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Open Mic Night @BAPL

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Cohen Room Complete at Main Library
Program Type:
Performance, Music, Comedy
Age Group:
Adults
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-u...

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.

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 is on Monday nights from 6:30-7:30 PM.

Spanish Conversation

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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.

CLOSED (Primary Election Day)

All Day
Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Closing
Branches:
Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Poetry Tuesday

Poetry Tuesday

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Program Type:
Literature and Writing, Performance
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
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! You can hear a r...

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!

Cruise Into K

Cruise into Kindergarten (Ages 3-6)

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
YS Meeting Room at Main Library
Event Details:

Play school to get ready for the real thing!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: YS Meeting Room
Event Details:

Play school to get ready for the real thing!

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.

Fiber Arts Poster

Fiber Arts & Friends

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Laros Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
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, ...

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.

Virtual Film Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 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 ...

Event Details:

This month's film is

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

Story time flyer reads: "Preschool Story Time at the South Side Library - New theme each week - Every Wednesday Morning 11am - 400 Webster St bethlehem PA in the upstaris children's area." There are images of a snail, a dinosaur, and a tree, as well as illustrations.

Preschool Story Time at the South Side Library

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Families
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! 

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.

Stock photograph of people practicing Yoga.

Gentle Yoga

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Laros Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Yoga
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy a meditative experience with an experienced Yoga Instructor. Please bring a Yoga mat or towel. Registration is required.

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.

memoir writing 2025

That's My Story: Memoir Writing

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Writing Group
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This monthly virtual writing group will meet on the 4th Thursday of the month from 12-1:30 beginning in January. Our sessions are relaxed and supportive, where participants can rea...

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.

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Savvy Caregiver Training

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Savvy Caregiver programs aim to help those providing care for loved ones living with dementia through relevant knowledge, skills, and self-care practices. These programs have been ...

Registration
Library Branch: Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Savvy Caregiver programs aim to help those providing care for loved ones living with dementia through relevant knowledge, skills, and self-care practices.

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.

CLOSED (Memorial Day Weekend)

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

HOLIDAY (Memorial 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
Poetry Tuesday

Poetry Tuesday

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill
Program Type:
Literature and Writing, Performance
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
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! You can hear a r...

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!

Story time flyer reads: "Preschool Story Time at the South Side Library - New theme each week - Every Wednesday Morning 11am - 400 Webster St bethlehem PA in the upstaris children's area." There are images of a snail, a dinosaur, and a tree, as well as illustrations.

Preschool Story Time at the South Side Library

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Families
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! 

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.

Stock photograph of people practicing Yoga.

Gentle Yoga

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Laros Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Yoga
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy a meditative experience with an experienced Yoga Instructor. Please bring a Yoga mat or towel. Registration is required.

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.

Flier for South Side book sale reads: BAPL SOUTH SIDE BOOK SALE: Used books, DVDs, CDs, and more! 5/28 3-6PM, 5/31 10AM-2PM

South Side Book Sale

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Event Details:

Come join us at our South Side Branch to browse our selection of gently used books, DVDs, CDs, and more! Our downstairs book sale will be open Wednesday, May 28th from 3-6PM and Sa...

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

Come join us at our South Side Branch to browse our selection of gently used books, DVDs, CDs, and more! Our downstairs book sale will be open Wednesday, May 28th from 3-6PM and Saturday, May 31st from 10AM-2PM.

savvy caregiver training by united way

Savvy Caregiver Training

Friday, May 30, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Savvy Caregiver programs aim to help those providing care for loved ones living with dementia through relevant knowledge, skills, and self-care practices. These programs have been ...

Registration
Library Branch: Bethlehem Township - Coolidge
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Savvy Caregiver programs aim to help those providing care for loved ones living with dementia through relevant knowledge, skills, and self-care practices.

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.

Flier for South Side book sale reads: BAPL SOUTH SIDE BOOK SALE: Used books, DVDs, CDs, and more! 5/28 3-6PM, 5/31 10AM-2PM

South Side Book Sale

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
South Side Branch
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults
Event Details:

Come join us at our South Side Branch to browse our selection of gently used books, DVDs, CDs, and more! Our downstairs book sale will be open Wednesday, May 28th from 3-6PM and Sa...

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

Come join us at our South Side Branch to browse our selection of gently used books, DVDs, CDs, and more! Our downstairs book sale will be open Wednesday, May 28th from 3-6PM and Saturday, May 31st from 10AM-2PM.

Stock photo of a person meditating on top of a mountain

Qigong - Meditation and Relaxation Training

Saturday, May 31, 2025 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,...

Event Details:

Classes are held simultaneously in-person and on Zoom.

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.

Yoga and Meditation with Isha Foundation

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Cohen Room South Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the Isha Foundation for this class, "Yoga for Beginners, Part II." Registration required.

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Cohen Room South Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Isha Foundation for this class, "Yoga for Beginners, Part II." Registration required.

story circles

Growing Appreciation, Connection and Trust with Story Circles

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Laros Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join professional actor and teaching artist Mark McKenna for this series inviting adults 55 and older to connect through storytelling, fostering listening and appreciation in a cre...

Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Laros Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join professional actor and teaching artist Mark McKenna for this series inviting adults 55 and older to connect through storytelling, fostering listening and appreciation in a creative setting.

Stock photo of a person meditating on top of a mountain

Qigong: Meditation and Relaxation

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
Cohen Room South Area at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, 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,...

Event Details:

Classes are held simultaneously in-person and on Zoom.

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.

Open Mic

Open Mic Night @BAPL

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Cohen Room Complete at Main Library
Program Type:
Performance, Music, Comedy
Age Group:
Adults
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-u...

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.