Here is the 2024 Annual Report from BAPL. Check it out for facts and figures, pictures and stories, and a fun look at last year here at the Bethlehem Area Public Library. A few highlights! Visitors to the Main Library: 173,285 Reference questions answered: 25,788 Items Borrowed: 421,492 You can also read about the new […]
See below for some of the many great events at BAPL this month! Baby Storytime (For Birth-24 Months) 4/3, 10:00am – 10:30am Main Library Join us for a gentle story time for you and your little one featuring stories, bouncing rhymes, and songs. No registration is required. For Birth-24 months only. Mary Pat Beebe Book […]
Check out some of what we have on the schedule for April 2025! Blue Zones: Activate Bethlehem 4/1, 7:00pm ZoomBlue Zones are regions in the world in which people are living the longest, and healthiest lives. Lauren Geldon, Bethlehem’s Director of Community Transformation, will help us explore the Power 9, otherwise known as the nine […]
Here are some fun upcoming events at BAPL! Sew Fun (Grades 6-12) 3/1, 2:30pm Main Library, Youth Services Sewing is so much fun at BAPL. Start with a stitch, end with your own uglydoll! No registration is required. All supplies are provided. HerStory Awards Ceremony 3/1, 2:00pm Main Library Join us for the second annual HerStory […]
Hello Friends and Library Supporters! Join us on March 6 at the Hanover Township Community Center for a great night of bingo to support the Bethlehem Area Public Library. Here are the details: Held in the Hanover Township Community Center (3660 Jacksonville Rd, Bethlehem) Doors open at 5 PM, games start at 6 PM $25 […]
The South Side Branch of BAPL is closed for today, December 9, 2024. We hope to be back to our normal schedule tomorrow and we apologize for the inconvenience.
As soon I was old enough to print my name on the form, I made my mom take me to the library. We lived just down the road from the South Side Branch and I couldn’t wait to go. My older brother already had his card and I was so jealous. He loved to read—his […]
BAPL bookmobile service is cancelled for today – 12/5/24. See you next week.
Happy Noirvember to those who celebrate. We are using this made-up holiday to talk about one of the most fun genres in cinema history: Film Noir. Our guest blogger is Ron Williams, a Bethlehem-based filmmaker who loves to talk about movies (and also food). Check out Ron’s introduction to the topic and his recommendations — […]
Update on South Side Branch Hours! We have some exciting news about the South Side Branch of the Bethlehem Area Public Library! While we are currently still operating on reduced hours, we’re getting closer to our full schedule. Here’s the update: This week (November 4th-7th), South Side will be open 2-6 p.m., Monday through Thursday, […]
Ray Gurz to Launch Fourth Children’s Book at Bethlehem Area Public Library: Jacob and Ridley Hang with Koda on November 30 Bethlehem, PA (October 2024) — Lehigh Valley artist, musician, and professional skateboarder Ray Gurz will release his fourth children’s book, Jacob and Ridley Hang with Koda, at a special launch event here at the Bethlehem Area […]
Hello, BAPL Patrons! We want to keep you updated on the status of our South Side Branch. Unfortunately, the branch will remain closed until Monday, October 28. We’re working hard to resolve the issues, and we’ve got our fingers crossed that everything will be sorted by then. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We […]
The Bethlehem Area Public Library’s recent Sherlock Holmes event on September 28 was a smashing success! With a day full of literary excitement, the event kicked off with a vintage book fair that ran from 10 AM to 5 PM. Book collectors, sellers, and enthusiasts had the chance to browse and purchase a wide array […]
The Bethlehem Area Public Library South Side Branch is CLOSED this week: Sep 30-Oct 5
Please note that the South Side Branch of BAPL will be closed through Saturday, 9/21/2024. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you visit our other locations during this time.