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Poetry Tuesday

Poetry Tuesday

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Program Type:
Literature and Writing, Performance
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Event Details:

Stop by Books on the Hill any Tuesday afternoon to hear the Poem of the Week read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall. Can't get there in person? No worries! You can hear a r...

Library Branch: Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Literature and Writing, Performance
Event Details:

Stop by Books on the Hill any Tuesday afternoon to hear the Poem of the Week read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall. Can't get there in person? No worries!

the flyer shows a child holding a book with a bunch of objects coming out of it. The text reads 'preschool storytime'

Preschool Storytime at the Southside Library

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Families
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join us on Wednesday mornings for songs, stories, hands-on learning, and a simple craft to take home! 

Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join us on Wednesday mornings for songs, stories, hands-on learning, and a simple craft to take home! 

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.

Winter Storytimes

Baby Storytime (For Birth-24 Months)

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 24 Months
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.

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.

Poetry Tuesday

Poetry Tuesday

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Program Type:
Literature and Writing, Performance
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Event Details:

Stop by Books on the Hill any Tuesday afternoon to hear the Poem of the Week read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall. Can't get there in person? No worries! You can hear a r...

Library Branch: Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Literature and Writing, Performance
Event Details:

Stop by Books on the Hill any Tuesday afternoon to hear the Poem of the Week read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall. Can't get there in person? No worries!

Flyer includes graphics of cookies, baking tools, and the text: "Heart-shaped cookie decorating for children and families at the south side branch. Tuesday February 11 5:00-5:45"

Valentine's Day Cookie Decorating

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Families
Event Details:

Join us at Bethlehem's South Side Branch for a Valentine's Day cookie decorating workshop. All supplies will be included. Register online at bapl.org/events, over the phone ((610) ...

Registration
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Families
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at Bethlehem's South Side Branch for a Valentine's Day cookie decorating workshop. All supplies will be included.

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

purple planet

Space Storytime with Zoellner Arts Center

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families
Event Details:

We will read a space-themed books, sing a song, and do a craft. Come and have fun with us! This event is only accessible by stairs.

Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

We will read a space-themed books, sing a song, and do a craft. Come and have fun with us! This event is only accessible by stairs.

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.

Winter Storytimes

Baby Storytime (For Birth-24 Months)

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 24 Months
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.

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.

HOLIDAY (Presidents' Day)

All Day
Main Library, South Side Branch, Bethlehem Township - Coolidge, Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill, Outreach, Bookmobile, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, South Side Branch, Bethlehem Township - Coolidge, Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill, Outreach, Bookmobile, Virtual
Poetry Tuesday

Poetry Tuesday

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Program Type:
Literature and Writing, Performance
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Event Details:

Stop by Books on the Hill any Tuesday afternoon to hear the Poem of the Week read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall. Can't get there in person? No worries! You can hear a r...

Library Branch: Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Literature and Writing, Performance
Event Details:

Stop by Books on the Hill any Tuesday afternoon to hear the Poem of the Week read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall. Can't get there in person? No worries!

the flyer shows a child holding a book with a bunch of objects coming out of it. The text reads 'preschool storytime'

Preschool Storytime at the Southside Library

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Families
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join us on Wednesday mornings for songs, stories, hands-on learning, and a simple craft to take home! 

Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join us on Wednesday mornings for songs, stories, hands-on learning, and a simple craft to take home! 

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.

Poetry Tuesday

Poetry Tuesday

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Program Type:
Literature and Writing, Performance
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Event Details:

Stop by Books on the Hill any Tuesday afternoon to hear the Poem of the Week read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall. Can't get there in person? No worries! You can hear a r...

Library Branch: Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Literature and Writing, Performance
Event Details:

Stop by Books on the Hill any Tuesday afternoon to hear the Poem of the Week read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall. Can't get there in person? No worries!

Poetry Tuesday

Poetry Tuesday

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Program Type:
Literature and Writing, Performance
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Event Details:

Stop by Books on the Hill any Tuesday afternoon to hear the Poem of the Week read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall. Can't get there in person? No worries! You can hear a r...

