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

Poem of the Week

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 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 read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall. Can't get there in person? No worries!

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!

CLOSING at 5:00 PM (New Year's Eve)

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library, South Side Branch, Bethlehem Township - Coolidge, Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill, Outreach, Bookmobile, Virtual

Closing at 5:00 PM

Closing
Branches:
Main Library, South Side Branch, Bethlehem Township - Coolidge, Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill, Outreach, Bookmobile, Virtual
Description:

Closing at 5:00 PM

HOLIDAY (New Year's Day)

All Day
Main Library, South Side Branch, Bethlehem Township - Coolidge, Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill, Outreach, Bookmobile, Virtual

New Year's Day

Closing
Branches:
Main Library, South Side Branch, Bethlehem Township - Coolidge, Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill, Outreach, Bookmobile, Virtual
Description:

New Year's Day

Sip & Stitch – First Saturdays this winter at Books on the Hill, Spiegel St & Stanley Ave, Fountain Hill

Sip & Stitch

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults

Join us for a relaxing morning of slow stitching. No previous experience is needed. Slow stitching is about slowing down and enjoying the process. Fabric, needle, and thread are provided, as is tea. 

Library Branch: Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Age Group: Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing morning of slow stitching. No previous experience is needed. Slow stitching is about slowing down and enjoying the process. Fabric, needle, and thread are provided, as is tea. 

Quiet Study in January-- January 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 3-5 PM

Quiet Study Time

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Teen (Grades 6-12)

Need a quiet place to study for your exams, or finals? We will have our program room available as a study place for group programs and solo study. We will have some supplies available, as we would for Homework Help. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (Grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Need a quiet place to study for your exams, or finals? We will have our program room available as a study place for group programs and solo study. We will have some supplies available, as we would for Homework Help. 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photography Not Permitted

Please be aware that photography of any kind is NOT permitted at this event.  Thank you.

Quiet Study Jan 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 3-5 PM

Quiet Study Time

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Teen (Grades 6-12)

Need a quiet place to study for your exams, or finals? We will have our program room available as a study place for group programs and solo study. We will have some supplies available, as we would for Homework Help. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (Grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Need a quiet place to study for your exams, or finals? We will have our program room available as a study place for group programs and solo study. We will have some supplies available, as we would for Homework Help. 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photography Not Permitted

Please be aware that photography of any kind is NOT permitted at this event.  Thank you.

Quiet Study Time

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Teen (Grades 6-12)

Need a quiet place to study for your exams, or finals? We will have our program room available as a study place for group programs and solo study. We will have some supplies available, as we would for Homework Help. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (Grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Need a quiet place to study for your exams, or finals? We will have our program room available as a study place for group programs and solo study. We will have some supplies available, as we would for Homework Help. 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photography Not Permitted

Please be aware that photography of any kind is NOT permitted at this event.  Thank you.

pin your goals 2026

Pin Your Goals Button Maker Workshop

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen (Grades 6-12), Adults

Try out our new button maker and craft some cool buttons that show off your unique personality! It's the New Year - what values are important to you? Who do you want to become? What goals do want to aspire to in 2026?

Registration Required
Library Branch: Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Age Group: Teen (Grades 6-12), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Try out our new button maker and craft some cool buttons that show off your unique personality! It's the New Year - what values are important to you? Who do you want to become? What goals do want to aspire to in 2026?

Quiet Study Time

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Teen (Grades 6-12)

Need a quiet place to study for your exams, or finals? We will have our program room available as a study place for group programs and solo study. We will have some supplies available, as we would for Homework Help. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (Grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Need a quiet place to study for your exams, or finals? We will have our program room available as a study place for group programs and solo study. We will have some supplies available, as we would for Homework Help. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photography Not Permitted

Please be aware that photography of any kind is NOT permitted at this event.  Thank you.

Quiet Study 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14

Quiet Study Time

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Teen (Grades 6-12)

Need a quiet place to study for your exams, or finals? We will have our program room available as a study place for group programs and solo study. We will have some supplies available, as we would for Homework Help. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (Grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Need a quiet place to study for your exams, or finals? We will have our program room available as a study place for group programs and solo study. We will have some supplies available, as we would for Homework Help. 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photography Not Permitted

Please be aware that photography of any kind is NOT permitted at this event.  Thank you.

Quiet Study Jan 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 3-5 PM

Quiet Study Time

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Teen (Grades 6-12)

Need a quiet place to study for your exams, or finals? We will have our program room available as a study place for group programs and solo study. We will have some supplies available, as we would for Homework Help. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (Grades 6-12)
Event Details:

Need a quiet place to study for your exams, or finals? We will have our program room available as a study place for group programs and solo study. We will have some supplies available, as we would for Homework Help. 

