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Color Yourself Calm

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Laros Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy a peaceful and creative atmosphere with all materials provided, along with light refreshments.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Laros Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Enjoy a peaceful and creative atmosphere with all materials provided, along with light refreshments.

Qigong

Qigong - Meditation and Relaxation Training

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:30am
Cohen Room South Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Qigong
Age Group:
Adults
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,...

Classes are held simultaneously in-person and on Zoom.

Registration Required
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.

Storytime every other Saturday

Preschool Storytime at South Side

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4
Cancelled
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4
Program Type: Storytime

Disclaimer(s)

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.

BAPL Spirit Week

National Library Week Spirit Week

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Celebration
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults

Celebrate National Library Week with us and take part in the first SPIRIT WEEK AT BAPL!

Monday: Twin Day -- Come dressed identically to a library pal

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Celebration
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week with us and take part in the first SPIRIT WEEK AT BAPL!

Monday: Twin Day -- Come dressed identically to a library pal

Colorful graphic promoting toddler play time on Mondays at 11am

Toddler Play Time at the South Side Library

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am
South Side Branch
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Families

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!

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

Qigong: Meditation and Relaxation

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Cohen Room South Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Qigong
Age Group:
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Cohen Room South Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Qigong
Registration Required
Homework

Homework Help (Grades 1-12)

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Tutoring

Stop in for help with your assignments, grades 1-12. No need to register, just sign in when you get here. Tutors are Moravian University students working in the America Reads program. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Stop in for help with your assignments, grades 1-12. No need to register, just sign in when you get here. Tutors are Moravian University students working in the America Reads program. 

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.

Make a terrarium using recycled glass jars in honor of Earth Day! April 20th from 5-6 PM

DIY Terrarium Workshop

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at South Side as we celebrate Earth Day by recycling glass jars to make and decorate our own terrariums! You bring the lidded glass jar, we provide everything you need to turn it into a terrarium. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at South Side as we celebrate Earth Day by recycling glass jars to make and decorate our own terrariums! You bring the lidded glass jar, we provide everything you need to turn it into a terrarium. 

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.

Homework Help Flyer

Homework Help

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Tutoring
Age Group:
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)

Drop in with your homework! Lehigh University tutors provided by Alpha Phi will be at the library to help with homework in all subjects. (Grades K-12)

No Registration is required

Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Drop in with your homework! Lehigh University tutors provided by Alpha Phi will be at the library to help with homework 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.

Surviving Hiroshima: Author and Hibaku Violin Music and Talk

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cohen Room Complete at Main Library
Program Type:
Author Event, Performance
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults

From the chaos of the Russian Revolution and WWII comes a story of miraculous survival.

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: Author Event, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

From the chaos of the Russian Revolution and WWII comes a story of miraculous survival.

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.

Cryptid Club: Squonk Ages 8-18 Registration Required

Cryptid Club: Squonk (Ages 8-18)

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Club
Age Group:
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)

Ever wondered about folkloric creatures that go bump in the night? Join us for our next club meeting, where we will learn about cryptids and do activities! Every meeting will be a different cryptid!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ever wondered about folkloric creatures that go bump in the night? Join us for our next club meeting, where we will learn about cryptids and do activities! Every meeting will be a different cryptid!

Spanish Conversation on Mondays 6:30-7:30. 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. This event is on zoom and registration is required. 

Spanish Conversation

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Side Branch

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.

Library Branch: South Side Branch
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.

BAPL Spirit Week

National Library Week Spirit Week

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Celebration
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults

Celebrate National Library Week with us and take part in the first SPIRIT WEEK AT BAPL!

Monday: Twin Day -- Come dressed identically to a library pal

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Celebration
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week with us and take part in the first SPIRIT WEEK AT BAPL!

Monday: Twin Day -- Come dressed identically to a library pal

Homework

Homework Help (Grades 1-12)

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Tutoring

Stop in for help with your assignments, grades 1-12. No need to register, just sign in when you get here. Tutors are Moravian University students working in the America Reads program. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Stop in for help with your assignments, grades 1-12. No need to register, just sign in when you get here. Tutors are Moravian University students working in the America Reads program. 

