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Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony (Grades K-8)

10:30am–11:30am
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Celebration
Event Details:

The 2026 Winter Olympics will be held in Milan this year! Join us for a closing ceremony program filled with activities and games! 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Button-Making Workshop

11:00am–12:00pm
Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Library Branch: Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Age Group: Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Event Details:

Rock your personal power symbol proudly!  It might be a word, an animal, a motto, an object--any thing you choose to represent you. Here's your chance to design your own symbol and put that thing on a wearable button.

Cryptid Club: Mothman (Ages 8-18)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Club
Event Details:

Ever wondered about folkloric creatures that go bump in the night? Join us for our first club meeting, where we will learn about cryptids and do activities! Every meeting will be a different cryptid!


 

Disclaimer(s)

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.

LVGR Open Mic

5:00pm–7:30pm
Teen (Grades 6-12)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Cohen Room Complete
Age Group: Teen (Grades 6-12)

Poem of the Week

1:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Library Branch: Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Age Group: 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 Wednesday afternoon to hear the Poem of the Week, selected and read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall.

Poem of the Week

1:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Library Branch: Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Age Group: 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 Wednesday afternoon to hear the Poem of the Week, selected and read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall.

Beginner Crochet Workshop

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teen (Grades 6-12), Adults
Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Age Group: Teen (Grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This four-week workshop will cover the basic fundamentals of crochet. It is intended only for complete beginners - individuals with little to no prior experience.

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.

Sip & Stitch

11:00am–12:00pm
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
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. 

Teen Advisory Board (Grades 6-12)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teen (Grades 6-12)
Main Library
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.

Poem of the Week

1:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Library Branch: Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Age Group: 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 Wednesday afternoon to hear the Poem of the Week, selected and read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall.

Beginner Crochet Workshop: Session 2

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teen (Grades 6-12), Adults
Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Age Group: Teen (Grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This four-week workshop will cover the basic fundamentals of crochet. It is intended only for complete beginners - individuals with little to no prior experience.

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.

📚BAPL Book Sale📚

12:00pm–8:00pm
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Book Sale Room
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, Other, Music
Event Details:

✨ Bethlehem Area Public Library Presents: BAPL BOOK SALE ! ✨

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.

Poem of the Week

1:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Library Branch: Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Age Group: 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 Wednesday afternoon to hear the Poem of the Week, selected and read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall.

Beginner Crochet Workshop: Session 3

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teen (Grades 6-12), Adults
Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Age Group: Teen (Grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This four-week workshop will cover the basic fundamentals of crochet. It is intended only for complete beginners - individuals with little to no prior experience.

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.

📚BAPL Book Sale📚

10:00am–4:00pm
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Book Sale Room
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, Other, Music
Event Details:

✨ Bethlehem Area Public Library Presents: BAPL BOOK SALE ! ✨

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.

Cryptid Club: Michigan Dogman (Ages 8-18)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ever wondered about folkloric creatures that go bump in the night? Join us for our first club meeting, where we will learn about cryptids and do activities! Every meeting will be a different cryptid!

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Poem of the Week

1:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Library Branch: Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Age Group: 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 Wednesday afternoon to hear the Poem of the Week, selected and read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall.

Beginner Crochet Workshop: Session 4

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teen (Grades 6-12), Adults
Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Age Group: Teen (Grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This four-week workshop will cover the basic fundamentals of crochet. It is intended only for complete beginners - individuals with little to no prior experience.

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.

Poem of the Week

1:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Library Branch: Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Age Group: 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 Wednesday afternoon to hear the Poem of the Week, selected and read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall.

HOLIDAY (Good Friday)

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, South Side Branch, Bethlehem Township - Coolidge, Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill, Outreach, Bookmobile, Virtual
Description:

Holiday

Poem of the Week

1:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Library Branch: Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Age Group: 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 Wednesday afternoon to hear the Poem of the Week, selected and read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall.

Teen Advisory Board (Grades 6-12)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teen (Grades 6-12)
Main Library
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.

Poem of the Week

1:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Library Branch: Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Age Group: 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 Wednesday afternoon to hear the Poem of the Week, selected and read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall.

Poem of the Week

1:00pm–5:00pm
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Library Branch: Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Age Group: 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 Wednesday afternoon to hear the Poem of the Week, selected and read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall.