See below for some of the many great events at BAPL this month! Baby Storytime (For Birth-24 Months) 4/3, 10:00am – 10:30am Main Library Join us for a gentle story time for you and your little one featuring stories, bouncing rhymes, and songs. No registration is required. For Birth-24 months only. Mary Pat Beebe Book […]
Check out some of what we have on the schedule for April 2025! Blue Zones: Activate Bethlehem 4/1, 7:00pm ZoomBlue Zones are regions in the world in which people are living the longest, and healthiest lives. Lauren Geldon, Bethlehem’s Director of Community Transformation, will help us explore the Power 9, otherwise known as the nine […]
Here are some fun upcoming events at BAPL! Sew Fun (Grades 6-12) 3/1, 2:30pm Main Library, Youth Services Sewing is so much fun at BAPL. Start with a stitch, end with your own uglydoll! No registration is required. All supplies are provided. HerStory Awards Ceremony 3/1, 2:00pm Main Library Join us for the second annual HerStory […]
Hello Friends and Library Supporters! Join us on March 6 at the Hanover Township Community Center for a great night of bingo to support the Bethlehem Area Public Library. Here are the details: Held in the Hanover Township Community Center (3660 Jacksonville Rd, Bethlehem) Doors open at 5 PM, games start at 6 PM $25 […]
As soon I was old enough to print my name on the form, I made my mom take me to the library. We lived just down the road from the South Side Branch and I couldn’t wait to go. My older brother already had his card and I was so jealous. He loved to read—his […]
Ray Gurz to Launch Fourth Children’s Book at Bethlehem Area Public Library: Jacob and Ridley Hang with Koda on November 30 Bethlehem, PA (October 2024) — Lehigh Valley artist, musician, and professional skateboarder Ray Gurz will release his fourth children’s book, Jacob and Ridley Hang with Koda, at a special launch event here at the Bethlehem Area […]
The Bethlehem Area Public Library’s recent Sherlock Holmes event on September 28 was a smashing success! With a day full of literary excitement, the event kicked off with a vintage book fair that ran from 10 AM to 5 PM. Book collectors, sellers, and enthusiasts had the chance to browse and purchase a wide array […]
BAPL is having a sleuth-y Saturday on September 28! The event will include a vintage book fair during the day (10-5) followed by a ticketed event featuring the greateast literary detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes. We will have tons of vintage books for sale, some for just a few dollars, and some high-end collectible […]
Tune in to hear the voices of tomorrow! During this week’s 5-day Summer Podcast Workshop, students actively engaged in all stages of podcast creation. They began by sharing their favorite podcasts and brainstorming topics, leading to the creation of their shows: “Talk To Us” on friendship, “Geek Gamers” on Minecraft, “The AMBER Alert Podcast” on […]
Double Your Impact for the Bookmobile! We are thrilled to announce that our friends at American Fence & Flag have generously pledged to match every donation towards the new bookmobile from community members (that means you!) for the next month — up to a total of $5,000! This means that any amount you give will […]
Our Annual Report from 2023 is now available online. See below for the full report! It was a busy year marked by the Main Library’s renovation, and also including a great number of events and trainings, and entertaining activities. Memorable moments included: Trunk-or-Treat, Lehigh Valley Book Festival, 11Fest, AppleFest, and more. The report also includes […]
BAPL is thrilled to offer you access to ParentTV. ParentTV offers thousands of on-demand parenting videos and courses with content designed to support those who care for children, from pregnancy through to teenage years. ParentTV works with leading psychologists, pediatricians, mental health specialists, nutritionists, occupational therapists and parenting educators across the globe. Search and find […]
There are currently two job openings at BAPL. See the link below if interested in working with us! Job Openings at BAPL
Mark your calendars and get ready for this year’s Lehigh Valley Book Festival! The multi-day event held at BAPL and other venues through the Valley returns for its highly anticipated 2024 edition from March 23 to March 25. There will be special events, author signings, and fun for book enthusiasts of all ages. The 2023 […]
While the current Main Library at City Center (11 W. Church St.) has been here for over 50 years, many Bethlehemites have fond memories of the prior home of BAPL on Market Street. A few folks have recently asked for pictures so we thought would be fun to dig through the archives and share some […]