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 […]
Bethlehem, PA – The Bethlehem Area Public Library is excited to announce its upcoming used book sale on May 17th and May 20th. The sale will take place at the Main Library, located at 11 W. Church Street in Bethlehem. The BAPL Book Sale is a popular event that offers a wide selection of gently used […]
We have several spaces available for you to reserve at the library. Each has specific regulations; some require a fee. See the links below for all the information you need to book a space. Hold your next meeting at the library! Studio 11 — The free, public recording studio at the Main Library! Note: There […]
We knew we were busy on April 29 at the Main Library as we celebrated the re-opening of the first floor with an Open House to show off the new renovations. We wondered exactly how busy, so we checked the numbers. According to our door counter at the front door there were 1,148 people who […]
] We’ve managed to keep the charm of the building while updating the space for the 21st century. And this Saturday, we’re hosting an Open House from 10-5 for you and all your friends and family to come check it out at the main library location: 11 W. Church St. We think you’ll be pretty impressed, […]
Looking for a fun and engaging book group? Want to read some interesting and thought-provoking literature? Join us each month on Zoom for the Mary Pate Beebe Book Club. The meetings are held the first Friday of each month at 10:00am. Join us as we discuss recent award-winning or nominated novels in this book group […]
At its April 10, 2023 Board Meeting, the Board of the Bethlehem Area Public Library adopted a social media policy. The full text of the policy is below. BAPL SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY PURPOSE The Bethlehem Area Public Library (the “BAPL”) shares information about the library with the community and engages patrons through social media. The […]
We are happy to share with you our 2022 Annual Report. It’s kind of a large file, so give it a minute to download. A few highlights are below. We are so lucky to have such a supportive community and so many partners who make BAPL thrive!
We are excited to invite you to this year’s Lehigh Valley Book Festival, presented in partnership with Let’s Play Books! This festival is an excellent opportunity to come together as a community to celebrate books and the written word. With dozens of authors in attendance, you’re sure to find something that piques your interest. There […]
The celebration of reading that is the Lehigh Valley Book Festival (March 26 at BAPL) got off to an early start in a big way today! We delivered 100 copies of author Paul Acampora’s book I Killed the Mockingbird to fifth graders at Fountain Hill Elementary School. And there to sign the books and talk about […]
It’s always exciting to hear albums recorded right here at the library! Lehigh Valley hard rockers Bellwether Ritual were recently in Studio 11 and you can hear the results right here right now! Bellwether Ritual Mike from Bellwether also documented the process: check out our Q&A with him and also a fantastic YouTube video he […]
BAPL is undergoing a major renovation of the first floor of Main Library during March & April of 2023. During this time, major disruptions to library service are expected. Please note the following: NO computer access for adults at the Main Library NO access to Main Library Adult Collections VERY limited seating areas NO access […]
Books on the Hill in Fountain Hill is closed February 9 and February 10. See you next week!
Interested in taking a trip to the National Museum of Industrial History? Come check out a pass that admits to adults and up to four children from the South Side Branch of BAPL. Free of charge! See detailed information here.
The City of Bethlehem’s Affordable Housing Strategy is at its midpoint. The City is excited to share initial findings and a summary of important data that has been collected and analyzed. Join for a Community Meeting to learn about the current state of Bethlehem’s housing market including the results of a survey of more than […]