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.
2019 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 – 8PM
Sat. 12PM – 4PM
Sun. & Fri. CLOSED
Bookmobile
610-442-2504
EZ Lend @ Hanover Township Community Center
3660 Jacksonville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017
Board Of Trustees
City of Bethlehem:
- Julie Zumas
- Jane K Gill
- Olga Negron
- Anne Felker
- Emil G Signes
- OPEN
- Sharon A Yoshida
Bethlehem Township:
- Malissa Davis
- John Merhottein
Fountain Hill:
Annamarie Jordan
Hanover Township:
Jamie Paxton
2019 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 14
- February 11
- March 11
- April 8
- May 13
- June 10
- July 8
- AUGUST – NO MEETING
- September 9
- October 14
- November 11
- December 9