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.

Homework Help Flyer

Homework Help

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Tutoring
Age Group:
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)

Drop in with your homework! Lehigh University tutors provided by Alpha Phi will be at the library to help with homework in all subjects. (Grades K-12)

No Registration is required

Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Drop in with your homework! Lehigh University tutors provided by Alpha Phi will be at the library to help with homework 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.

Seed to Supper at the SS Branch, Tuesdays at 5:30 starting 4/7/26 to 5/19/26.

Seed to Supper

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Join Lehigh Valley Master Gardeners in learning how to build healthy soil, plan your growing space, choose your crops, care for your growing garden, and harvest your bounty!

Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join Lehigh Valley Master Gardeners in learning how to build healthy soil, plan your growing space, choose your crops, care for your growing garden, and harvest your bounty!

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.

book banning

Youth Literature Censorship panel

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cohen Room South Area at Main Library

You're telling my kids they can't read this book?

An author, a librarian, and a bookseller discuss book banning.

Panel includes:

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Cohen Room South Area
Registration Required
Event Details:

You're telling my kids they can't read this book?

An author, a librarian, and a bookseller discuss book banning.

Panel includes:

Fiber Arts Poster

Fiber Arts & Friends

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Laros Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

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!

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!

Original Film Poster

Virtual Film Club

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Film Club
Age Group:
Adults
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 ...

This month's film is The Hitch-Hiker (1953), directed by Ida Lupino. See below for information on this fascinating film:

WHERE TO WATCH

Kanopy, YouTube, Prime Video, Wikipedia

Registration Required
Virtual Event
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 Hitch-Hiker (1953), directed by Ida Lupino. See below for information on this fascinating film:

WHERE TO WATCH

Kanopy, YouTube, Prime Video, Wikipedia

BAPL Spirit Week

National Library Week Spirit Week

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 9:00am - 8:00pm
Main Library
Program Type:
Celebration
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults

Celebrate National Library Week with us and take part in the first SPIRIT WEEK AT BAPL!

Monday: Twin Day -- Come dressed identically to a library pal

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Celebration
Event Details:

Celebrate National Library Week with us and take part in the first SPIRIT WEEK AT BAPL!

Monday: Twin Day -- Come dressed identically to a library pal

Stock photograph of people practicing Yoga.

Gentle Yoga

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Laros Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Yoga
Age Group:
Adults
Gentle Yoga:

Enjoy a meditative experience with certified yoga instructor Wendy L Thomson M.Ed., LPC RYT, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Registered Yoga Teacher. Please wear loose fitting...

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Laros Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Yoga
Registration Required

Gentle Yoga

Enjoy a meditative experience with certified yoga instructor Wendy L Thomson M.Ed., LPC RYT, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Registered Yoga Teacher. Please wear loose fitting clothing and bring a Yoga mat or towel. Registration is required.

POEM OF THE WEEK Wednesdays 1 - 5 PM @ Books on the Hill

Poem of the Week

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Program Type:
Literature and Writing, Performance
Age Group:
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults

Stop by Books on the Hill any Wednesday afternoon to hear the Poem of the Week, selected and read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall.

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, selected and read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall.

Homework

Homework Help (Grades 1-12)

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Tutoring

Stop in for help with your assignments, grades 1-12. No need to register, just sign in when you get here. Tutors are Moravian University students working in the America Reads program. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Stop in for help with your assignments, grades 1-12. No need to register, just sign in when you get here. Tutors are Moravian University students working in the America Reads program. 

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.

Homework Help Flyer

Homework Help

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Tutoring
Age Group:
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)

Drop in with your homework! Lehigh University tutors provided by Alpha Phi will be at the library to help with homework in all subjects. (Grades K-12)

No Registration is required

Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Tutoring
Event Details:

Drop in with your homework! Lehigh University tutors provided by Alpha Phi will be at the library to help with homework 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.