Thanksgiving Hours 2023
Please note the Thanksgiving hours for BAPL. Have a good holiday!
November 17, 2023
September 21, 2023
Notice: Early Closure of BAPL South Side today
Please note the following early closure: The South Side Branch of BAPL is closing at 6:00pm today, 9/21/ 23
September 20, 2023
South Side Branch Closed today: 9/20/23
The South Side Branch of BAPL is closed today, September 20, 2023. We hope to re-open tomorrow. Come see us at our other BAPL locations.
August 21, 2023
August 22: Limited Hours
On Tuesday, August 22, BAPL will be conducting staff training and will have limited hours. The Main Library will be open from 9am-12. The South Side Branch will be open from 4:30-7. Books on the Hill and Coolidge will be closed. The Bookmobile will make its usual stops. Thank you for your understanding.
August 16, 2023
Limited Coolidge Hours today – August 16
Coolidge will be open from 11-3 today, August 16. The book discussion tonight scheduled for tonight has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience.
February 21, 2023
Important Announcement: MAIN LIBRARY RENOVATIONS
BAPL is undergoing a major renovation of the first floor of Main Library during March & April of 2023. During this time, major disruptions to library service are expected. Please note the following: NO computer access for adults at the Main Library NO access to Main Library Adult Collections VERY limited seating areas NO access […]
February 9, 2023
Books on the Hill in Fountain Hill is closed February 9 and February 10
Books on the Hill in Fountain Hill is closed February 9 and February 10. See you next week!
December 23, 2022
BAPL Closed today: 12/27
All Bethlehem Area Public Library Locations are closed today due to inclement weather. We will be open again on Tuesday, December 27. Happy Holidays and stay safe!
November 17, 2022
BAPL Coolidge Closed – 11/17/2022
Our Coolidge location had to unexpectedly close today, November 17. We apologize for the inconvenience.
August 19, 2022
Main Library Closed: 8/19/2022
The Main Library remains closed today due to the construction at City Center. We apologize for the inconvenience.
August 18, 2022
Main Library Closed: August 18
The Main Library will be closed again today, August 18, due to the construction at City Center. We apologize for the inconvenience. No library items will be due today. Our other library locations will be open their usual schedule.
August 17, 2022
Main Library Closed Today: 8/17/22
The Main Library has had to close today, August 17, due to the construction at City Center. No library items are due. We hope to be back tomorrow.
August 4, 2022
BAPL Musikfest Hours/schedule change
Please note that due to Musikfest returning to Payrow Plaza this year, that the Main Library will have reduced hours for the duration of the ‘fest. The bookmobile has an alternate schedule as well. The Southside Branch, Books on the Hill, and Coolidge location have regular hours. MAIN LIBRARY MUSIKFEST HOURS: Closed at 5pm every […]
July 25, 2022
Books on the Hill Closed 7/25 & 7/26
Please note that our Books on the Hill location in Fountain Hill is closed today 7/25 and tomorrow 7/26. Come see us at one of our other locations!
June 13, 2022
Coolidge Location Closed June 14th
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Coolidge Branch in Bethlehem Township will be closed Tuesday, June 14th. All of our other library branches are open. Please visit our website at BAPL.org or call the main library at 610-867-3761 for updated information regarding re-opening of the Coolidge Branch.