We are very proud to present the Annual Lehigh Valley Book Festival, in partnership with Let’s Play Books Bookstore, to be held in person on Saturday, 3/26, 2022. The festival will host creative and informative programs, including activities for all ages in and around the Lehigh Valley. The Lehigh Valley Book Festival was canceled in […]
Ah, the Bridgertons! The show that everyone’s grandmother and mother watch on Netflix. I mean, it’s got everything; romance, intrigue, and over-the-top drama! Who wouldn’t like it? It’s another version of Downton Abbey, really. Best of all: it’s based on Julia Quinn’s book series. If you want more you can read more instead of waiting […]
We have an email newsletter for our library patrons to keep you informed about all the great stuff happening at your library! It typically goes out once a month, with occasional special announcements. We won’t spam you and we won’t sell or share your contact info. You’ll never miss a BAPL book sale again! Sign […]
The BAPL community mourns the loss and remembers the life of Barbara Subber, who passed away peacefully on January 4. Barb was a fixture at the reference desk at BAPL for over 30 years, where she helped countless community members in a variety of ways. If you needed a book on anything, from anywhere in […]
Sonia and Mara, representatives from the Parents as Teachers program, stopped by Monday to fill up their sleigh with holiday cheer – clothing, educational toys, books, and other children’s goodies contributed by generous patrons and library staff. Lissette Maldonado, P.A.T. Program Supervisor wished to share these words with the library community, “I am so thrilled […]
Library board meeting minutes and agendas may be found here: Library Board The next meeting is December 13, 6pm, at the Main Library.
BAPL Executive Director Josh Berk was a guest on PBS39’s “Beyond the Classroom” this week. He sat down with Reading Specialist Jenna Cole and host Joe Pacitti to talk about how to raise a reader. Visit WLVT.org to see the full episode. Get some tips on making reading fun! Learn what Josh and Jenna’s favorite books […]
You can support BAPL by shopping at Barnes and Noble this Thursday. It’s the B&N at 4445 Southmont Way (off Rt 33). Just show them this post when you checkout and a percentage of the purchase goes to the library. It goes for cafe purchases too! There is some musical entertainment provided by some BAPL […]
The monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Bethlehem Area Public Library will be held at the Main Library (11 W. Church St., Bethlehem) on November 8, at 6pm. The agenda can be found here. Contact jberk@bapl.org with questions.
Get to Know Arati Shah-Yukich Ahead of 11Fest! By Dominic Trabosci The Bethlehem Area Public Library’s annual fundraising concert 11Fest is just around the corner! To prepare music fans for this exciting event, we’ve interviewed another one of the 11 performers, Arati Shah-Yukich, ahead of her performance! Arati describes her performance as one consisting of […]
Get to Know Jillian Dolan Ahead of 11Fest! By Dominic Trabosci We are just about a week away from 11/11, which means we’re a week away from BAPL’s annual fundraising concert, 11Fest! To prepare music fans for this exciting event, we’ve decided to get to know one of the 11 performers, Jillian Dolan, in a […]
Get to Know Amber Peirce Ahead of 11Fest! By Dominic Trabosci We are less than one month away from the Bethlehem Area Public Library’s annual fundraising concert, 11Fest! To prepare music fans for this exciting event, we’ve decided to get to know performer Amber Peirce in greater detail. What kind of music will you be […]
Read all about it! There’s a great write-up about BAPL’s “Book on the Hill” in the Saucon Source this week. The link is below — check it out! Get Your Nose in a Book From Fountain Hill’s Unique New Library
We had a beautiful day on October 2nd for the Grand Opening of our Books on the Hill satellite branch in Fountain Hill. Bookworms young and old got to climb aboard and check out the collection. The young ones enjoyed games and crafts, and Councilman Will Rufe brought treats from local eateries. Councilwoman Anna-Marie Jordan […]
The Bethlehem Area Public Library presents the winners of its Summer 2021 writing contest for adults. Library patrons were challenged to submit a poem or short story on the theme “Animal Tales,” telling about an animal that played an important role in their lives. They responded enthusiastically with entries that celebrated pets, wild animals, sea […]