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Qigong - Meditation and Relaxation Training

Saturday, May 17, 2025 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
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.

Teddy Bear

Teddy Bear's Picnic Story and Play Time

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Families
:

It's picnic time with Teddy! Join us for stories and play.

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

It's picnic time with Teddy! Join us for stories and play.

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.

rising sun iniative

HerStory: A Ladies Talk Show

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cohen Room Complete at Main Library
Program Type:
Panel Discussion
Age Group:
Adults
:

The Rising Sun Initiative, celebrating African-American contributions in the Lehigh Valley, is partnering with the Mayor’s Office and the Bethlehem Area Public Library to honor outstanding African-American women!

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Cohen Room Complete
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Panel Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Rising Sun Initiative, celebrating African-American contributions in the Lehigh Valley, is partnering with the Mayor’s Office and the Bethlehem Area Public Library to honor outstanding African-American women!

Poster for the documentary film "The Great Buster: A Celebration"

Documentary Film Screening - The Great Buster, A Celebration: The Life and Works of Comic Genius Buster Keaton

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:45pm
Laros Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Film Club
Age Group:
Adults
:

Our film for this month will be The Great Buster, A Celebration: The Life and Works of Comic Genius Buster Keaton (2018), a look into the storied career of an icon of the Silent Era and the impact he had

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

Our film for this month will be The Great Buster, A Celebration: The Life and Works of Comic Genius Buster Keaton (2018), a look into the storied career of an icon of the Silent Era and the impact he had

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.

Photography Not Permitted

Please be aware that photography of any kind is NOT permitted at this event.  Thank you.

Monday Crafts

Make-It Monday (Ages 2+)

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Pre-K, Ages 2-4
:

Start your week on a crafty note! Best for ages 2+.

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

Start your week on a crafty note! Best for ages 2+.

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.

Image reads: Toddler Play Time at the South Side Library - Every Monday Morning at 11am 400 Webster St Bethlehem PA, Lower level." There are also illustrations of toys

Toddler Play Time at the South Side Library

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
South Side Branch
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Families
:

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!

Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, 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 toys provided!

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.

Stock photo of a person meditating on top of a mountain

Qigong: Meditation and Relaxation

Monday, May 19, 2025 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,...

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
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.

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Wipes & Ghost Wounds Concert

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Cohen Room South Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Adults
:

Local heavy hitters Wipes (ex-Tile) kick off their tour at BAPL! Also on the bill are Ghost Wounds and Skives are also on the bill. Come support local music and get loud at the library! $10 tickets at the door.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Cohen Room South Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Local heavy hitters Wipes (ex-Tile) kick off their tour at BAPL! Also on the bill are Ghost Wounds and Skives are also on the bill. Come support local music and get loud at the library! $10 tickets at the door.

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 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
:

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.

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.  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.

CLOSED (Primary Election Day)

All Day
Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Closing
Branches:
Bethlehem Township - Coolidge

Financial Literacy Workshops

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Laros Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join Lisa Ference of Goodwill Keystone Area for this series of workshops on financial literacy.

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

Join Lisa Ference of Goodwill Keystone Area for this series of workshops on financial literacy.

Poetry Tuesday

Poetry Tuesday

Tuesday, May 20, 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
:

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!

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!

Cruise Into K

Cruise into Kindergarten (Ages 3-6)

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
:

Play school to get ready for the real thing!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Event Details:

Play school to get ready for the real thing!

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.

Fiber Arts Poster

Fiber Arts & Friends

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 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.

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.

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Virtual Film Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Film Club
Age Group:
Adults
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 ...

This month's film is The Taste of Things (2023), directed by Anh Hung Tan

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

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.

This month's film is The Taste of Things (2023), directed by Anh Hung Tan

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Chair Yoga Flow

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Yoga
Age Group:
Adults
:

If traditional yoga seems a bit intimidating to you, try chair yoga! Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that’s done while seated or using a chair for balance, thus making the practice more accessible to people of all ages, abilities, a

Registration
Library Branch: Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Yoga
Registration Required
Event Details:

If traditional yoga seems a bit intimidating to you, try chair yoga! Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that’s done while seated or using a chair for balance, thus making the practice more accessible to people of all ages, abilities, a

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.

Story time flyer reads: "Preschool Story Time at the South Side Library - New theme each week - Every Wednesday Morning 11am - 400 Webster St bethlehem PA in the upstaris children's area." There are images of a snail, a dinosaur, and a tree, as well as illustrations.

Preschool Story Time at the South Side Library

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Families
:

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join us at Bethlehem's for stories, songs, and a simple craft to take home. Check Instagram for weekly themes! 

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

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join us at Bethlehem's for stories, songs, and a simple craft to take home. Check Instagram for weekly themes! 

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.

Stock photograph of people practicing Yoga.

Gentle Yoga

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Laros Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Yoga
Age Group:
Adults
:

Enjoy a meditative experience with an experienced Yoga Instructor. Please 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 meditative experience with an experienced Yoga Instructor. Please bring a Yoga mat or towel. Registration is required.

Crafty Muse in May: Cross-Stitch Class

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
:

Come and craft with us! Each session will feature a new skill (or continued craft lesson) and one simple project. This is a terrific opportunity to try your hand at something new, whether you are just curious or hope to develop a lifelong hobby.

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

Come and craft with us! Each session will feature a new skill (or continued craft lesson) and one simple project. This is a terrific opportunity to try your hand at something new, whether you are just curious or hope to develop a lifelong hobby.

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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That's My Story: Memoir Writing

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Writing Group
Age Group:
Adults
:

This monthly virtual writing group will meet on the 4th Thursday of the month from 12-1:30 beginning in January.

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

This monthly virtual writing group will meet on the 4th Thursday of the month from 12-1:30 beginning in January.

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Savvy Caregiver Training

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
:

Savvy Caregiver programs aim to help those providing care for loved ones living with dementia through relevant knowledge, skills, and self-care practices.

Registration
Library Branch: Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Savvy Caregiver programs aim to help those providing care for loved ones living with dementia through relevant knowledge, skills, and self-care practices.

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.

CLOSED (Memorial Day Weekend)

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

HOLIDAY (Memorial 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

Financial Literacy Workshops

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cohen Room South Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
:

Join Lisa Ference of Goodwill Keystone Area for this series of workshops on financial literacy.

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

Join Lisa Ference of Goodwill Keystone Area for this series of workshops on financial literacy.