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Great Backyard Bird Count and Birds of the Lehigh Valley Book Launch

10:00am–12:00pm
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: Arts & Crafts, Celebration, Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate birds and citizen science with a fun, interactive morning for all ages! Enjoy bird-themed crafts, puzzles, games, and bird ID activities, along with tips on how to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count from 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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Color Monster Storytime

12:00pm–1:00pm
Elementary (Grades K-5), Families
South Side Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Elementary (Grades K-5), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a reading of The Color Monster by Anna Llenas and a craft where we make our own monsters out of yarn! This is a program for children ages 4 and up. 

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.

HOLIDAY (Presidents' Day)

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

Story & Art (Ages 2+)

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 2-4
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 2-4
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Stories come to life with art activities! Best for ages 2+.

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.

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!

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.

Story & Art (Ages 2+)

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 2-4
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 2-4
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Stories come to life with art activities! Best for ages 2+.

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.

Animal Crafts

4:00pm–5:00pm
Pre-K, Elementary (Grades K-5)
South Side Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Pre-K, Elementary (Grades K-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and make some paw-some crafts as we celebrate Love Your Pets Day at South Side! Registration 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.

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.

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!

Beginner Crochet Workshop

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

Make Your Own Yarn Dog

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
South Side Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

No sewing? No problem! In this workshop you will walk through how to make a dog using a toilet paper roll and yarn, no sewing required.

This program is for adults and is registration 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.

Spring Paint by Numbers + Tea

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
South Side Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a peaceful Spring themed paint by numbers session while enjoying some tea. All supplies included. 

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.

Beginner Crochet Workshop: Session 2

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

Window Sunset Painting

12:30pm–1:30pm
Adults
South Side Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own painting of a sunset through a window using acrylic paint on black canvas.

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.

Painting With Peeps

3:00pm–4:00pm
Pre-K, Ages 2-4
South Side Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Pre-K, Ages 2-4
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you know that you can use peep marshmallows as stamps? Visit the South Side branch and make spring art using peeps as our paintbrushes! This event is best for children ages 3 to 6. 

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.

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.

Story & Art (Ages 2+)

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 2-4
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 2-4
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Stories come to life with art activities! Best for ages 2+.

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.

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!

Beginner Crochet Workshop: Session 3

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

Story & Art (Ages 2+)

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 2-4
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 2-4
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Stories come to life with art activities! Best for ages 2+.

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.

Beginner Crochet Workshop: Session 4

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

Upcycled Castle Craft

5:00pm–6:00pm
Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Families
South Side Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own mini kingdom using upcycled materials like paper rolls and egg cartons at this fairy tale program at South Side on March 26 from 5-6pm! Registration 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.

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.

Flower Still Life Painting

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adults
South Side Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

A still life is a painting or drawing of an arrangement of objects. In this case, a vase with flowers will be in the center of the room as a reference for attendees to paint using acrylic paint on canvas.

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.

Story & Art (Ages 2+)

10:30am–11:00am
Ages 2-4
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 2-4
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Stories come to life with art activities! Best for ages 2+.

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.