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Photography Not Permitted

Please be aware that photography of any kind is NOT permitted at this event.  Thank you.

HOLIDAY (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)

All Day
Main Library, South Side Branch, Bethlehem Township - Coolidge, Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill, Outreach, Bookmobile, Virtual
Closing
Branches:
Main Library, South Side Branch, Bethlehem Township - Coolidge, Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill, Outreach, Bookmobile, Virtual
BAPL South Side Presents: Board Game Night! Join us for a night trying new and classic boardgames! January 20th from 3PM to 6PM

Board Game Night

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults

Stop by BAPL South Side for a board game night with fun for all ages! Play familiar classics and also some new games provided by our friends at Sorcery and Scripts on Main Street. Walk-ins are welcome. 

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

Stop by BAPL South Side for a board game night with fun for all ages! Play familiar classics and also some new games provided by our friends at Sorcery and Scripts on Main Street. Walk-ins are welcome. 

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

TAB Meeting dates

Teen Advisory Board (Grades 6-12)

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Club
Age Group:
Teen (Grades 6-12)

Want to complete your middle school and high school community service hours, or just want to join in on the fun? Stop on by!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Club
Event Details:

Want to complete your middle school and high school community service hours, or just want to join in on the fun? Stop on by!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Book Sale

📚BAPL Book Sale📚

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Book Sale Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Literature and Writing, Other, Music
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults

✨ Bethlehem Area Public Library Presents: BAPL BOOK SALE ! ✨

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.

Book Sale

📚BAPL Book Sale📚

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Book Sale Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Literature and Writing, Other, Music
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults

✨ Bethlehem Area Public Library Presents: BAPL BOOK SALE ! ✨

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.

Book Sale Flyer

📚South Side Book Sale📚

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Pre-K, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults

Join us at Bethlehem Area Public Library South Side for our February book sale! Come browse our selection of used books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, toys, and more! Find great reads at low prices.

Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Pre-K, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us at Bethlehem Area Public Library South Side for our February book sale! Come browse our selection of used books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, toys, and more! Find great reads at low prices.

Book sale flyer

📚South Side Book Sale📚

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Pre-K, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults

Join us at Bethlehem Area Public Library South Side for our February book sale! Come browse our selection of used books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, toys, and more! Find great reads at low prices.

Library Branch: South Side Branch
Age Group: Pre-K, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us at Bethlehem Area Public Library South Side for our February book sale! Come browse our selection of used books, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, toys, and more! Find great reads at low prices.

Sip & Stitch – First Saturdays this winter at Books on the Hill, Spiegel St & Stanley Ave, Fountain Hill

Sip & Stitch

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults

Join us for a relaxing morning of slow stitching. No previous experience is needed. Slow stitching is about slowing down and enjoying the process. Fabric, needle, and thread are provided, as is tea. 

Library Branch: Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Age Group: Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing morning of slow stitching. No previous experience is needed. Slow stitching is about slowing down and enjoying the process. Fabric, needle, and thread are provided, as is tea. 

TAB Meeting dates

Teen Advisory Board (Grades 6-12)

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Club
Age Group:
Teen (Grades 6-12)

Want to complete your middle school and high school community service hours, or just want to join in on the fun? Stop on by!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Club
Event Details:

Want to complete your middle school and high school community service hours, or just want to join in on the fun? Stop on by!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

HOLIDAY (Presidents' Day)

All Day
Main Library, South Side Branch, Bethlehem Township - Coolidge, Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill, Outreach, Bookmobile, Virtual

Holiday

Closing
Branches:
Main Library, South Side Branch, Bethlehem Township - Coolidge, Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill, Outreach, Bookmobile, Virtual
Description:

Holiday

Sip & Stitch – First Saturdays this winter at Books on the Hill, Spiegel St & Stanley Ave, Fountain Hill

Sip & Stitch

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults

Join us for a relaxing morning of slow stitching. No previous experience is needed. Slow stitching is about slowing down and enjoying the process. Fabric, needle, and thread are provided, as is tea. 

Library Branch: Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Age Group: Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing morning of slow stitching. No previous experience is needed. Slow stitching is about slowing down and enjoying the process. Fabric, needle, and thread are provided, as is tea. 

TAB Meeting dates

Teen Advisory Board (Grades 6-12)

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Club
Age Group:
Teen (Grades 6-12)

Want to complete your middle school and high school community service hours, or just want to join in on the fun? Stop on by!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (Grades 6-12)
Program Type: Club
Event Details:

Want to complete your middle school and high school community service hours, or just want to join in on the fun? Stop on by!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Book Sale

📚BAPL Book Sale📚

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Book Sale Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Literature and Writing, Other, Music
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults

✨ Bethlehem Area Public Library Presents: BAPL BOOK SALE ! ✨

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.