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

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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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Jul 15

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Calling all teens!! Join us for a fun time painting and drinking soft drinks in a relaxed atmosphere. Take home a small canvas with your creation! This program is intended for children entering grade 6 and above. No registration is required!

Calling all teens!! Join us for a fun time painting and drinking soft drinks in a relaxed atmosphere. Take home a small canvas with your creation!

This program is intended for children entering grade 6 and above. No registration is required! ...

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Jul 15

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The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners are doing a series of nature-themed programs this summer! On Tuesday, July 16 they will be presenting about plants! This program will take place on the 2nd floor of the Main Library in the Youth Services Department. There is no registration necessary. This program is intended for children and their families.

The Penn State Extension Master Gardeners are doing a series of nature-themed programs this summer!

On Tuesday, July 16 they will be presenting about plants! This program will take place on the 2nd floor of the Main Library in the Youth Services Department. There is no registration necessary. This program is intended for children and their families. ...

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Jul 15

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Join us for the last Story & Stem session this summer! Tuesday, July 16 at 10 AM at the Main Library in the Youth Services Department on the 2nd floor. No registration is required. This program is best suited for ages 3 and older.

Join us for the last Story & Stem session this summer! Tuesday, July 16 at 10 AM at the Main Library in the Youth Services Department on the 2nd floor. No registration is required. This program is best suited for ages 3 and older. ...

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Jul 15

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There will be no Open Mic this upcoming Monday, July 15th . We will resume on Monday, July 22nd from 5:00-7:30.

There will be no Open Mic this upcoming Monday, July 15th . We will resume on Monday, July 22nd from 5:00-7:30. ...

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Jul 15

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🌈✨ BAPL BOOK SALE ✨🌈 Join us for an unforgettable journey through pages and stories at the BAPL BOOK SALE! 📚 With over 20,000 books priced at just $1 each, it's the perfect chance to stock up on your summer beach reads! ☀️🏖️ Event Highlights: - Massive Selection: 20,000+ books across all genres! 📖 - Special collection of children's books from 25 cents to $1! 🧸📚 📅 Mark Your Calendars: - July 17: 12 PM - 8 PM - July 20: 10 AM - 4 PM 📍 Venue: Main Library, 11 W. Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 🙏 Donation Drive: Do you have gently used books gathering dust? Donate them to our sale and help us promote literacy in our community. Don't miss out on this spectacular sale that promises great finds and the joy of supporting your local library. See you there, fellow bookworms! 🎉📖✨ Learn more: https://www.bapl.org/book-sales/

🌈✨ BAPL BOOK SALE ✨🌈

Join us for an unforgettable journey through pages and stories at the BAPL BOOK SALE! 📚 With over 20,000 books priced at just $1 each, it`s the perfect chance to stock up on your summer beach reads! ☀️🏖️

Event Highlights:
- Massive Selection: 20,000+ books across all genres! 📖
- Special collection of children`s books from 25 cents to $1! 🧸📚

📅 Mark Your Calendars:
- July 17: 12 PM - 8 PM
- July 20: 10 AM - 4 PM

📍 Venue: Main Library, 11 W. Church Street, Bethlehem, PA

🙏 Donation Drive: Do you have gently used books gathering dust? Donate them to our sale and help us promote literacy in our community.

Don`t miss out on this spectacular sale that promises great finds and the joy of supporting your local library. See you there, fellow bookworms! 🎉📖✨

Learn more: https://www.bapl.org/book-sales/ ...

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Jul 14

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Birding Science Adventures with 4-H Coolidge Branch Thursday, July 18, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm No matter if you live in the city, suburbs, countryside or woods, any observation of the natural world will lead to meeting a variety of fine-feathered friends! In today's Penn State 4-H session, we will learn all about the nature of birds and flight with hands-on- science exploration and activities. Registration required. https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/adventures-northampton-county-4-h-12902 2740 Fifth Street Bethlehem, PA 18020 (484) 892-6267

Birding Science Adventures with 4-H
Coolidge Branch
Thursday, July 18, 2024
11:00am - 12:00pm

No matter if you live in the city, suburbs, countryside or woods, any observation of the natural world will lead to meeting a variety of fine-feathered friends! In today`s Penn State 4-H session, we will learn all about the nature of birds and flight with hands-on- science exploration and activities. Registration required.

https://bethlehemarea.librarycalendar.com/event/adventures-northampton-county-4-h-12902

2740 Fifth Street
Bethlehem, PA 18020
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