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Barnyard Storytime and Recycling Craft

4:00pm–5:00pm
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4
South Side Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wasting paper is baaaaad! Join us at South Side for a storytime and craft using recycled paper to celebrate Earth Day. This event is best for children pre-K to 6. 

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.

Homework Help

4:30pm–6:00pm
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)
South Side Branch
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Drop in with your homework! Lehigh University tutors provided by Alpha Phi will be at the library to help with homework in all subjects. (Grades K-12)

No Registration is required

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.

Preschool Dance Party

10:30am–11:00am
Pre-K, Ages 2-4
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K, Ages 2-4
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Celebrate Spring with music and movement!

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.

Free Virtual English Classes/Gratis Virtual Ingles Clases

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Laros Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Join these free virtual English classes on Zoom from home or from the library.

https://zoom.us/wc/join/88554987572

Zoom ID: 885 5498 7572

Zoom Password: BAPL

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.

Color Yourself Calm

10:00am–12:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Laros Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Enjoy a peaceful and creative atmosphere with all materials provided, along with light refreshments.

Qigong - Meditation and Relaxation Training

10:15am–11:30am
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
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.

Preschool Storytime at South Side

11:00am–11:30am
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4
South Side Branch
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4
Program Type: Storytime

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.

National Library Week Spirit Week

9:00am–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
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Celebration
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week with us and take part in the first SPIRIT WEEK AT BAPL!

Monday: Twin Day -- Come dressed identically to a library pal

Toddler Play Time at the South Side Library

11:00am–11:45am
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
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 Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Cohen Room South Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Qigong
Registration Required

Homework Help (Grades 1-12)

3:30pm–5:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Stop in for help with your assignments, grades 1-12. No need to register, just sign in when you get here. Tutors are Moravian University students working in the America Reads program. 

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.

DIY Terrarium Workshop

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
South Side Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at South Side as we celebrate Earth Day by recycling glass jars to make and decorate our own terrariums! You bring the lidded glass jar, we provide everything you need to turn it into a terrarium. 

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.

Homework Help

4:30pm–6:00pm
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)
South Side Branch
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Drop in with your homework! Lehigh University tutors provided by Alpha Phi will be at the library to help with homework in all subjects. (Grades K-12)

No Registration is required

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.

Surviving Hiroshima: Author and Hibaku Violin Music and Talk

6:00pm–7:30pm
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Cohen Room Complete
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Author Event, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

From the chaos of the Russian Revolution and WWII comes a story of miraculous survival.

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: Squonk (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 next club meeting, where we will learn about cryptids and do activities! Every meeting will be a different cryptid!

Spanish Conversation

6:30pm–7:30pm
South Side Branch
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.

National Library Week Spirit Week

9:00am–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
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Celebration
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week with us and take part in the first SPIRIT WEEK AT BAPL!

Monday: Twin Day -- Come dressed identically to a library pal

Homework Help (Grades 1-12)

3:30pm–5:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Stop in for help with your assignments, grades 1-12. No need to register, just sign in when you get here. Tutors are Moravian University students working in the America Reads program. 

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.

Homework Help

4:30pm–6:00pm
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)
South Side Branch
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Drop in with your homework! Lehigh University tutors provided by Alpha Phi will be at the library to help with homework in all subjects. (Grades K-12)

No Registration is required

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.

Seed to Supper

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
South Side Branch
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join Lehigh Valley Master Gardeners in learning how to build healthy soil, plan your growing space, choose your crops, care for your growing garden, and harvest your bounty!

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.

Youth Literature Censorship panel

6:00pm–7:30pm
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Cohen Room South Area
Registration Required
Event Details:

You're telling my kids they can't read this book?

An author, a librarian, and a bookseller discuss book banning.

Panel includes:

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. All ages, experience levels, and crafts are welcome and we're happy to teach beginners!

Virtual Film Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Registration Required
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 Hitch-Hiker (1953), directed by Ida Lupino. See below for information on this fascinating film:

WHERE TO WATCH

Kanopy, YouTube, Prime Video, Wikipedia

National Library Week Spirit Week

9:00am–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
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Celebration
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week with us and take part in the first SPIRIT WEEK AT BAPL!

Monday: Twin Day -- Come dressed identically to a library pal