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Mary Pat Beebe Book Club

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Mary Pat Beebe Book Club:

Looking for a fun and engaging book group?  Want to read some interesting and thought-provoking literature?  Join us each month on Zoom as we discuss recent award-winning...

Looking for a fun and engaging book group?  Want to read some interesting and thought-provoking literature?

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Mary Pat Beebe Book Club

Looking for a fun and engaging book group?  Want to read some interesting and thought-provoking literature?  Join us each month on Zoom as we discuss recent award-winning or nominated novels in this book group that has been meeting for over twenty years. Registration is required. Zoom invites will be sent via email.

Looking for a fun and engaging book group?  Want to read some interesting and thought-provoking literature?

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

Taste and Tell: A Library Cookbook Club

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cohen Room North Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Club, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Connect with fellow food lovers in our monthly Cookbook Club, led by Chef Melanie Lino of From Lino.

Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Cohen Room North Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Club, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Connect with fellow food lovers in our monthly Cookbook Club, led by Chef Melanie Lino of From Lino.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Qigong - Meditation and Relaxation Training-CANCELLED

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:30am
Cohen Room South Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Qigong
Age Group:
Adults
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,...

Classes are held simultaneously in-person and on Zoom.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Cohen Room South Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Qigong
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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
This event is in the "Families" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Sip & Stitch

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults

Join us for a relaxing morning of slow stitching. No previous experience is needed. Slow stitching is about slowing down and enjoying the process. Fabric, needle, and thread are provided, as is tea. 

Library Branch: Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Age Group: Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing morning of slow stitching. No previous experience is needed. Slow stitching is about slowing down and enjoying the process. Fabric, needle, and thread are provided, as is tea. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Qigong: Meditation and Relaxation

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Cohen Room South Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Qigong
Age Group:
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Cohen Room South Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Qigong
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Mic Night @BAPL

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Cohen Room Complete at Main Library
Program Type:
Performance, Music, Comedy
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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

Taste and Tell: A Library Cookbook Club

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cohen Room North Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Club, Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Connect with fellow food lovers in our monthly Cookbook Club, led by Chef Melanie Lino of From Lino.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Cohen Room North Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Club, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Connect with fellow food lovers in our monthly Cookbook Club, led by Chef Melanie Lino of From Lino.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiber Arts & Friends

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Laros Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your knitting, crocheting, cross-stitch, sewing, or macrame, etc. to the Main Library to chat with fellow enthusiasts and work on your projects. All ages, experience levels, and crafts are welcome and we're happy to teach beginners!

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. All ages, experience levels, and crafts are welcome and we're happy to teach beginners!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Gentle Yoga

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Laros Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Yoga
Age Group:
Adults
Gentle Yoga:

Enjoy a meditative experience with certified yoga instructor Wendy L Thomson M.Ed., LPC RYT, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Registered Yoga Teacher. Please wear loose fitting...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Laros Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Yoga
Registration Required

Gentle Yoga

Enjoy a meditative experience with certified yoga instructor Wendy L Thomson M.Ed., LPC RYT, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Registered Yoga Teacher. Please wear loose fitting clothing and bring a Yoga mat or towel. Registration is required.

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

Pin Your Goals Button Maker Workshop

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen (Grades 6-12), Adults

Try out our new button maker and craft some cool buttons that show off your unique personality! It's the New Year - what values are important to you? Who do you want to become? What goals do want to aspire to in 2026?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Age Group: Teen (Grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Try out our new button maker and craft some cool buttons that show off your unique personality! It's the New Year - what values are important to you? Who do you want to become? What goals do want to aspire to in 2026?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Vision Boards for the New Year

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in making vision boards for the new year using magazines and other recycled library materials. Manifest your perfect 2026!

Registration Required
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in making vision boards for the new year using magazines and other recycled library materials. Manifest your perfect 2026!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Qigong - Meditation and Relaxation Training

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:30am
Cohen Room South Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Qigong
Age Group:
Adults
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,...

Classes are held simultaneously in-person and on Zoom.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Cohen Room South Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Qigong
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

Classes are held simultaneously in-person and on Zoom.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Club

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Program Type:
Club
Age Group:
Adults

Practice speaking English in a relaxed environment with other English language learners. A librarian facilitator will lead the group in simple conversation, relating to daily routines, family, travel, food, sports, entertainment, etc.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Practice speaking English in a relaxed environment with other English language learners. A librarian facilitator will lead the group in simple conversation, relating to daily routines, family, travel, food, sports, entertainment, etc.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Qigong: Meditation and Relaxation

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Cohen Room South Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Qigong
Age Group:
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Cohen Room South Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Qigong
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Mic Night @BAPL

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Cohen Room Complete at Main Library
Program Type:
Performance, Music, Comedy
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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

Scrabble Coaster Workshop

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to make coasters using scrabble letters! Play a round of scrabble with friends while your new coaster dries. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make coasters using scrabble letters! Play a round of scrabble with friends while your new coaster dries. 

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

Bethlehem Book Club-Educated by Tara Westover

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cohen Room South Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Join our in-person discussion on the book  Share your thoughts and collaborate with others in the community!

If you are new to our group please register by emailing info.pursuingpassions@gmail.com.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Cohen Room South Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our in-person discussion on the book  Share your thoughts and collaborate with others in the community!

If you are new to our group please register by emailing info.pursuingpassions@gmail.com.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Winter’s Secret Garden: A Winter Sowing Virtual Workshop

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how easy it is to start seeds while it's still cold outside, without special equipment or dedicated space in your house, by winter sowing. You'll learn what seeds do best and how to set up your own mini greenhouses.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how easy it is to start seeds while it's still cold outside, without special equipment or dedicated space in your house, by winter sowing. You'll learn what seeds do best and how to set up your own mini greenhouses.

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

Gentle Yoga

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Laros Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Yoga
Age Group:
Adults
Gentle Yoga:

Enjoy a meditative experience with certified yoga instructor Wendy L Thomson M.Ed., LPC RYT, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Registered Yoga Teacher. Please wear loose fitting...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Laros Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Yoga
Registration Required

Gentle Yoga

Enjoy a meditative experience with certified yoga instructor Wendy L Thomson M.Ed., LPC RYT, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Registered Yoga Teacher. Please wear loose fitting clothing and bring a Yoga mat or towel. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Constellation Craft

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

We will be making constellations on an embroidery hoop using various craft supplies while enjoying some hot chocolate.

Registration Required
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

We will be making constellations on an embroidery hoop using various craft supplies while enjoying some hot chocolate.

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

Textile Class: Valentine’s Pennant Banners

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Create a decorative Valentine themed fabric banner that can be hung over a window or door frame. We will be using fabrics, vintage lace, trims, and ornamentations.

Registration Required
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a decorative Valentine themed fabric banner that can be hung over a window or door frame. We will be using fabrics, vintage lace, trims, and ornamentations.

This event is in the "Adults" group

North Star Painting

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Learn step by step how to paint a star filled night sky using acrylic paint on canvas.

Registration Required
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn step by step how to paint a star filled night sky using acrylic paint on canvas.

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

Upcycled Collage Bookmarks

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Laros Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a fun, eco-friendly crafting session where we will transform festive scraps into beautiful upcycled bookmarks.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Laros Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun, eco-friendly crafting session where we will transform festive scraps into beautiful upcycled bookmarks.

HOLIDAY (Martin Luther King, Jr. 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