Symbol of Progress The first thing most visitors to the main branch of the Bethlehem Area Public Library notice is the sculpture in the middle of the plaza. It’s not hard to see why–it’s huge! Sixty feet high to be exact. But what is it? What does it mean? Is it a stalk of celery? […]
Historic Maps of Bethlehem The Bethlehem Area Public Library is a great source for old artifacts on the historic town of Bethlehem, PA. Some of the most interesting artifacts that the library has (which anyone can access for study and/or leisure) are maps of the town of Bethlehem from the bygone years of 1873, 1886, […]
There is a new exhibit up on the first floor at the Main Library — it’s a collection of photos from our collaboration with PBS39 on the Vietnam War. The exhibit includes personal photos contributed by local residents and features images of people who served in the war, protested the war, lived in Vietnam at […]
The Bethlehem Area Public Library and the Moravian Historical Society are pleased to offer for sale limited-edition holiday cards featuring the illustrations from the beloved 1945 children’s book Snow Over Bethlehem, the charming fictional story of a Moravian Christmas in Bethlehem in 1755. In the early 1950s, the author of the book, Katherine Milhous, donated 11 of the […]
Were you there? In celebration of our 50th anniversary at our current location, the Bethlehem Area Public Library is seeking individuals to share their stories of “The Citizen’s Move” which took place on November 11, 1967. On this historic day, over 700 volunteers moved 80,000 books from Market Street to Church Street in preparation of […]
Hilda Doolittle Plaque Dedication, Bethlehem Area Public Library, September 8, 4pm The Bethlehem Area Public Library is being added to a national list of Literary Landmarks. A new plaque honoring the birthplace of the great 20th century poet Hilda Doolittle (1886 –1961) will be unveiled Friday, September 8th at a 4pm ceremony that will include […]