Local library events
Storytimes and kids' library events near BETHLEHEM AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY (BOOKMOBILE) from the public library calendar.
11 W CHURCH ST, BETHLEHEM, PA 18018
Upcoming events
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
400 Webster St., Bethlehem, PA, 18015, US
Need help filing your rent rebate form or any other state government related issues? Stop by the South Side Branch Library from 10:00-12:00PM every second Thursday of the month and meet with PA Rep. Steve Samuelson and staff. Please register below with your estimated arrival time.
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
11 West Church Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18018-5888, US
Join us for a storytime for you and your little one featuring stories, bouncing rhymes, and music. No registration is required. For Birth-24 months only.
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
11 West Church Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18018-5888, US
Bring your tech questions! Join us for Community Tech Time, a relaxed, librarian-led drop-in session designed to support you at your own pace. Get assistance with simple tech skills, setting up and using your devices, and exploring helpful library resources like Cloud Library, Libby, digital magazines, newspapers, and more.
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
400 Webster St., Bethlehem, PA, 18015, US
Pick out a book and take turns reading to some new doggy friends! These are certified therapy dogs. Please note: the event takes place in a room only accessible by stairs.
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
400 Webster St., Bethlehem, PA, 18015, US
FREE LUNCH FOR 18 AND YOUNGER! First come, first served while supplies last. June 10 through July 30, Monday-Thursday at 12-1 p.m. Dine-in or take-out! Register for fun events before lunch, 11-12 p.m. The lunch space is only accessible by stairs. ALMUERZO GRATIS PARA LOS MENORES DE 18 AÑOS. Por favor llegue a tiempo ya que los alimentos son limitados. 10 de junio - 30 de julio. De lunes a jueves de 12:00-1:00. Para comer ahi o para llevar. Por favor de reservar para los eventos que son de 11-12 pm de la tarde.
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
US
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
11 West Church Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, US
Join these free virtual English classes on Zoom from home or from the library. https://zoom.us/wc/join/88554987572 Zoom ID: 885 5498 7572 Zoom Password: BAPL
10:15 AM to 11:30 AM
11 West Church Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18018-5888, US
Classes are held simultaneously in-person and on Zoom.
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
2740 Fifth Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18020, US
Craft air-dry clay into discs, decorate them, and then hang them in your car to create a simple essential oil diffuser. This class is for teens and adults only, and registration is required.
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
400 Webster St., Bethlehem, PA, 18015, US
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! Please note: This program is only accessible via stairs.
12:00 PM to 1:15 PM
11 West Church Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18018-5888, US
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
400 Webster St., Bethlehem, PA, 18015, US
FREE LUNCH FOR 18 AND YOUNGER! First come, first served while supplies last. June 10 through July 30, Monday-Thursday at 12-1 p.m. Dine-in or take-out! Register for fun events before lunch, 11-12 p.m. The lunch space is only accessible by stairs. ALMUERZO GRATIS PARA LOS MENORES DE 18 AÑOS. Por favor llegue a tiempo ya que los alimentos son limitados. 10 de junio - 30 de julio. De lunes a jueves de 12:00-1:00. Para comer ahi o para llevar. Por favor de reservar para los eventos que son de 11-12 pm de la tarde.
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
11 West Church Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18018-5888, US
We will be learning about geodes and cracking one to take home! We will provide safety glasses and hammers to crack the geodes.
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
400 Webster St., Bethlehem, PA, 18015, US
Create your own terrarium with real plants at this laid-back event for teens (13-17)! **RSVP
5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
11 West Church Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18018-5888, US
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. Currently, there is a fifteen minute time limit for musicians and six minute time limit for poets and comedians. No registration is required.
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
400 Webster St., Bethlehem, PA, 18015, US
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 on zoom and registration is required. Spanish Conversation is on Monday nights from 6:30-7:30 PM.
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
2740 Fifth Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18020, US
Based in Lancaster, PA, Papa Tater is a neighborhood-renowned entertainer, performing comedy and magic since 2005. In this interactive show, kids may just meet a fairy or two and help create treasure for the end of the rainbow. With lots of audience participation, each show is sure to amaze and amuse! Perfect for kids ages 3-7. Registration is required for all attendees. Please note, our program begins at 10am, and the library will be open for browsing at 11am.
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
11 West Church Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18018-5888, US
Join us each week for different themed stories and art! June 16- Reptiles June 23- Gardening June 30- Dinosaurs July 7- Creepy, Crawly Insects July 14- Wild Animals
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
400 Webster St., Bethlehem, PA, 18015, US
How much do you know about dinosaurs? Come test your knowledge against friends for fun & prizes! Please note: This space is only accessible by stairs.
