BAPL News

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November 12, 2026

Volunteer Application

Do you like books and love helping the library? Are you interested in volunteering at the world-famous BAPL book sale? Fill out this form and we will get back to you soon. Thanks!   Volunteer Application Form
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July 27, 2026

Last week of Summer Reading

Have you seen the fabulous prizes in our adult Summer Reading Challenge? There is still time to enter! Do at least five of the challenges on our “Unearth A Story” challenge chart to earn chances in the prize raffle of your choice. You can enter at any Bethlehem library (including the Book Mobile). All entries [...]
BAPL News, Summer Reading
July 23, 2026

Musikfest Hours and Youth Services Closure

Please note that during the week of Musikfest (Monday, August 3 through Friday, August 7), the Youth Services Department at the Main Library will be closed for maintenance work. A cart of new children's books will be available on the Main 1st Floor for checkout. We will reopen the department Monday, August 10th at 9 [...]
BAPL News, Schedule Alerts