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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!

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

Gentle Yoga

10:00am–11:15am
Adults
Main Library
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.

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.

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.

National Library Week Spirit Week

9:00am–6:00pm
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

Playtime at Coolidge

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

A fun meet & greet for little ones! Meet new friends while engaging with educational toys and activities in an informal structure. 

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.

National Library Week Spirit Week

9:00am–6:00pm
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

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.

Earth Day Cleanup: West Bethlehem Parks

9:00am–12:00pm
Families
Outreach
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Help us clean up two popular West Side parks - Clearview Park (Pinehurst Rd) and Fairview Park (4th Ave)! We will meet at Clearview Park at 9am. Once finished, participants will drive individually to Fairview Park.

National Library Week Spirit Week

10:00am–5:00pm
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

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.