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Playtime at the Southside Library

11:00am - 11:30am
Pre-K, Ages 2-4, Families
South Side Branch
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Pre-K, Ages 2-4, Families
Program Type: Other
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.

Qigong: Meditation and Relaxation

12:00pm - 1:15pm
Adults
Main Library
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.

Open Mic Night @BAPL

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Main Library
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.

Taste and Tell: A Library Cookbook Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Cohen Room North Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Club, Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Connect with fellow food lovers in our monthly Cookbook Club, led by Chef Melanie Lino of From Lino.

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.

Fiber Arts & Friends

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Main Library
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.

Engaging Together for Local Climate Action

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Virtual
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bethlehem and Easton’s Climate Action Plans (CAPs) set ambitious goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions to near zero. But how can these plans become reality?

Preschool Storytime at the Southside Library

11:00am - 11:30am
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Families
South Side Branch
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

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

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.

Gentle Yoga

12:00pm - 1:15pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Laros Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Yoga
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

Tenant's Rights Program with QTLV

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Cohen Room South Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a workshop focused on helping participants understand laws and regulations around renting.

Family Storytime at Coolidge

10:00am - 10:45am
Pre-K, Ages 2-4
Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Registration
Library Branch: Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Age Group: Pre-K, Ages 2-4
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Cozy, classic storytimes at the Coolidge branch with new and favorite picture books, rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and more! Registration is required since space is limited. Best suited for ages 2 and up, but all 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.

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 - Meditation and Relaxation Training

10:15am - 11:30am
Adults
Main Library
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.

Snow Much Fun!

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come one, come all for a family fun snowflake-making art activity!

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.

Playtime at the Southside Library

11:00am - 11:30am
Pre-K, Ages 2-4, Families
South Side Branch
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Pre-K, Ages 2-4, Families
Program Type: Other
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.

Qigong: Meditation and Relaxation

12:00pm - 1:15pm
Adults
Main Library
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.

Open Mic Night @BAPL

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Main Library
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.

Pirate Stew (Grades K+)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Elementary (Grades K-5)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary (Grades K-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Arrr you ready to make some pirate stew? Scallywags (grades K+), come aboard for a pirate tale and some slimy stew fun! First come, first served while supplies last!

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.

Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a variety of stories, songs, and fingerplays for the entire family.

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.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) - Grades 9-12

3:15pm - 4:15pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Event Details:

TAB (Teen Advisory Board) is back in 2025! Come to the initial meeting to meet other teens, share your ideas and earn community service! 

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.

Animal Adoption Painting Workshop

4:30pm - 5:45pm
Adults
South Side Branch
Registration
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

In collaboration with the Lehigh Valley Humane Society, the South Side Library will host a workshop where attendees can paint a portrait of the animals currently available for adoption that will be displayed at the library.

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.

Professional and Personal Growth Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Main Library
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 the book  Share your thoughts and collaborate with others in the community! January's book is The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins.

Festival Unbound: A Series of Book Discussions on Sitting Pretty

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Cohen Room South Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literature and Writing, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join in this series of monthly book discussions at the Main Branch, focusing on themes from Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body by Rebekah Taussig .

Play With Me!

10:30am - 11:00am
Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Families
Event Details:

Engaging toys will be provided for caregivers and children to spend some fun playtime 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.

Preschool Storytime at the Southside Library

11:00am - 11:30am
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Families
South Side Branch
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

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

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.

Gentle Yoga

12:00pm - 1:15pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Laros Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Yoga
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.