Mark your calendars and get ready for this year’s Lehigh Valley Book Festival! The multi-day event held at BAPL and other venues through the Valley returns for its highly anticipated 2024 edition from March 23 to March 25. There will be special events, author signings, and fun for book enthusiasts of all ages. The 2023 […]
Library staff recently contributed a piece to LehighValleyNews where we recommended our favorite books we read this year. One of the top choices was Abraham Verghese’s Covenant of Water, recommended by Michele. Through a friend of his who coincidentally lives in the Lehigh Valley, Mr. Verghese was able to read the piece which discussed how well […]
Please note the Thanksgiving hours for BAPL. Have a good holiday!
Please note the following early closure: The South Side Branch of BAPL is closing at 6:00pm today, 9/21/ 23
The South Side Branch of BAPL is closed today, September 20, 2023. We hope to re-open tomorrow. Come see us at our other BAPL locations.
On Tuesday, August 22, BAPL will be conducting staff training and will have limited hours. The Main Library will be open from 9am-12. The South Side Branch will be open from 4:30-7. Books on the Hill and Coolidge will be closed. The Bookmobile will make its usual stops. Thank you for your understanding.
Coolidge will be open from 11-3 today, August 16. The book discussion tonight scheduled for tonight has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.
While the current Main Library at City Center (11 W. Church St.) has been here for over 50 years, many Bethlehemites have fond memories of the prior home of BAPL on Market Street. A few folks have recently asked for pictures so we thought would be fun to dig through the archives and share some […]
Remembering Meowster The Buy-a-Book program at BAPL has been bringing smiles to faces and fostering a love of reading for nearly four decades. This year, amidst the outpouring of donations in memory or honor of loved ones, an intriguing dedication caught our attention. Join us as we delve into the story behind Meowster, the cat […]
BAPL is proud to be a drop-off location for “Plant-A-Row” again this year. Plant-A-Row Lehigh Valley is a group of local gardeners who donate surplus to neighbors in need. Then, their volunteers transport donations received to area food pantries, meal centers, soup kitchens and shelters. Even if you don’t have a garden, you can still […]
We are just about complete with our renovation/transformation of the first floor of the Main Library and we couldn’t be happier with how it turned out! Some small improvements are still coming, but we thought this would be a good time to pull the pictures together so you can see how the space was transformed […]
Nicole Gencarelli is a frequent collaborator of ours through her work as Visual Arts Manager at the (second) coolest place in town: The Banana Factory. She’s also a regular site in our stacks and at our book sales hunting for a new read. She’s always got at least one book going — usually more than […]
“A Steelworker’s Life”: Lester Clore and Donald Young Resume Engaging Lecture Series on Bethlehem Steel Experiences The captivating storytelling series, “A Steelworker’s Life,” featuring Lester Clore and Donald Young, continues its compelling exploration of their remarkable journeys as former employees of Bethlehem Steel. Following their highly successful talk on March 7th, this eagerly awaited event […]
Simply put, Bethlehem Area Public Library is committed to enriching the community through education and top-notch programming for all of life’s learners. We strive to provide events that you don’t find anywhere else. If you’re passionate about it, we want to hear it. And while our partners and staff work tirelessly to make everything happen, […]
Join us this summer for learning and fun at the library. The theme for this year’s program is “All Together Now” (Todos Juntos Ahora) JUNTOS AHORA (FREE with a BAPL library card and open to children and teens who live in the City of Bethlehem, Bethlehem Township, Fountain Hill, and Hanover Township (Northampton County). Kids […]