Back in 2018, Kevin Cope of the Lehigh Valley Business Group‘s Scouting Connections Committee reached out to local organizations to see who might want to host a blessing box. We at BAPL thought it was a great fit and were happy to work with Eagle Scout candidate Jacob Vosseller on the project. The cost of […]
Libraries are the cornerstone of our community. Within their walls, people of all ages, backgrounds, and needs connect with one another, learn new things, discover new interests, get started on the path to new careers and more. But these services require the support of generous individuals like you. That’s why BAPL is participating in the […]
The City of Bethlehem is conducting a survey to get information from residents — as well as those who work or visit here — about a number of topics. Mainly the survey is seeking to find out how you get important City information, including newsletters, social media accounts, and the city website. It is part […]
Join us for a fundraiser at Chipotle, 4743 Freemansburg Avenue in Easton, on Saturday, February 2nd between 4:00pm and 8:00pm. Bring in this flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause to make sure that 33% of the proceeds will be donated to Bethlehem Area Public Library. Have a […]
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The results of the 2018 Where’s the Bookmobile? contest are in! Congratulations are in order for Theresa from Bethlehem Township, who turned in a perfect 7/7 score for the win! Here are the photos along with the answers listed beneath: 1. Freedom High School (looking out towards the football field) 2. Freemansburg Municipal Park (Cambria […]
BAPL is participating in Robert Half’s 16th annual Suit Drive, held August 6 – 17. Bring in new or nearly new women’s suits (pants or skirts), blouses, shoes and accessories, including handbags and jewelry. We will also accept new or nearly new men’s suits as well. All donations should be appropriate to wear to work, as […]
Thanks to some local record labels and musicians, BAPL is excited to offer a new collection of local music on vinyl. There are cassette tapes too! All these bands have a connection to Bethlehem or the Lehigh Valley. Some are new; some are old. Most are punk rock/alternative/weird rock and roll. We hope you enjoy […]
Some recent updates to our software have made it easier than ever to use your BAPL patron account online. You only have to enter your long barcode number once — then you can change the username and password to whatever is easiest for you to remember. Also, you can use the “remember me” feature in […]
BAPL patron Craig Werner was an early adopter of the Kanopy streaming service. He’s been taking full advantage of the (now increased to 10!) movies you can watch each month for free from home using your library card. He’s particularly enjoyed the below list. Check them out and see if you agree with Craig’s thumbs […]
The 2018 Where’s the Bookmobile? contest arrives with a slightly different format, as this year we’re posting all 7 photos at once and giving everyone the summer (June 9 – August 18) to figure out the locations and get those answers submitted! You can do so either by filling out a slip provided at both […]
We are happy to share with you the 2017 BAPL Annual Report! Read on for a fun recap of the year that was.
There are always great new books at the Bethlehem Area Public Library to explore! Here are just a few new selections you’ll be able to find at the BAPL in the fiction section. The English Wife by Lauren Willig Do your literary interests include historical fiction, scandal, secrets, and murders? If so, this new novel […]
Join the Friends of the Library for an evening of food and wine and fun, as we celebrate the Eternal City! All proceeds benefit the Bethlehem Area Public Library. Tickets are available online or at the front desk of the Main Library ($60 per ticket). The event is April 24 from 5:30-7:30pm, held in the Bob Cohen […]
You may not be surprised to learn that the library staff loves to read! We all read a lot in 2017 and now bring you some recommendations. These are not all new, but rather new-to-us (some are very old!) and worth a recommendation. We hope you enjoy these books as much as we did! [/vc_column_text]Rayah: […]