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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.

10:30 winter storytime at coolidge

Storytime at Coolidge

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K, Ages 2-4

Please note our storytimes will now be held at 10:30am! This is a classic storytime with engaging picture books, old and new childhood songs, fingerplays, and early learning activities. For children ages 2 1/2 through 5.

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

Please note our storytimes will now be held at 10:30am! This is a classic storytime with engaging picture books, old and new childhood songs, fingerplays, and early learning activities. For children ages 2 1/2 through 5.

textile class valentine's pennant banner

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.

north star painting

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.

upcycled collage bookmarks program

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
Spanish Conversation on Mondays 6:30-7:30. 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

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Side Branch

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.

Library Branch: South Side Branch
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.

Play Dough

Play Dough Playtime (Ages 2+ No younger children, please.)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Pre-K, Ages 2-4

Squishy fun for little ones! Ages 2+, no younger children, please.

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

Squishy fun for little ones! Ages 2+, no younger children, please.

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.

BAPL South Side Presents: Board Game Night! Join us for a night trying new and classic boardgames! January 20th from 3PM to 6PM

Board Game Night

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults

Stop by BAPL South Side for a board game night with fun for all ages! Play familiar classics and also some new games provided by our friends at Sorcery and Scripts on Main Street. Walk-ins are welcome. 

Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Stop by BAPL South Side for a board game night with fun for all ages! Play familiar classics and also some new games provided by our friends at Sorcery and Scripts on Main Street. Walk-ins are welcome. 

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.

Fiber Arts Poster

Fiber Arts & Friends

Tuesday, January 20, 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!

Stock photograph of people practicing Yoga.

Gentle Yoga

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Cohen Room South Area 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: Cohen Room South Area
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.

Actor in grey top hat holding a cane with a raven handle

Edgar Allan Poe and the Flip Side of Comedy

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cohen Room Complete at Main Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate Edgar Allan Poe’s 217th birthday with Emmy award-winning writer, performer, and comedian Grover Silcox at the Bethlehem Area Public Library.

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

Celebrate Edgar Allan Poe’s 217th birthday with Emmy award-winning writer, performer, and comedian Grover Silcox at the Bethlehem Area Public Library.

memoir writing group 2026

That's My Story: Memoir Writing Group

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 12:00am - 1:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Writing Group
Age Group:
Adults

This small novice writing group meets monthly to share their short written memoir pieces and to discuss elements of memoir writing with each other and group facilitator, Jerry Waxler. 

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

This small novice writing group meets monthly to share their short written memoir pieces and to discuss elements of memoir writing with each other and group facilitator, Jerry Waxler. 

Tinker Bell

DeSales Univ./Act 3 Children's Theatre presents Tinker Bell (Ages 3-9)

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drama

Come hear Tinker Bell's version of the Peter Pan story! A craft will follow. Best for ages 3-9.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drama
Event Details:

Come hear Tinker Bell's version of the Peter Pan story! A craft will follow. Best for ages 3-9.

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 storytime at coolidge

Storytime at Coolidge

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K, Ages 2-4

Please note our storytimes will now be held at 10:30am! This is a classic storytime with engaging picture books, old and new childhood songs, fingerplays, and early learning activities. For children ages 2 1/2 through 5.

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

Please note our storytimes will now be held at 10:30am! This is a classic storytime with engaging picture books, old and new childhood songs, fingerplays, and early learning activities. For children ages 2 1/2 through 5.

Qigong

Qigong - Meditation and Relaxation Training

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:30am
Laros Room 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: Laros Room
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.

Preschool Storytime at the South Side Library. Every other Saturday morning at 11am.

Preschool Storytime at South Side

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4

Come for Preschool Storytime at the South Side branch, every other Saturday morning at 11am!

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

Come for Preschool Storytime at the South Side branch, every other Saturday morning at 11am!

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.

Qigong

Qigong: Meditation and Relaxation

Monday, January 26, 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
Open Mic

Open Mic Night @BAPL

Monday, January 26, 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.

Spanish Conversation on Mondays 6:30-7:30. 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

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Side Branch

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.

Library Branch: South Side Branch
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.

TAB Meeting dates

Teen Advisory Board (Grades 6-12)

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Club
Age Group:
Teen (Grades 6-12)

Want to complete your middle school and high school community service hours, or just want to join in on the fun? Stop on by!

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

Want to complete your middle school and high school community service hours, or just want to join in on the fun? Stop on by!

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.

Winter Storytimes

Story & Art (Ages 2+)

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Ages 2-4

Stories come to life with art activities! Best for ages 2+.

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

Stories come to life with art activities! 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.

Toddler Playtime (Ages 3 and younger)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
YS Meeting Room at Main Library

Children ages 3 and younger and their caregivers can enjoy a fun playtime together! Games and toys provided. 

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

Children ages 3 and younger and their caregivers can enjoy a fun playtime together! 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 photograph of people practicing Yoga.

Gentle Yoga

Wednesday, January 28, 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.