Library Branch: Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Literature and Writing, Performance
Event Details:

Stop by Books on the Hill any Tuesday afternoon to hear the Poem of the Week read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall. Can't get there in person? No worries!

Spring Storytimes

Baby Storytime (For Birth-24 Months)

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 24 Months
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.

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.

Poetry Tuesday

Poetry Tuesday

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Program Type:
Literature and Writing, Performance
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Event Details:

Stop by Books on the Hill any Tuesday afternoon to hear the Poem of the Week read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall. Can't get there in person? No worries! You can hear a r...

Library Branch: Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Literature and Writing, Performance
Event Details:

Stop by Books on the Hill any Tuesday afternoon to hear the Poem of the Week read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall. Can't get there in person? No worries!

Spring Storytimes

Baby Storytime (For Birth-24 Months)

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 24 Months
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.

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.

Poetry Tuesday

Poetry Tuesday

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Program Type:
Literature and Writing, Performance
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Event Details:

Stop by Books on the Hill any Tuesday afternoon to hear the Poem of the Week read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall. Can't get there in person? No worries! You can hear a r...

Library Branch: Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Literature and Writing, Performance
Event Details:

Stop by Books on the Hill any Tuesday afternoon to hear the Poem of the Week read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall. Can't get there in person? No worries!

Book Sale

📚BAPL Book Sale📚

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Book Sale Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Literature and Writing, Other, Music
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Event Details:

✨ Bethlehem Area Public Library Presents: BAPL BOOK SALE ! ✨Join us at the Bethlehem Area Public Library’s BAPL Book Sale, where you can browse thousands of books across all genres...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Book Sale Room
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Literature and Writing, Other, Music
Event Details:

✨ Bethlehem Area Public Library Presents: BAPL BOOK SALE ! ✨

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.

Spring Storytimes

Baby Storytime (For Birth-24 Months)

Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 24 Months
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.

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.

Book Sale

📚BAPL Book Sale📚

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Book Sale Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Literature and Writing, Other, Music
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Event Details:

✨ Bethlehem Area Public Library Presents: BAPL BOOK SALE ! ✨Join us at the Bethlehem Area Public Library’s BAPL Book Sale, where you can browse thousands of books across all genres...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Book Sale Room
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Literature and Writing, Other, Music
Event Details:

✨ Bethlehem Area Public Library Presents: BAPL BOOK SALE ! ✨

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.

Poetry Tuesday

Poetry Tuesday

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Program Type:
Literature and Writing, Performance
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Event Details:

Stop by Books on the Hill any Tuesday afternoon to hear the Poem of the Week read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall. Can't get there in person? No worries! You can hear a r...

Library Branch: Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Literature and Writing, Performance
Event Details:

Stop by Books on the Hill any Tuesday afternoon to hear the Poem of the Week read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall. Can't get there in person? No worries!

Spring Storytimes

Baby Storytime (For Birth-24 Months)

Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 24 Months
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.

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.

Poetry Tuesday

Poetry Tuesday

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Program Type:
Literature and Writing, Performance
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Event Details:

Stop by Books on the Hill any Tuesday afternoon to hear the Poem of the Week read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall. Can't get there in person? No worries! You can hear a r...

Library Branch: Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Literature and Writing, Performance
Event Details:

Stop by Books on the Hill any Tuesday afternoon to hear the Poem of the Week read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall. Can't get there in person? No worries!

Spring Storytimes

Baby Storytime (For Birth-24 Months)

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Birth - 24 Months
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.

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.

Poetry Tuesday

Poetry Tuesday

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Program Type:
Literature and Writing, Performance
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Event Details:

Stop by Books on the Hill any Tuesday afternoon to hear the Poem of the Week read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall. Can't get there in person? No worries! You can hear a r...

Library Branch: Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Literature and Writing, Performance
Event Details:

Stop by Books on the Hill any Tuesday afternoon to hear the Poem of the Week read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall. Can't get there in person? No worries!