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Upcoming Events
Date/Time Event
10/04/2021 - 10/29/2021
All Day 		DIY Kit for Adults: Spiderweb Centerpiece
South Side Location, Bethlehem PA
10/18/2021
11:00 am - 6:00 pm 		Try Anytime Storytime at South Side!
South Side Location, Bethlehem PA
10/18/2021
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm 		Qigong with Dr. Kevin Siddons at the South Side Branch
South Side Location, Bethlehem PA
10/18/2021
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 		Homework Help - tutoring for grades K - 12 at Main
Main Library – Youth Services Dept., Bethlehem PA
10/18/2021 - 10/21/2021
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm 		Homework Helpers @ the South Side Branch
South Side Location, Bethlehem PA
10/18/2021
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 		Anime Club for grades 6 - 12 at the Main Library
Main Library, Bethlehem PA
10/18/2021
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 		Conversational Spanish Study Group: Now Online!
10/19/2021
10:00 am - 10:30 am 		UPDATE! Family Storytime for children of all ages at Main
Main Library, Bethlehem PA
10/19/2021
11:00 am - 6:00 pm 		Try Anytime Storytime at South Side!
South Side Location, Bethlehem PA
10/19/2021
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm 		Hurry! Hurry! See the Firetruck & Storytime at Coolidge
Coolidge Building, Bethlehem PA
10/19/2021
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 		Homework Help - tutoring for grades K - 12 at Main
Main Library – Youth Services Dept., Bethlehem PA
10/19/2021
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm 		An Evening w/Bill Mayberry
Main Library, Bethlehem PA

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Serving the Bethlehem Area

At These Great Locations

Main Library

11 West Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 867-3761

South Side Location

400 Webster Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 867-7852

ABOUT SOUTH SIDE

Bookmobile

Request items online by logging into your account and browsing the catalog. Be sure to select the bookmobile as the pickup location before submitting the request.

OUR BOOKMOBILE

EZ Lend @ HTCC

Check out the library’s book vending machine at the Hanover Township Community Center (3660 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017)

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BAPL Coolidge

A community-embedded satellite library in Bethlehem Township: BAPL Coolidge! The building is located at 2740 Fifth Street, Bethlehem, PA 18020.

Books on the Hill

A former bookmobile now a small satellite library at Spiegel Street and Stanley Avenue in Fountain Hill

Recommended Reading

Book recommendations on the BAPL blog

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e-Books & e-Audiobooks

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Oct 17

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Qigong with Dr. Kevin Siddons on Monday afternoons at the South Side Branch. 12:00-1:30, Registration not required. 400 Webster St. Bethlehem 18015. Program only accessible by stairs.

Qigong with Dr. Kevin Siddons on Monday afternoons at the South Side Branch. 12:00-1:30, Registration not required. 400 Webster St. Bethlehem 18015. Program only accessible by stairs. ...

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Oct 16

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Come hear stories from the Moravian Book Shop's historic haunts ghost tours. You don't want to miss BETHLEHEM GHOSTS πŸ‘»Wednesday, October 20th at 7:00pm, Register for this online program at:https://www.bapl.org/events/bethlehem-ghosts/A zoom link will be send out the morning of the program.

Come hear stories from the Moravian Book Shop's historic haunts ghost tours. You don't want to miss BETHLEHEM GHOSTS πŸ‘»

Wednesday, October 20th at 7:00pm, Register for this online program at:
https://www.bapl.org/events/bethlehem-ghosts/
A zoom link will be send out the morning of the program. ...

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Oct 15

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We always get gorgeous views in Bethlehem! 🌟

We always get gorgeous views in Bethlehem! 🌟 ...

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Oct 15

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Stop by the Main Library on Friday, October 29, 2021, from 4 PM – 6 PM for a free flu vaccine! πŸ’‰πŸ©ΊThe Flu Vaccine is provided by the Lehigh Valley Health Network. For more information please contact Robin Gow at Robin@BradburySullivanCenter.org.Don't take the risk this season--get your flu shot today! No proof of insurance and no residency required, just come on in and get your flu vaccine!Fight The Flu is Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center's campaign to increase health literacy regarding Influenza (flu) vaccines among LGBTQ+ community members, increasing access to vaccinations in safe and affirming community-based settings, and increase knowledge of trusted resources including Medline Plus & local LGBTQ-affirming vaccine providers.

Stop by the Main Library on Friday, October 29, 2021, from 4 PM – 6 PM for a free flu vaccine! πŸ’‰πŸ©Ί

The Flu Vaccine is provided by the Lehigh Valley Health Network. For more information please contact Robin Gow at Robin@BradburySullivanCenter.org.
Don't take the risk this season--get your flu shot today! No proof of insurance and no residency required, just come on in and get your flu vaccine!

Fight The Flu is Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center's campaign to increase health literacy regarding Influenza (flu) vaccines among LGBTQ+ community members, increasing access to vaccinations in safe and affirming community-based settings, and increase knowledge of trusted resources including Medline Plus & local LGBTQ-affirming vaccine providers. ...

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Oct 14

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Hurry! Hurry! Come see a firetruck and storytime at the Coolidge library. Tuesday, October 19th at 2:00PM. The Bethlehem Township Volunteer Fire Company will be there. 2740 Fifth Street, Bethlehem PA 18020

Hurry! Hurry! Come see a firetruck and storytime at the Coolidge library. Tuesday, October 19th at 2:00PM. The Bethlehem Township Volunteer Fire Company will be there. 2740 Fifth Street, Bethlehem PA 18020 ...

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Oct 14

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R.I.P. to Gary Paulsen, a wonderful author. ❀️πŸͺ“

R.I.P. to Gary Paulsen, a wonderful author. ❀️πŸͺ“ ...

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