Week Calendar

We encourage you to put away your phone and enjoy the time with your little one while developing the important skills of sharing, taking turns, being silly and having fun!

Autumn is the perfect season to Fall into Art with a fun and relaxing creative project led by Jen.

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join us each Wednesday morning for songs, stories and hands-on learning. 

Join our deaf Librarian in reading stories in English & American Sign Language! In each session we'll learn new signs as we read stories. This session will be Halloween-themed! Come in costume and sign along! 

Our Little Boo Storytime will include not-too-scary seasonal favorites for all to have fun with! Join us in playful song, reading, rhyming, moving and extension activities.

Experience the fun and welcoming areas within our program space where children and their caregivers can play, learn and grow together. Ages 6 month to 3 years are welcome to attend.

Do you want to learn how to use the internet but don’t know where to start? Do you find yourself feeling confused and overwhelmed with phrases like “search engine” or “hyperlink?” Then this workshop is for you!

Classes are held simultaneously in-person and on Zoom.

Chess for beginners and intermediate players with nationally-ranked chess expert, Chris Giannaras.  Register for each class to secure a seat in one or all eight classes.  Parking is available in the garage on the west s

Classes are held simultaneously in-person and on Zoom.

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.

Join Publisher/Producer Vincent Mallardi for a look into one of Bethlehem's fascinating stories: The Deadwax Vinyl House on Mary St. Learn how a treasure trove of rare vinyl was discovered and the history behind the music.

Watch a seasonally spooky film while enjoying a make-your-own sundae.  No registration is required.  The program is open to grades 6-12.  This event will be held in the Youth Department on the 2nd floor of the Main Library.

Do you want to learn how to use the internet but don’t know where to start? Do you find yourself feeling confused and overwhelmed with phrases like “search engine” or “hyperlink?” Then this workshop is for you!

At the Main Library, Moravian University’s America Reads program provides tutors to help with questions about school assignments. 

Lehigh University students will be available to help students in grades K-12 with any subject.

No registration is necessary.  Homework Help is 4:30-6:00 PM on the following dates:

September 26, 27, 28

At the Main Library, Moravian University’s America Reads program provides tutors to help with questions about school assignments. 

Complete community service hours while also having a voice in the library! Help plan and prep for upcoming teen and family events. Located in the Youth Services area on the 2nd floor of the Main Library.

Lehigh University students will be available to help students in grades K-12 with any subject.

No registration is necessary.  Homework Help is 4:30-6:00 PM on the following dates:

September 26, 27, 28

At the Main Library, Moravian University’s America Reads program provides tutors to help with questions about school assignments. 

Lehigh University students will be available to help students in grades K-12 with any subject.

No registration is necessary.  Homework Help is 4:30-6:00 PM on the following dates:

September 26, 27, 28

At the Main Library, Moravian University’s America Reads program provides tutors to help with questions about school assignments. 

Lehigh University students will be available to help students in grades K-12 with any subject.

No registration is necessary.  Homework Help is 4:30-6:00 PM on the following dates:

September 26, 27, 28

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.

Each month, choose your own book that fits the theme! October's theme is to choose a book that switches between the past and present. For book suggestions, please email cwieder@bapl.org

The YMCA will be preparing and delivering meals to eat at the library for adults 18+. These dinners will be available while supplies last.

Come paint a (fake) mini pumpkin! We provide all the supplies; you provide your creativity! 

Please note that this event is only accessible by stairs

The YMCA will be preparing and delivering meals to eat at the library for adults 18+. These dinners will be available while supplies last.

Ever wanted to make your own podcast but didn't know where to start? Join Lys & Daniel, local podcasters, as we do a deep dive in making our own podcast! This is a free three-part series for teens.

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.

Join us for the Bethlehem Area Public Library's second Trunk-or-Treat! We will have a fire truck, police car, TUG!, ambulance, and MORE to see up close! This is a City of Bethlehem sponsored event and most vehicles are employees of Bethlehem.

Join us for the Bethlehem Area Public Library's second Trunk-or-Treat! We will have a fire truck, police car, TUG!, ambulance, and MORE to see up close! This is a City of Bethlehem sponsored event and all vehicles are employees of Bethlehem.