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.
2021 Holidays & Special Closings
BAPL Mission Statement
Main Library
11 West Church Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018
(610) 867-3761
Mon. – Wed. 9AM – 8PM
Thurs. & Fri. 9AM – 6PM
Sat. 10AM – 5PM
Sun. CLOSED
South Side Location
400 Webster Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
(610) 867-7852
Mon. – Thurs. 11AM – 6PM
Fri, Sat, Sun: CLOSED
Bookmobile
610-442-2504
BAPL Coolidge
2740 Fifth Street, Bethlehem PA 18020
484-892-6267
Board Of Trustees 2021
City of Bethlehem:
- Julie Zumas
- Jane K Gill
- Olga Negron
- Anne Felker
- Emil G Signes
- Joyce Hinnefeld
- Sharon A Yoshida
Bethlehem Township:
- Randi Blauth
- Dale Sourbeck
Fountain Hill:
Annamarie Jordan
Hanover Township:
Jay Finnigan
2021 Library Board Meeting Dates
Monthly or as required. Second Monday of the month. Unless otherwise specified, held at the Main Library, 11 W. Church Street at 6 p.m.
- January 11
- February 8
- March 8
- April 12
- May 10
- June 14
- July 12
- AUGUST – NO MEETING
- September 13
- October 11
- November 8
- December 13