Delayed Opening: November 6
Please note that the library will have a delayed opening this Friday. We will open its doors at noon. The bookdrops will be open as usual for any returns you may have.
November 2, 2020
November 2, 2020
2019 Annual Report
The 2019 BAPL Annual Report is here. Read all about the new buildings, services, and other highlights from 2019.
October 27, 2020
Make Your Own Egg Carton Quijada
Hey kids, friend of BAPL and children’s music performer DARIA (Daria Marmaluk-Hajioannou) brings you a fun musical craft: an egg carton quijada. The quijada is a rattling percussion instrument found in South American and Central American music. It’s typically made from an animal’s jaw bone. This one is made from an egg carton. The supplies to […]
October 23, 2020
Books on the Hill T-shirts Available
Stop by the Main Library to purchase one of the snazzy T-shirts! The art is by acclaimed children’s book artist Zachariah OHara. The shirts are made by Lehigh Valley Apparel Creations. The funds raised go to support Books on the Hill, a new BAPL location coming soon to Fountain Hill.
October 22, 2020
Coolidge Building closed 11/3 and 11/4
Please note that BAPL’s Coolidge Building is closed 11/3 and 11/4. Other library locations are open as usual.
September 30, 2020
Visit BAPL’s South Side Kids’ Room Virtually!
It’s a whole new way to enjoy the library! The South Side Kids’ Room is an interactive Bitmoji classroom where families and young patrons can explore the library in a digital environment. Different elements in the room are interactive hyperlinks that take users to playlists of STEM videos, story times, puppet shows and learning activities. Every two […]
September 24, 2020
BAPL Ghost Story Writing Contest
Chillier weather, darker evenings, and the lonely rustle of leaves scratching at the door – the perfect time for sharing a good ghost story! Here’s a chance to thrill us and chill us with your own best spooky stories. PLEASE READ the rules carefully and fill out the form completely. For further questions, please email […]
September 18, 2020
Time is Running Out to be Counted for the Census!
Census data determines representation in government and it is so important our community be accurately counted. We need a fair, accurate, and complete count! Good decisions depend on good data. You can #CountOnLibraries, can we count on you? Visit 2020census.gov and be counted today!
September 15, 2020
New Hours at BAPL Coolidge
Beginning the week of Monday, September 28th, the BAPL location at the Coolidge building in Bethlehem Township will have new and expanded hours! They are as follows: Monday CLOSED Tuesday 11-5 Wednesday 11-7 Thursday 11-5 Friday CLOSED […]
September 14, 2020
BAPL Library Board Meeting to be held via Zoom 9/14/2020
Please note that the Bethlehem Area Public Library’s September board meeting will be held online on September 14, 2020 at 6pm. The virtual meeting will be open to the public as attendees. Attendees will be able to listen to the meeting and make comment at the designated time, following typical public comment procedure. To attend […]
September 10, 2020
‘Last Cast 25’ to Commemorate 25th Anniversary of Steelmaking This Fall
Steelworkers’ Reunion Party, Public Art Project, Steelworker Speaker Series & More Highlight Events and Programs Through November BETHLEHEM, PA—A Steelworkers reunion party, public art project featuring Bethlehem beams, the opportunity for students to discover local history from steelworkers, and the creation of a new children’s book that tells the story of a ‘Tug’ tractor that […]
September 2, 2020
Library Schedule and Services
Here’s a BAPL update as of September 2, 2020: No library locations are open for browsing or regular in-person usage. There is no date set to do so at this time. All library locations are offering “grab and go” check-out, which means you can place books or other items on reserve and pick them up […]
August 27, 2020
Drive-up Book Sale, Sept 19
Need some new reading material? The Bethlehem Area Public Library has transformed its popular used book sale into a “drive up” version to keep everyone safe. The next one is set for Saturday, Sept 19. at the Main Library (11 W. Church St.), scheduled to run from 10-2 or until supplies last. The way it […]
August 27, 2020
Computer Reservations Available
Need to use a computer? Public computers are now available at the Main Library by appointment only. Please follow the below instructions to check availability and schedule an appointment. Call the Adult Services Department at 610-867-3761 x399 We will let you know what times are available and you can schedule an appointment from available options. […]
August 25, 2020
Next Drive-Up Book Sale Scheduled for September 19
Need some new reading material? The Bethlehem Area Public Library has transformed its popular used book sale into a “drive up” version to keep everyone safe. The next one is set for Saturday, Sept 19. at the Main Library (11 W. Church), scheduled to run from 10-2 or until supplies last. The way it works is that you simply drive or […]