National Library Week Proclamation from Sen. Boscola!
Check out this lovely Certificate of Recognition from Senator Lisa Boscola paying tribute to BAPL and National Library Week. Thanks, Senator!
April 9, 2019
April 8, 2019
BAPL Community Picks: Karen Samuels
Karen Samuels has written several books about local history but is a voracious reader of fiction as well. Karen says “I prefer to spend a couple of hours a day reading mysteries, science fiction, humor, satire…all sorts of good books.” Here is a list of some of her recent favorites — come find them on […]
April 8, 2019
Gracious Gra3ce, a recording artist from Rwanda!
Gracious Gra3ce, a recording artist from Rwanda, is currently studying here in the Lehigh Valley. So she stopped by Studio 11 to work on vocals for her song “Niduhumure.” It’s all finished now and she just released it on her YouTube channel. You can check it out here. WTG, Gra3ce, sounds great!
April 8, 2019
On this Date in Bethlehem History: April 8, 1857
There are a number of important dates that one could celebrate as the beginning of Bethlehem Steel. There’s the ground-breaking in 1860, the opening of the first blast furnace in 1863, and the day it became the Bethlehem Iron Company in 1861. But before that, a small company called Saucona Iron Company was officially chartered […]
April 5, 2019
Pajama Drive at BAPL and City Hall
In partnership with the Bethlehem Health Bureau and in support of Child Abuse Prevention Month, a Pajama Drive for Foster Children is being held through April 30, 2019. Please consider donating a pair of new pajamas. Sizes are needed for children from ages birth to 18 years old. Pajamas can be dropped off in bins […]
April 3, 2019
National Bookmobile Day is April 10
BAPL is celebrating National Bookmobile Day on April 10, 2019. Visit Bookie Monster on Payrow Plaza from 5-7pm and snap a shelfie. Also, it’s National Poetry Month so BAPL’s resident poet laureate Matt Wolf will be on hand to write you your very own poem for $1. All proceeds support children’s programs at the library. […]
April 1, 2019
Calling all Baseball Fans!
Has your pulse not returned to normal since the Phillies signed Bryce Harper? Do names like Robin Roberts, Richie Ashburn, Ed Delahanty, and Mike Schmidt bring a smile to your face? Join us for a fun and fascinating look at Philadelphia Phillies history at the Main Library on April 24 at 6:30pm. The presentation is […]
April 1, 2019
Job Opening at BAPL: Part-time Youth Services Technician
The Bethlehem Area Public Library has an opening for a part-time Youth Services Technician. The position is 25 hours per week and pay is $17.37 per hour. PA Child Abuse, PA Criminal, and FBI Fingerprint clearances are required. Professional experience related to youth programming and library service required. Working two nights per week and every […]
March 29, 2019
Meet author Sarah Aronson, April 12 at BAPL
Children’s author Sarah Aronson will be at BAPL’s Main Library on April 12 to sign books and chat with young readers. Sarah has published the novels Head Case, Beyond Lucky, and Believe as well as the Wish List series. Her newest book is a picture book biography of the great Rube Goldberg, suitable for readers of all ages. Discover how Rube Goldberg followed […]
March 28, 2019
Connecting Bethlehem [take a survey, help the City!]
The City of Bethlehem is conducting a survey to get information from residents — as well as those who work or visit here — about a number of topics. Mainly the survey is seeking to find out how you get important City information, including newsletters, social media accounts, and the city website. It is part […]
March 22, 2019
Spike has a pen pal!
Spike, BAPL’s resident bearded dragon and world-famous library lizard, made friends with another lizard! That lizard (also a bearded dragon) is named Puff. Puff lives in a classroom in New Jersey. How did Puff and Spike meet? They have the same vet! (What did you think, they met on the web? Don’t be silly, they’re […]
March 21, 2019
Director Berk is a guest on “Poorly Edited Podcast”
Lab Two Twelve is a local multimedia production company that showcases musicians, artists, photographers, filmmakers, and more. This week, that “and more” includes library directors! BAPL’s Josh Berk was a guest on Lab Two Twelve’s “Poorly Edited Podcast” along with Matt Molchany of Shards Recording Studio. They talked about “Studio 11“(the new recording studio at […]
March 21, 2019
BAPL Community Recommendations: peanueti!
The artist known as “peanueti” from right here in Bethlehem is the first community member to participate in a “BAPL Community Recommended Reads” display. We thought it would be fun to have some BAPL regulars do their own version of a shelf-talker or “staff picks” list. The books are available at the Main Library on […]
March 21, 2019
Big author coming to BAPL! **Chris Grabenstein, Mr. Lemoncello’s Library**
We are excited to announce that Chris Grabenstein is coming to BAPL for a presentation and book signing at the Main Library on May 22 at 5pm. He’s written a bunch of best-sellers for kids, has collaborated with James Patterson, and the “Mr. Lemoncello” series is a huge hit. Books will be available for purchase […]
March 18, 2019
Early Closing on 4/18: Main Library closes at 5:00
Early Closing: Main Library closes at 5:00 04/18/2019 Main Library The Main Library is closing one hour early on April 18th. 5:00PM CLOSING.