Dominic Haberstumpf on the creation of a logo for Studio 11, our new public recording space. He came up with a bunch of different versions, check them out here: We love them all so hard, but decided to go with the one where the “O” is a knob going to 11. It really goes to […]
The Bethlehem Area Public Library is seeking a portrait artist to create a large portrait, suitable for framing and hanging for years to come at the Main Library. The subject of the artist is to be Bethlehem’s great poet H.D., whose childhood home was just across the plaza from the library. Bethlehem native Hilda Doolittle (1886-1961), known as H.D., […]
There are TONS of fun Valentine’s Day events, storytimes, and other fun stuff for little ones scheduled at both BAPL locations this month. See below for the full list–we hope to see you sharing the love at BAPL this February! Upcoming Events Date/Time Event 02/11/2019 10:30 am – 11:00 am Baby Story Time Main Library […]
Bethlehem Main Library Expands Hours Starting on March 4, the Bethlehem Area Public Library’s Main Library will have new hours. On Mondays through Fridays, the Library (11 W. Church St.) will open at 9:00 am rather than 10:00 am. Saturday hours will remain the same as they have been (10-5). “After many years of flat […]
♫ ♬ Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday Walt Whitmannnnnnnnn, happy birthday to you! ♫ ♬ To celebrate the 200th birthday of the great American poet Walt Whitman, BAPL is partnering with Lehigh University’s English department to host a read-aloud of his great work “Song of Myself” on April 30 from 5:30-8:00pm. Led […]
Here is some good news: we are ready to share the exciting new project known as Studio 11 at BAPL! This is our new public recording space, a free-to-use library service where you can record a podcast, cut a demo of your metal band, record your acoustic album full of songs about your cat, really […]
If you follow the American Library Association on Twitter or religiously read American Libraries magazine, you already know this. (And if you don’t, what are you even doing with your life??) BAPL was featured in these prestigious places! The story is about the good work Rayah Levy is doing collecting stories of ‘the Black experience […]
The Bethlehem Area Public Library (BAPL) is honored to partner with the Moravian College Writers’ Conference 2019 as a community venue, hosting acclaimed young adult author A.S. King for a public reading on the evening of Friday, February 15. King, called “one of the best YA writers working today” by The New York Times, will […]
The Library will be closing at 4pm on January 29 due to inclement weather. This includes the Main Library and South Branch. Bookmobile service will end early as well.
Check out this excellent article in Lehigh Valley Live by Kurt Bresswein. It’s going to get loud at BAPL indeed! We’re still looking for donations of musical instruments, including things like synthesizers, drum machines and effects pedals. Contact Matt Molchany at shardslv@gmail.com if you might have such instruments you are willing to part with for […]
Found Footage at BAPL Catch a peek at some rare, unusual, and intriguing local film at the Bethlehem Area Public Library. Hosted by Allentown’s Alternative Gallery as part of their “(in)sight Film Series,” the February 20 Main Library event will offer a view of Lehigh Valley history that is rarely seen. The footage includes personal […]
Bethlehem Area Public Library Book Sale Forget what that lady on Netflix says about getting rid of stuff and come to the BAPL booksale to buy more books. More books. More!! Mwahahah! The next edition of the great used book sale at the Bethlehem Area Public Library (11 W. Church Street) feature tons of bargains too good to pass up. Choose from […]
Jenne reached her goal of 100 books back in November but didn’t slow down in December. Way to read! See below for her final stats and some recommendations and reviews of her favorite books of the month. And, yup, she’s doing it again in 2019. This time with a goal of 125 books! You can […]
Check out the new photo exhibit at the Main Library — the photographer is our own Jodi Keim! In addition to working at the library, Jodi is a photographer. Her passion for photography started at a very young age and developed as she documented the lives of her children. She has a particular passion for […]
(Bethlehem, PA) — The Bethlehem Area Public Library (BAPL) is pleased to announce it has received a grant of $2,000 from the Bethlehem Rotary Foundation. The grant award will support the renovation of the Bob Cohen Room at BAPL, and was presented to library Development and Marketing Specialist Kate Racculia by Bethlehem Rotary Club President […]