Update on South Side Branch Hours! We have some exciting news about the South Side Branch of the Bethlehem Area Public Library! While we are currently still operating on reduced hours, we’re getting closer to our full schedule. Here’s the update: This week (November 4th-7th), South Side will be open 2-6 p.m., Monday through Thursday, […]
We were able to come up with a temporary solution to the damaged book drops, so the Main Library book return boxes on Church St. are now available again. They may be used as normal at this time. So return those books and come get some more!
BAPL Main, South Side, and Coolidge are now open for limited and by-appointment browsing again as of January 11. Masks are required as is standard social-distancing protocol. Please note that the procedure is somewhat different at each location. If you have any questions, please call ahead of time. Main Library Normal hours No appointment required […]
Please note that the Bethlehem Area Public Library’s January board meeting will be held online on January 11, 2021 at 6pm. The virtual meeting will be open to the public as attendees. Attendees will be able to listen to the meeting and make comment at the designated time, following typical public comment procedure. To attend […]
Following Pennsylvania’s mitigation order, the Bethlehem Area Public Library will be using the following operating model effective Wednesday, December 16: All computer appointments will be canceled. All item checkouts will occur at the door of each library location. All returns will be accepted at the drop box of each location. Library staff will continue to […]
Here’s a BAPL update as of September 2, 2020: No library locations are open for browsing or regular in-person usage. There is no date set to do so at this time. All library locations are offering “grab and go” check-out, which means you can place books or other items on reserve and pick them up […]