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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

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May 6

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Family Storytime in Fountain Hill Park Friday, May 17 | 10:30am Young children between the ages of 2 1/2 - 5 will enjoy a special outside storytime with engaging picture books, songs, rhymes, fun, and a simple take-home craft. (weather permitting) Fountain Hill Park (Stanley Ave & Lynn St., Fountain Hill)

Family Storytime in Fountain Hill Park
Friday, May 17 | 10:30am

Young children between the ages of 2 1/2 - 5 will enjoy a special outside storytime with engaging picture books, songs, rhymes, fun, and a simple take-home craft. (weather permitting)

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May 6

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Complete community service hours while also having a voice in the library! Help plan and prep for upcoming teen and family events. This program will take place in the Main Library, on the 2nd floor in the Youth Department. No registration is required. Open to grades 6-12.

Complete community service hours while also having a voice in the library! Help plan and prep for upcoming teen and family events. This program will take place in the Main Library, on the 2nd floor in the Youth Department. No registration is required. Open to grades 6-12. ...

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May 6

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That's My Story: Memoir Writing Group Thursday, May 9 | 12-1:30pm Held via Zoom Join our community of aspiring writers, where we find encouragement and camaraderie in sharing our memoirs. NCC writing instructor, Jerry Waxler, will email a Zoom link a few days before each monthly class, inviting us to connect and explore our stories together. Registration required. https://live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/thats-my-story-memoir-writing-group-9530

That`s My Story: Memoir Writing Group
Thursday, May 9 | 12-1:30pm
Held via Zoom

Join our community of aspiring writers, where we find encouragement and camaraderie in sharing our memoirs. NCC writing instructor, Jerry Waxler, will email a Zoom link a few days before each monthly class, inviting us to connect and explore our stories together. Registration required.

https://live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/thats-my-story-memoir-writing-group-9530 ...

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May 6

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Just a reminder! This program is rescheduled for June 3rd!

Just a reminder! This program is rescheduled for June 3rd! ...

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May 5

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Mom is so great. She can do anything! Celebrate moms everywhere with stories, songs, and an art activity (you could give this to Mom for Mother’s Day). No registration is required. This program will take place on the 2nd floor of the Main library, in the Youth Services Department. All families are welcome!

Mom is so great. She can do anything! Celebrate moms everywhere with stories, songs, and an art activity (you could give this to Mom for Mother’s Day). No registration is required. This program will take place on the 2nd floor of the Main library, in the Youth Services Department. All families are welcome! ...

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May 5

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Family Storytime at Coolidge Thursdays, May 9, 16, 23, 30 | 10:15-11am Young children between the ages of 2 1/2 - 5 will enjoy themed storytimes with engaging picture books, songs and rhymes, an array of library props, and the opportunity to make a simple story-related craft. Due to limited space, registration is required. https://live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/family-storytime-coolidge-12224 BAPL Coolidge 2740 Fifth Street Bethlehem, PA 18020

Family Storytime at Coolidge
Thursdays, May 9, 16, 23, 30 | 10:15-11am

Young children between the ages of 2 1/2 - 5 will enjoy themed storytimes with engaging picture books, songs and rhymes, an array of library props, and the opportunity to make a simple story-related craft. Due to limited space, registration is required.

https://live-bethlehemarea.pantheonsite.io/event/family-storytime-coolidge-12224

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