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 […]
No items will be due back from October 9-12. Please return or renew your items on or after the 13th. No overdue fines will be charged for these days. No new library cards will be issued from October 9-11. Library cards must be present to check out on October 9 – 11. There will be […]
Indie rock icon Calvin Johnson is bringing his latest band, Selector Dub Narcotic, to the Bethlehem Area Public Library for a performance on Tuesday, October 3, 2017. Also performing will be Lehigh Valley indie rock band VoirVoir and New York City/Washington D.C. psychedelic pop band Secret Cities. The concert will be the second in Tape Swap […]
The Bethlehem Area Public Library is taking part in the global celebration of International Day of Peace. Also known as “Peace Day,” September 21 is a date designated by the United Nations for “humanity to commit to Peace above all differences and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace.” It will be celebrated locally with […]
Celebrated Puerto Rican graphic novelist comes to the Bethlehem Area Public Library, September 16th 3pm Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez is the creator of La Borinqueña, a new and original comic book character that has grown into a cultural phenomenon and a nationally recognized symbol of Puerto Rican patriotism, social justice, and equality for all. Miranda-Rodriguez will be speaking about […]
Hilda Doolittle Plaque Dedication, Bethlehem Area Public Library, September 8, 4pm The Bethlehem Area Public Library is being added to a national list of Literary Landmarks. A new plaque honoring the birthplace of the great 20th century poet Hilda Doolittle (1886 –1961) will be unveiled Friday, September 8th at a 4pm ceremony that will include […]
Welcome to Episode One of BAPL’s new podcast. Author, journalist, and all around great-guy Geoff Gehman is my first guest (and my first Geoff). We talk about baseball great Carl Yastrzemski, who is the subject of Geoff’s upcoming event at BAPL on September 28. We also talk about Geoff’s latest writing project and we even […]
As you may have noticed, we have a new website! It’s designed to work on mobile devices, as well as look good on your computer, and we hope it is not too hard to find your way around. We also hope that it highlights some of the interesting resources and events we have available at […]