Buy-a-Book Every $30 Buy-A-Book gift to the Bethlehem Area Public Library purchases a new book that will receive a special bookplate honoring a loved one, family or organization, or that commemorates a special occasion. Buy-A-Book gifts also can be designated for either adult or children’s book collection Please choose a Buy-A-Book contribution level that is […]
Books on the Hill had a visitor from Capitol Hill the other day. While in her home district from D.C. on April 11, Representative Susan Wild stopped by the Fountain Hill location of BAPL to deliver a donation of boxes books that came from the Library of Congress. Congresswoman Wild is a big lover of […]
See the link below for information on a current opening of Youth Services Technician at BAPL: Job Openings at BAPL
Do you want to get rid of some clutter, make some money, AND help the library? Sign up to be a vendor at our BAPL Flea Market, to be held April 30 from 11-4 at the Main Library. If you aren’t interested in vending, stop by and pick up some bargains! Loading…
BETHLEHEM, PA– We are happy to announce the re-dedication of BAPL’s Coolidge location following an unexpected interaction with one of our favorite actresses. Jennifer Coolidge, the actress famous for The White Lotus, Best in Show, and many other successful films, connected with BAPL on social media after we expressed our fandom of her work. She was very […]
BAPL Director Josh Berk was interviewed by WLVR this month about Studio 11! They also interviewed some performers who use the studio, as well as Christi Buker of the Pennsylvania Library Association. Give it a listen here: Studio 11 proves libraries are not just books
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.