Bethlehem Area Public Library News Blog

This week, BAPL joins libraries in schools, campuses and communities nationwide in celebrating National Library Week, a time to highlight the value of libraries, librarians and library workers.

Libraries today are more than repositories for books and other resources. Often the heart of their communities, campuses or schools, libraries are deeply committed to the places where their patrons live, work and study.  Libraries are trusted places where everyone in the community can gather to reconnect and reengage with each other to enrich and shape the community and address local issues.

Celebrate National Library Week with your library by stopping by to check out a DVD, downloading a free eMagazine from home, bringing your child to an enriching storytime, visiting the newly renovated South Side Branch, attending the one-of-a-kind Satchel Paige program, and so much more!

In addition, Oxford University Press is offering free access for this week only to the Oxford English Dictionary Online and Oxford Reference. Simply use the username: libraryweek and password: libraryweek.

Here’s the last picture! The winner will be announced next week.  It’s been such a fun contest, and thank you to all who participated.

The location of week six was the Lower Saucon Municipal Building.

Here’s week seven’s photo Where is the Bookie Monster? Click on photo to make it larger.  Entry forms are on the bookmobile, and at the Main Library, or if you can’t get to those locations, you can phone it in to 610-867-3761 ext. 224.  Entries for week seven must be in by Wednesday, April 17.

Celebrate the arrival of spring! Your kids will love the  seasonal stories and a craft on Tuesday, April 16. Choose between an afternoon or an evening party. It’s free, for all ages, and the whole family is welcome to join the fun. Bring a basket because there will be an egg hunt!

You will see the beautiful new South Side Branch, too! We just reopened two weeks ago and would love to show off the new design and layout.

This event is very popular. So register today! More info…

The location of week five was the Hill to Hill Bridge.

Here’s week six’s photo. Where is the Bookie Monster? Click on photo to make it larger. Entry forms are at the Main library, and on the bookmobile or if you can’t get to those locations, you can phone it in to 610-867-3761 ext. 224.  Week six’s entries must be in by Thursday, April 11.

Make the Library your first stop on Saturday, April 6. Listen to fantastic stories about boys and girls who are super heroes! Make a cape and power cuffs for your own super adventures!

Free. No registration. Parking is available in the garage.

More info here

The location of the bookmobile for week four was Hanover Township Community Center.

Here’s week five’s photo. Where is the Bookie Monster? Click on photo to make it larger. Entry forms are at the Main library, and on the bookmobile or if you can’t get to those locations, you can phone it in to 610-867-3761 ext. 224.  Entries for week five must be in by Thursday, April 4.

The location of the bookmobile for week three was Martin Towers.

Here’s week four’s photo. Where is the Bookie Monster? Click on the photo to make it larger. Entry forms are at the Main library and on the Bookmobile. If you can’t get to those locations, you can phone your guess in to 610-867-3761 ext. 224.  Entries for week four must be in by Thursday, March 28.

Our incredible brains govern everything we do, say, think, feel, experience. BAPL is celebrating Brain Awareness Month by hosting an all day Brain Party on Saturday, March 23. Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to participate in activities and demonstrations that challenge your vision, test your reflexes, and monitor the brain’s functions.

Free. Open to the public. All ages are invited.

More info here…