Author Paul Acampora Visits Fountain Hill Elementary School, Injures Hand Signing 100 Books
The celebration of reading that is the Lehigh Valley Book Festival (March 26 at BAPL) got off to an early start in a big way today! We delivered 100 copies of author Paul Acampora’s book I Killed the Mockingbird to fifth graders at Fountain Hill Elementary School. And there to sign the books and talk about […]
January Story Times and Youth Events at the Main Library
There are lots of great events for families and kids of all ages at the library this month. Check them out! Every Picture Tells a Story art workshop for grades 1-5, Saturday, January 8, 11:00-12:00 Discover the work of great artists through stories and hands-on art activities. Learn about a famous artist, their technique, and […]
Thank You, Patrons, For a Sleigh Full of Holiday Cheer
Sonia and Mara, representatives from the Parents as Teachers program, stopped by Monday to fill up their sleigh with holiday cheer – clothing, educational toys, books, and other children’s goodies contributed by generous patrons and library staff. Lissette Maldonado, P.A.T. Program Supervisor wished to share these words with the library community, “I am so thrilled […]
Holiday Events at BAPL!
There are lots of fun holiday events coming up at BAPL locations this month — check them out! Make Reindeer Fly at South Side, December 13, 4pm, BAPL South Side! Santa Comes to South Side! December 15, 4:30pm, BAPL South Side Holiday Storytime and Cookie decorating event at the Main Library, December 18, 11am Snowy […]
Homework Help at BAPL
Homework help is available at the Main Library and the South Side Branch. At South Side, students from Lehigh are available to help students in Kindergarten through 12th grade with any subject, Monday – Thursday from 4:00-5:30 PM. No appointment is necessary. For more information, call the South Side Branch at 610-867-7852. At the Main […]
Youth Services, Main Library: April 2021 events and happenings
Main Library Story Times are held outside near the tea house or on the side porch. Events will be modified to observe social distancing guidelines. Masks are a must for those 2 years of age and older. Please bring a blanket for seating. No registration is required. Natural Wanders: Stories and experiences in nature for […]
Ghost Stories Before Christmas
In the spirit of Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas, we are pleased to announce the winners of BAPL’s first Ghost Story Writing Contest – yes, after Christmas! Liberty High School student, Isabella Morales (at right), won First Place for her story entitled “A Bizarre Halloween.” Andrea Girardot’s story “Hey, Yasuko” was the winner in the […]
My “ArtSmart” Experience — Josh Berk
My 2020 “ArtSmart” Experience — Josh Berk I was happy to work with the Bethlehem Area School District and ArtsQuest for another successful semester of “ArtSmart” this year. ArtSmart is the after-school enrichment program held at the Banana Factory that brings art programs to hundreds of middle and elementary school students each year. This year […]
NEW BAPL BOOK: TUG!
BAPL Books is happy to announce the publication of a new children’s book: TUG! by Catherine McCafferty. Bethlehem’s history comes to life in this picture book brought to you by the Bethlehem Area Public Library and the National Museum of Industrial History. TUG is a tow tractor helping Bethlehem’s steelworkers to do their very best. […]
It’s The Amazing Magi: Michael Reist, Magician!
As part of our summer reading program, enjoy this video by magician Michael Reist, just for BAPL’s readers! See more about the summer program here.
Grow Your Own Bean Stalk [SUMMER STORY AND ACTIVITY WEEK ONE]
Happy summer! Each week as part of the BAPL Summer Reading Program there will be online activities that coordinate with our grab bags so families can duplicate them at home. In the week #1 video below, join Stef from BAPL South Side to hear a great Jack and the Beanstalk story and to learn to […]
Join our Virtual Summer Reading Program
Summer at My Library: Imagine Your Story (June 22-August 15), our summer reading and learning program has gone virtual. This free program is open to preschool through grade 12 participants in the City of Bethlehem, Fountain Hill, Bethlehem Township, and Hanover Township (Northampton Co.) Read, complete challenges, and record your progress for small prizes and […]
It’s here: Summer at My Library for Kids & Summer Reading for Adults!
For our 2020 Adult Summer Reading program, we’re going virtual! Adult Summer Reading will run for eight weeks from June 22 through August 15, 2020. After each of the eight weeks, we will randomly select one reviewer to win a $25 Gift Card from a local business. To participate, simply read a book or listen to […]
Virtual Visit from children’s author Lauren Tarshis
Readers love the “I SURVIVED…” books by children’s author Lauren Tarshis. She loves visiting schools and libraries to talk about her books and her research and to chat with kids. She can’t do that these days of course, so she’s visiting us virtually. Check it out! (Also her dog makes an appearance :)) […]