You may not be surprised to learn that the library staff loves to read! We all read a lot in 2017 and now bring you some recommendations. These are not all new, but rather new-to-us (some are very old!) and worth a recommendation. We hope you enjoy these books as much as we did! [/vc_column_text]Rayah: […]
There is a new exhibit up on the first floor at the Main Library — it’s a collection of photos from our collaboration with PBS39 on the Vietnam War. The exhibit includes personal photos contributed by local residents and features images of people who served in the war, protested the war, lived in Vietnam at […]
I had the opportunity to teach writing at the Banana Factory in a weekly afterschool program with BASD middle school students. The program, run by ArtsQuest in partnership with BASD, is called “ArtSmart.” I had a great time working with these young writers and compiled their writings into a literary journal which we published, also […]
The Bethlehem Area Public Library and the Moravian Historical Society are pleased to offer for sale limited-edition holiday cards featuring the illustrations from the beloved 1945 children’s book Snow Over Bethlehem, the charming fictional story of a Moravian Christmas in Bethlehem in 1755. In the early 1950s, the author of the book, Katherine Milhous, donated 11 of the […]
“Christmas City” Saturday Dec 2, 11-12:30, Main Library Get in the holiday spirit with seasonal songs, stories, and art activities. Live music and dance presentations plus kid-friendly refreshments. There might even be an appearance by you-know-who! All ages, no registration required. Held at the Main Library. [/vc_column_text]Teen Holiday Movie Night for grades 6-12 Dec 20, 6pm-8pm Come […]
Jenne in BAPL Youth Services department has some reviews of new YA books for you. Last time she brought you Jenne’s Top Tenne. This time it’s a lean list of four. I tried to get her to change her name to Jour so it could be Jour’s Top Four, but she wasn’t into it? Anyway, check […]
I was really happy to sit down with children’s author Paul Acampora (Scholastic) for the BAPL podcast. We talk about Paul’s books and also other books. He recommends some great titles if you’re looking to buy books for the kids (or other non-kid people) in your life this upcoming holiday season. Books are the best gift! […]
The Book Sale at our Southside location (400 Webster St.) is this week! Tuesday, 11/7 – 11-3 Wednesday, 11/8 – 11-3 Thursday, 11/9 – 5-8 Saturday, 11/11 – 12-3 There are tons of great used (*gently used) books and wonderful bargains to be had! Books, DVDs & music in English & Spanish Credit cards accepted. Come check […]
If you live in Hanover Township, November is a great time to visit your library! Residents of Hanover who sign up for a new BAPL card in the month of November will be entered into a raffle to win a Kindle! Already have a card? We have a second Kindle for an existing card-holder from Hanover […]
Were you there? In celebration of our 50th anniversary at our current location, the Bethlehem Area Public Library is seeking individuals to share their stories of “The Citizen’s Move” which took place on November 11, 1967. On this historic day, over 700 volunteers moved 80,000 books from Market Street to Church Street in preparation of […]
On today’s episode of the BAPL podcast, I sat down with Roxi Kringle. Roxi is heading up the “write-in” days that the library will be hosting every Saturday in November as part of National Novel Writing Month (known as NaNoWriMo). We talk about NaNoWriMo’s joys and challenges and what participants can expect if they choose to […]
The regular new item lists will be back soon in a new and improved form as we complete our upgrade to a new computer system. For now, here is a selected list of recently added items: NEW DVDS Snatched Masculin Feminin Going in style Gifted Ghost in the shell Father Brown. Season four NEW […]
It’s Runner’s World race weekend in Bethlehem this weekend. The half-marathon is Sunday but the 10K and 5K are both Saturday morning. The area surrounding the Main Library is blocked off so we will open at 1pm as it is impossible to get to the library before then. Go runners, run fast!
Join us at Northampton Community College on November 2 at 11am for a lively literary discussion! A panel of professors, librarians, and readers will be discussing the works of fiction that have changed American society. We’d love to hear from you! What works of fiction — from the 19th century to today — would you […]
Episode #2 of the BAPL podcast is here! Some time I will even learn the name of it! In this episode, I interview WDIY’s Shamus McGroggan. Shamus is the co-founder of Tape Swap Radio, the radio show and now full-on media organization that (among other things) hosts interesting bands here in the Valley. They hosted Mirah […]