolled characters, dice set, and mini manual provided. This event for grades 6 -12 will be held in the Youth Services Department on the 2nd floor of the Library.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

How Does a Cell Phone Work?!

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Laros Room
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

How does a cell phone work?  What is the Science/Technology behind it?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Strategies for Listening Across the American Political Divide

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Registration
Library Branch: Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Many Americans feel the growing political divide in our country among their own families and friends.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Cohen Room South Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join journalist, author, and former baseball player Geoff Gehman as he tells of a memorable encounter he had with pioneer baseball player and civil-rights warrior Jackie Robinson.

This event is in the "Birth - 24 Months" group.

Baby Storytime (For Birth-24 Months)

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth - 24 Months
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth - 24 Months
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a gentle storytime for you and your little one featuring stories, bouncing rhymes, and songs. No registration is required. For Birth-24 months only.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Ages 2-4" group.

Storytime at the Banana Factory!

10:00am - 10:30pm
Ages 2-4
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Ages 2-4
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us over at the Banana Factory at 10am on the third Thursday of every month for a special library storytime! We are happy to partner with one of the Lehigh Valley's premier arts and education organizations.

This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Grades 6-12)" group.

Homework Help

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Drop in with your homework for FREE help from a Moravian University/America Reads tutor.

No registration required, open to grades K-12.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Main Library -- Opening Today at Noon

9:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Closing
Branches:
Main Library
Description:

Main Library Open Today Noon-5pm

 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Qigong - Meditation and Relaxation Training

10:15am - 11:30am
Adults
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Cohen Room South Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Qigong
Registration Required

Qigong

Experience this ancient Chinese exercise which promotes circulation, flexibility, balance, and stamina to improve overall health and well-being. Exercises are short, easy to learn, and adjustable to every individual. All skill levels are welcome! Registration is recommended.

Event Details:

Classes are held simultaneously in-person and on Zoom.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Skeleton Bath Candle

12:00pm - 1:45pm
Adults
South Side Branch
Registration
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebration
Registration Required
Event Details:

THIS EVENT HAS REACHED MAXIMUM CAPACITY - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Celebrate the spooky season by making your own candle of a skeleton taking a bath after a long day of scaring! 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5)" group.

Bugtopia Bingo (Ages 5+)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elementary (Grades K-5)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary (Grades K-5)
Event Details:

Buzz on in for a reading of Some Bugs by Angela DiTerlizzi and a few rounds of bingo! PBS Smart Sacks will be available for children 5 and up on a first-come, first-served basis. Other handouts will be available as well.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Cohen Room Complete
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Panel Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Bethlehem Area Public Library, Main Branch, for an engaging roundtable discussion on cultural representation in institutional collections.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Qigong: Meditation and Relaxation

12:00pm - 1:15pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Cohen Room South Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Qigong
Registration Required

Qigong

Experience this ancient Chinese exercise which promotes circulation, flexibility, balance, and stamina to improve overall health and well-being. Exercises are short, easy to learn, and adjustable to every individual. All skill levels are welcome! Registration is recommended.

Event Details:

Classes are held simultaneously in-person and on Zoom.

This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Grades 6-12)" group.

Homework Help

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Drop in with your homework for FREE help from a Moravian University/America Reads tutor.

No registration required, open to grades K-12.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Mic Night @BAPL

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Cohen Room Complete
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance, Music, Comedy
Event Details:

Join us for an open mic hosted by Bill Medei!! Come enjoy listening to music, comedy, and poetry acts or sign up to perform yourself! Performers, please arrive around 5PM to sign-up.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Workshop - Computer Basics

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Laros Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to use a Windows computer but don’t know where to start?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversation

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Intermediate and advanced speakers are invited to practice their skills in everyday dialogues facilitated by Gregorie Lule.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a variety of stories, songs, and fingerplays for the entire family.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5)" group.
This event is in the "Teen (Grades 6-12)" group.

Homework Help

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Drop in with your homework for FREE help from a Moravian University/America Reads tutor.

No registration required, open to grades K-12.

Disclaimer(s)

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.