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Mary Pat Beebe Book Club

Friday, May 3, 2024 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...

Event Details:

This month's selection is Case Study (2022) by Burnet,Graeme Macrae

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

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.

Event Details:

This month's selection is Case Study (2022) by Burnet,Graeme Macrae

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Play & Learn Family Place Workshop

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Event Details:

Experience the fun and welcoming areas within our program space where children (ages 6 months-3 years) and their caregivers can play, learn, and grow together. No registration...

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

Experience the fun and welcoming areas within our program space where children (ages 6 months-3 years) and their caregivers can play, learn, and grow together.

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.

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Free Comic Book Day!

All Day
YS Public Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Celebration
Age Group:
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families
Event Details:

It’s Free Comic Book Day!  Stop by the Main Library and select a favorite comic book to keep forever!  One per child, while supplies last. Don’t miss this SUPER event! ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Public Area
Age Group: Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families
Program Type: Celebration
Event Details:

It’s Free Comic Book Day!  Stop by the Main Library and select a favorite comic book to keep forever!  One per child, while supplies last. Don’t miss this SUPER event!

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.

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Qigong - Meditation and Relaxation Training

Saturday, May 4, 2024 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,...

Event Details:

Classes are held simultaneously in-person and on Zoom.

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.

Baseball Trivia Contest

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cohen Room South Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Cohen Room South Area
Age Group: Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Teen Hangout

Teen Movie and Hangout (Grades 6-12)

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Teen (Grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Meet other teens while watching a fun movie and enjoying snacks and ice cream! Bradbury-Sullivan will be joining us for a short anti-smoking presentation.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (Grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Meet other teens while watching a fun movie and enjoying snacks and ice cream!

Bradbury-Sullivan will be joining us for a short anti-smoking presentation.

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.

Food Allergies

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

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Storytime @ the Kemerer Museum!

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Outreach
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:

During the Victorian era flowers held symbolic meaning and were often given to express specific sentiments like love, devotion, and even danger! Choose from a select...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
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:

During the Victorian era flowers held symbolic meaning and were often given to express specific sentiments like love, devotion, and even danger!

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.

Mom Storytime

I Love Mom Storytime

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Families
Event Details:

Mom is so great. She can do anything! Celebrate moms everywhere with stories, songs, and an art activity (you could give this to Mom for Mother's Day!). No registration is required...

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

Mom is so great. She can do anything! Celebrate moms everywhere with stories, songs, and an art activity (you could give this to Mom for Mother's Day!). No registration is required.

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.

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Qigong: Meditation and Relaxation

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Cohen Room South Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, 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,...

Event Details:

Classes are held simultaneously in-person and on Zoom.

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.

BAPL Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night @BAPL

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Cohen Room Complete at Main Library
Program Type:
Performance, Music, Comedy
Age Group:
Adults
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-u...

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.

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The Art of Mindful Breathing

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come join us as we learn to destress and practice the art of mindful breathing!  Please bring your own yoga mat or towel. *This event is for adults only and is only acce...

Registration
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come join us as we learn to destress and practice the art of mindful breathing! 

Please bring your own yoga mat or towel.

*This event is for adults only and 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.

Intermediate and advanced speakers are invited to practice their skills in everyday dialogues facilitated by Gregorie Lule.  Please contact Gregorie at Gregorie.Lule@gmail.com for details. This event is on zoom and registration is required.  Spanish Conversation is on Monday nights from 6:30-7:30 PM.

Spanish Conversation

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Intermediate and advanced speakers are invited to practice their skills in everyday dialogues facilitated by Gregorie Lule.  Please contact Gregorie at Gregorie.Lule@gmail.com...

Library Branch: South Side Branch
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.  Please contact Gregorie at Gregorie.Lule@gmail.com for details.

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.

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Playtime at the Southside Library

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Music, STEM
Age Group:
Pre-K, Ages 2-4, Families
Event Details:

Toddlers and caregivers are invited to join us for an imagination-filled time full of activities that promote sharing, taking turns, and having fun! Blocks, puzzles, games, and ...

Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Pre-K, Ages 2-4, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Music, STEM
Event Details:

Toddlers and caregivers are invited to join us for an imagination-filled time full of activities that promote sharing, taking turns, and having fun!

