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March 12, 2026

Surviving Hiroshima

From the chaos of the Russian Revolution and WWII comes a story of miraculous survival. Join author of Surviving Hiroshima: A Young Woman's Story, Anthony Drago, to explore his family's journey and the incredible history of the violin that survived the Hiroshima atomic bombing. Hear the legendary instrument played by virtuoso Kanon Yasuzuka from Hiroshima [...]
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February 9, 2026

Museum Passes Free With Your Library Card

Bethlehem Area Public Library Museum Passes - Borrowing Rules & Information Museum passes are available at the Main Library & South Side branch. (Please refer to the list below which specifies which passes are available at which location. Passes must be returned to the same branch they are borrowed from.) Museum passes can also be [...]
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January 23, 2026

Great Backyard Bird Count and Birds of the Lehigh Valley Book Launch

Register here for the Great Backyard Bird Count & Birds of the Lehigh Valley and Vicinity Book Launch Friday, February 14 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Celebrate birds and citizen science with a fun, interactive morning for all ages! Enjoy bird-themed crafts, puzzles, games, and bird ID activities, along with tips on how to […]

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