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Professional and Personal Growth Book Club

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Laros Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our in-person discussion on a book of your choosing centered on the theme of "self-awareness." Share your thoughts and collaborate with others in the community!If you are...

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

Join our in-person discussion on a book of your choosing centered on the theme of "self-awareness." Share your thoughts and collaborate with others in the community!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Festival Unbound: A Series of Book Discussions on Sitting Pretty

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cohen Room South Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Literature and Writing, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the second Tuesday each month starting in November as we discuss different themes from the book, Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body by Reb...

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

Join us on the second Tuesday each month starting in November as we discuss different themes from the book, Sitting Pretty: The View fr

This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5)" group.

Candy Cane Coding

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary (Grades K-5)
Event Details:

Practice binary coding with beads to make a candy cane.Youngest students may need adult help.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary (Grades K-5)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Practice binary coding with beads to make a candy cane.

Youngest students may need adult help.

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.

This event is in the "Families" group.

Play With Me!

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Families
Event Details:

Parents and caregivers, come in and play with your little ones. Each week brings a new play activity for shared fun.

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

Parents and caregivers, come in and play with your little ones. Each week brings a new play activity for shared fun.

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.

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.

Navigating Regional LGBTQ+ Archives

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Event Details:

Interested in knowing more about regional and local LGBTQ+ history? Want to know more about how LGBTQ+ people in the Valley lived? Join Tiersa Curry to learn about the importance o...

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

Interested in knowing more about regional and local LGBTQ+ history? Want to know more about how LGBTQ+ people in the Valley lived?

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 "Birth - 24 Months" group.

Baby Storytime (For Birth-24 Months)

Thursday, December 12, 2024 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

That's My Story: Memoir Writing Group

Thursday, December 12, 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?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Qigong - Meditation and Relaxation Training

Saturday, December 14, 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.

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

Holiday Gift Making

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Event Details:

You don't need to spend money to give gifts to loved ones. This workshop is totally free and we'll learn two craft techniques to make gifts. Card supplies will also be present. Hos...

Registration
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

You don't need to spend money to give gifts to loved ones. This workshop is totally free and we'll learn two craft techniques to make gifts. Card supplies will also be present. Hosted by Queer and Trans Lehigh Valley Mutual Aid Network. 

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.

Qigong: Meditation and Relaxation

Monday, December 16, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Mic Night @BAPL

Monday, December 16, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversation

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
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 fo...

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.

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 "Elementary (Grades K-5)" group.

Winter Skygazing

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Elementary (Grades K-5)
Event Details:

Come enjoy the last full moon of the year by doing a glowing craft with us!Make sure to bring things to bundle up with in case we go outside (weather permitting!)

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary (Grades K-5)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Come enjoy the last full moon of the year by doing a glowing craft with us!

Make sure to bring things to bundle up with in case we go outside (weather permitting!)

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Workshop - Computer Basics

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Laros Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you want to learn how to use a Windows computer but don’t know where to start? Do you find yourself feeling confused and overwhelmed with phrases like “deleting a file” or “mini...

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

Do you want to learn how to use a Windows computer but don’t know where to start?

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

Holiday Gift Wrapping Workshop

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Celebration, Other
Age Group:
Families, Adults
Event Details:

Are you in need of supplies or a quiet place to wrap your holiday gifts? We’ve got you! Stop by the library and we will have all supplies needed for you to wrap your gifts. Please ...

Registration
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Families, Adults
Program Type: Celebration, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you in need of supplies or a quiet place to wrap your holiday gifts? We’ve got you! Stop by the library and we will have all supplies needed for you to wrap your gifts. Please note the workshop space 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Fiber Arts & Friends

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Cohen Room South Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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, ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Cohen Room South Area
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Virtual Film Club

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 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 ...

Event Details:

This month's film is Junk Head (2017), directed by Takahide Hori.

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

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.

Event Details:

This month's film is Junk Head (2017), directed by Takahide Hori.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Gentle Yoga

Wednesday, December 18, 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.

This event is in the "Families" group.

Gingerbread House Party

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Celebration, Storytime
Age Group:
Families
Event Details:

Celebrate the holiday season as a family by making yummy gingerbread houses together! Prior to building, we will gather to listen to a storytime of “The Gingerbread Man” by Gail Ye...

Registration
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Celebration, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the holiday season as a family by making yummy gingerbread houses 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.

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

Saturday, December 21, 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.

This event is in the "Families" group.

Make a Holiday Card

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
YS Public Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Families
Event Details:

Make a holiday or winter card for your favorite person! Just bring your creativity--we'll provide the craft supplies!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Public Area
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make a holiday or winter card for your favorite person! Just bring your creativity--we'll provide the craft supplies!

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Qigong: Meditation and Relaxation

Monday, December 23, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open Mic Night @BAPL

Monday, December 23, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversation

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
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 fo...

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.

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.