Week Calendar

Dust off your writing skills and join BAPL & Lehigh University to write fun letters to a new friend!

Join the City of Bethlehem Police Department for a fun storytime! A police officer will read several picture books to children of all ages and talk to children about a day in the life of a Bethlehem Police Officer.

A book tasting is a fun event in which you "taste" various books by reading the description, observing the cover art, skimming a few paragraphs, and more.

Classes are held simultaneously in-person and on Zoom.

Kick off the summer with a dance party! Bring the family and dance to summer themed pop songs and kid favorites. Play preschool instruments, use shaker eggs and dance, dance, dance. Wear your shades and flip flops if you like.

A memoir is a form of creative nonfiction in which the author recounts experiences from his or her own life.

Come hear the poem of the week! Every Tuesday at Books on the Hill a new poem is selected and recited by performance poet/library staff Cleveland Wall.  No registration necessary--this is a drop-in event.

Stop by the Adult Summer Reading Kick-Off table in the Cohen Room beginning June 10 at 2 pm to pick up materials for this cool program.

Come learn about Astronaut life and science in space aboard the International Space Station and beyond! Great for all ages. Kids are encouraged to dress up as astronauts or wear their coolest space clothes!

Complete community service hours while also having a voice in the library! Help to plan and prep for upcoming children's, teen, and family events. Assist with many special events. Grades 6 - 12 are welcome to attend. No registration is needed.

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.

The YMCA will be preparing and delivering meals to eat at the library for adults 18+. These dinners will be available while supplies last.

The Citiizenship Class will prepare you to become a citizen. Learn about the history and geography of the United States. Go over the 100 questions you need to know to pass your test. Get help filling out the N-400 form.

Come make a functioning mushroom shaped lamp using a bowl, a cup, acrylic paint, glue, and LED lights.

The YMCA will be preparing and delivering meals to eat at the library for adults 18+. These dinners will be available while supplies last.

One shot adventure, pre-rolled characters, dice set, and mini manual provided. This event for grades 6 -12 will be held in the Youth Services Department on the 2nd floor of the Library. No registration is required.

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.

Welcome to our exciting gaming program at the library, where kids can immerse themselves in the world of interactive gaming!

Bring your knitting and crocheting (and cross stitch and sewing and macrame and...) to the Bethlehem Area Public Library to chat with fellow enthusiasts and work on your projects.

If you or someone you love has experienced loss and grief and would like support to navigate this often unfamiliar territory, please join us for a four-week Grief Support Group.

Come celebrate pride month with a collection of fun activities, snacks, and discussion. Also, take a look at LGBTQ media and history in a safe environment. No registration is required.

Welcome to summer at BAPL with a toe-tapping live jazz concert featuring jazz recording artists, husband and wife team, Nancy Reed and Spencer Reed.  Nancy has performed locally and internationally with jazz legends Phil Woods and John Coates