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
400 Webster St., Bethlehem, PA, 18015, US
FREE LUNCH FOR 18 AND YOUNGER! First come, first served while supplies last. June 10 through July 30, Monday-Thursday at 12-1 p.m. Dine-in or take-out! Register for fun events before lunch, 11-12 p.m. The lunch space is only accessible by stairs. ALMUERZO GRATIS PARA LOS MENORES DE 18 AÑOS. Por favor llegue a tiempo ya que los alimentos son limitados. 10 de junio - 30 de julio. De lunes a jueves de 12:00-1:00. Para comer ahi o para llevar. Por favor de reservar para los eventos que son de 11-12 pm de la tarde.
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
400 Webster St., Bethlehem, PA, 18015, US
Practice your English in a welcoming environment with other people who speak English as a second language. This class is designed for those with an intermediate level of English language skills. All are welcome! No registration required. Questions? Contact cjames@themiraresources.org. Please note: This space is only accessible by stairs.
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
400 Webster St., Bethlehem, PA, 18015, US
Work on your very own dinosaur made completely out of marshmallows and straws! Supplies provided for the first 20 people. Note: This space is only accessible by stairs.
12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
11 West Church Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18018, US
✨ Bethlehem Area Public Library Presents: BAPL BOOK SALE ! ✨ Join us at the Bethlehem Area Public Library’s BAPL Book Sale, where you can browse thousands of books across all genres—thrillers, non-fiction, children’s books, DVDs, and more. There’s something for everyone! Located in the basement of the Main Library (11 W. Church St.). Have books to donate? Drop off your gently used items to support the library and promote literacy in our community. Don’t miss this chance to find great reads and support your local library!
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
400 Webster St., Bethlehem, PA, 18015, US
FREE LUNCH FOR 18 AND YOUNGER! First come, first served while supplies last. June 10 through July 30, Monday-Thursday at 12-1 p.m. Dine-in or take-out! Register for fun events before lunch, 11-12 p.m. The lunch space is only accessible by stairs. ALMUERZO GRATIS PARA LOS MENORES DE 18 AÑOS. Por favor llegue a tiempo ya que los alimentos son limitados. 10 de junio - 30 de julio. De lunes a jueves de 12:00-1:00. Para comer ahi o para llevar. Por favor de reservar para los eventos que son de 11-12 pm de la tarde.
12:00 PM to 1:15 PM
11 West Church Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18018-5888, US
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Stanley & Spiegel Streets, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, US
Stop by Books on the Hill any Wednesday afternoon to hear the Poem of the Week, selected and read by resident poet/librarian Cleveland Wall. Look for the big, friendly green bus at the edge of the park on Stanley Avenue (behind the Wawa) in Fountain Hill. Can't get there in person? No worries! You can hear a recording of it the next day on our YouTube Channel.
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
11 West Church Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18018-5888, US
Dinosaurs roamed throughout Pennsylvania hundreds of millions of years ago, but only left their mark as footprints preserved locally in rocks at Coopersburg, PA. Dr. Frank Pazzaglia will demonstrate how geologists reconstruct past environments in deep time, explore the geology of eastern Pennsylvania, and explain where and how dinosaur remains are preserved. Dr. Pazzaglia is a geologist and Professor of Earth and Environmental Science at Lehigh University. Dinosaur footprints and related fossils will be present for attendees to see and touch.
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
11 West Church Street, Bethlehem, PA, 18018-5888, US
Join us for a storytime for you and your little one featuring stories, bouncing rhymes, and music. No registration is required. For Birth-24 months only.
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
400 Webster St., Bethlehem, PA, 18015, US
South Side's T-Rex is throwing a Tea Party! Refreshments will be provided as we read a story and make paper tea cups.
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
400 Webster St., Bethlehem, PA, 18015, US
FREE LUNCH FOR 18 AND YOUNGER! First come, first served while supplies last. June 10 through July 30, Monday-Thursday at 12-1 p.m. Dine-in or take-out! Register for fun events before lunch, 11-12 p.m. The lunch space is only accessible by stairs. ALMUERZO GRATIS PARA LOS MENORES DE 18 AÑOS. Por favor llegue a tiempo ya que los alimentos son limitados. 10 de junio - 30 de julio. De lunes a jueves de 12:00-1:00. Para comer ahi o para llevar. Por favor de reservar para los eventos que son de 11-12 pm de la tarde.