In the spirit of Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas, we are pleased to announce the winners of BAPL’s first Ghost Story Writing Contest – yes, after Christmas! Liberty High School student, Isabelle Morales (at right), won First Place for her story entitled “A Bizarre Halloween.” Andrea Girardot’s story “Hey, Yasuko” was the winner in the […]
My 2020 “ArtSmart” Experience — Josh Berk I was happy to work with the Bethlehem Area School District and ArtsQuest for another successful semester of “ArtSmart” this year. ArtSmart is the after-school enrichment program held at the Banana Factory that brings art programs to hundreds of middle and elementary school students each year. This year […]
BAPL Books is happy to announce the publication of a new children’s book: TUG! by Catherine McCafferty. Bethlehem’s history comes to life in this picture book brought to you by the Bethlehem Area Public Library and the National Museum of Industrial History. TUG is a tow tractor helping Bethlehem’s steelworkers to do their very best. […]
As part of our summer reading program, enjoy this video by magician Michael Reist, just for BAPL’s readers! See more about the summer program here.
Happy summer! Each week as part of the BAPL Summer Reading Program there will be online activities that coordinate with our grab bags so families can duplicate them at home. In the week #1 video below, join Stef from BAPL South Side to hear a great Jack and the Beanstalk story and to learn to […]
Summer at My Library: Imagine Your Story (June 22-August 15), our summer reading and learning program has gone virtual. This free program is open to preschool through grade 12 participants in the City of Bethlehem, Fountain Hill, Bethlehem Township, and Hanover Township (Northampton Co.) Read, complete challenges, and record your progress for small prizes and […]
For our 2020 Adult Summer Reading program, we’re going virtual! Adult Summer Reading will run for eight weeks from June 22 through August 15, 2020. After each of the eight weeks, we will randomly select one reviewer to win a $25 Gift Card from a local business. To participate, simply read a book or listen to […]
Readers love the “I SURVIVED…” books by children’s author Lauren Tarshis. She loves visiting schools and libraries to talk about her books and her research and to chat with kids. She can’t do that these days of course, so she’s visiting us virtually. Check it out! (Also her dog makes an appearance :)) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8sFhsIgFfg&feature=emb_logo […]
While you’re home, let the stories come to you! Author Jennifer Hansen Rolli has recorded a few of her stories for you. Claudia & Moth Just One More Just For Me She also has some fun printable worksheets and educator guides on her website here. Jennifer is a Pennsylvania author and illustrator, who attended Kutztown […]
Did you know BAPL has an Anime Club? Kelly Fitzpatrick, of the Main Library’s Youth Services department, first launched the group last year, and youth services patrons are coming together around a shared love of Japanese film and television animation. “It’s something I’m very passionate about, and I knew there was an interest in it […]
On Saturday, September 21st, patrons at our Coolidge location celebrated Peace Day with a Family Storytime Event that kicked off with a tree-planting ceremony at the satellite library in Bethlehem Township. The tree was generously donated by the Bethlehem Township Municipal Authority, a financing authority which Director Steve Hunsberger says “is all about community.” For […]
Author Chris Grabenstein, who has written the bestselling Mr. Lemoncello’s Library series and co-authored numerous books with James Patterson, visited BAPL Main Library on May 22, 2019. Mr. Grabenstein spoke about his works, the adaptation of Mr. Lemoncello’s Library into a film, and his experiences as a writer. He then took questions from the audience, […]
Summer at the Bethlehem Area Public Library will be out of this world, with the theme of A Universe of Stories for its SummerQuest program (June 8-August 17). SummerQuest is a new twist on the traditional Summer Reading Program: It still involves reading, but also includes learning (and family) activities that range from taking a […]
Have you ever been to a lizard’s birthday party?! The Bethlehem Area Public Library celebrates one each year, for one very special lizard. Spike is the library pet who is loved by all. This year he turned three. We had games and cake and even a magic show. Check out the video below from our […]
The Pennsylvania Youth Ballet came to BAPL’s Main Library last night to present a family-friendly version of Coppelia. They also taught the audience some ballet! If you missed the program, or want to see it again, the dancers will be at our South Side Branch on May 21 at 6:30 pm. Learn more about Pennsylvania […]