Welcome to Youth Services at BAPL!

Summer Reading at BAPL: June 2 – July 26

Complete a registration form online or at any BAPL location. Our Summer Fun program is open to children ages 3 – entering 5th grade who reside in Bethlehem, Bethlehem Township, Hanover Township (Northampton County), or Fountain Hill. Each week, complete at least 5 Summer Fun Activities and color (or circle) the corresponding block. Visit any BAPL branch during the listed weekly dates to collect your weekly prize and raffle ticket. You must bring your Reading Log to collect your prize – keep it in a safe place all summer! Can’t make it to the library? No worries – we are happy to see you on your next visit when you can collect the prize for the current week (prizes will not be given out for previous weeks). The last day to check-in at the library and collect a prize is Saturday, July 26, 2025.

Raffle prize winners will be notified the week of August 4, 2025. Raffle prizes must be picked up by Friday, August 29, 2025.

Registration form for kids age through-entering 5th grade

Teen Reads Raffle for grades 6-12

Download your reading log here

Take a virtual tour of the Main Library’s Frances L. Barnard Children’s Center and young adult area where babies through high schoolers can explore and learn in a relaxed atmosphere. For special programs, our R.K. Laros Children’s Program Area provides an activity space with “tree-house” views!

Upcoming Events for Kids at BAPL

Looking for storytimes or other library events for kids? See the full calendar here.

Learn about Worldreader and Lehigh Valley READS