The latest “Community Picks” display at the Main Library comes to you from BAPL regular, Jim Gillen. Jim is a poet, recovery educator, and mental health author/researcher. Of his picks, Jim says “Most of the movies I pick have great actors from more financially rewarding ventures showing their abilities to take on roles requiring more […]
Karen Samuels has written several books about local history but is a voracious reader of fiction as well. Karen says “I prefer to spend a couple of hours a day reading mysteries, science fiction, humor, satire…all sorts of good books.” Here is a list of some of her recent favorites — come find them on […]
The artist known as “peanueti” from right here in Bethlehem is the first community member to participate in a “BAPL Community Recommended Reads” display. We thought it would be fun to have some BAPL regulars do their own version of a shelf-talker or “staff picks” list. The books are available at the Main Library on […]
You will not be surprised to learn that our library staff loves to read! Here are some favorite books BAPL staff read in 2018, including new releases and old favorites: JANINE RECOMMENDS: Tears We Cannot Stop: A Sermon to White America by Michael Eric Dyson. Brilliantly organized in a liturgical format, Dyson writes a concise history of […]
Want a sneak peek at new books headed to BAPL? Check out this list of books we have on order before they arrive. You can place a hold and be the first to get it! The list includes upcoming releases by popular authors such as: John Sandford, C.J. Box, Danielle Steel, James Patterson, Phillip Margoln, […]
A teacher from the BASD and an acclaimed author are the latest to submit videos sharing their choices for #GreatReadLV. What’s that you ask? Check it out, cast your vote, and watch the videos below!
Hey book-lovers, it’s the Great Lehigh Valley Read! Cast your vote for the most-loved book in the Lehigh Valley! The poll can be found on our site here. Here are two new videos by BAPL employees. Have your own video to share? Email Library Director Josh Berk. Read on!
Hey book-lovers, it’s the Great Lehigh Valley Read! Cast your vote for the most-loved book in the Lehigh Valley! The poll can be found on our site here. Check out the videos below where library patrons and staff alike make the case for their favorites. Want to submit your own video to be featured on […]
THE GREAT AMERICAN READ is a PBS series and multi-platform digital and social media campaign designed to inspire Americans to read, vote and share their personal connections to favorite books. As part of the project, Americans are asked to choose a favorite book from a list of 100 great titles. BAPL is partnering with PBS39, ArtsQuest, Let’s Play Books!, […]
Every month of this challenge I think to myself “okay, this will be the month where you read less mysteries and more of a variety of other types of books.” But alas, that will probably never happen. Though only about half the books I read this month were cozy mysteries, so maybe that’s progress? In […]
Summer vacation is a good time to read a great book! We polled the BAPL staff for recommendations by simply asking them “what’s a good book you’ve read recently?” You might find your next great book below! The list includes children’s books, novels, non-fiction, and more. Follow the link to place the item on reserve […]