The National Museum of Industrial History and the Bethlehem Area Public Library announce a new partnership for a community programming initiative taking place throughout the summer of 2022. This new program series, called Hands-On-History: An NMIH and BAPL Partnership, is free and aims to increase access to cultural and literacy resources. This series is designed for all ages and will include stories relating to industrial and Bethlehem history and hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities. There will be three separate program dates, each with individualized theme and content. The two institutions will trade off hosting duties for these programs.
Program dates and details:
Thursday, June 9, 2022: INVENTORS
Time: 1:00-4:00 pm
Join us and read about different inventors and do fun, hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities. Enjoy tinkering and experimenting with different objects!
Location: Bethlehem Area Public Library at the Main Library located at 11 W Church St. The program will be outside behind the library in the tea garden area. Please note, in case of inclement weather, the program will take place inside the library on the second floor in the Youth Services Department.
Thursday, July 14, 2022: PLANES & TRAINS
Time: 1:00-4:00 pm
Join us and read about different construction vehicles, planes, and trains. Experiment with fun, hands-on S.T.E.A.M. activities.
Location: National Museum of Industrial History, 602 East Second Street, Bethlehem, 18015. The program will take place in the Air Products Pavilion outside main museum entrance. The covered multi-use Air Products Pavilion serves as a space for community gathering. *Please note, in case of inclement weather the program will take place inside the Museum in the Barnette Education Center.
Thursday, August 11, 2022: TUG! AND THE BETHLEHEM STEEL
Time: 1:00-4:00 pm
Meet TUG, NMIH’s restored Bethlehem Steel tow tractor and the subject of a children’s book produced in collaboration between NMIH and BAPL.
Location: National Museum of Industrial History, 602 East Second Street, Bethlehem, 18015. The program will take place in the Air Products Pavilion outside main museum entrance. The covered multi-use Air Products Pavilion serves as a space for community gathering. *Please note, in case of inclement weather the program will take place inside the Museum in the Barnette Education Center.
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About the National Museum of Industrial History (NMIH)
A Smithsonian Institution affiliate, the National Museum of Industrial History is dedicated to preserving America’s rich industrial heritage. Housed in an 18,000-square-foot, 100-year-old former Bethlehem Steel facility on the largest private brownfield in America, the Museum is home to exciting exhibits, engaging programs, and amazing history. Learn more at nmih.org.
About Bethlehem Area Public Library (BAPL)
The Bethlehem Area Public Library educates, informs and inspires by providing free and open access to materials and information. The Library is a dedicated community partner committed to life-long learning, serving 114,175 residents of the City of Bethlehem, Bethlehem Township, Fountain Hill, and Hanover Township. The Library strengthens our communities with an outstanding collection of print and digital resources, informative programs, and innovative services. BAPL keeps pace as new technologies and applications emerge in the way information is accessed and delivered. Learn more at bapl.org.