Week Calendar

Children in 4th through 7th grade are invited to join us Monday mornings this summer at Books on the Hill for a breakfast treat together while listening to this summer's read aloud, Inside Out & Back Again, by Thanhha Lai.

Bring a blanket or towel for seating as we greet the morning on the library grounds with stories and songs for the whole family. No registration is required. We will move to the porch if it rains.

Join others for crafting fun at the South Side Branch on Mondays

from 10:30 - 11:15 AM, July 11, 18, 25.

Enjoy getting messy with finger painting and various other crafts.

Join us for a storytime that will get kids excited about STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math).

Join us for a morning of Mermaid magic!

Classes are held simultaneously in-person and on Zoom.

Kids 18 and under can enjoy a FREE lunch Monday - Thursday at the South Side! During the hour that lunch is served, activities will be planned. Space is limited to 20 children. First come, first served.

Kids 18 and under can enjoy a FREE lunch Monday - Thursday at the South Side! During the hour that lunch is served, activities will be planned. Space is limited to 20 children. First come, first served.

Join the City of Bethlehem Police Department for a fun storytime! A police officer will read several picture books to children of all ages and talk to children about a day in the life of a Bethlehem Police Officer.

Kids 18 and under can enjoy a FREE lunch Monday - Thursday at the South Side! During the hour that lunch is served, activities will be planned. Space is limited to 20 children. First come, first served.

Kids 18 and under can enjoy a FREE lunch Monday - Thursday at the South Side! During the hour that lunch is served, activities will be planned. Space is limited to 20 children. First come, first served.

Relax and read to a kind and gentle therapy dog. Bring a favorite book from home or select one from our shelves. Children who are readers are welcome to register for a 15-minute session.

Come visit the Tiny Art Gallery and write a poem in response!

• Guided poetry project with local poet Cleveland Wall
• Two sessions available:

Saturday, July 16, 11 AM - 12:30 PM

Experience this ancient Chinese exercise that 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!

Come hear the poem of the week! Every Tuesday at Books on the Hill a new poem is selected and recited by performance poet/library staff Cleveland Wall.  No registration necessary--this is a drop-in event.

This Wednesday's focus is on hydroponics! 4-H education offers children and teens opportunities for personal growth and development by teaching responsibility, critical thinking, and decision making skills through a variety of hands-on projects.

Our popular chess program is back again this summer with our fabulous Liberty High School teen volunteer and master chess player, Christopher Giannaras. We will once again meet outside at the picnic tables.

Join us in a celebration of all things Spider-Man! We will have crafts, activities, and snacks available for all participants. Come in costume and meet other Spider-Fans! We will have a Spider-Man-themed giveaway that YOU can win. 

Ahoy there, matey! Set sail with us on a thrilling action-packed adventure about a crew of quirky pirates marooned on a desert island.

Get gamin’! We will have a WiiU and a Wii available for play (with supervision) and several games to choose from including Lego Star Wars for the Wii, Mario Party 10, Smash Bros, and more!

Sometimes you just want to relax with a coffee or other beverage and color.  Come on into the library and just be – no expectations.  No registration required.

We provide all that you need for this Dungeons and Dragons one-shot adventure, pre-rolled characters, dice set, and mini manual printout to use at the session.  No registration is required.  Join the adventure. &n

Do you want to become a citizen of the United States, but need help?  Come to this class for help.

Volunteer teacher, My Lien Nguyen will help you prepare for the citizenship test.

No registration is required.

What does it mean to live under the looming threat of climate change? How do we imagine more sustainable, ethical, and ecologically sound futures for all of us?

Grab a friend and popcorn and watch a fun movie! We'll be watching it on BAPL's Kanopy Service--which is offered for free with your library card! Closed captioning will be turned on for the duration of the film.

Do you want to practice your Spanish?  If so, this group is for you.  Converse with other Spanish speakers on a variety of topics.

The Lehigh Valley Audubon Society, Arts Quest, and the Bethlehem Area Public Library are pleased to sponsor this series of virtual workshops June through July this summer on the science and art of the natural illustration of birds.

Join us for an action packed evening of stories and science. Talewise presents a pirate adventure with amazing hands-on science experiments that require audience participation.

Grab your bear, wear your pj’s and join us for stories to get you ready for sleep.  We’ll have a fine selection of books and fingerplays perfect for a night of restful sleep.   No registration is required.  Free limited parking