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Open Mic Night @BAPL

5:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Main Library
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.

Spanish Conversation

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
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.

Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a variety of stories, songs, and fingerplays for the entire family.

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.

A French Treat: A Language Learning Course

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Laros Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Bethlehem Area Public Library is offering a French Language learning course for continuing beginners called a French Treat.  The commitment expected is to attend all three classes on March 18, 25 and April 1st.

Poetry Tuesday

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, 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: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, 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 Tuesday afternoon to hear the Poem of the Week read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall. Can't get there in person? No worries!

Homework Help

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Drop in with your homework! Moravian University/America Reads tutors provide help 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.

Virtual Film Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Film Club
Registration Required

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.

Event Details:

This month's film is Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow (1963) directed by Vittorio De Sica

Additional Resources:

GENERAL

Gentle Yoga

10:00am - 11:15am
Adults
Main Library
Registration
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.

Play With Me!

10:30am - 11:15am
Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Families
Event Details:

Engaging toys will be provided for caregivers and children to spend some fun playtime together!

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.

Preschool Story Time at the South Side Library

11:00am - 11:30am
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Families
South Side Branch
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to join us at Bethlehem's for stories, songs, and a simple craft to take home. Check Instagram for weekly themes! 

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.

Homework Help

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Drop in with your homework! Moravian University/America Reads tutors provide help in all subjects, Grades K-12. 

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.

Oddbird Creations

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Families
South Side Branch
Registration
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your little ones to a storytime and craft! We will be making paper plate birds after reading "Oddbird" by Derek Desierto. All supplies provided—just bring your creativity! 

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.

Diverse Voices: Jewish and African American Authors book discussion

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Virtual
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize winning novel, The Nickel Boys, is fiction based on the history of the infamous Dozier School in Florida and accounts of the abuse of its students.

Baby Storytime (For Birth-24 Months)

10:00am - 10:30am
Birth - 24 Months
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth - 24 Months
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a gentle storytime for you and your little one featuring stories, bouncing rhymes, and songs. No registration is required. For Birth-24 months only.

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.

That's My Story: Memoir Writing

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults
Virtual
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

This monthly virtual writing group will meet on the 4th Thursday of the month from 12-1:30 beginning in January.

Homework Help

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Drop in with your homework! Moravian University/America Reads tutors provide help in all subjects, Grades K-12.

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.

LVBF Banned Book Bingo

4:15pm - 6:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Cohen Room Complete
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

 Tickets required

Creativity & Writing Workshops

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Laros Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literature and Writing, Workshop
Event Details:

Join nationally recognized artist and writer Jan Cohen-Cruz on a four-part exploration of Writing the Stories We Need on Saturdays, March 22, March 29, April 5, and April 12 from 10 to 11:30 AM.

Qigong - Meditation and Relaxation Training

10:15am - 11:30am
Adults
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Cohen Room South Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Qigong
Registration Required

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.

Event Details:

Classes are held simultaneously in-person and on Zoom.

Let's Go Fly A Kite!

11:00am - 12:15pm
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:

In this workshop we'll be making paper kites to fly! This fun spring activity is perfect for teens, adults, and families. (Younger children will probably need help from their grownups.) All materials provided while supplies last.

Science Saturday (Grades K-5)

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Elementary (Grades K-5)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary (Grades K-5)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

See science in action, then try it for yourself!

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.

Toddler Play Time at the South Side Library

11:00am - 11:45am
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Families
South Side Branch
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Families
Event Details:

Toddlers and caregivers are invited to join us for an imagination-filled time full of activities that promote sharing, taking turns, and having fun!

Blocks, puzzles, games, and toys provided!

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.

Qigong: Meditation and Relaxation

12:00pm - 1:15pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Cohen Room South Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Qigong
Registration Required

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.

Event Details:

Classes are held simultaneously in-person and on Zoom.

Homework Help

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Drop in with your homework! Moravian University/America Reads tutors provide help in all subjects, Grades K-12.

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.