Main Library

9:00am-8:00pm

Bethlehem Area Public Library - Main Branch
11 West Church Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Wed: 9:00am-8:00pm

Thu-Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

South Side Branch

10:00am-6:00pm

400 Webster St.
Bethlehem, PA 18015
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon-Thu: 10:00am-6:00pm

Fri-Sat: Closed

Bethlehem Township - Coolidge

11:00am-7:00pm

BAPL Coolidge
2740 Fifth Street
Bethlehem, PA 18020
United States

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Sun-Mon: 6:59pm-6:59pmCLOSED

Tue: 11:00am-5:00pm

Wed: 11:00am-7:00pm

Thu: 11:00am-5:00pm

Fri: 6:59pm-6:59pmCLOSED

Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm2nd Saturday of the Month

Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill

1:00pm-5:00pm

BAPL Fountain Hill
Stanley & Spiegel Streets
Bethlehem, PA 18015
United States

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Sun-Tue: Closed

Wed-Fri: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm1st and 3rd Saturdays

Week Calendar

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Time	Sun (9/14)	Mon (9/15)	Tue (9/16)	Wed (9/17)	Thu (9/18)	Fri (9/19)	Sat (9/20)
All Day						Closing Books on the Hill CLOSED Today All Day Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill Branches: Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill Description: Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill is Closed Today (Friday, September 19, 2025)
10 am				This event is in the "Adults" group Chair Yoga Flow 10:00am–10:30am Adults Bethlehem Township - Coolidge Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethlehem Township - Coolidge Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Yoga Registration Required Event Details: If traditional yoga seems a bit intimidating to you, try chair yoga! Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that’s done while seated or using a chair for balance, thus making the practice more accessible to people of all ages, abilities, a 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.			This event is in the "Pre-K" group This event is in the "Birth - 24 Months" group This event is in the "Ages 2-4" group This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5)" group This event is in the "Teen (Grades 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults" group 📚BAPL Book Sale📚 10:00am–4:00pm Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults Main Library This event is in the "Pre-K" group This event is in the "Birth - 24 Months" group This event is in the "Ages 2-4" group This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5)" group This event is in the "Teen (Grades 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Book Sale Room Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults Program Type: Literature and Writing, Other, Music Event Details: ✨ Bethlehem Area Public Library Presents: BAPL BOOK SALE ! ✨ 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. This event is in the "Adults" group Qigong - Meditation and Relaxation Training 10:15am–11:30am Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
11 am
12 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Qigong: Meditation and Relaxation 12:00pm–1:15pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Cohen Room South Area Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group Gentle Yoga 12:00pm–1:15pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Laros Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Yoga Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy a meditative experience with an experienced Yoga Instructor. Please bring a Yoga mat or towel. Registration is required. This event is in the "Pre-K" group This event is in the "Birth - 24 Months" group This event is in the "Ages 2-4" group This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5)" group This event is in the "Teen (Grades 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults" group 📚BAPL Book Sale📚 12:00pm–8:00pm Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults Main Library This event is in the "Pre-K" group This event is in the "Birth - 24 Months" group This event is in the "Ages 2-4" group This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5)" group This event is in the "Teen (Grades 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Book Sale Room Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults Program Type: Literature and Writing, Other, Music Event Details: ✨ Bethlehem Area Public Library Presents: BAPL BOOK SALE ! ✨ 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.
1 pm				This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5)" group This event is in the "Teen (Grades 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults" group Poem of the Week 1:00pm–5:00pm Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5)" group This event is in the "Teen (Grades 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall. Can't get there in person? No worries!
2 pm
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5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Open Mic Night @BAPL 5:00pm–7:30pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Cohen Room Complete Age Group: Adults Program Type: Performance, Music, Comedy Event Details: 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group An Evening of Bike Advocacy & Street Safety 5:00pm–7:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Laros Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join us to learn about bike and safe streets advocacy from two PA organizations - the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and PA SAFE ROADS PAC.	This event is in the "Adults" group Sunflower Painting 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults South Side Branch Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: South Side Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Learn to paint a simple sunflower painting for Sunflower season in September. 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.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Spanish Conversation 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Other 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. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Fiber Arts & Friends 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Kombucha 101: Brewing Basics 6:00pm–6:45pm Adults Bethlehem Township - Coolidge Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Bethlehem Township - Coolidge Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Kombucha is a refreshing fermented beverage that can add probiotics to your diet and interest to your drink section. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group Diverse Voices: Jewish and African American Authors book discussion 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Virtual Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a discussion of The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw. This collection of nine short stories explores topics of religion, sexuality, and culture through the lives of Black women protagonists.
7 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Virtual Film Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Virtual Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Killing (1956), directed by Stanley Kubrick.