Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Coolidge Branch in Bethlehem Township will be closed Tuesday, June 14th. All of our other library branches are open. Please visit our website at BAPL.org or call the main library at 610-867-3761 for updated information regarding re-opening of the Coolidge Branch.
From Our Local History Collection The Bethlehem Palette Club: The Arts in Postwar Bethlehem In the years after World War II, the arts flourished in Bethlehem. The Palette Club, a local group of artists, held their first meeting on June 11, 1947. Nine artists joined together to form the club with the common goal of […]
The History of the Boyd Theater by Julia Brennan Ah, movies! The cultural time capsules preserved within a motion picture, full of great costume design and bad acting! Nah, just kidding, there are plenty of great movies out there. Movies have really kept society pushing through despite difficult times over the decades – they make […]
Did you know Bethlehem had a historical connection to the Olympics? 1908 was the fourth Summer Games of the modern Olympic competitions. The games were held in London that year, and they were the longest Summer Olympics in history (187 days). There were also marked by controversy, including several disputes between British and American athletes. […]
February is Black History Month, a time to recognize the achievements of African Americans and celebrate the role they have played in our country’s history. At the Bethlehem Area Public Library, we are highlighting African American authors, literature, and movies during this month. Visit the display by the Reference Desk for some of our staff […]
Homebound patron, Joann B. won August’s “Safe at Home” gift basket! This basket contains: Zen garden Self-care journal Paper lantern Votive candles Votive candle holder $30 gift card to Roasted. Many thanks to all of our patrons for participating and to our generous Friends of the Library who made our “Tails and Tales” events and prizes […]
Have you joined the summer reading fun yet? Here are a few more books recommended by our summer reading reviewers: Lottery by Patricia Wood – Mary Jo R. says this is a great summer read! “What’s your number? Perry L. Crandall’s number is 76. You have to be 75 to be mentally retarded – he […]
Did you know even our Homebound patrons can participate in our Summer Reading Raffle? This month, Homebound patron and avid reader Fran D. has won July’s “Inner Artist” Gift Basket! This basket contains: Sketchbook Sketching set Paint brushes Canvas set Watercolor pens $30 gift card to “Color Me Mine” Have you participated in the South […]
Summertime…and the reading is easy… The Bethlehem Area Public Library’s summer reading contest for adults continues until August 14. Just write a short review of a book that you’ve read, submit it online, at one of our libraries, or at the Bookmobile and you will be entered in our weekly raffle! Last week’s winner was […]
Entries in the Book Review Raffle cover a wide range of books – what a great way to find something new to read! Lauren B. tells us about Fatima Farheen Mirza’s first novel, A Place for Us: A Place for Us is the debut novel of a young author and what a debut it was! […]
One of the big questions on our minds during summer reading is…who will win a prize this week? What will they win? Entries are pouring in to our reading raffle! You can be part of the fun – just write a short review of a book that you have read and enter it online or […]
Our Adult Summer Reading program continues this week! Our third randomly selected raffle winner is Christine M. who won a gift card to the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. She recommends You Are Special; Words of Wisdom from America’s Most Beloved Neighbor by Fred Rogers: This book is a compilation of “words of wisdom” from beloved […]
Gail R. has won June’s “Grow Through What You Go Through” Gift Basket! This basket contained: book on growing your own home gardens “Design Your Own Planters” kit, “Save the Bees” Pollinator Cactus Glass Ceramic Flower Pot “Love Our Planet” Tote Bag Seeds from the South Side Branch’s Seed Library $30 Gift Card to The […]
BAPL patron Sarah B. entered our Adult Summer Reading Raffle with a book review of Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski. Sarah says: “A must read for everyone. Seriously. Emily and Amelia Nagoski are sisters – one working in the field of health science, the other working as […]
Have you entered our 2021 Adult Summer Reading Raffle contest yet? The upcoming holiday weekend is a great time for Summer Reading, and there are lots of great prizes left! Our first week’s winner, Josie S., won a one year subscription to the Bethlehem Press newspaper. Looking for your next book? Amy G. provided this […]