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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Remembering Meowster The Buy-a-Book program at BAPL has been bringing smiles to faces and fostering a love of reading for nearly four decades. This year, amidst the outpouring of donations in memory or honor of loved ones, an intriguing dedication caught our attention. Join us as we delve into the story behind Meowster, the cat […]
We are just about complete with our renovation/transformation of the first floor of the Main Library and we couldn’t be happier with how it turned out! Some small improvements are still coming, but we thought this would be a good time to pull the pictures together so you can see how the space was transformed […]
“A Steelworker’s Life”: Lester Clore and Donald Young Resume Engaging Lecture Series on Bethlehem Steel Experiences The captivating storytelling series, “A Steelworker’s Life,” featuring Lester Clore and Donald Young, continues its compelling exploration of their remarkable journeys as former employees of Bethlehem Steel. Following their highly successful talk on March 7th, this eagerly awaited event […]
Simply put, Bethlehem Area Public Library is committed to enriching the community through education and top-notch programming for all of life’s learners. We strive to provide events that you don’t find anywhere else. If you’re passionate about it, we want to hear it. And while our partners and staff work tirelessly to make everything happen, […]