Found Footage at BAPL Catch a peek at some rare, unusual, and intriguing local film at the Bethlehem Area Public Library. Hosted by Allentown’s Alternative Gallery as part of their “(in)sight Film Series,” the February 20 Main Library event will offer a view of Lehigh Valley history that is rarely seen. The footage includes personal […]
When Outreach Librarian Regina Kochmaruk delivered library materials to the YWCA Adult Day Center in Hanover Township in November, she was reminded of her own grandmother who had suffered from Alzheimer’s, and immediately thought about offering library programming created specifically for this special population of seniors living with memory impairment. Regina wanted to offer an […]
If you missed the live airing of Lehigh Valley Arts Salon where Matt Wolf and Kate Racculia talk about BAPL Books, you can listen now on the internet! Here is the link to the full recording on WDIY.org — check it out! Thank you to Silagh White for having us on her show!
One of our favorite seasonal events was held on Saturday as we met to trim beeswax candles in the Moravian tradition. Beeswax candles with red paper frills have been part of the Moravian Christmas tradition for hundreds of years. The use of beeswax and the color red are both symbolic and beautiful. This event was […]
Local guitar great Craig Thatcher played a tribute to all-time guitar great Jimi Hendrix with a concert at BAPL on November 24. It was the final event in our year-long celebration of the opening of the Main Library at City Center 50 years ago. What better way to commemorate the library’s first half-century than with […]
BAPL is hosting a FRANKENREADS event on Wednesday October 31. This all-day event is a marathon reading of the entire novel! These readings are taking place all over the world on Halloween to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley’s acclaimed novel. A family-friendly event for all ages, with snacks and treats and book giveaways. […]
There are some really interesting events coming up the next few weeks at BAPL. Here are some highlights — we hope to see you there! September 29, 2pm: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Hispanic Heritage Month is a nationally observed time to recognize and celebrate the traditions, contributions, diversity, and strength of citizens whose ancestors come from […]
Join us at the Main Library on Saturday Sept. 29 at 2:00 pm for a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. Hispanic Heritage Month is a nationally observed time to recognize and celebrate the traditions, contributions, diversity, and strength of citizens whose ancestors come from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. This year’s celebration […]
On September 19, journalist, researcher (and pretty good pitcher) Geoff Gehman gave an excellent presentation at BAPL. The topic was “Shoeless Joe, the Babe & the Steel” — a fascinating look at Bethlehem Steel’s baseball league of 1918. The league included steelworkers but also Major Leaguers who were signed to temporary contracts to avoid being drafted. […]
Join us at BAPL this fall season for a series of films celebrating the Golden Age of Japanese Cinema. This month we are featuring the Akira Kurosawa classic Rashōmon, showing on Saturday September 15th at 2pm at Main Branch. Our friend, illustrator and local film buff John Newcomer (@thejohnisjohn) delighted us with this fearsome depiction […]
The South Side Branch of Bethlehem Area Public Library is a grateful recipient of a $1,000 grant from Vernon Library Supplies, which funds a new program: Vocational ESL of the Lehigh Valley. This course will be one of the few ESL (English as a Second Language) classes structured not only to help refugee and immigrant […]
BAPL’s librarians have been busy doing some traveling this past month, visiting lots of community places and participating in lots of great events. Here are some pictures from the road! Learn more about our outreach department here.
Congratulations to the final 2018 Adult Summer Reading winners at Main Branch! Week ten first prize recipient, Catherine A. won a $50 gift card to the National Museum of Industrial History. Week ten second prize recipient, Janice D, won a $25 gift card to the Backdoor Bakeshop Thank you to all who participated in […]
Congratulations to this week’s 2018 Adult Summer Reading winner at Main Branch! Week nine prize recipient, Jess M. won a $40 gift card to Jenny’s Kuali. Our Adult Summer Reading Program finishes out this week with not one, but two great prizes! First Place: $50 Gift Card to the National Museum of Industrial History Second […]
In 1918, Bethlehem Steel didn’t just produce iron and steel—it ran a baseball league. Six factories were represented; the rosters included some of the greatest star players from the Major Leagues. The Bethlehem Area Public Library is proud to present Shoeless Joe, The Babe, & The Steel: The Highly Unlikely 1918 Bethlehem Steel League, Geoff Gehman’s talk on […]