Main Library

9:00am-6:00pm

Bethlehem Area Public Library - Main Branch
11 West Church Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 9:00am-8:00pm

Tue: Closed

Wed: 9:00am-8:00pm

Thu-Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-5:00pm

South Side Branch

Closed

400 Webster St.
Bethlehem, PA 18015
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 10:00am-6:00pm

Tue: Closed

Wed-Thu: 10:00am-6:00pm

Fri-Sat: Closed

Bethlehem Township - Coolidge

6:59pm-6:59pmCLOSED

BAPL Coolidge
2740 Fifth Street
Bethlehem, PA 18020
United States

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Sun-Mon: 6:59pm-6:59pmCLOSED

Tue: Closed

Wed: 11:00am-7:00pm

Thu: 11:00am-5:00pm

Fri: 6:59pm-6:59pmCLOSED

Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm2nd Saturday of the Month

Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill

1:00pm-5:00pm

BAPL Fountain Hill
Stanley & Spiegel Streets
Bethlehem, PA 18015
United States

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Sun-Thu: Closed

Fri: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Sat: 10:00am-2:00pm1st and 3rd Saturdays

Week Calendar

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Time	Sun (12/28)	Mon (12/29)	Tue (12/30)	Wed (12/31)	Thu (1/01)	Fri (1/02)	Sat (1/03)
All Day					Closing HOLIDAY (New Year's Day) All Day All Branches Branches: Main Library, South Side Branch, Bethlehem Township - Coolidge, Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill, Outreach, Bookmobile, Virtual Description: New Year's Day
10 am		This event is in the "Families" group Build It! 10:00am–7:00pm Families Main Library This event is in the "Families" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: YS Meeting Room Age Group: Families Program Type: STEM Event Details: Let your imagination and your inner engineer go wild! Build with our collections of LEGOs, DUPLOs, magnetic tiles, and more. 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.
11 am		This event is in the "Pre-K" group This event is in the "Birth - 24 Months" group This event is in the "Ages 2-4" group This event is in the "Families" group Toddler Play Time at the South Side Library 11:00am–11:45am Pre-K, Birth - 24 Months, Ages 2-4, Families South Side Branch This event is in the "Pre-K" group This event is in the "Birth - 24 Months" group This event is in the "Ages 2-4" group This event is in the "Families" group 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!					This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5)" group This event is in the "Teen (Grades 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults" group Sip & Stitch 11:00am–12:00pm Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5)" group This event is in the "Teen (Grades 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
12 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Qigong: Meditation and Relaxation 12:00pm–1:15pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Cohen Room South Area Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, 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.
1 pm				This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5)" group This event is in the "Teen (Grades 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults" group Poem of the Week 1:00pm–5:00pm Elementary (Grades K-5), Teen (Grades 6-12), Families, Adults Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill This event is in the "Elementary (Grades K-5)" group This event is in the "Teen (Grades 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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!
2 pm			Read to a Therapy Dog (Independent Readers) 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: YS Meeting Room Event Details: Read to a gentle therapy dog. (Note: Only 1 dog is available.) No registration needed, just sign up when you get here. Bring a book from home or pick out one here. Children must be able to read on their own. 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.
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Open Mic Night @BAPL 5:00pm–7:30pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group 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.		Closing CLOSING at 5:00 PM (New Year's Eve) 5:00pm–8:00pm All Branches Branches: Main Library, South Side Branch, Bethlehem Township - Coolidge, Fountain Hill - Books on the Hill, Outreach, Bookmobile, Virtual Description: Closing at 5:00 PM
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Spanish Conversation 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Virtual Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group 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. Spanish Conversation 6:30pm–7:30pm South Side Branch 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Fiber Arts and Friends 6:00pm–7:45pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group 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!			This event is in the "Adults" group Taste and Tell: A Library Cookbook Club 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Main Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Main Library Room: Cohen Room North Area Age Group: Adults Program Type: Club, Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Connect with fellow food lovers in our monthly Cookbook Club, led by Chef Melanie Lino of From Lino. 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.