Blocks, puzzles, games, and toys provided!  

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Teen Advisory Board (For Gr 6-12)

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:30pm
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Club
Age Group:
Teen (Grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Complete community service hours, meet other teens, help the library plan and prep for upcoming teen and family events. Located in the Youth Services area on the 2nd floor of the M...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Club
Event Details:

Complete community service hours, meet other teens, help the library plan and prep for upcoming teen and family events. Located in the Youth Services area on the 2nd floor of the Main Library. For Grades 6-12 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.

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Fiber Arts & Friends

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Laros Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring your knitting and crocheting (and cross stitch and sewing and macrame and...) to the Bethlehem Area Public Library to chat with fellow enthusiasts and work on your projects. ...

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

Bring your knitting and crocheting (and cross stitch and sewing and macrame and...) to the Bethlehem Area Public Library to chat with fellow enthusiasts and work on your projects.

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Preschool Storytime at the Southside Library

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Performance, Music, STEM
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Families
Event Details:

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

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

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

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Gentle Yoga

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Laros Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Yoga
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy a relaxed, class-led session. Please wear loose fitting clothing and bring a Yoga mat or towel.  Registration is required.

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Laros Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Yoga
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a relaxed, class-led session. Please wear loose fitting clothing and bring a Yoga mat or towel.  Registration is required.

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Latin Club (for Grades 3-8)

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
YS Public Area at Main Library
Event Details:

Friends, Romans, Everyone in Grades 3-8! Learn the language of old! Drop in for our student-led Latin Club! No registration required.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Public Area
Event Details:

Friends, Romans, Everyone in Grades 3-8! Learn the language of old! Drop in for our student-led Latin Club! No registration required.

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.

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Afterschool Playtime at the South Side Library

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Meet and Greet, STEM
Age Group:
Elementary (Grades K-5), Families
Event Details:

School-age children and their caretakers are welcome to join us at the South Side library for an afterschool playtime.  Playtime allows kids to engage in hands-on activitie...

Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Elementary (Grades K-5), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Meet and Greet, STEM
Event Details:

School-age children and their caretakers are welcome to join us at the South Side library for an afterschool playtime. 

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.

The Citizenship course will cover the curriculum recommended by USCIS, including US geography, history, and government. In this context, the instructor will continuously train students on two critical components of the citizenship interview: the 100 questions and the ability to understand, read, write, and speak English.

Citizenship Class

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Citizenship course will cover the curriculum recommended by USCIS, including US geography, history, and government. In this context, the instructor will continuously train stud...

Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Citizenship course will cover the curriculum recommended by USCIS, including US geography, history, and government.

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.

Block Party

Preschool Block Party

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Pre-K, Ages 2-4
Event Details:

Come build with our excellent collection of blocks, magnet tiles, and more. Budding architects welcome! Best for ages 2-5.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K, Ages 2-4
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Come build with our excellent collection of blocks, magnet tiles, and more. Budding architects welcome! Best for ages 2-5.

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.

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Family Storytime at Coolidge

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K, Ages 2-4
Event Details:

Young children between the ages of 2 1/2 - 5 will enjoy themed storytimes with engaging picture books, songs and rhymes, an array of library props, finishing with a simpl...

Registration
Library Branch: Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Age Group: Pre-K, Ages 2-4
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Young children between the ages of 2 1/2 - 5 will enjoy themed storytimes with engaging picture books, songs and rhymes, an array of library props, finishing with a simple craft. 

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.

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That's My Story: Memoir Writing Group

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Writing Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you interested in passing along your favorite life stories? Maybe you’ve heard about the healing benefits of thoughtful reflection and writing? Or do you simply wish to refine ...

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

Are you interested in passing along your favorite life stories? Maybe you’ve heard about the healing benefits of thoughtful reflection and writing?

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Play & Learn Family Place Workshop

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Event Details:

Experience the fun and welcoming areas within our program space where children (ages 6 months-3 years) and their caregivers can play, learn, and grow together. No registration...

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

Experience the fun and welcoming areas within our program space where children (ages 6 months-3 years) and their caregivers can play, learn, and grow together.

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.